An Sean, Scéal D'aois
An inlet to a shallow bay on a small island just off the mainland. It's been a heavy crossing and the landing promises to be no less difficult, dangerous or exciting. On either side of the inlet stand two stones. Fairtheoirí - Sentinels, markers indicating the entrance, but at the same time a way of saying, "We have been here, we knew you would also come. Take care".
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Two men regard each other across a treacherous passage. There is a clear tension in the air. The way they watch each other is a clear indication that they know each other well. They watch like wolves, their gaze unwavering, constantly judging every twitch and shift in stance. They cannot leave. They dare not turn away or back down. They stand there for so long that they become stone.
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Two Sirens - jealous rivals for the affections of the hero Odysseus, sit on opposite headlands calling and singing with the most beautiful voices. Their story is legendary among the local people. Whichever can lure the greatest number of ships and sailors to their graves, will finally win the heart of the ancient warrior. But unaware of Odysseus' death on Ithaca centuries before, the Sirens remain locked in constant battle and ships and men still fall to the charm of the Sirens song.
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Barddubh and Luigsech the son and daughter of neighbouring rival clan chiefs begin a deeply passionate illicit relationship. These two chieftains themselves have a history buried deep in the peat of the earth. They are the brothers Áedán and Caomh. Their father Carraig, tired of their jealous bickering over who will inherit his land banished his sons to these islands long ago.
Their last remaining link to each other is this causeway, built by Carraig as a test of the brothers familial honour and commitment. Whichever pulls down or allows the causeway to be destroyed will be disinherited and lose everything. A deep, bitter resentment over their plight lies in the hearts of these two men, but such is the power of their stubbornness and greed, the bridge becomes a monumental testament to their rivalry.
When the love between Luigsech and Barddubh comes to light Áedán and Caomh are mortified. Beyond Luigsech and Barddubh's dishonour to their respective fathers and families, is the hidden disgrace of incest. There is no choice. The causeway has to go.
Watched by their offspring the brothers, in a burning fit of despair set to with mighty axes, each from his end of the causeway, smashing and hacking at the timbers until they are reduced to splinters. Eventually the brothers meet in the middle, still hacking at the timbers around their feet, until they both fall into the surging tide and are swept away to their deaths. The mourning lovers stand in silent vigil over their (literally) monumental loss.
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