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	Fionn mac Cumhaill
		While Fionn was there, Finneigeas caught the salmon, and with much joy put it on the spit to cook, entrusting the cooking to Fionn but warning him not to taste it.
		Fionn is portrayed as a great hunter of deer and wild pigs, and had many hounds, including two especially great hounds, Bran and Sceolaing.
		The king of the Dal nAraidhe, in Co.Antrim and Co.Down, desired Fionn's aunt Uirne as a wife, and Fionn agreed to the marriage.
	library.thinkquest.org /C005417/SalofKno.htm (563 words)

	Bella Union \| Artists \| Fionn Regan
		Late in 2006 Fionn had received a call from two top video directors — Si and Ad from Academy films — who had fallen deeply in love with his music and were intent on making a video for him.
		In this remarkable video Fionn is variously seen performing in a lift, a church, a petshop, a market, on a farm, in a woodland glade, on the beach and many more weird and wonderful locations.
		Fionn is in fact the first UK/Irish artist they’ve signed for their debut release high praise indeed!
	www.bellaunion.com /artist.php?artcode=fionnregan (0 words)

	THE LEGEND OF FIONN MAC COOL
		Fionn had never seen Angus before, but he knew that he was the biggest giant in Scotland.
		One morning Fionn was in the forest near his castle.
		He was afraid that Fionn might follow him.
	www.babynamesofireland.com /pages/fionn-maccool.html (409 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Fionn mac Cumhail
		OisÃn (or Ossian), son of Fionn mac Cumhail, is a poet and warrior of the fianna in the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology.
		Fionn was the son of Cumhal, leader of the fianna, and Muirne, daughter of the druid Tadg mac Nuadat who lived on the hill of Almu in County Kildare.
		Fionn was the son of Cumhail, leader of the Fianna, and Muirne.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Fionn-mac-Cumhail (2911 words)

	Fionn mac Cumhail (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Fionn mac Cumhail was a legendary warrior of Irish mythology.
		Fionn or Finn is actually a nickname meaning "fair", a reference to hair colour (in some variations, it may also mean "white," a reference to purity).
		= Fionn was the son of Cumhail, leader of the Fianna, and Muirne.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Fionn_mac_Cumhail.html (388 words)

	Fionn Cycle
		It is felt that the Fionn Cycle portrays remnants of Neolithic and Bronze Age life--they spend the summer half of the year hunting, and the winter half in civilization.
		Fionn even marries Cormac's daughter Grainne, but loses her to his nephew Diarmud, all of which is reminiscent of the story of Tristan and Iseult, with Fionn in the role of King Mark.
		Fionn may have originally been a sort of zoomorphic god, a type of Cernunnos, the deer-horned god in Gaul.
	www.maryjones.us /jce/fionncycle.html (571 words)

	Fionn mac Cumhaill
		Fionn's father, Cumhaill mac Baiscne, was the chieftain of the Fianna, the legendary army of ancient Ireland and Scotland.
		Fionn had two hounds, Bran and Sceolan, who were really his nephews in dog-form-they had been born in the Otherworld to Fionn's sister, who had been changed into a dog by a curse.
		Fionn was father of Oisin by Sadb, who eventually reverted to her deer form, and was taken from Fionn by the druid.
	www.personal.psu.edu /users/r/c/rcp142/fionn.html (957 words)

	Ffin fab Coel: a Cymric and Irish Hero, also known as Fionn mac Cumhaill and Fin mac Cool
		Fionn's name (meaning 'White' or 'Fair' for the colour of his hair) is echoed in the name of the Gaulish deity Vindonnus whose name is comemorated in several placenames along the route of the Danube.
		Fionn was in her care for a week, but when he returned home to the realms of men three years had passed.
		Fionn is always portrayed as a fair man, tall with broad shoulders and a broad brow (marking his intelligence) he is the consummate athlete, the best of runners, swimmers and jumpers he can out-pace any warrior.
	www.celtnet.org.uk /gods_ff/ffin.html (1812 words)

	The Fionn Saga
		Fionn is half Norse, half Irish, and equivalent to Caittil Find, who commanded the apostate Irish in the ninth century, while Oisin and Oscar are the Norse Asvin and Asgeirr.
		Fionn’s birth-story belongs to the well-known “Expulsion and Return” formula, applied to so many heroes of saga and folk-tale, but highly elaborated in his case at the hands of the annalists.
		Fionn was told by his wife, a wise woman, never to drink out of a horn, but coming one day thirsty to a well, he forgot this taboo, and so brought the end near.
	www.worldspirituality.org /fionn-saga.html (4649 words)

	The Religion of the Ancient Celts: Chapter VIII. The Fionn Saga
		Fionn's birth-story belongs to the well-known "Expulsion and Return" formula, applied to so many heroes of saga and folk-tale, but highly elaborated in his case at the hands of the annalists.
		Another incident of Fionn's youth tells how he obtained his "thumb of knowledge." The eating of certain "salmon of knowledge" was believed to give inspiration, an idea perhaps derived from earlier totemistic beliefs.
		Fionn was told by his wife, a wise woman, never to drink out of a horn, but coming one day thirsty to a well, he forgot this tabu, and so brought the end near.
	www.sacred-texts.com /neu/celt/rac/rac11.htm (4592 words)

	Fionn and the Fian
		Fionn MacCumail, leader of the Fian (Fenians), in the time of Cormac MacArt, is the great central figure of these tales.
		Fionn, being a chieftain himself in his own right, had a residence on the hill of Allen in Kildare.
		The best stories of the Fian are preserved to us in the poems of Oisin, the son of Fionn, the chief bard of the fian, in the Agallamh na Seanorach (Colloquy of the Ancients) of olden time.
	www.meta-religion.com /World_Religions/Ancient_religions/Europe/fionn_and_the_fian.htm (606 words)

	Fionn's Wheel in The Summerlands
		The story of Fionn's Wheel is the story of Fionn and his shield, and it is also a story about the acquisition of hidden Wisdom.
		As a student of the Druid Fintain, Fionn was assigned the task of cooking the Salmon of Wisdom that had been caught by Fintain in the River Boann (this river flowed from the Well of Segais, which is the fountain of all Wisdom.
		Fionn was assigned the task of roasting the fish.
	www.summerlands.com /crossroads/library/fionnswh.htm (2532 words)

	Fionn (Site not responding. Last check: )
		"Cha bhi mise fada a' faighinn an fhir as fheàrr dhiubh," arsa Fionn.
		Nan cuireadh Fionn ceann na sleagha ri a mhaol, cha chuireadh ceòl-sìthe sam bith a chadal e.
		Chruinnich an rìgh agus uaislean an àite airson duais a thoirt dha Fionn on a shaor e an t-àite bhon churaidh.
	www.cne-siar.gov.uk /gaelic/grd/beulaithrisgaidh/sgeulachdan/fionn.htm (1275 words)

	The Boyhood of Fionn (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Fionn, with all his desires, had one lasting one, for he would go anywhere and forsake anything for wisdom; and it was in search of this that he went to the place where Finegas lived on a bank of the Boyne Water.
		Fionn asked every question he could think of, and his master, who was a poet, and so an honourable man, answered them all, not to the limit of his patience, for it was limitless, but to the limit of his ability.
		Fionn sat at the kindly man's feet, his hands absent among tall grasses, and listening with all his ears.
	members.aol.com /guenhumara/fionn.html (1825 words)

	Fionn and the Scottish Giant (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Fionn MacCumhaill was a giant who lived in a cave high in the mountains of Antrim.
		Fionn, in his frustration, scooped a great sod of earth from the middle of Ulster and cast it toward the Scottish giant but he both misjudged the distance and got his aim a little awry, so it ended up in the middle of the sea.
		So great was his rage that Fionn decided to make a great causeway to Scotland and slay his tormentor, so taking rocks from the top of the mountains where he lived, he cast them into the sea.
	www.maths.tcd.ie /~fionnm/story_scot.html (410 words)

	Fionn Regan End Of History CD United Kingdom
		The Irish singer songwriter Fionn Regan's debut album is a slow-burning collection of deeply personal songs that initially sound fragile, but whose imagery has a steely, almost surgical precision.
		Fionn Regan is one of the most driven from the inside of the map of the heart performers one ever gets a chance to see in their lifetime.
		Fionn Regan is the single most important new talent to emerge since Ryan Adams.
	www.cduniverse.com /search/xx/music/pid/7245982/a/End+Of+History.htm (0 words)

	Finn mac Cool/ Fionn mac Cumhail
		Fionn Mac Cumhaill was the commander in chief of the entire Fianna, his father Cumhaill had been commander before him.
		There is also an element of the interaction between the pagan hero and the christian hero in the later stories as many are about Fionn and his son Oisín meeting up with the christian saint Patrick.
		Celtic storytelling followed a mainly oral tradition but around the 3-4 century AD appeared the first of the Druid schools and centers of Learning and much of the Knowledge was beginning to be written down.
	www.shee-eire.com /Magic&Mythology/Warriors&Heroes/Warriors/Males/Finn-MacCool/Page1.htm (498 words)

	The Boyhood of Fionn (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Fionn would have heard much of them, and it is likely that be practised on a nettle at taking the head off Goll, and that he hunted a sheep from cover in the implacable manner he intended later on for Cona'n the Swearer.
		Fionn saw that deed, and his blood may have been cold enough as he watched the great robber coursing the poets as a wild dog rages in a flock.
		Fionn marched from the banqueting hall, and as he went, all who were present of nobles and retainers and servants acclaimed him and wished him luck.
	www.rickwalton.com /folktale/irish02.htm (11150 words)

	~ Fionn O Lochlainn News ~
		Fionn O Lochlainn has been invited to perform and participate in panel discussion with progressive Historian Howard Zinn at Cooper Union on February 20th.
		Fionn was asked to give a lecture at New York University this week for their ethno-musicology course.
		Fionn's lecture was partially biographical but mostly regarding corporatism and how it has given rise to the perpetual banality of mainstream music.
	www.solarface.co.uk /news.htm (1169 words)

	Fionn Regan
		Fionn is currently on the frontpage of the Radio 1 website, having recently played a session for Rob Da Bank's radio show (with Huw Stephens standing in), and you can hear the show and Fionn's 4 live tracks by CLICKING HERE
		Fionn was joined by Drew McConnell, Jamie Morrison,and gypsy L to record a session for BBC 1 at Maida Vale.
		Fionn is not playing on the 4th of February at The Village or the 3rd of February in Belfast at the Limelight.
	www.fionnregan.com /newspaper/index.htm (290 words)

	Fionn mac Cumhaill - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Fionn mac Cumhaill, legendary Irish hero, a chieftain and bard of the 2nd or 3rd century ad.
		The music of what happens...that is the finest music in the world.
		Ossian and Ossianic Ballads, legendary Gaelic warrior-bard of the 3rd century AD (reputedly the son of the Irish hero Fionn mac Cumhaill) and the...
	encarta.msn.com /Fionn_mac_Cumhaill.html (124 words)

	Drowned in Sound - Reviews - Live - Fionn Regan, My Morning Jacket
		Having said all that I’m sure that this set wasn’t to be taken too seriously..since its intention is to neatly introduce a singer who's band is playing The Garage proper next week.
		the amazing drummer who played with fionn at damien rice is none other than my friend jamie, he of the shaggy curly hair.
		he plays with a good few bands in london, and is currently on tour with fionn supporting zero 7.
	www.drownedinsound.com /event/view/653 (0 words)

	Fionn
		Fionn was a Scottish version of the Irish legendary hero Finn mac Cumhail.
		His followers were known as the Feine which is a close variation of the Irish Fenians or Fianna.
		Article "Fionn" created on 03 March 1997; last modified on 12 March 1997 (Revision 2).
	www.pantheon.org /mythica/articles/f/fionn.html (68 words)

	Norco Signs Mountain Bike Racer Fionn Griffiths (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In only 3 years, Fionn has become a fierce competitor on the World Cup DH circuit with 15 World Cup podium finishes, including 2 World Cup wins at Mont Ste Anne, and Grouse Mountain in 2002 (apparently the Canadian climate agrees with her).
		In addition to an impressive riding resume, Fionn also captures the spirit of the Norco Factory Team with her approachable nature and awesome sense of humour.
		Norco is excited to support Fionn as she tackles the World Cup, Canada Cup, and Jeep Series in the USA.
	www.outdoornewswire.com /v/current/htdocs/etc/sa.php/63617465676f72794e616d653d4d746e2042696b696e672663617465676f72794c6162656c3d4d746e42696b696e67266c6f636174696f6e3d323030352f30332f313130393936323738392672737349643d353137 (301 words)

	Fionn Cottage, Achnasheen,Torridon Mountains self catering (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Fionn Cottage is a purpose built, Architect designed cottage standing in its own grounds with open outlook to front and rear.
		For bird lovers golden eagle buzzard, peregrine and osprey are seen whilst red and fl throated divers are often to be found on nearby lochs from May to September.
		Ideally situated for climbers at the foot of Fionn Bhein and with views to Sgurr a Ghlas Leathaid and Sgurr a Mhuilinn.
	www.torridonmountains.com /fionn.htm (177 words)

	Fionn's Story
		Fionn, as he has been named, is now in the care of Tipperary friends of animals SPCA.
		Greyhound Action Ireland is horrified that an Industry that races dogs for profit and that is clearly responsible for their demise is allowed continue this butchery with impunity.
		Flyers with Fionn’s photo will be distributed at every stadium in Ireland over the coming weeks.
	www.poplarfarmkennels.org.uk /fionn.htm (760 words)

	Anvil Records : Bands : Fionn Regan : Turin Brakes : Tiresias : Payroll : Kitty Bronx
		Introducing Fionn Regan who releases his debut limited edition single 'Little Miss Drunk' on 22nd July 2002, on CD and 7" vinyl.
		Fionn Regan hails from the small, sleepy, neon, seaside town of Bray on the outskirts of Dublin.
		Fionn's ears are so sensitive that he can hear field mice making love in Poland from his cosy seaside flat, where he now resides.
	www.geocities.com /anvilrec/bands.html (1424 words)

	Baby Name Fionn - Origin and Meaning of Fionn
		The boy's name Fionn \fi(o)-nn\ is a variant of Finbar, Finian and Finn.
		Fionn is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census).
		Click here to compare Fionn with related baby names.
	www.thinkbabynames.com /meaning/1/Fionn (112 words)

	Fionn Ivar Knutson
		Thanks to a boyhood accident involving the salmon of knowledge, when Fionn sucked his thumb it gave him knowledge.
		Fionn's birthday is Guy Fawkes Day; indeed, he was born on the four hundredth anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot.
		The girl's name "Fiona", invented in the 18th century, is derived from Fionn.
	www.math.ucsd.edu /~allenk/Fionn (192 words)

	Archangel Iaofniel Fionn
		Iaofniel was known as Fionn (Fingal, Finn), an Irish Scottish Manx Celtic god of threshold transitions with prophetic gifts and transcendent knowledge of waters and the tools of divination.
		Archangel Iaofniel Fionn shares this Sacred Site focal point with his soulmate wife Archangel Corabael Corra, also an Archangel of the Ninth Ray of Divine Protection; a group of Safeguard Omniangels, the Canada Vancouver Safeguard Omniangels; and, a group of Virtue Omniangels, the Canada Vancouver Virtue Omniangels.
		The first park of the city of Vancouver, Stanley Park was envisioned as an evergreen oasis near the city center for the use ond enjoyment of people of diverse races, creeds, and cultures.
	www.blessingscornucopia.com /Archangels_of_Twelve_Universal_Rays_Archangel_Iaofniel_Fionn_Iahmel_Iaho_Iameth_Iao_the_Great_Ioniel_Fingal_Finn.htm (738 words)

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