Death Scene of Cuchulainn

The Iceman · January 26, 2009, 09:34:54 PM

I am a big fan of Cuchulainn and have read up a lot on the subject and ancient Irish legend. I always loved the old mural of the death scene of Cuchulainn that was in Drumarg in Armagh but sadly it has been painted over. does anyone have a good photo or image of this mural or a good image of the death scene?
Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place - just wondered if anyone could help out - hoping to get this as a tattoo

Puckoon · January 26, 2009, 09:40:05 PM

Found this on a quick search. I like it, but it may be nothing like the one you remember.

Gnevin · January 26, 2009, 09:41:41 PM

Quote from: The Iceman on January 26, 2009, 09:34:54 PM
I am a big fan of Cuchulainn and have read up a lot on the subject and ancient Irish legend. I always loved the old mural of the death scene of Cuchulainn that was in Drumarg in Armagh but sadly it has been painted over. does anyone have a good photo or image of this mural or a good image of the death scene?
Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place - just wondered if anyone could help out - hoping to get this as a tattoo

Was the death scene based on the statue in the GPO

The Iceman · January 26, 2009, 09:47:26 PM

Have the death scene statue from the GPO (replica) at home. The Mural had a lot of detail and the colours were amazing - looking for something similar but can't come up with it at all. Definitely want the same look as the statue and the mural for those that have seen it

midLouth · January 26, 2009, 10:01:39 PM

If you are a big fan then you might like this

http://www.setantahouseardee.com/cuchulainn-ferdia.jpg

The site where he fell is marked on the river. They have great memories to be able to mark it so well!

Puckoon · January 26, 2009, 10:02:50 PM

Didnt Cuchulain kill ferdia? Is that what the statue there is of ML?

midLouth · January 26, 2009, 10:06:32 PM

Maybe I am mixed up! It has been a long time since I heard the story. And would make sense given Ardee in Irish is Baile Átha Fhirdhia.

Puckoon · January 26, 2009, 10:16:22 PM

Well Im just going off of Horslips "The Tain".

Gnevin · January 26, 2009, 10:48:58 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferdiad

heganboy · January 27, 2009, 02:55:55 AM

maybe this is the one that you're looking for:

http://cain.ulst.ac.uk/mccormick/photos/no667.htm#photo

:-)

Puckoon · January 27, 2009, 03:16:01 AM

I remember me da explaining to me how the loyalists took him for their own. There's a strange irony there.

Tyrones own · January 27, 2009, 05:11:15 AM

Quote from: heganboy on January 27, 2009, 02:55:55 AM
maybe this is the one that you're looking for:

http://cain.ulst.ac.uk/mccormick/photos/no667.htm#photo

:-)

In Fairness, them hoors were some artists

BenDover · January 27, 2009, 08:40:36 AM

Iceman - you could try contacting this guy http://cain.ulst.ac.uk/mccormick/album10.htm

Album Number: 10
Mural Number: 335
Location: Drumarg Park, Armagh, Co. Armagh
Type: Nationalist / Republican
Year: January 2000
Status: Still exists at location
Description: Cuchulainn, four provinces of Ireland, "Mise Eire, mor mo gloir" (I am Ireland, great is my glory)

The Iceman · January 27, 2009, 02:18:17 PM

thanks lads- definitely gives me something to work with.