Tochmarc Emire

Tochmarc Emire (Wooing of Emer), one of the longer sagas of the Ulster cycle. Cú Chulainn sets out to woo Emer, daughter of Forgall Monach. Forgall contrives to have Cú Chulainn sent abroad to learn the martial arts, from the woman-warrior Scáthach. Cú Chulainn is summoned back to Ireland, attacks the fortress of Forgall, who falls to his death. Cú Chulainn brings Emer home with him.