The story of Lugh Mac Romain, harper and reluctant warrior, as he struggles to escape the curse of the Queen Maeve of Connaught for killing her king and is caught up in the famous Cattle Raid of Cooley by his friendship with the great Champion of Ulster, Cuchulain of Muirthemne.

    This is an exploration of the hidden patterns of the past, rather than its surface details, this study reveals the potent, often unconscious forces which motivate both sides in the current Northern Ireland conflict.

    

    Eleven leading scholars give a detailed, illustrated analysis of the whole of Irish history and culture, examining both the light and dark sides of the nation and its people, from prehistory up to recent times.