Táin Bó Flidhais, also known as the
Mayo Táin, is a tale from the
Ulster Cycle of
early Irish literature. It is one of a group of works known as
Táin Bó, or "cattle raid" stories, the best known of which is
Táin Bó Cúailnge.
Táin Bó Flidhais survives in two forms, a short version from the
Old Irish period and a longer, wordier version found in the 15th century Glenmasan Manuscript which is held in the Advocates Library in Edinburgh. It is believed to be a copy of an earlier manuscript from the 12th century. The early version of
Táin Bó Flidhais predates the
Táin Bó Cúailnge. It is named for the heroine of the tale,
Flidais.