Stories by Chris Thompson – Story Archaeology

This audio story is one of the many stories that circle around the great Táin Bó Cúailnge , The cattle raid of Cooley. It is not a well known story but it is important as it is really the 'origin' story for the whole cycle. It is also a great tale and explains a lot! The story has been included because it emphasises the importance of the storyteller-poets and can be enjoyed in conjunction with the become an Irish Hero Poet activity sheets. Have fun together. Or go to the podcast episode about the Two Poet Pig keepers, The Quarrel of the Two Swineherds. Return to the links page for further audio and video stories and activities.

Bricriu's Feast his story has everything It has a king who gets someone else to solve his own problems. It has warriors who are determined to have adventures and show off to the MAX, It has giants, water monsters, fearsome cats from an Otherworld cave and more. There is also a VERY BIG AXE! The story comes from a very old story called Fled Bricrenn.  I haven’t told it all  but I have included all the best bits! Because it is a very long story I have divided it into four parts, each around fifteen minutes long. It is great fun and quite an adventure. The full story is most suitable for the 9 to 13 year old range. (Click on the podcast link below. Watch the animation, part of the Bricriu story. story, The Cats of Cruachan. (suitible for all age groups). Return to the main links page for more audio and video story choices.