Fenian Tales III

This material is held atUniversity of Manchester Library

Reference
- GB 133 Eng MS 481
Alternative Id.
Dates of Creation
- n.d. [mid 19th Century]
Name of Creator
- Names of transcribers: Denis Henry Kelly and Michael McDermott
Language of Material
- English
Physical Description
- 233 x 185 mm. 1 volume (237 folios); Binding: half-bound in vellum, buckram-covered boards.

Scope and Content

The manuscript contains:

(folio 2) James O'Cane's questions to the Oak and its Reply;
(folio 8) The Evil Report of Goll's Daughter, etc.;
(folio 60) The Adventures of the Bald-pated Dog;
(folio 140) The Tale of Merlin the Malignant;
(folio 182) The Surpassing Excellence of Fion McCumhall;
(folio 192) The Exploits and Adventures of the Great Youth, Son of the King of Spain.

Each tale includes in their title: 'translated from Irish MS. by D.H. Kelly, M.R.I.A., and M. McDermott'.

Location of Originals

The Fenian Tales (Manuscripts 479-487) have been copied and translated from manuscripts in the Royal Irish Academy and in the McMahon Collection at Castle Kelly [unidentified].