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Táin Bó Fraích

 
Irish Literature Companion: Táin Bó Fraích

Táin Bó Fraích (Fraech's Cattle Raid), a tale of the Ulster cycle and a pre-tale to Táin Bó Cuailnge. Fraech woos Findabair, daughter of Ailill and Medb of Connacht. The marriage is agreed, provided that Fraech bring his cattle on the raid (táin) against Ulster, but they have been stolen in his absence. Fraech regains them with the help of Conall Cernach.

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