A view down the main street of Ardee, showing Ardee Castle ( St Leger's Castle ), with St Mary's Abbey in the background
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ArdeeSnapper / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
2HTANF7File size:
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3769 x 2513 px | 31.9 x 21.3 cm | 12.6 x 8.4 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
11 April 2015Location:
Ardee, County Louth, IrelandMore information:
Ardee has a special place in Irish mythology as the site of the four day battle between Cúchulainn and Ferdia described in the Cattle Raid of Cooley, An Táin Bó Cúailnge. Cúchulainn was the single-combat champion of Ulster; Ferdia, one of the fiercest solders of Connacht's Queen Meadhbh (Maeve). Cúchulainn and Ferdia were foster brothers, before they found themselves on opposing sides in battle. They met in single-combat at the fording point on the River Dee and fought furiously. Cúchulainn finally won, killing Ferdia with the Gae Bolga, a fearsome magic spear. Heartbroken by his actions, Cúchulainn carried Ferdia across the ford so he could die in honour. A bronze sculpture, created by Ann Meldon-Hugh, commemorates the mythical battle.