Firbolg
Americannoun
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Firbolgs,
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Firbolg
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After they had ruled for many centuries, they in their turn were subjected to invasion, as the Firbolg and Fomorian had been before them.
From Ireland, Historic and Picturesque by Charles Johnston
Bres proposed to the Firbolg that the two races should divide Ireland equally between them, and join to defend it against all comers for the future.
From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by T. W. (Thomas William) Rolleston
King Nuada, who led the Dedannans in the first battle of Moytura, had his arm cut off by Sreng, one of the Firbolg champions.
From Old Celtic Romances by Unknown
The Ui Tairrsigh were undoubtedly of Firbolg origin, and MacNeill would account in this manner for the slow acceptance of the stories by the conquering Milesians.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various
The Firbolg chiefs had landed in different parts of the island, but they soon met at the once famous Tara, where they united their forces.
From An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 by Mary Frances Cusack
Ambassador sent to Firbolgs, by People of Dana, 106; slain in battle of Moytura, 107.
From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by T. W. (Thomas William) Rolleston
The Firbolgs marched from Tara to meet them; but Nuada, anxious for pacific arrangements, opened new negociations with King Eochaidh through the medium of his bards.
From An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 by Mary Frances Cusack
There was all the money that ever was saved in the family since they got a grant of this manor, in the days of the Firbolgs, down to the time of their outer ruination.
From Fairy Legends and Traditions of The South of Ireland by T. Crofton Crocker
The Danaans and the Firbolgs They were wafted into the land in a magic cloud, making their first appearance in Western Connacht.
From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by T. W. (Thomas William) Rolleston
The Firbolgs now sent out one of their warriors, named Sreng, to interview the mysterious new-comers; and the People of Dana, on their side, sent a warrior named Bres to represent them.
From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by T. W. (Thomas William) Rolleston
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