The King of Tír na nÓg had only one daughter called Niamh and no sons. This is the story that drove Oisín to follow his love to the land of the youth – and what happened on his return.

This episode describes Dagda’s magical harp. How he used it to make his people happy. How Dagda’s harp was taken and how the harp was instrumental in silencing a terrifying army of Formorians and their people.

Grandson to Balor of the Formorians, father of Cúchulainn, leader of the Tuatha De Dannan, Lugh has a tale as long as his arms. Lugh’s story reveals more about the Celtic world and finishes at the Battle of Moytura.

Looked upon by some in his native Mayo as a fantasist, Guleesh is magically transported to France where the King’s beautiful daughter is waiting to be married.

This tells the tale of how Cormac met with the faeries. And the magical branch with nine apples on it that when shaken made a magical sound which could cure people of their ailments.

Stories of the evil stepmothers has been told and retold through fairytale in many forms but the Children of Lir brings a certain beauty to the tale. Four children of Lir turned into swans for 900 years. This episode talks about their fate.

Whilst the warriors of the Tuatha De Dannan are resting one day in the caves on Keash Corran they are tricked by a beautiful woman who is actually a witch, a hag, with the power to destroy them all.

Three Irish women from the past, who became tremendous leaders. Nano Nagle (1718 - 1784): A young woman risks death to open a hedge school. Mother Jones (1837 - 1930): A trade union leader. Anna Parnell (1852 - 1911): The leader of the Ladies Land League needs to print and distribute a forbidden newspaper.

Three Irish women from the past, who led fighting lives. Anne Bonny (c.1700 - c.1782): A Caribbean pirate. Countess Markievicz (1868 - 1927): Took up arms in the Easter Rising and becomes a politician. Kit Cavanagh (1667 - 1739): A woman must hide her identity to become a soldier and search for her lost husband.

Three Irish women from the past, who became the celebrities of their time. Peg Woffington (c.1720 - 1760): From the streets to the world of the theatre. Maria Edgeworth (1768 - 1849): One of the most famous writers in the world. Catherine Hayes (1818 - 1861): The poor daughter of a servant suddenly becomes known for her beautiful singing voice.