Ireland - Site of the 1st World War? Part 2

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Irish Mythology tells of a battle where a united world attacked Ireland. The Battle of Ventry (Cath Fionntrá) is a legendary, epic tale from the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology. It tells the tale of the invasion of Ireland in the 3rd century by the "King of the World," Daire Donn, and a massive European army that he united. The world was united to conquer Ireland because Fionn mac Cumhaill had eloped with the King of Frances's wife and daughter. The one year one day war was fought at Ventry Bay in County Kerry. The Fianna had fighters from other groups in Ireland to include the Tuath Dé Danann. This battle included heroic single combat, magical elements like special weapons, and devastating losses. The battle ultimately ended with the Fianna's victory and the invaders' retreat, though the Fianna experienced a horrific number of casualties.

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