Táin March
The Táin March was established in 2011 as a community walking festival to celebrate and promote the epic tale of the Cattle Raid of Cooley.
This story of envy, honour and military prowess is reputed to have taken place about the time of Christ and involved the armies of Connacht and Ulster in a titanic struggle over a prize bull called Donn Cúailnge. Warriors such as Cuchulainn, Maeve, Ferdia and the great King Fergus all contribute to an Epic tale.
On Friday 17th May 2019, Queen Maeve will assemble her warrior army and dispatch them to retrieve the Brown Bull in Cooley. Local schools and heritage groups will assemble on the mound to retell stories and recite poems. The Táin March itself will commence at 11am and walkers will leave Rathcroghan and visit Tulsk.
Reception at Tulsk in Rathcroghan Visitor Centre at 1pm. Walkers will meet local school children and experience the wonderful exhibitions and artefacts in the centre. At 2pm the walk continues to Lissonuffy graveyard arriving at 4.30pm.
Walkers will be taken to Strokestown for 5pm where Queen Maeve will march with her army through the main town. Music food and local attractions will ensure a fantastic evening's fun.
Responsible body: Strokestown Town Team
Email: strokestowntownteam@gmail.com
This story of envy, honour and military prowess is reputed to have taken place about the time of Christ and involved the armies of Connacht and Ulster in a titanic struggle over a prize bull called Donn Cúailnge. Warriors such as Cuchulainn, Maeve, Ferdia and the great King Fergus all contribute to an Epic tale.
On Friday 17th May 2019, Queen Maeve will assemble her warrior army and dispatch them to retrieve the Brown Bull in Cooley. Local schools and heritage groups will assemble on the mound to retell stories and recite poems. The Táin March itself will commence at 11am and walkers will leave Rathcroghan and visit Tulsk.
Reception at Tulsk in Rathcroghan Visitor Centre at 1pm. Walkers will meet local school children and experience the wonderful exhibitions and artefacts in the centre. At 2pm the walk continues to Lissonuffy graveyard arriving at 4.30pm.
Walkers will be taken to Strokestown for 5pm where Queen Maeve will march with her army through the main town. Music food and local attractions will ensure a fantastic evening's fun.
Responsible body: Strokestown Town Team
Email: strokestowntownteam@gmail.com
