The Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog

1998 - 1999

Legend of the Ancient Scroll

12th September 1998

Episode 1

When her plans for war on Kells are revealed, Maeve begins to raise a monster to battle Kells troops. Told of the ancient scroll which can find Draganta, Rohan and Angus are on the trail, meeting with Ivar along the way. Deirdre follows as the four fall through a portal in the earth.

Tir Na Nog

16th September 1998

Episode 2

In the fairy kingdom, the Knights are put through a series of tests to find their worth. Once they prove themselves, they are granted the Mystic Weapons which they use to fight back a Temra attack.

The Fire Dragon of Dare

17th September 1998

Episode 3

The Knights fail to tame Pyre the fire dragon and realize they need their armor to do so. Rohan is first, defeating the Ice Lord of Temra to gain his armor and then assisting the others in fighting a juggernaut.

Tash Hound of Temra

18th September 1998

Episode 4

Deirde faces the Lightning Bat of Temra for her suit of armor. Meanwhile, Maeve tricks Rohan into thinking that Temra wants peace with Kells so that she can sic the Tash Hound of Temra on him.

Ivar and the Sea Serpent

19th September 1998

Episode 5

Ivar battles the Sea Serpent of Temra for his armor and his feelings about being in Kells. Meanwhile, the others protect a village from a Cyclops.

The Wolf in the Rocks

23rd September 1998

Episode 6

Maeve has her soldiers kidnap Angus to keep him from facing the Rock Wolf of Temra. When his friends rescue him, Angus confronts the Rock Wolf while the others fight the Bull of Temra.

The Taming of Pyre (1)

24th September 1998

Episode 7

The Knights try to get Pyre on their side.

The Taming of Pyre (2)

25th September 1998

Episode 8

The Knights manage to control Pyre to become an ally.

Draganta

26th September 1998

Episode 9

Pyre reveals that Rohan himself is Draganta, which he is uneasy about. Maeve takes advantage to cast a spell that turns the other Knights against each other.

War of the Little People

30th September 1998

Episode 10

Mider tricks the Knights into giving up their weapons as he takes over Tir Na Nog.

Dragon's Fury

1st October 1998

Episode 11

Maeve uses a plant to control Pyre, forcing the Knights to fight him.

Tyrune

2nd October 1998

Episode 12

Maeve and Torc trick Rohan into reciting an incantation and bring the ancient dragon Tyrune to life.

Tyrune Returns

3rd October 1998

Episode 13

The Knights must free Pyre in order to defeat Tyrune.

Aideen and the Stone Princess

6th October 1998

Episode 14

Taking what she thinks is a potion to boost her strength, Aideen turns Deirde into stone and must undo the spell.

Battle of the Druids

9th October 1998

Episode 15

Cathbad's druid teacher Seethchenn comes to Kells and seems to help the king making Cathbad feel unneeded. However, when it's discovered the druid is working for Maeve, Cathbad must overcome his doubts and fight his mentor.

Queen Deirdre

17th October 1998

Episode 16

When Conchobar is taken ill by a spell in the form of a gift, Deirdre must become Queen in his stead. However, her worry about making the wrong choices pushes her to accept a challenge from Maeve that could spell disaster.

Night of the Spirits

31st October 1998

Episode 17

Maeve takes advantage of a Kells holiday to send ghostly creatures to attack.

Aideen's Choice

5th November 1998

Episode 18

Aideen accepts a spell from Maeve that turns her into a human so she can pursue Rohan. Maeve uses the opportunity to capture Deirdre, forcing Aideen to choose the princess or her new form.

Divide & Conquer

6th November 1998

Episode 19

A messenger from Ivar's home requests his return as news comes of a new Temra attack. Both are part of a plan by Maeve to separate the Knights while she uses sleeping fog to take over Kells.

Eye of the Beholder

7th November 1998

Episode 20

On an errand for Cathbad, Deirde drinks from a magic pool that turns her into a hag. When she goes to Fin Varra for help, he's taken by her new appearance and shrinks her down to be with him.

Garrett and the Princess

11th November 1998

Episode 21

In order to forge an alliance, Conchobar agrees to marry Deirde to Garrett, a prince of another land. His arrogance soon rubs all the Knights the wrong way and they tell him to leave.

Traitor of Kells

12th November 1998

Episode 22

Maeve uses a spell on Garrett to turn him into her fighter. He soon manages to defeat the Knights and steal their weapons.

The Fifth Knight

13th November 1998

Episode 23

Told that Garrett is important to the future of Kells, the Knights manage to free him from his spell.

The Mystic Knight of Forest

14th November 1998

Episode 24

Garrett must overcome his arrogance in order to become the new Mystic Knight when he fights a giant spider in Banshee Woods. While Garrett is tangling with the giant spider, Mider summons four of the Spectres of the Banshee Woods to fight the other Knights.

Egg of the Dragon

17th November 1998

Episode 25

The Knights discover a dragon's egg in the forest and must keep it from Maeve. Meanwhile, Angus falls in with some old thief friends of his, and Deirde and Garrett attempt to work out their relationship.

The Drageen

19th November 1998

Episode 26

Now hatched, the baby dragon is sought by both the Knights and Maeve.

A King's Ransom

20th November 1998

Episode 27

When the Northmen, a race of savage invaders, kidnap Conchobar and threaten the whole island, the Knights offer a truce to Maeve to fight them off. However, the invasion is all a ruse of Maeve's to take over Kells.

The Curse of Kells

30th January 1999

Episode 28

Ivar is told the story of how Angus and Rohan became friends as children as well as how Torc joined with Maeve.

The Trial of Angus

4th February 1999

Episode 29

Rohan and Deirdre work to clear Angus when he's accused of robbing villagers and vandalizing their properties. While Ivar is busy looking for the real culprit, Maeve summons a fire monster and sends it to Kells.

Mider - King of Temra

5th February 1999

Episode 30

Tricking Cathbad into turning him human-sized, Mider overthrows Maeve and becomes ruler of Temra. Realizing the power-mad fairy is a more dangerous threat, the Knights aid Maeve in taking back her throne as the answer to King Fin Varra's advice.

The Buckler of Bre

6th February 1999

Episode 31

Entering Tir Na Nog, Torc steals a powerful weapon that allows him to challenge the Knights.

Ivar's Revenge

8th February 1999

Episode 32

Ivar finally manages to steal back his people's chalice from Torc. However, the chalice is Mider's link to the dark realms and taking it back to Ivar's kingdom is too dangerous. Ivar decides to take the chalice anyway but is captured by Maeve while Mider is left stranded at Castle Kells.

King's Bride

9th February 1999

Episode 33

Conchobar is taken by a visiting lady but Deirdre senses something wrong about her.

All Kings Great and Small

10th February 1999

Episode 34

In order to stop a storm of dark magic, the kings of Kells and Tir Na Nog must switch places for a day. While Conchobar organizes the fairies into a fighting force, Fin Varra's more fun ways with the Kells soldiers leave them vulnerable to attack.

The Wish

11th February 1999

Episode 35

After saving a wood elf, Angus is offered one wish and the other Knights pressure him to use it for their own desires.

The Lost King

12th February 1999

Episode 36

The Knights must find the kidnapped Fin Varra before Maeve steals his powers.

Friends for Life

13th February 1999

Episode 37

Jealousy of Rohan's prominence leads Angus to a falling out with his friend.

The Prisoner Prince

20th February 1999

Episode 38

A young prince who seeks to have his kingdom ally with Temra comes to claim it and the Knights must keep him safe, despite his bratty attitude.

Shipwrecked

24th February 1999

Episode 39

A beautiful princess named Lynette is found on the shores of Kells without her memory by Fin Varra's scouts. Garrett grows closer to her while her arrival coincides with the monstrous Grindon attacking.

Rohan's Doubt

26th February 1999

Episode 40

Maeve casts a spell on Rohan that makes him doubt in his abilities and weakens him in battle.

The Barrow of Balin

Episode 41

Maeve resurrects the legendary warrior Balin and sets him against Kells, forcing Rohan to battle his idol.

Dark Rider

23rd April 1999

Episode 42

Maeve awakens an ancient warrior who uses a scepter to take over the minds of Kells soldiers and the Knights.

The Warrior of Temra

26th April 1999

Episode 43

As the war turns against her, Maeve pulls out her secret weapon that was bred by her teacher Nemain: Lugad, a monstrous warrior.

Battle Fury

27th April 1999

Episode 44

Lugad helps turn the tide of war for Temra as the Knights must figure a way to stop him. Rohan undergoes a dangerous test to gain the powerful Battle Fury armor.

Lugad's Challenge

28th April 1999

Episode 45

Rohan faces Lugad one on one and makes a stunning discovery that links them together.

The Mark of Destiny

29th April 1999

Episode 46

Rohan must try to convince Lugad of the truth about them.

The Queen Mother

30th April 1999

Episode 47

Captured by Maeve, Rohan is shocked to learn the secret of his origins.

Knight in the Forest

Episode 48

Contemplating leaving Kells, Rohan decides to stay and fight as Garrett returns to aid in the battle.

The Final Battle

Episode 49

Maeve launches a full on attack on Castle Kells that forces the Knights and Conchobar to retreat.

Banished

Episode 50

Rohan must embrace his destiny to defeat Maeve once and for all.

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Lisa Dwan•Lochlann Ó Mearáin•Justin Pierre

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure Kids

Four young knights, Rohan, Deirdre, Angus and Ivar, defend their ancient homeland of Kells from attacks by the evil Queen Maeve who is intent on ruling the island kingdom. The knights bravely resist Maeve's dark sorcery, battling giants, ogres and evil mythical creatures. Their quest to restore peace to the land leads the knights to discover their mystic armor and their dragon ally, Pyre, who joins them on adventures filled with danger, magic, and the roguish little people who inhabit the enchanted underworld of Tir Na Nog.

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Lisa Dwan

Deirdre

Lochlann Ó Mearáin Image

Lochlann Ó Mearáin

Rohan

Justin Pierre

Ivar

Vincent Walsh Image

Vincent Walsh

Angus

Charlotte Bradley Image

Charlotte Bradley

Queen Maeve

Barry Cassin Image

Barry Cassin

Cathbad

Peadar Lamb

King Fin Varra

Stephen Brennan Image

Stephen Brennan

King Conchobar

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Kathy Kelly

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Michael Patrick Kelly Image

Michael Patrick Kelly

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John Kelly Image

John Kelly

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Angelo Kelly

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Barby Kelly

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Jimmy Kelly

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Joey Kelly

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Patricia Kelly

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Maite Kelly

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Lauren A. Levine

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Robert Hughes

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Haim Saban

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