What is the legend of Finn McCool?

Answer 1

There are many legends of Finn McCool, the most popular one being the one about the Giants Causeway. Finn McCool was an Irish giant that lived in the county of Antrim. One day he got into a fight with a giant from Scotland. Depending on who's telling the story, either Finn or the Scottish giant (Fingal?) built a bridge made of hexagon shaped rocks to connect Ireland and Scotland so they could fight each other. When Finn saw Fingal he realized he could not beat this bigger giant, so he decided to out smart him. He wrapped himself up in a blanket and lay down in a crib. When Fingal arrived at Finn's home he was told by Finn's wife that her husband was not home but he could wait for him to return shortly. Fingal stepped inside the cottage, took one look at the baby in the crib and said " if that is Finn's son laying in the crib Imagine how big the father is". Fingal decided to beat a hasty retreat back to Scotland tearing up the Giant's causeway as he went. The myth is an old tale that explains how "The Giant's Causeway" a rocky outcrop of the cost of Antrim near the town of Bushmill was created.

Answer 2

Finn McCool, also known as Fionn mac Cumhaill, is a legendary warrior in Irish mythology. He is known for his bravery and wisdom, and is often associated with the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. One famous tale tells of how Finn built the causeway to challenge a Scottish giant to a fight.