Tuatha De Danann

(3) See Noel who discusses the Tuatha De Danann. Also, see Burns who compares Tolkien's Elves to the Tuatha De Danann.

After defeating the Tuatha De Danann, the Sons of Mil came to worship them as gods.

She added: "I had a huge interest in Irish mythology and the Tuatha de Danann and I loved listening to Horslips albums about ancient heroes and the Morrigan.

Unbeknownst to Liam, Caileaan has watched and waited for his return in order to fulfill the prophecy of the Tuatha De Danann and pledge anew, to protect the sidhe and their secrets from the evil Famhoire, who wish to destroy the fragile bond between mortals and sidhe.

Russell went on to complete a double to put him back on top in the jockeys' championship when Tuatha De Danann gained due reward for her consistency when bolting up in the 2m2f handicap hurdle, never coming off the bridle in beating Parsons Hall by a dozen lengths.

Lugh led the Tuatha De Danann to victory in the second Battle of Magh Tuireadh.

On page 121, the authors invent a new language, "Celtic." On page 165, the names given the "three classes" into which the mythic Tuatha De Danann divided their society are absurd (even in "Celtic"), as are the translations provided for them.

And joint bottom-weight Tuatha De Danann has rock-solid each-way prospects in the www.punchestown.com Handicap Chase, in which Breaking Silence is an interesting runner on his handicap debut.

The Francis Floodtrained eight-year-old, who scored by three lengths under Shane Hassett from Tuatha De Danann, could be Galway-bound, although it is unlikely that he will make the cut for the Galway Plate.

The Old Vic mare made ominous progress through the field after the third-last and eventually struck the front before the final fence to defeat Tuatha De Danann.

Tuatha De Danann, returning from a 284 day absence and having her first run for Tony Mullins, took the 2m4f handicap chase under Davy Russell.