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The Firbolg Back to Ireland Main |
The Firbolg were an ancient race of people that ruled Ireland before the Tuatha
de Danaan and the Melesians. The origin of the name of these peoples is still
subject to conjecture with 'men of spear', 'men of the bag' and 'men of boats'
being suggested translations.
Legend has it that the Firbolg were enslaved by the Greeks. For three
centuries their persecution continued before they eventually stole some Greek
ships and set sail for Ireland. The leaders of the escape were five brothers,
Slainge, Rudraige, Genann, Gann, and Sengann. The 5000-strong tribe
headed to the west coast of Ireland but were soon scattered by the rough seas
and had to land at different bays. They reformed at the Hill of Tara where the
country was divided into 5 Provinces. These boundaries substantially survived
into modern times and became four Provinces, with two of the original five
being merged.
Ireland prospered under the Firbolg. They had a political structure,
administration and a kingdom. They brought bronze-age technology to Ireland.
They fought off persistent raids by the Fomorians, who they united with on
several occasions to ward off would-be invaders. For 37 years there were 7
successive Firbolg kings who ruled over a thriving land. A new wave of
invaders were on the way however, the Tuatha de Danaan.
Despite negotiations and time-stalling tactics by the Firbolg, defeat to the
technically superior Tuatha de Danaan was inevitable. Despite staring defeat
in the face the Firbolg petitioned the Tuatha de Danaan for once last chance of
victory: a battle between equal forces.
Bravery was not enough though. The Firbolg were finally defeated at the Battle
of Moytura but not before they impressed the new rulers of Ireland with their
fierce courage and honour. The country was divided again with the western
part of the country, Connaught Province, being assigned to the Firbolg.
From this time on the power of the Firbolg waned. They continued to live in the
West of Ireland and, together with he Tuatha de Danaan and the Milesians, are
regarded as one of the great Celtic tribes of Ireland.
de Danaan and the Melesians. The origin of the name of these peoples is still
subject to conjecture with 'men of spear', 'men of the bag' and 'men of boats'
being suggested translations.
Legend has it that the Firbolg were enslaved by the Greeks. For three
centuries their persecution continued before they eventually stole some Greek
ships and set sail for Ireland. The leaders of the escape were five brothers,
Slainge, Rudraige, Genann, Gann, and Sengann. The 5000-strong tribe
headed to the west coast of Ireland but were soon scattered by the rough seas
and had to land at different bays. They reformed at the Hill of Tara where the
country was divided into 5 Provinces. These boundaries substantially survived
into modern times and became four Provinces, with two of the original five
being merged.
Ireland prospered under the Firbolg. They had a political structure,
administration and a kingdom. They brought bronze-age technology to Ireland.
They fought off persistent raids by the Fomorians, who they united with on
several occasions to ward off would-be invaders. For 37 years there were 7
successive Firbolg kings who ruled over a thriving land. A new wave of
invaders were on the way however, the Tuatha de Danaan.
Despite negotiations and time-stalling tactics by the Firbolg, defeat to the
technically superior Tuatha de Danaan was inevitable. Despite staring defeat
in the face the Firbolg petitioned the Tuatha de Danaan for once last chance of
victory: a battle between equal forces.
Bravery was not enough though. The Firbolg were finally defeated at the Battle
of Moytura but not before they impressed the new rulers of Ireland with their
fierce courage and honour. The country was divided again with the western
part of the country, Connaught Province, being assigned to the Firbolg.
From this time on the power of the Firbolg waned. They continued to live in the
West of Ireland and, together with he Tuatha de Danaan and the Milesians, are
regarded as one of the great Celtic tribes of Ireland.
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