Long ago, King Lir lived with his wife, Aoibh, and their four cherished children. Sadly, Aoibh passed away, leaving them devastated. Determined to fill the void, King Lir married Aoibh's sister, Aoife.

Her love for the children turned to jealousy, so she used a Druid's wand and cursed them to spend 900 years as Whooper Swans until the sound of a Christian bell would break the curse. They were left with the ability to talk and sing.

When King Lir discovered what Aoife had done, he banished her from the kingdom for her heartlessness.

For 300 years the swans lived peacefully on Lough Derravaragh. They endured the stormy Sea of Moyle for another 300 years and settled for the last 300 years in Inisglora, growing weary with age.

Inevitably, the Children of Lir succumbed to old age, and a kind monk named Caomhog buried them together in a single grave. Although their earthly journey concluded, their legend endured throughout the ages, a testament to enduring love and the indomitable human spirit.

The Children of Lir is not just a tale from the past; it's a story that continues to inspire, evoke imagination, and it reminds me of the enduring power of myth and legend.