Step Into Ireland’s Mythic World

About this experience

🗓 Starts Tuesday 12th May | 8pm Irish time | Live on Zoom
💺 Limited places available – early booking recommended

What if Ireland’s myths weren’t just stories…

…but encoded knowledge of the landscape, the cosmos, and our ancient past?

Join Anthony Murphy of Mythical Ireland for a unique and immersive four-week journey into the meaning behind Ireland’s greatest myths—exploring the Tuatha Dé Danann, the Book of Invasions, and the deep connections between story, monument and memory.

👉 Reserve Your Place Now – €195

✔ No prior knowledge required
✔ Join from anywhere in the world
✔ Live, interactive Zoom sessions
✔ Includes comprehensive course notes

What You’ll Gain From This Course

By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand the four great cycles of Irish mythology
  


• Gain a clear framework for interpreting complex myths


• Discover how stories connect to Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth
  


• Explore the deeper meaning behind tales like Tochmarc Étaíne and Cath Maige Tuired
  


• Learn how medieval scribes reshaped Ireland’s mythic past


• Develop a richer appreciation of Ireland’s ancient landscape and worldview

Why This Course Matters

Ireland’s myths are not just entertaining stories—they are part of a vast and sophisticated tradition that connects landscape, cosmology, ancestry and identity.

This course brings together archaeology, mythology, folklore and history in a way that is accessible, engaging and deeply thought-provoking.

⭐ What Participants Say

“One of the best overviews of Irish myth and archaeology you could attend.”

“Scholarly, accessible and full of insight.”

“I came away with a completely new understanding of Ireland’s mythology.”

Course Structure

Week 1: Origins & Beginnings

• Pre-Christian Ireland and the mythological worldview


• Introduction to the Lebor Gabála Érenn (Book of Invasions)
  


• The earliest settlers and mythic origins

Week 2: The Tuatha Dé Danann

• Arrival of the Tuatha Dé Danann


• Their gods, powers and symbols


• The Four Treasures of Ireland

Week 3: Myth, Conflict & Transformation

• The battles of Cath Maige Tuired
  


• The Fomorians and the tension of opposites


• Kingship, sovereignty and sacred landscape

Week 4: Myth & Landscape

• The mythology of Brú na Bóinne
  


• Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth in story and archaeology


• How myth encodes place, memory and meaning

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

• Beginners curious about Irish mythology


• Readers of myth, folklore and ancient history


• Visitors to Ireland seeking deeper understanding


• Anyone fascinated by Newgrange and the Boyne Valley
  


• Lifelong learners looking for a structured introduction

About Your Guide

Anthony Murphy is one of Ireland’s leading interpreters of ancient myth and landscape.

He is the founder of Mythical Ireland, author of ten books, and has spent nearly 30 years researching Ireland’s mythology, archaeology and folklore. His work has featured on the History Channel, National Geographic and the BBC.

📅 Course Details

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  Start Date: Tuesday 12th May


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  Time: 8pm (Irish time)


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  Duration: 4 weekly sessions (approx. 1.5 hours each)


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  Location: Live on Zoom


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  Price: €195

👉 Secure Your Place Today

Places are limited and previous courses have filled quickly.

Early booking is strongly recommended.

👉 Reserve Your Place Now – €195

Final Thought

Ireland’s myths are not relics of a distant past—they are living expressions of a worldview that still echoes through the landscape today.

This course offers you a rare opportunity to explore that world with expert guidance.