In this episode of Scéal Éireann: Stories from Ireland, we journey to County Sligo and the shadow of Ben Bulben — one of Ireland’s most iconic and unforgettable landscapes.

Rising above the western coast like an ancient monument, Ben Bulben has inspired generations of storytellers, poets, and pilgrims. Its dramatic shape has become woven into Ireland’s imagination, a place where the natural world and the world of legend seem to meet.

From the tales of Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the Fianna to the poetry of W.B. Yeats, Ben Bulben has long been a place where history, mythology, and memory come together. For Yeats, the mountain was more than a landscape — it was a symbol of Ireland’s ancient soul, and it became the final resting place he chose beneath its watchful presence.

Join us as we explore Ben Bulben — a mountain that reminds us that some places are more than places. They are keepers of stories, witnesses to the passing of generations, and quiet reminders of the deep connection between the land and the people who call it home.

Scéal Éireann is a journey through the stories, places, and people that have shaped Ireland. 

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