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Talking Stories is a podcast of stories, folklore, mythology, and chat from the Storytellers of the National Leprechaun Museum, on the 1st and 15th of every month. The National Leprechaun Museum, the first ever attraction dedicated to Irish mythology, opens up a fun and magical world full of fascinating folklore, mythology and enchanting stories.
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Join us for a special episode of our podcast with 2 very special guests, Rachel Thornton, our dramaturg and director, and Jane Ulysses Grell, a guest storyteller from the island of Dominica, who are here to discuss our Halloween show: "A Last Act of Kindness". Tickets are still on sale for our Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th shows through our…
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Join Evan, Jo & Katie as they react and discuss the Horned Women, a story that definitely has a very 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 message!A special thanks to Brendan Atkins for our amazing art! You can find Brendan's work on Instagram @brendansketches or www.brendanatkins.comMusic is For Spring by Light PatternsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/ligh…
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This Week's chaotic episode has Naoise, Diarmuid and Niamh as they dive head first into the tale of Stingy Jack and try totally to stay on topicA special thanks to Brendan Atkins for our amazing art! You can find Brendan's work on Instagram @brendansketches or www.brendanatkins.comMusic is For Spring by Light PatternsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for C…
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This Week's Episode Starts our Samhain (Halloween) discussion of stories and tales, with the lovely Dónal, Sarah and Molly discussing the story of The Tailor and The WitchA special thanks to Brendan Atkins for our amazing art! You can find Brendan's work on Instagram @brendansketches or www.brendanatkins.comMusic is For Spring by Light PatternsMusi…
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A special episode for all our listeners of the successful Culture Night Show: "The Charm" written by Sarah McKenna Dunne. Starring Jo, Molly and Dónal. Please enjoy the live recording of one of your rehearsals A special thanks to Brendan Atkins for our amazing art! You can find Brendan's work on Instagram @brendansketches or www.brendanatkins.comMu…
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This Week's Episode features discussions on Mental Health and topics that may be upsetting to listeners. If you are at all effected by the topics discussed, there are many great services to help youThis Weeks Episodes Features Diarmuid, Sinead and Dónal as they discuss The Birth of Oisin, which is deer listeners an emotional rideA special thanks to…
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This Week's episode of the National Leprechaun Museum's Podcast features Ellen, Evan and Katie. The stones cry out with the blood of murder! It's the 'Sons of Tuireann'. A special thanks to Brendan Atkins for our amazing art! You can find Brendan's work on Instagram @brendansketches or www.brendanatkins.comMusic is For Spring by Light PatternsMusic…
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This Week's episode of the National Leprechaun Museum's Podcast features Sarah, Niamh and Helena as they sit around with fake candles and discuss the story of "The Curse of Macha"A special thanks to Brendan Atkins for our amazing art! You can find Brendan's work on Instagram @brendansketches or https://www.brendanatkins.comMusic is For Spring by Li…
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The Return of the National Leperchaun Museum Podcast! Join Naoise, Molly and Jo as they introduce themselves to your ears and discuss the story of Master and ManA special thanks to Brendan Atkins for our amazing art! You can find Brendan's work on Instagram @brendansketches or https://www.brendanatkins.comMusic is For Spring by Light PatternsMusic …
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Today Paudie takes us all the way back to the Coming of The Milesians as we continue delving into the chronology of Irish Mythology. Naoise and Mark also sit down to unpack this tremendous tale!If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskASt…
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In this episode we are listening to Mark's fabulous telling of An Gobán Saor and are joined by Naoise and Paudie, the gruesome twosome of Storytellers. As we explore the craft of the smith, these two also give us a glorious insight into Ireland's architecture and their own D.I.Y skills.If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd …
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In this episode of the podcast Naoise blesses us all with his wonderful telling of Bres the Beautiful. Storytellers Lenny and Ceecee come along for a ride as they discuss the Shakespearian theme within this tale. If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprech…
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Well Lenny is taking us into a tall tale, one that isnt afraid to push the moral ... and push it does. The story of Wee Meg isnt a well know tale but its hilarious and the commentary, brought to you by Naoise & Paudie? Well lets just say I've never had to edit a podcast so heavily in the last 3 years!If you have any question you'd like us to answer…
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We're getting deeper into Irish Mythology with a telling of The Birth of Lú by Ceecee. Its a pleasant curve ball for Paudie and Mark as its a very different approach of this tale. The great thing about storytelling is that theres no one way of telling a story, you can always shift the focus and the tone.If you have any question you'd like us to ans…
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Ceecee is in his element with this one, and sure didnt he pick it himself? The Alp Luachra is one of Ireland's more unexpected fairy creatures and yet Lenny and Mark tackle this episode with a level head.If you have any questions you’d like us to answer, topics you’d like us to discuss, or stories you would like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_…
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If theres one thing Storytellers appreciate its structure! Despite the twists and turns of the individual stories, Irish Mythology is fairly linear and is broken down neatly into the Cycles. So we that in mind, we go back to the start (or should I say "a" start). Paudie tells us the tales of the arrival of Cessair while Naoise & Cee steer the boat.…
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As we prepare for Imbolc and the coming of Spring, Paudie and Naoise sit down for chats, to share a tale told by Mark and explore the overlapping worlds within Ireland..If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on I…
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Well its time for another episode and Ceecee shares the tale of Eithne the Bride with us! Of course we need some commentary so Dee and Mark are behind the mic to catch up.If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on…
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Its Episode 60 and today Ceecee invites Mark to sit down and take a listen as Paudie gifts us a beautiful love story? Maybe not the most romantic but it seems its more realistic that most RomComs that Hollywood puts out!If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us…
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This is a special one with Edel FINALLY joining Mark for chat and to enjoy a Story by Molly who's recently headed back down to Cork but will return to the Museum again before too long! Molly's tale is the story of the birth of Fionn's hounds Bran & Scoláin.If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories…
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Its Episode 58 and today Paudie and Mark sit down and scratch their heads as Fáin delivers the kind of oddity that only Fáin can. Sometimes things are best left where you find them, thankfully this story was made to share!If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at…
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To Celebrate this Lúnasa we have Paudie to take you to a very special time, the birth of Lugh, late comer to the Tuatha de Danann but the man whos love for his Step Mother is so intertwined with this great festival! Mark and Molly are back but with very little they can add to this most epic of tales.If you have any question you'd like us to answer,…
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Now its Brendan's turn to tell us a story with their signature enthusiasm and buoyancy! If that wasnt enough of a treat Mark is joined by our newest Storyteller Molly for some colourful commentary and insight as we hear how a young Fionn carve out his destiny.If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stor…
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Join Storytellers Naoise and Mark as they sit down this month for a new old tale from the one and (thankfully "only") Paudie. Even the great Warriors of Ireland deserve a day off .... but unfortunately for them it seems there really is no rest for the wicked!If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stori…
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Join Storytellers Jade and Mark as they sit down this month for a true feast of a tales from the delightful Dee. Its a story of Na Fianna .... but not one you'd hear all too often growing up in Ireland.If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with…
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Its Mark and the Museum's newest Storyteller Ceecee as they sit down together to break bread and listen to the mysterious tale of The Dark Rider as told by Naoise, a strangely familiar story. Its a cautionary tale and as we well know, those who dont heed warnings usually end up being the stories we tell in the future!If you have any question you'd …
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Naoise and Mark sit themselves down to listen to the haunting story of The Swam Maiden told by Deirdre, told as only she can. Connections are made, comparisons are drawn and at the end of the day its a story with a message.If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us a…
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This Episode Paudie and Mark are taken on a journey to Donegal with Lenny at the storytelling wheel. The mysterious waters of Loch Derg are explored and of course treasures and topics are uncovered!If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #As…
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Join the dynamic duo Paudie and Lenny as they explore the tale of one of Ireland's greatest warriors. How Cuchulainn Got His Name is an Irish classic and its a story Mark has been telling since the museum open back in 2010. We look at villians and heroes, and who decides which is which. Of course Lenny cant do a podcast with talking about dogs but …
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In today's episode Lenny tells the story of the Dagda's Harp, while Paudie and Mark discuss the story, Brighid, the Dagda and family!If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum.Featuring…
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Jade is back but this time to tell us a story! The tale of the Lady of Gollerus is one of those classic tragic Irish tales that Jade was born to tell. Deirdre and Mark listen to and discuss the twists and turns this story takes, how stories from our past can help us to talk about topic such as consent and entitlement.If you have any question you'd …
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The wonderful Deirdre tells us a story that skirts at the edge of creepy in a way that only she can! The man in this story is clearly suspicious of any woman who is independently wealthy.Mark is joined by Storyteller Jade (who's own podcast AboutABook is a joy to the ears), as they discuss the mysteries of the sea as they long for a day at the beac…
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In todays episode Stiofáin tells the story of the Piper of Knockfierna. Mark takes a look at how, while this story seems quite fantastical, really its handled in such an every day way. He also thinks back to the field trip back in February 2020 when the museum's Storytellers scaled Knockfierna and immersed themselves in the stories!If you have any …
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In todays episode Paudie tells the story of Bicriu's Feast. Mark and Brendan discuss the story, in Brendan's debut episode of the podcast!If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum.Feat…
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In todays episode Mark tells the story of The Rathcoffey Púca. Paudie and Jade discuss the story, in Jades debut episode of the podcast!If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum.Featur…
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Naoise tells the story of Daniel Crowley and the Corpse, affectionately referred to in the museum as the Corpse Disco. Mark and Paudie discuss the story, how a story can have many different endings and if they all exist within the one universe.If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like u…
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