In medieval Irish Christian pseudo-history, the
Fir Bolg (also spelt
Firbolg and
Fir Bholg) are the fourth group of people to settle in
Ireland. They are descended from the
Muintir Nemid, an earlier group who abandoned Ireland and went to different parts of Europe. Those who went to Greece become the Fir Bolg and eventually return to the now-uninhabited Ireland. After ruling it for some time, they are overthrown by the invading
Tuatha Dé Danann. Most scholars regard the tale as myth rather than history.