Princess Taise Wall Mural by Friz Glentaisie Dr Ballycastle Co Antrim

My son was up in Ballycastle Co Antrim today and happened upon this fantastic wall mural by well known street artist Friz. The mural depicts Irish Princess Taise. The mural dates from 2021.
The Glens of Antrim stretch over some 80km of shoreline, encompassing grasslands, forests, peat bogs, mountain uplands, churches and castles. The Antrim Coast Road, built in the 1830s, winds its way between bays and high cliff lines for nearly 160km. There are nine glens in all.
Glentaisie is named after Princess Taisie, the daughter of King Dorm of Rathlin Island. The glen is about 8km long and is the most northerly of the nine glens. This small glen lies to the western side of Knocklayd mountain, and winds it way along to Ballycastle.
Glentaisie Drive - is named after Glentaisie glen - one of the nine Glens Of Antrim, at the foot of which lies Ballycastle - and Glentaisie is named after Taise Taobhgheal (Taise the bright-cheeked), daughter of King Donn of Rathlin island. Taisie was renowned for her beauty. She lived in the glen with her husband Congal, who had to kill the Norwegian king Nabghdon to prevent her being carried off, (Archaeology Ireland). It is said, she also inspired the name “Fair Head” for the local cliffs.
One of Glentaisie’s most famous stories is that of ‘The Children of Lir’, who were turned into swans and swam off the coast for centuries until released from enchantment by the sound of a Christian bell.
In 1565, Glentaisie was the scene of a great battle between the O’Neill forces, led by Shane O’Neill, and the MacDonnell’s, led by the three brothers, James, Sorley Boy and Angus. James and his brother Sorley were taken prisoner, and Angus was killed that day. James later died in prison of his many wounds and Sorley Boy was freed, but the MacDonnells were avenged two years later when they murdered Shane O’Neill.
This is part of the mysterious ancient history of Ireland/ Stair na hÉireann.
Thanks to my son Ben McClean for sending me this video.

[@mikedrown2721]

That's a beautiful mural Tom, thanks.

[@TomMcClean]

It's super Mike! The artist Friz is a real artist.

[@chriswardlow9441]

Simply marvellous Tom,and she looks rather Egyptian, great stuff.

[@TomMcClean]

This super street art was even off the beaten track Chris. Friz is a superb artist and when the art tells a past historical story then it's even better.