The Cu Chulainn Animated Series was produced by the Nerve Centre for BBC Northern Ireland and can be viewed online at BBC Northern Ireland website in both English and Irish Language versions. Cu Chulainn, one of Ulster's most famous legendary characters, is the hero of this five part cartoon series. In five action filled five-minute programmes we follow his daring deeds from his boyhood to his tragic death. This bilingual series contributes to a range of learning areas across the Northern Ireland KS1 and KS2 curricula including Language and Literacy, The World Around Us, Personal Development and Mutual Understanding and Art and Design.

Watch the CuChulainn Animated Series on the BBC N. Ireland website.

Pupils are introduced to the myths and legends of Cu Chulainn through the Nerve Centre's animated series and a hands-on experience of digital storytelling. They will explore his life and times from when he was born, through how he got his famous name, and of course the Cattle Raid of Cooley.

Pupils will learn concepts in film language such as the 3 C's and the 3 S's - Character, Camera, Colour, Story, Settings, and Sound. They will explore these concepts using practical examples and creative activites which utilise the animated series. The time period of CuChulainn will be explored in particular the Celts and where they lived, how they dressed, what jewelry they wore, etc... Pupils will use their new knowledge plus learn additional drawing techniques before producing their own visual interpretations of Cu Chulainn and one of the legends surrounding him.

Using simple digital storytelling software, pupils' drawings and voices, pupils will learn storyboarding techniques and create their own stories about Cu Chulainn the hero who transcends both traditions.