Oisín was very happy with his life with the men.įionn Mac Cumhaill and the Fianna. Oisín and the Fianna would explore the green hills of Ireland daily, hunting and protecting the King. Fionn was the leader of a group (known as the Fianna) who guarded the King of Ireland. He was the son of the mythical Fionn Mac Cumhaill (also known as Finn MacCool). Oisín (pronounced uh-SHEEN) was a great warrior, and was revered as a fine athlete, and a very gifted poet. In the center of the lore about the fabled paradise is the story of Oisín. It was said that one would have to cross a stretch of water, and then travel beneath the waves for some time. However, reaching the island proved impossible. To live in the island paradise of Tír na nÓg was desired by all. They never suffer from pain nor illness, and they live a life of perpetual happiness. Everyone who lives on the island is beautiful and young. The climate is temperate, neither too hot nor too cold. In stories the island is covered in blooming flowers which never die, orchards of fruit trees, and forests dripping with honey. It is said to be a land where there is no illness, and no sorrow. In legend, those on the island are said to never age, and they never grow old.
The story of Tír na nÓg is one of a land where time stands still. It is also named the Island of the Living, the island of Life, Brasil's Island, The Land of Promise, and the Land of Youth, among others. Tír na nÓg is known as the land of perpetual youth.
The fabled paradise island of Tír na nÓg is said to be located off of the west coast of Ireland.
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