In episode one Neil will retrace the steps of this legendary warrior - learning the ancient battle feats he was famed for and improving his hurling prowess under the guidance of famed Kilkenny hurler, DJ Carey. Just like the curse inflicted on the Ulstermen in the story of the Táin Bó Culaigne, Neil will experience first-hand what it's like to swing a rather sharp sword while feeling the pangs of a woman in labour. As well as travelling the country meeting historians and experts who explain the various battles, adventures and general divilment that earned Cú Chulainn his heroic status, Neil will take to the stage to regale audiences with his own very funny stand up about the hero in question, while some of Ireland's finest comedy talent recreate some of the more unusual scenes from the sagas in some very funny comedy sketches.