Story Archaeology

The ‘Online’ Óenach Gallery

Take a look at the short film created to celebrate the project : Roscommon Schools Óenach (Parts 1-3 combined )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49MtENBSVZ4

  • This is part of the script for their brilliant play.
  • A Rosc style poem
  • More of the script.
  • Some warrior weapon designs
  • a selection of their jewellery and weapons adorned with copper beech decoration.
  • the best of Bling!
  • More decorated torcs and weapons
  • More Rosc style poetry
  • A quest for Medb.

Here are just a few examples of stories and pictures from Scoil na nAingeal Naofa NS, Boyle. They scripted a play, a story as exciting as any of the old Irish stories, designed costumes and decorated props, and performed the play for me over Zoom. It was brilliant!

  • What might it be like to meet a péiste?
These are just a few of the story challenges taken by Feevagh N.S. These are their own versions of péiste stories. They came up with some very imaginative beasts, and much more.
  • A great display!
  • Decorated shields …
  • and buckles
  • Everybody needs ‘bling’.
  • Just a few action poems, Rosc style.
Here are just a few examples of poems and activity challenges from Threen N.S. Back in the days of the stories, the storyteller-poets were great at creating action sequences out of words alone. Our poets from Threen N.S. are just as good.
Here is some of the great work from Ballinteva N.S. They created stories and poetry as well as researching more information about the Táin Bó Cúailnge. They created some excellent illustrations. and clay model jewellery. See some of their work by clicking on the links below.
  • Fergus Mac Leite defeated a strange creature,
  • He won some unusual treasures
  • He became famous!
  • What might you do?
  • What stories could you tell?
  • Some ‘I Am’ praise poems
St Joseph’s B.N.S. created some exciting ‘boasting exploits. Now they have adventures to ta
ell and everyone will want to find out more. A few of their ‘praise poems’ are also included here.

Below are some of the special ‘action poems’ , simple versions of Rosc style poetry. They tell of chariot racing and battles very effectively. Click on the links to read them.

There is still time for more stories, poetry and designs to be added to the Feasting Hall. I will add a further selection of work to this gallery before long.

Supporting the Project.

The Táin March Festival is supported by the Creative Ireland Programme, an all-of-Government five-year initiative, from 2017 to 2022, which places creativity at the centre of public policy. Further information from creative.ireland.ie and ireland.ie

This project is supported by Roscommon County Council as an action of the County Roscommon Heritage Plan 2017-2021 and as part of the annual Táin March Festival https://www.tainmarch.ie/