How many Irish Myths and Legends can be named in just one song?

Let’s start with Roisin Dubh, The Black Rose.

In centuries past, when England prohibited any mention of this country BY LAW, a very dark red aka Black Rose was a code name for Ireland.

Cuchulainn : look him up in Irish mythology.

Oh tell me the story of the Queen of this land
And how her sons died at her own hand

I keep thinking of Maeve/Mebh here but can’t confirm!

James Joyce is next. Then William Butler Yeats, then Oscar Wilde, then Brendan Behan, then George Best.

Deep breath.

Then Van Morrison, J.M Synge, Bernard Shaw, Sean O’Faolain.

Not bad, yeah?

The BOYS are Back in Town :o)