Finn McCool meets St Patrick

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Reconstruction of an Irish legend.

Reconstruction of the legend where the old Celtic pagan religions meet the new Christian one; Finn McCool, Irish legendary figure meets St Patrick, the Irish saint who was educated in Llantwit Major.
From: The Celts A Pagan Trinity
First broadcast : 28 May 1987

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 7-9

Subject : History

Topic : Celts

Keywords : Celtic religion, Celtic myths,

Notes : The clip looks at Celtic religions and gods and how these were superseded by the new Christian beliefs

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