Irish Mythology: Oisín, the Warrior Bard

Northwest of Cushendall and out on the hills of County Antrim is a site known as Ossian’s Grave (Oisín). It is here that the legendary Irish warrior poet is known to be buried. This is history of how he met Niamh, travelled to Tír na nÓg (the land of youth) and returned many years later.

Filmed in Antrim, September 2023.

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Music composed by Albert Schofield.

The Jolly Reiver is my project aiming to preserve and promote the forgotten folklore and history of rural Britain and Ireland. Primarily focusing on folklore and legends, you’ll not find me trying to deconstruct these old stories or trying to rationalise them with science and psychology. Instead I will present them as they were always told by our forebears, and leave the conclusions up to you. Videos are filmed on location to show you exactly where these stories took place.

[micheleshave]

I have just now found and subscribed to your channel. I love Celtic and British mythology and am thrilled with what you are doing. Filming on location makes it even better. I an eager to watch more of you videos and hope you continue with this project. The world needs more mythology. Thank you.

[Jen]

This beautiful story made me cry .. and when you put the flowers on the stones marking the Bard's grave .. completeky lost it, I did ..

Some day I hope to return to Ireland.. and stand where you did ..

Thank you for this⚘☘
Jen999💙

[garywait]

A wonderful story, told with sympathy and "great respect". Thanks.

[ignachioelsmith]

Your respect shines through and carries you. An excellent telling of this tale, with beautiful scenery and images.

[jamesbart]

Dear Jolly Reiver,
What a great story, told with such reverence. I’m sure glad you’re doing so much to preserve the old tales like this, so they aren’t forgotten. One day I hope to visit Ireland, but until then, your channel is the next best thing! Cheers 🍻
Sincerely,
J. S. B.

[FinnMobber]

I grew up just a half hour drive down the coast from cushendall, it was great being able to hear such stories and then going to the places from them, like Oisin's grave and the giants causeway.

[MrSolver]

What a great story, so many marvellous elements and more importantly fabulously told! Keep them coming Jolly Boy :)

[StoryVoracious]

Thank you sir, it has been many years since I read of Oisin; such a sad legend.
Ireland has such a rich and troubled history, but the Old stories are my favourites.
The Dagda and Danu, the great Cattle Run, of Cuchullain and Skathac, Maeve and Alill.
The story of Deirdre and her flight, and Naoise the son of Usnach.
Any of these legends you care to visit would be truly wonderful.
Thank you.
☘️🇦🇺

[pentegarn]

Beautiful. I feel this story so deeply its almost like it's my own story.

[MVYN]

I was there last week. The story well told. Many thanks

[spacegirl]

Oisin's story is one of my favorites! Thank you so much for telling it and making it available for a wider audience.

[danielmacleod]

This channel is fantastic. Great video as always

[carolescutt]

My daughter rerecommended your channel and iam not disappointed, wonderful storytelling and so well presented 🎉🎉

[LemmingwayArk]

In my opinion this is one of your best works. Please keep doing this great work! I promise you, the Gods are with you, whether you realise it or not!

[JordanWhite-pc]

Good story telling ti made me happy to watch your video ❤❤❤❤❤

[artangel]

Hey Great video, thanks! Enchanting! Looking forward for the next!

[aonghassprangach]

as always, a great video! slainte mhath!

[mysticallymerry]

Another amazing and moving story of old.🌳 Thanks for your lovely narration. 😊

[Madame_Boudica]

This was a brilliant retelling! Love this channel. Subscribed ❤

[shelleyrodanisky]

I just found you! What an amazing Storyteller you are! I absolutely LOVED your compassion, and knowledge! Thank You so much! I am definitely SUBSCRIBED! 💕 from Alberta, Canada.