[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":4},["ShallowReactive",2],{"event-plain-founding-of-the-ancient-tailteann-games-1829":3},"The ancient Tailteann Games were founded, according to the Book of Invasions, by Lugh Lámhfhada as a mourning ceremony for his foster-mother Tailtiu. The event was held during the last fortnight of July and culminated with the celebration of Lughnasadh (August 1). Modern folklore claims the games started around 1600 BC, with some sources claiming as far back as 1829 BC. Promotional literature for the 1924 revival claimed a later date of 632 BC.",1789333837672]