Fintan meets the world's oldest Hawk

In this story, which is part 2 of the 2 part story of Fintan, we hear how the oldest and greatest Seannachie 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.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish19

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Released: 24th October 2008, 33m

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The Hawk of Achill

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

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
  • Nra
  • Suck
  • Suir
  • Shannon
  • Slaney
  • Liffey
  • Maigue
  • Ethne
  • Moy
  • Mourne
  • Muir
  • Solan
  • Lee
  • Laune
  • Dael
  • Dubh
  • Sligo
  • Mond
  • Eme
  • 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 mac Roich
  • Táin
  • Muirthemne
  • Cu of the Feats
  • Commor
  • Inis Geidh
  • Magh Leana
  • Druim Brice
  • Leithin
  • Sliabh Fuai
  • 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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Anne Roos - Celtic Harpist

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.

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.

 

Sources used in this Episode

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 - inspiration and imagination!

 

Special Thanks For Voice Acting: Edward Ashman, our son, as Aengus Mac Og Morgan Colcombe, our son as Ealcmar   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 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, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

 

Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.

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