One of the most popular and enduring legends from the region is that of the Giant’s Causeway, a geological marvel that consists of thousands of basalt columns jutting out from the sea. Legend has it that these strange formations were built not by volcanic activity millions of years ago, but by the giant warrior and master mason Finn McCool. According to the tale, Finn McCool was so immense that he could step between Northern Ireland and Scotland with ease. One day, a Scottish giant named Benandonner challenged Finn to a fight, insulting him greatly. In a fit of rage, Finn started hurling massive chunks of the coastline into the sea, creating a path to Scotland. When he reached Scotland, he saw that Benandonner was even bigger than he was. Terrified, he ran back Ireland and, with the help of his wife Oonagh, tricked Benandonner into thinking he was a baby – by disguising Finn as an infant. When Benandonner saw the size of the “baby”, he figured that Finn must be gigantic indeed. Fearing he’d be defeated, he ran back to Scotland, tearing up the causeway behind him so Finn couldn’t follow. This story has been passed down for generations and has become one of Ireland’s most enduring myths. The Giant’s Causeway is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist destination, where visitors can marvel at the stone formations and imagine the legendary giant who supposedly created them.