In this story, which is part 2 of the 2 part story of Fintan, we hear how the oldest and greatest Seanachi or Story-teller of Ireland, Fintan meets his end. Before he does however, he meets the world's oldest Hawk, an old friend never before seen, and they share their life histories.
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The Judgement of Fintan
Names Used within the Tale (in order of occurrence)
For more information about the Characters below, see our Biographies section.
| Fintan |
Diarmait |
Cerball |
| Erin |
Flann Febla |
Scannlan |
| Cennfaelad |
Ailill |
Temhair |
| Trefuilngid Tre-ochair |
Uisnech |
Drowes |
| Belach Cuairt |
Boyne |
Comar Tri nUsci |
| Glas |
Belach Conglais |
Luimnech |
| Dun Tulcha |
Ciarraighe Luachra |
Bóchra |
| Inber Bairche |
Parthalon |
Aife |
| Sliabh Elpa |
Tamlacht |
Nemed |
| Iath Boirche |
Magh Rain |
Eblenn |
| Lugh |
Cian |
Ethne/Ethliu |
| Magh Tuiredh |
Gomer |
Tuatha De Danaan |
| Fomori |
Balor |
Toga |
| Sliab Raisen |
Lecco |
Tal |
| Mid |
Comor Cuan |
Magh Mais |
| Gleoir |
Glainide |
Lamech |
| Cessair |
Bith |
Noah |
| Ladru |
Sons of Mil |
Achill |
| Dun Telera |
Ros Greda |
Illan |
| Fian |
Assaroe |
Ladra |
| Bush |
Bann |
Nru |
| Suck |
Suir |
Shannon |
| Slaney |
Liffey |
Maigue |
| Ethne |
Moy |
Mourne |
| Muir |
Solan |
Lee |
| Laune |
Dael |
Dubh |
| Sligo |
Monad |
|Erne |
| Mac Modorn |
Slainge |
Eochaid |
| Druim Ibar |
Nuada |
Fodhla |
| Eo Rossa |
Mughna Mor |
Tortan |
| Conchobar |
Traigh Baile |
Cuchulainn |
| Cúroi |
Clann Degad |
Garbh |
| Starn |
Naisi |
Cet |
| Monodhar mac Cecht |
Conall |
Fergus amc Roich |
| Táin |
Muirthemne |
Cu of the Feats |
| Commor |
Inis Geidh |
Magh Leana |
| Druim Brice |
Leithin |
Sliabh Fuaid |
| Druim Seghsa |
Lughaine |
Conn Hundred Battler |
| Cormac mac Airt |
Midhe |
Dathi |
| Niall Nine-Hostager |
Diarmuid Donn |
Fergus mac Cearbhall |
| Fianna |
Erc |
Ochomon |
| Fidach |
Brighid |
Fithier |
| Rual |
Annid |
Ham |
| Noah |
Lamech |
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We also send thanks to Anne Roos for her Harping that is heard within this tale.
Anne Roos - Celtic Harper
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Anne has graciously allowed us to use three pieces for Fintan's Harp in this tale. The tracks are Bridget Cruise from the album Haste to the Wedding, The Seas Are Deep from the album Mermaids and Mariners and The Golden Castle from the album A Light in the Forest. More details about Anne and these albums can be found on her Contributor page.
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Anne Roos is considered at the top of her field as a Celtic harpist. She is a many-faceted performer who excels as a soloist in concert, as well as with her ensemble, with her years of experience and a wide range of choices from her music list. She is in great demand for corporate and private events and continues to be a favorite to play for weddings and receptions.
Anne’s music repertoire spans traditional Celtic (Irish, Scottish, Welsh), English, folk,
religious and secular, Early, Renaissance and classical music, to Broadway, contemporary, pop
and Jazz, and is virtually unlimited. She can easily provide the traditional “Canon in D” and
“Here Comes the Bride” for a wedding processional, and play classic Frank Sinatra or Metallica
at a reception. Her ability to faithfully play such a broad range of musical styles has helped to
establish her popularity.
Visit Anne's website celtic harp music or find more details on her Contributor page.
Special Thanks
For incidental music:
Jo Morrison for her wonderful harp music used in this episode. You can find her website here. The track we use here as the bardic accompaniment is Chiorsdain's Lullaby. . See the Contributor page for details.
Victor Stellar, The Glacial Epoch from Podsafe Audio . See the Contributor page for details.
Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor page for details.
Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise, All or None . See the Contributor page for details.
Jigger Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor page for details.
For our Theme music:
The Skylark and Haghole, Culann's Hounds, http://www.sfhounds.com. See the Contributor page for details.
Sources
http://www.shee-eire.com/Magic&Mythology/Myths/Heroes&Heroines/The-Hawk-of-Achill/Page1.htm
http://www.maryjones.us/ctexts/Temhair.html
http://www.ucd.ie/tlh/trans/rib.eriu.4.001.t.text.html
http://www.ucd.ie/tlh/trans/ws.fl.3.001.t.text.html
And, of course, the Awen - inpiration and imagination!
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