Tír na nÓg – The Land of Eternal Youth
Tír na nÓg is an enchanted land said to be located west of Ireland over the sea. A land of great beauty, it is said that no one grows old there. There is no sickness there or lack of food.
It is said to be inhabited by the Tuatha De Danaan, who are a race of spirit beings that are skilled in art, music and magic. They are also known as the Sidhe (pronounced “Shee”). The Tuatha De Danaan are known to be extremely beautiful, but not all of them treat mortals kindly.
St. Patrick encountered an old man who said that he had lived in Tir Na Nog for 300 years. His name was Oisin, and he was one of the great heroes and poets of Ireland. As the son of Fionn Mac Cumhal, he was part of the Fianna, a legendary band of heroes.
While out hunting, Oisin encountered a beautiful maiden, Niamh of the Golden Hair, who was one of the Tuatha De Danann and the daughter of Manannan, the god of the sea. They were married and returned to live in Tir Na Nog together, but Oisin grew lonely for his friends, and returned to Ireland on an enchanted white horse that rode over the ocean. He fell off the horse accidentally and he turned into an old man. Thereafter, he was unable to return to Tir Na Nog.
The Fairy Shee 