Claíomh Solais

Definitive 6-pence stamp of Sword of Light, Ireland, 1922–3. Arched caption reads "An Claiḋeaṁ Soluis" The Sword of Light or (Old Irish; modern ) is a trope object that appears in a number of Irish and Scottish Gaelic folktales. The "Quest for sword of light" formula is catalogued as motif H1337.

The sword appears commonly as a quest object in the Irish folktale of a hero seeking "The One Story" (or the "Cause of the one story about women"), which culminates in the discovery of a "Tale of the Werewolf" (a man magically turned wolf by an unfaithful wife). However, the sword is uninvolved in the man-wolf portion, and only figures in the hero-adventure frame story.

The sword of light, according to a different commentator, is a fixture of an Irish tale group describable as a quasi-bridal-quest. This characterization is inspired by the formula where the hero gains a beautiful wife (and riches) by gambling against a gruagach aka wizard-champion, but suffers losses which makes him beholden to mount on a hopeless-seeming quest. Like the actual "giant's daughter" bridal quest tales, the sword of light hero often gains assistance of "helpful animals" in completing his tasks or ordeals.

The sword has been regarded as a legacy to the god-slaying weapons of Irish mythology by certain scholars, such as T. F. O'Rahilly, the analogues being the primeval Celtic deity's lightning-weapon, Lugh's sling that felled Balor, the hero Cúchulainn's supernatural spear Gae bulga and his shining sword Cruaidín Catutchenn. Provided by Wikipedia

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An Claidheamh Solais. Lá Féile Pádraig, 1903. An Craoibhín Aoibhinn [An Claidheamh Solais. St. Patrick's Day, 1903. Douglas Hyde]

Main Creator:
Claidheamh Soluis
Published / Created
17 March], 1903.
Notes
Supplement issued with "An Claidheamh Solais" Lá Féil...
An Claidheamh Solais. Lá Féile Pádraig, 1903. An Craoibhín Aoibhinn [An Claidheamh Solais. St. Patrick's Day, 1903. Douglas Hyde]
 

Eagrán speisialta, 10 Samhain, 1979.

Comóradh Chonradh na Gaeilge ar bhreith Phádraig Mhic Phiarais eagarthoir ar An Claidheamh Soluis, 1903-09.
Main Creator:
Claidheamh Soluis.
Language:
Irish
Published / Created
1979.
Notes
Physical description: [1 v.]
 

Report of special sub-committee on An Claidheamh Soluis.

Main Creator:
Claidheamh Soluis.
Language:
English
Published / Created
Jan. 5th, 1908?]
Notes
Physical description: 5 p. ; 34 cm.
 

Invoice from 'An Claidheamh Soluis' issued to Éamonn Ceannt for advertising his wedding, 1905 August 10.
Main Creator:
An Claidheamh Soluis (Dublin, Ireland :1899)
Language:
Irish
In collection:
Ceannt and O'Brennan Papers, 1851-1953.
Published / Created
1905 August 10.
Notes
Physical description: 1 item (1 page).
Invoice from 'An Claidheamh Soluis' issued to Éamonn Ceannt for advertising his wedding,

Envelope with an image of 'An Claidheamh Soluis' and an annotation "Poll an Phíobaire, Leír meastá" (reviews of Padraic Pearse's "Poll an Phíobaire"), circa 1906.
Main Creator:
An Claidheamh Soluis (Dublin, Ireland :1899)
Language:
Irish : English
In collection:
Pearse Papers, 1870-1932
Published / Created
circa 1906.
Notes
Physical description: 1 envelope (1 page).
Envelope with an image of 'An Claidheamh Soluis' and an annotation "Poll an Phíobaire, Leír meastá" (reviews of Padraic Pearse's "Poll an Phíobaire"),

Cutting from unidentified newspaper of obituary by Fáinne an Lae of Cesca Chenevix Trench titled "Sadhbh Trinseach", 1918 Nov. 9.
Main Creator:
An Claidheamh Soluis (Dublin, Ireland :1899)
Language:
Irish
In collection:
Coffey and Chenevix Trench papers, 1868-2007.
Published / Created
1918 Nov. 9.
Notes
Physical description: 1 item (2 pages).
Cutting from unidentified newspaper of obituary by Fáinne an Lae of Cesca Chenevix Trench titled "Sadhbh Trinseach",

Irish Arts Centre. IAC NYC

Main Creator:
Claidheamh Soluis (New York, N.Y.)
Language:
English
Published / Created
2019-
Notes
Physical description: v. : col. ill. ; 25 cm. Publica...
 

Irish Arts Center.org

Main Creator:
Claidheamh Soluis (New York, N.Y.).
Language:
English
In collection:
Web archive of the National Library of Ireland
Notes
Mode of access: World Wide Web. Description based on...


 

Documents relating to the Gaelic League of London, including balance sheets, pamhplets for collections, copies of the League's constitution, an exam paper, and programmes for meetings and events, 1923 Apr. 30 - 1933 June 5.
Main Creator:
Gaelic League of London
Language:
English
In collection:
Art Ó Briain papers, c. 1900-c.1945.
Published / Created
1923 Apr. 30 - 1933 June 5.
Notes
Physical description: 1 folder (23 items).
Contributors:
“...An Claidheamh Soluis (Dublin, Ireland :1899)...”

Reviews of 'Irish Nationality' by Alice Stopford Green, 1904-1929.
Main Creator:
Green, Alice Stopford, 1848-1929
Language:
English
In collection:
Alice Stopford Green Papers.
Published / Created
1904-1929.
Notes
Includes newspaper cuttings from the 'Chicago Evening...
Contributors:
“...An Claidheamh Soluis....”

An Gael.

Language:
English
Published / Created
1982-1992.
Notes
Title from cover. Physical description: v. : ill. ;...
Contributors:
“...Claidheamh Soluis (New York, N.Y.)...”
 

Letters from various correspondents to Eoin Mac Neill regarding 'Fáinne an Lae' and 'An Claidheamh Soluis', 1899 Jan-1909 Oct.
Main Creator:
Mac Neill, Eoin, 1867-1945
Language:
English
In collection:
Eoin MacNeill Papers
Published / Created
1899 Jan-1909 Oct.
Notes
Manuscript. Physical description: 1 folder (73 items...
Contributors:
“...An Claidheamh Soluis (Dublin, Ireland :1899)...”

Letter from Padraic Pearse to Eoin Mac Neill informing him of an enclosed letter he received from the author of the book 'Aids to the Prounciation of Irish', asking Mac Neill to review the book written by an unspecified Christian Brother, 1905 Sep. 16.
Main Creator:
Pearse, Padraic, 1879-1916.
Language:
Irish
In collection:
Eoin MacNeill Papers
Published / Created
1905 Sep. 16.
Notes
Letter is written on "An Claidheamh Soluis. 24 Up. O'...
Contributors:
“...An Claidheamh Soluis (Dublin, Ireland :1899)...”

Letter from Seaghán Ó Ceallaigh to Eoin Mac Neill informing him of an enclosed letter sent to Padraic Pearse, asking his opinion on it, and informing him he can reply to the letter, 1905 Mar. 20.
Main Creator:
Ua Ceallaigh, Seán, 1872-1957
Language:
Irish
In collection:
Eoin MacNeill Papers
Published / Created
1905 Mar. 20.
Notes
Letter is written on "An Claidheamh Soluis. 24 Up. O'...
Contributors:
“...An Claidheamh Soluis (Dublin, Ireland :1899)...”

Aodh Ó Néill /

Main Creator:
Ó Seaghdha, Pádraig, 1855-1928.
Language:
Irish
Published / Created
1902.
Notes
Physical description: 30 p. ; 18 cm.
 

[Programme] Labor Salute to Sean O'Casey

Ní saoire gan soirse lucht oibre /
Main Creator:
American Committee for Sean O'Casey's Centenary
Language:
English
Published / Created
1980.
Notes
This item is held in the Department of Ephemera. Phys...
Contributors:
“...Claidheamh Soluis (New York, N.Y.)...”
[Programme] Labor Salute to Sean O'Casey Ní saoire gan soirse lucht oibre /
 

Letter book, 1903-1907.
Main Creator:
Cló-Chumann
Language:
English
In collection:
Minutes book and letter book of An Cló-Chumann, 1902-1916.
Published / Created
1903-1907.
Notes
Physical description: 1 volume (998 pages).
Contributors:
“...An Claidheamh Soluis (Dublin, Ireland :1899)...”
Letter book,
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