Candlelit Tales Irish Mythology Podcast
270 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsWe are a group of storytellers, performers, and musicians. We tell Irish myths to a live audience with live music.
Candlelit Tales was founded by brother-sister storytelling duo Aron and Sorcha Hegarty. Driven by a passion for Irish mythology, we started retelling the stories to a near-empty room upstairs in a Dublin pub one rainy evening in November. The next week, the room was a lot less empty, and we were joined by musician Ru O’Sé. By the fourth week, the room was full, and so was the hall outside. We realised that when we share our passion, it becomes contagious. And we’ve been telling stories and playing music from that day to this.
Since then, over the past five years of telling stories in the capital of this nation of storytellers, we have developed and refined our uniquely expressive, naturalistic and modern style. Live music is the heartbeat of all our performances, and a live original music score composed by a team of talented musicians drives the rhythm of the stories
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Episode 201 - Fionn Trá Live At Cultúrlann Bealtaine Special Part 1
May 04, 2023 23:59 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we are pausing in our current series to bring you a special podcast in honour of Bealtaine Six months away from Samhain (today more commonly known as Halloween), Bealtaine was almost as important to our ancestors. A time when the veil was thin, and both ancestors and spirits could cross over. We’ve been on a tour of the south-west with this story for the past week and we were delighted when we were able to get a recording of our show at the ...
Episode 200 - Mythic Places - Waterways - Special Reflections
April 19, 2023 21:24 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, and this series on Waterways. This is our two hundredth episode of the podcast! We are very excited to take a look back at where we began, and a look ahead at where we’re off to next. This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ Please note the content of these ...
Episode 199 - Mythic Places - Waterways - Mag Mel The Voyage Of Bran
April 12, 2023 20:04 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode, |Aron tells the story of the Voyage of Bran. The mythic King who sailed off to follow the Mag Mel, the plain of honey that lead him to the other world. After hearing enchanting music, which, lulled him into a deep and restful sleep, Bran met a woman from the other world and she invited him to join her in the land of Promise. With the promise of no pain, suffering or death in a land surrounded by feasts and music, joy and laughter, Bran was eager to set off to experience the...
Episode 198 - Mythic Places - Talking About Waterways
April 01, 2023 23:57 - 33 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode, Aron and Sorcha sit down to chat about this series on Waterways, the Lore of Places, and the month when everyone is proud to be Irish! This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as yo...
Episode 197 - Mythic Places - Waterways - Aithirne And The River Mourne - SC
March 22, 2023 19:30 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. This month we’re telling stories of the Mythic Places of Ireland and its many waterways. This is another story of the satirist of Ulster, Aithirne, and his incredible skill, and incredible pride, that wreaked havoc when the poet decided to insult the River Mourne. This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal b...
Episode 196 - Mythic Places - Waterways - Caortanach And St Patrick 2023
March 15, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. This month, we’re getting back to the Mythic Places of Ireland, and the stories they’re connected to, with a new series on waterways. This is the story that links into this time of year, a story we’ve told a few times before in a few different ways, and which has the origin of the Shannon and an alternative to the naming of Lough Derg in it too. So it certainly ties into our waterways collection this year. Caorthannach is known as the mother o...
Episode 195 - Mythic Places - Waterways - Lough Derg
March 09, 2023 04:10 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. This month we’re telling stories of the Mythic Places of Ireland and its many waterways. This one of a number of stories about how Lough Derg, on the Shannon, got its name. They all seem to come back to blood, one way or another. The poet Aithirne demanded high prices for all his performances, and liked to try to stir up trouble by asking for something he knew would be refused. He once insulted a river so badly that it might have to be another ...
Episode 194 - Mythic Places - Waterways - Li Ban Of Lough Neagh
March 06, 2023 00:53 - 23 minutes - 22 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. This month, we’re getting back to the Mythic Places of Ireland, and the stories they’re connected to, with a new series on waterways. This is the story of the largest lake on the island of Ireland, Lough Neagh. Lí Ban’s name means “the beauty of woman” but she is known more for her shape-shifting survival than for her pretty face. This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candleli...
Episode 193 - Mostly About Brigid
February 23, 2023 15:18 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode, Aron and Sorcha sit down to chat about where in the world they are, and mostly about Brigid. This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. #candlelittales t#candlelittal...
Episode 192 - Saint Brigid and Imbolg - Brigid Awakens Imbolc
February 01, 2023 20:12 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. Today is the first day of Spring, Imbolg, also known as Brigid’s Day. This is a story that Sorcha has been working on for some time, in honour of the Goddess-turned-Saint. We were going to release this as a two-part episode, but have decided to let the whole thing out on the day that’s in it. For the first time on this podcast, this story will be unaccompanied by an original musical score. Oisín felt that the story stood stronger without any em...
Episode 191 - Stories For The Dark - Bécuma
January 28, 2023 05:25 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. Here in the darkest time of the year, we’re telling stories to get cosy with. This is the story of a woman who makes no apologies for her own darkness: Becuma of the Sidhe, who brought Ireland to near ruin for little more than her own entertainment and departed for parts unknown. This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation thro...
Episode 190 - Stories For The Dark - Labhraidh Loinseach
January 23, 2023 01:11 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. Here in the darkest time of the year, we’re telling stories to get cosy with. This is a tale from the annals of the Kings, and one that we told often at one point. We’ve told it less of late, as this is a story that is long, dark, and very twisted. Also, if anyone listening has the surname Coffey, you might like to know that it traces back to the High King in this tale! This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each mo...
Episode 189 - Stories For The Dark - Black, Brown And Grey with Daniel Allison
January 11, 2023 23:53 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. Here in the darkest time of the year, we’re telling stories to get cosy with. This week we have a tale of the Fianna from special guest, Daniel Allison. If you haven’t listened to Daniel’s chat with Aron, go back and check out episode 184. Daniel Allison is a USA Today bestselling author, oral storyteller and podcaster from Scotland. He is the author of Scottish Myths & Legends, Finn & The Fianna and The Shattering Sea. Daniel’s House of Lege...
Episode 188 - Stories For The Dark - Hy Brasil
January 04, 2023 19:30 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. Here in the darkest time of the year, we’re telling stories to get cosy with. This is a story of Ireland’s Atlantis, a disappearing island in the Atlantic called Hy Brasil. Referred to as a kind of paradise, this island was said to be a place that lost sailors might find their way to, and a place that many people sought out. This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales a...
Episode 187 - Stories For The Dark - Úna Bán
December 28, 2022 19:30 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. Here in the darkest time of the year, we’re telling stories to get cosy with. In this episode, Aron is telling the best kind of love story: a tragic one. Because who wants to hear about happy ever after when the days are dark and the nights are long? This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our ...
Episode 186 - Stories For The Dark - The Daghda's Harp
December 21, 2022 19:45 - 16 minutes - 15 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. Here in the darkest time of the year, we’re telling stories to get cosy with. In this episode, for the longest night of the year, Sorcha is telling the story of the Daghda’s Harp. This is a story we’ve told many times, often for younger audiences. But here it is presented in a different light, as a story about healing from hardship and remembering that, eventually, there will be light again. This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who d...
Episode 185 - Stories For The Dark
December 14, 2022 19:30 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode, Aron and Sorcha sit down to chat about the months of darkness, and how we can escape physically and imaginatively. You can find A History of Ireland in 100 Words here: https://www.ria.ie/history-ireland-100-words Daniel Allison’s podcast is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-legends-world-myths-legends/id1463264216 And the Lore and Legends podcast, which we are working on a collaboration with, is here: https://www.loreandlegend.co.uk/ This podcast is p...
Episode 184 - Interview with Daniel Allison from House of Legends
December 09, 2022 12:10 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIn this episode, Aron sits down with Daniel Allison of House of Legends podcast to talk about stories. Daniel Allison’s podcast is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-legends-world-myths-legends/id1463264216 This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ Please note the content of these stori...
Episode 183 - Samhain Stories - The Golden Ball
November 30, 2022 19:30 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. ‘Tis the season for spooky folktales, and in this series, we will tell you more of our favourites. In this episode, Aron is telling a new story he heard recently from the wonderful storyteller Jack Lynch. It's about a changeling of a different sort, and how the folk of the Otherworld can intrude on our lives. This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who send...
Episode 182 - Samhain Stories - The Púca Of Cillín
November 16, 2022 23:45 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. ‘Tis the season for spooky folktales, and in this series, we will tell you more of our favourites. In this episode, we take a look at one of the many and varied forms of the Púca, who can appear as a creature of the otherworld, a human, an animal, and much more besides. In this tale, the Púca seems to cry out against an injustice in Co. Donegal. But on further investigation, the crime was more complicated than it seemed, and its only real witness...
Episode 181 - Samhain Stories - The Púca Of Kildare
October 31, 2022 19:30 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. ‘Tis the season for spooky folktales, and in this series, we will tell you more of our favourites. In this episode, we take a look at another one of the many and varied forms of the Púca, who can appear as a creature of the otherworld, a human, an animal, and much more besides. In this tale, the Púca arrive at a big house in Kildare in the shape of an ass, or a donkey with long ears and golden eyes. The servants find out that the Púca has been pu...
Episode 180 - Samhain Stories - The Demon Cat
October 29, 2022 18:30 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. ‘Tis the season for spooky folktales, and in this series, we will tell you more of our favourites. This epsiode tells the story of a demonic attack on an innocent person, and how the creature was finally overcome. This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ Ple...
Episode 179 - Samhain Stories - Dearg Du
October 26, 2022 18:47 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. ‘Tis the season for spooky folktales, and in this series, we will tell you more of our favourites. In this episode, Aron retells the story of the Dearg Du, the vampiric creature of Irish folklore. This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ Please note the cont...
Episode 178.5 - The Bloody Potatoes - Sorcha Live In The Crypt - Dublin Ireland
October 24, 2022 05:38 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, and this bonus episode of a show recorded live in the crypts below Christchurch. This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. Triggers incl...
Episode 178 - Samhain Chats
October 16, 2022 23:11 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast, and back to this Series of Samhain Stories. It is the time for spooky folk tales, and we are telling a few new ones that we have not told before. ‘Tis the season for spooky folktales, and in this series, we will tell you more of our favourites. Strange things happen across this land around this time of year, and oftentimes they make great stories as a result. This episode is a look forward to what we will be covering over the next few episodes a...
Episode 177 - Mythic Places - Round - Up Chats With Russell Swanagon
October 05, 2022 18:37 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast, and to the close (for now) of this Mythic Places Series. In this series, we took a look at some of the most iconic locations in Ireland, and the stories and myths attached to them. In this episode, we’re sitting down with a very special guest, Russell Swanagon. Russell is a lecturer in California Polytechnic State University whose work focuses on the importance of story and place. This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to ...
Episode 176 - Mythic Places - Sliabh Mis - Scotia
September 23, 2022 17:17 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast, and back to this Series. In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the most iconic locations in Ireland, and the stories and myths attached to them. In this episode, we take a closer look at the Sliabh Mis mountains in Kerry. There is a burial site in the hills, where the daughter of a Phero of Egypt is buried. The story goes, that a group of exiles from Egypt came across Europe and found their way to the South of Ireland. Linked in with t...
Episode 175 - Mythic Places - Kerry Kingdom Chats
September 07, 2022 18:30 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast, and back to this Mythic Places Series. In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the most iconic locations in Ireland, and the stories and myths attached to them. In this episode, we’re talking about two stories that take place close together, in a mythic landscape that we’ve only scratched the surface of: Kerry. We’ll talk about the story of Mis and Dubh Ris, and about the story that Aron is going to tell next week. We write our stories...
Episode 174 - Mythic Places - Sliabh Mis Mountains - Mis & Dubh Ris
August 31, 2022 18:30 - 16 minutes - 15 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast, and back to this Series on Mythic Places. In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the most iconic locations in Ireland, and the stories and myths attached to them. In this episode, we are in Kerry and the Sliabh Mis mountains. In this story, these mountains were named after a fearsome beast that roamed them, killing all trespassers. But the beast had her own story, and a truly brave man was able to face her and bring her home. This pod...
Episode 173 - Mythic Places - Cailleach Chats
August 25, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast, and back to this Mythic Places Series. In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the most iconic locations in Ireland, and the stories and myths attached to them. In this episode, we are talking about the Cailleach in all her gruesome glory. Spirit of winter, shape-shifter, maker of kings. The Cailleach is a powerful and terrifying figure, and she is the one who can really separate the men from the boys. This podcast is proudly sponsored...
Episode 172 - Mythic Places - Loop Head - The Cailleach
August 10, 2022 18:30 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast, and back to this Series. In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the most iconic locations in Ireland, and the stories and myths attached to them. This episode we are talking about the Cailleach again. The Cailleach Beara offered her love, and her longing to the youthful CuChulainn. If you go to the lighthouse at Loop Head in County Clare, you will see a stone stack off to the side of the cliff. It’s known to be the location where the Ca...
Episode 171 - Mythic Places - Loughcrew - The Cailleach
August 03, 2022 18:30 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast, and back to this Series. In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the most iconic locations in Ireland, and the stories and myths attached to them. In this episode, we are climbing the hill, and then turning and climbing again, up to the cairns at Loughcrew. Dropped by the Cailleach as she leapt from hilltop to hilltop, gathering power to her. But who was the Cailleach? This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us ea...
Episode 170 - Mythic Places - - Three Bad Bitches - Post Show Chats
July 28, 2022 18:30 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast, and back to this Series. In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the most iconic locations in Ireland, and the stories and myths attached to them. In this episode we have a special guest, Julie Lockey, to talk about the last three episodes, and the three bad bitches that appeared in them. From the Revenge of Sín, Becuma, and the one and only Macha aka the Morrigan aka the Goddess of Battle Rage… I think we have a trio of pretty awesome p...
Episode 169 - Mythic Places - Tara - Becuma
July 20, 2022 18:30 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. This series, we’re taking a look at some of the most iconic locations in Ireland, and the stories and myths attached to them. This story takes place during the reign of King Conn of the Hundred Battles, or Conn Céad Cathach. He ruled from Tara and was the High King of Ireland at the time, but this story is about his son, and how he manages to rid the land of a terrible blight, inflicted upon them by his fathers new young bride. A woman of the Sí...
Episode 168 - Mythic Places - Navan Fort - Macha
July 14, 2022 18:30 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast, and back to this Series on Mythic Places. In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the most iconic locations in Ireland, and the stories and myths attached to them. In this episode, we journey across the road and up the hill to Navan Fort, also known as Emain Macha. In the province of Armagh, Árd Mhacha, where Macha, Queen of the Nemedians, is buried, this fort was named either for the Twins of Macha (stillborn because of Conchubar Mac Ne...
Episode 167 - Post Show Chats Mythic Places Giants Causeway & Blarney
July 07, 2022 22:41 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast, and back to this Series. This series is about the mythic places all over Ireland. And in this episode, we are chatting about the first two episodes, The Giants Causeway and Blarney. Aron and Sorcha are in the “shoffice” again chatting about the beauty of these places, and the stories that go along with two of Ireland's most iconic and sought-after places. We were a bit giddy in this episode, but bear with us, we think we made some good points! W...
Episode 166 - Mythic Places - Iconic Ireland - Newgrange And Aenghus Óg
June 29, 2022 18:30 - 19 minutes - 71.2 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. This series, we’re taking a look at some of the most iconic locations in Ireland, and the stories and myths attached to them. This is the story of one of Ireland best known burial cheers. Newgrange is said to have housed the beloved dead of those that knew Boann and the Dagda well. The Majesty of the place can not be argued with. The winter solstice sunrise miraculously lights up the burial chamber deep below. This is the story of how Angus Óg, ...
TEST PODCAST FOR AUDIO
June 15, 2022 14:07 - 1 minute - 956 KBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast, and back to this Series. This episode is simply a tester! Aron has a new (ish) laptop and the mic set up needed a bit of tweaking. Alan Homan is helping us get the post production and uploading of the podcast done at the moment, as Oisin has been called to Tír na nÓg again. He’s still helping out through the veil, but we have to test a few things while he’s away. Our next podcast will be released later today, episode 166 - the Revenge of Sín. So...
Episode 165 - Mythic Places - Tara - The Revenge Of Sín
June 13, 2022 14:08 - 21 minutes - 78.6 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. Tickets for our upcoming Game at Crinniu na nÓg: https://cruinniu.creativeireland.gov.ie/event/cruthu-reimagined/ Tickets for our live podcast in the Lighthouse: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/candlelit-tales-live-podcast-midsummer-the-stories-and-the-chats-tickets-337053775917 This series, we’re taking a look at some of the most iconic locations in Ireland, and the stories and myths attached to them. In this episode, Aron tells us the story of ‘...
Episode 164 - Mythic Places - BLARNEY
June 01, 2022 21:54 - 20 minutes - 74.5 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. This series, we’re taking a look at some of the most iconic locations in Ireland, and the stories and myths attached to them. This is the story of one of the most popular destinations for visitors to Ireland, a place that can give you the gift of the Gab, Blarney Castle. If you know a place with an interesting tale, drop us a line and let us know and it could be featured in one of our Mythic Places stories! This podcast is proudly sponsored ...
Episode 163 - Mythic Places - The Giants Causeway
May 11, 2022 18:30 - 21 minutes - 80.5 MBMythic Places Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the most iconic locations in Ireland, and the stories and myths attached to them. This episode is the story of a stunning rock formation in County Antrim, known as the Giant’s Causeway, that was either formed by volcanic rock shattering on contact with ocean waves or… well, you’ll see If you know a place with an interesting tale, drop us a line and let us know and it could be featured...
Episode 162 - Mythic Places - Iconic Ireland Chat
May 04, 2022 18:30 - 29 minutes - 109 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. This series, we’re taking a look at some of the most iconic locations in Ireland, and the stories and myths attached to them. Aron and Sorcha chat about what we want to do with this series, and how we want to do it. If you know a place with an interesting tale, drop us a line and let us know and it could be featured in one of our Mythic Places stories! This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://ww...
Episode 161 - Rebirth - Aron And Neal - Post Show Chats
April 22, 2022 12:21 - 1 hour - 155 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast, and back to this Series. This series is about the end of the Fianna and the rebirth of life after death. The transition from the Pagan belief system to catholicism. Sometimes we romanticise the past, and we get a little confused as to what good ideas to take out of it. This episode, is about what we are doing now. Or what some of us can do. Aron had the chance to talk to our brother Neal Hegarty. Neal is over in Guatemala and has a permaculture...
Episode 160 - Rebirth - Osgar
April 09, 2022 12:46 - 13 minutes - 30.2 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. This is the story of what happened to Osgar son of Oisín grandson of Fionn MacCumhaill when he woke up after he died… This story is told by Aron Music is by Oisín Ryan and Alan Homan and it is produced by Oisín Ryan and Alan Homan This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candl...
Episode 159 - Rebith - Caerthánach
March 30, 2022 21:16 - 16 minutes - 38.3 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. For the month of March, we are sharing stories of our island’s patron Saint, and what came before him, and what was displaced. Witness to the fall of the Fianna, witness to the years of chaos, and banished by the new god. Shadowy and terrible, ravenous and indestructible, said to be the mother of the divil himself. This is her story. This story is told by Sorcha Hegarty, with music by Oisín Ryan. It is produced by Oisín Ryan This podcast is p...
Episode 158 - Rebirth - Oisín And Patrick
March 16, 2022 19:30 - 15 minutes - 35.9 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. For the month of March, we are sharing stories of our island’s patron Saint. And one of the best stories of Patrick is the story of his strange friendship with an odd old man, who claimed to be a hero of legend. After the fall of the Fianna, Oisín, son of Fionn Mac Cumhaill, lived in the land of eternal youth, heedless of the centuries slipping by. When he came back to Ireland to visit his father, he found a place changed beyond recognition, an...
Episode 157 - Rebirth - The End of the Fianna
March 11, 2022 17:02 - 21 minutes - 48.8 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. For the month of March, we are sharing stories of our island’s patron Saint. Well, one of them. And there can be no stories of Patrick without tales of the heroes who came before him. The Fianna were the warriors and guardians of ancient Ireland, captained by the great Fionn Mac Cumhaill. But all good things come to an end, and little by little, the Fianna diminished. This story is told by Sorcha Music is by Oisín Ryan and it is produced by ...
Episode 156 - Goddesses chat with Rick Scott
March 02, 2022 19:30 - 53 minutes - 122 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. This week, we are talking with our guest storyteller Rick Scott from Lore and Legend about goddesses, wren-hunting, and pagan traditions. You can find more from Rick at https://www.loreandlegend.co.uk/ FEAST TICKET LINK!!!!! https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/candlelit-tales-storytelling-fianna-feast-the-tin-roof-60-per-person-tickets-271389512337 This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com...
Episode 155 - Goddesses - Tailtú
February 23, 2022 19:30 - 13 minutes - 31.6 MBFEAST TICKET LINK!!!!! https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/candlelit-tales-storytelling-fianna-feast-the-tin-roof-60-per-person-tickets-271389512337 Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. This week, we are going to hear a story that is truly an out and out goddesses story. And like all Irish Goddess Stories, this one is shrouded in mystery as well. This is the story of Tailtiu, the Goddess of the Tailtileann games near Tara. The Foster mother of Lugh, her games were brought together to ce...
Episode 154 - Goddesses - Fraech
February 16, 2022 22:48 - 26 minutes - 60 MBWelcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. This week, we are going to hear a story linked to goddesses and to love, and (because it’s an Irish story and we can’t have nice things) to ultimate tragedy. This is the story of Fraech, son of the goddess Béibhínn, and his courtship of Finibhear, the daughter of Queen Medb and her consort, Aillil. This story is told by Sorcha Music is by Oisín Ryan and it is produced by Oisín Ryan This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate...