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  Fenian Cycle
Grainne thought that she would be marrying Finn's son Oisín or grandson Oscar, not the aging captain himself, so she agreed to the match.
Grainne was terribly disappointed when she realised her mistake when Finn arrived with his companions for a great feast in Tara.
Grainne would not relent, and she imposed the geis upon the reluctant hero that he must follow and runaway with her.
www.timelessmyths.com /celtic/ossian.html   (9970 words)

  
 Grainne Hardiman-Ward for Superior Court Judge - Biographical Highlights   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Grainne is constantly praised by their families, the court system, opposing clients and attorneys for her ability for healing the wounds caused by divorce.
Grainne also sits frequently as a Judge Pro Tem in the Family Law Court, where her focus on the well being of the children is evident in her rulings.
Grainne Hardiman-Ward is supported and endorsed in her candidacy by Judges, District Attorneys, elected officials, law enforcement, attorneys, and ordinary citizens.
www.hardimanward.com /bio.html   (587 words)

  
 Permanent Search Group | Grainne Walsh   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Grainne joined PSG in 1998 as a key player in the overall business development strategy.
Grainne firmly believes that high-calibre people are the pillar of any successful organization.
Grainne's clients depend on her ability to anticipate their needs and consult on their organizational development.
www.permanentsearch.com /grainne.htm   (108 words)

  
 THE LEGEND OF DIARMUID AND GRAINNE
Grainne was the daughter of Cormac MacAirt, the high king of Ireland.
Grainne put a sleeping draught to everyone except Diarmuid and tried to persuade him to take her away.
Grainne, suspecting Fionn of treachery, could not dissuade Diarmuid from facing the boar.
www.babynamesofireland.com /pages/diarmuid-grainne.html   (272 words)

  
 In chill of winter, faith still bears fruit
Grainne Hope has won just about every honor and competition available to young cellists in her native Ireland.
You wouldn't be surprised to know that the musicians' community has rallied 'round Grainne, but you might be surprised that a young woman of 26 could compel dozens of her fellow students, several teachers, six members of the Pittsburgh Symphony and a university dean to fiddle for her cause.
Grainne -- or someone very close to her -- is a connector.
www.post-gazette.com /columnists/20030119ndailey0119p1.asp   (794 words)

  
 The Pursuit of Diarmuid and Grainne
When Grainne beheld Diarmuid, brave and daring, clothed in his suit of anger and of battle, fear and great dread seized her, for she knew that it was for a combat and an encounter that he was so equipped; and she asked of him what he intended to do.
Then Grainne felt sure of the death of Diarmuid, and she uttered a long exceedingly piteous cry, so that it was heard in the distant parts of the stronghold; and her women and the rest of her people came to her, and asked her what had thrown her into that excessive grief.
After­wards Grainne sent word and messengers for her children to the district of Corca O’Duibne, where they were being reared and protected; now those children of Diarmuid had sons of warriors and of wealthy chieftains serving them, and each son of them owned a district.
www.maryjones.us /ctexts/diarmuid.html   (13697 words)

  
 Grace O'Malley - World Cultures European
Grainne must have accompanied her father on many of these trips, as she later demonstrated extreme skill in ship navigation and the leadership of sailors.
Grainne arose from her bed, grabbed a gun, blasted the Turks, and encouraged her men to victory.
This Grainne angrily refused, but she demanded that never again would the gates of Howth Castle be closed to anyone who sought hospitality.
www.irishcultureandcustoms.com /AWomen/GraceOMalley.html   (1660 words)

  
 Grainne Ryan - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Grainne Ryan is a Canadian singer/songwriter who has developed her natural gift for music into that raw form and with her voice and her fingertips she captures the beauty of life, as well as its sorrows.
To watch her perform live is akin to watching the ghost of Janice Joplin dance with the essence of Neil Young.......
Maggie's Field is a CD Grainne recorded a few years ago with fellow songstress Kim Brown, click the Record Shoppe for more details.
www.grainneryan.com   (622 words)

  
 Turlough O'Carolan - Biographical Info
In The Complete Works of Turlough O'Carolan Grainne Yeats relates the tale of Carolan and David Murphy (who was harper to Lord Mayo and once played before King Louis XIV of France).
Grainne Yeats sums up her biography with an excellent tribute to Carolan.
Carolan "bridge the gap between continental art music on the one hand, and the Gaelic harp and folk music on the other." "At his best he wrote music that is distinctively Irish, yet has an international flavor as well.
www.contemplator.com /carolan/carlnbio.html   (1284 words)

  
 The Mirror (London, England): Grainne: I can't wait to have more children; SKY BEAUTY REVEALS PLANS FOR FAMILY.(News)@ ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
SKY Ireland beauty Grainne Seoige yesterday revealed she can't wait to have more kids.
But she admitted she and her husband, TV3's head of sports Stephen Cullinane, would love to hear the patter of tiny feet in their South Dublin home.
Grainne, 30, said: "Having more kids is certainly on the cards.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:131885592&refid=holomed_1   (240 words)

  
 Gráinne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The same theme also shows up in other, Celtic-influenced cultures, most notably the tale of Tristan and Iseult (with King Mark of Cornwall), and more famously, Lancelot, Guinevere, and King Arthur.
The LÉ Grainne (CM10), a ship in the Irish Naval Service (now decommissioned), was named after her.
This page was last modified 21:31, 28 March 2005.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gr%C3%A1inne   (196 words)

  
 Grainne McCann Pics - Grainne McCann News - Grainne McCann Information
Grainne McCann Pics - Grainne McCann News - Grainne McCann Information
Hoker asks Shay to sign on for him as he is planning a trip to Spain to smuggle cigarettes.
Tell the world what you think of Grainne McCann.
www.tv.com /grainne-mccann/person/276818/summary.html   (103 words)

  
 Gráinne Hambly Knockrickard
Most notable though is the obvious love which she has for music and her respect for its traditions and culture.
You can find out what Grainne is up to now by checking out her home page.
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www.mayo-ireland.ie /Mayo/towns/MayAbbey/MAPbltns/Mag1995/GrainneH.htm   (1080 words)

  
 Minor Celtic Characters
Through a geis that she had imposed upon the young hero, Gráinne had forced Diarmait to betray his leader, causing a feud between the two friends that would eventually causes Diarmait's death.
Diarmait had no choice but not to break his geis, and eloped with Grainne.
Gráinne and Diarmait fled from Tara, and lived in the mountains and wild forests, undergoing various adventures, evading the pursuit of Finn and the Fianna.
www.timelessmyths.com /celtic/minorceltic.html   (4746 words)

  
 Grainne McKeon
Grainne offers classes in Step, Aerobics, and Circuit.
Grainne has been an instructor for two years in Dublin.
This Aerobics WebRing site is managed by WebAerobics.com.
www.webaerobics.com /tr1/mckeon.html   (43 words)

  
 Constitutional Limits of EU Action; Author: de Burca, Grainne; Paperback
Constitutional Limits of EU Action; Author: de Burca, Grainne; Paperback
This study identifies the issues of democracy and legitimacy which underlie the anxiety of state and sub-state entities over the creeping competences of the EU and the questions of capacity and interdependence which pull in both directions of supranational and transnational action and governance.
Prices subject to change to be advised on confirmation of order.
www.netstoreusa.com /ljbooks/019/0199246009.shtml   (173 words)

  
 Grainne's Webrings
If you arrived here via a Webring, click on the logo, below, to visit Grainne's Celtic Pagan Resources:
This RingSurf Web Of Witches Ring Site is owned by
This RingSurf Raven's Wing Net Ring owned by Graínne
www.geocities.com /sistergrainne/webrings.html   (79 words)

  
 VirtualTourist.com - Grainne's Europe Travel Page
Page Views: 100 Last Visit to Europe: -
by Grainne - last update: Feb 21, 2002
I live on the island of Ireland, so to go anywhere outside the island is an achievement!
members.virtualtourist.com /m/32c81/1   (158 words)

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