Title: The Hound of Ulster
Location: Dundalk, Ireland
Artist: Michael Thompson aka Mister Copy
For: Seek Dundalk
Year: 2023
Photo Credits: Michael Thompson
““The Hound of Ulster“ – Modern Mythology
This folklore is a tale of a young boy, Setanta, who exceeds strength amongst others at his age. After getting in a outweighed battle amongst a hound at the kings castle, he surprises many, only to become the “Hound of Ulster” and his spirit animal is born as the great warrior “ Cúchulainn “
In the mythologies of many countries can be found tales of young heroes, who lose their lives while in their prime, yet achieve undying fame. The Greeks have Achilles and Hercules, and among Gaelic heroes none can compare with local legend Cúchulainn, “The Hound of Ulster”
Born ‘Setanta’ near the town of Dundalk, at a place called Castletown Motte, better known nowadays as Cúchulainn’s Castle. Want to find out what happened next… learn more at
https://www.seekdundalk.ie/setanta-mister-copy”
Michael Thompson
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