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National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories

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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00:21:30

Episode 33 - The Jealousy of Emer

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories ·

2021/06/01

Would you marry Cúchulainn? Emer did, against her father's wishes, but it's not easy being the wife of Ireland's greatest hero. Deirdre tells us the story of Emer, Cúchulainn's wife, and Paudie and Mark discuss Celtic Ireland's attitudes towards marriage, Fearghail's efforts to prevent his daughter marrying the Hound of Ulster, and how their views of Cúchulainn himself have changed over the years. If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd

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00:37:01

Episode 32 - St. Brendan's Voyage

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories ·

2021/05/15

Ahead of Saint Brendan's feast day on 16 May, Eleanor and Paudie are transported to Tom's retelling of St. Brendan's Voyage, on which Ireland's third saint could have sailed to America a thousand years before Christopher Columbus (and a little before the Vikings too)! Tom O'Rahilly, Director of the National Leprechaun Museum, shares his first story on Talking Stories Podcast, and Paudie and Eleanor discuss the immram genre of Old Irish sea adventures stories; their favourite things about Brendan the

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00:31:17

Episode 31 - Midir and Etain

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories ·

2021/05/01

Paudie shares the surreal and magical love story of Midir and Etain, two star-crossed lovers who navigate time, space, and games of Irish chess to be together. Mark and Deirdre discuss the story along with Midir and Etain's happy and unhappy endings, if blame and fault are helpful when discussing a story, and encountering lads like Midir on Tinder. 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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00:27:38

Episode 30 - The Curse of the Baldoyle Widow

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories ·

2021/04/15

Lenny brings us a Dublin tale from the coastal village of Baldoyle, a story of a shipwreck by Ireland's Eye and the hunt for its bounty. Mark and Paudie discuss the storyteller's physical approach to building characters, old Irish death customs, and the beautiful county of Kerry. 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. If you'd like

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00:48:53

Episode 29 - Hudden, Dudden, and Donal O'Leary

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories ·

2021/04/01

Mark tells the darkly funny tale of Hudden, Dudden, and Donal O'Leary, three farmers in a battle of wits for their livelihoods and their very lives. Deirdre and Eleanor discuss this twisted story along with sharing a story of a museum-wide game of Hide and Seek, and explain the common Irish terms "cute hoor", "gobshite", and "acting the maggot". 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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00:42:33

Episode 28 - The First Leprechaun Story

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories ·

2021/03/15

March is the month of St. Patrick's Day, a perfect time for a leprechaun story! Paudie introduces us to the first leprechaun story, recorded in the 8th century from the Saga of Fergus Mac Léti, starring a feisty leprechaun queen, a porridge-mad king, and leprechaun assassins! Mark and Eleanor also discuss why we shouldn't make "leprechaun traps", the museum's Giant's Room, and how they plan to celebrate Paddy's Day. If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss,

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00:44:42

Episode 27 - Deirdre of the Sorrows

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories ·

2021/03/01

Eleanor and Deirdre (no, not that Deirdre) explore the tragic love story Deirdre of the Sorrows told by Naoise (no, not THAT Naoise either...) Along the way they discuss J. M. Synge's play adaptation which had its own tragedy, Naoise as the Snow White of men in Irish mythology, and wonder if Deirdre's sorrow could have been averted? 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

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00:36:17

Episode 26 - The Coming Of The Milesians

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories ·

2021/02/15

Did you know that the Irish people originally came from the north of Spain? Mark and Eleanor follow the path of the Sons of Mil as Paudie tells the story of how they took Ireland from the Tuatha De Danann. Along the way they wonder what the appeal of Ireland actually was for foreign invaders, Mark notes the impact of our mythology on Irish revolutionaries, and Eleanor tells us how this Irish origin story is part of her own origin story as a Storyteller in the museum. If you have any question you'd

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00:33:45

Episode 25 - The Birth of Oisín

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories ·

2021/02/01

Mark and Eleanor listen to Stephen's take on The Birth of Oisín, and discuss the importance of exploring classic or well-known stories from different perspectives, explore Sadbh's dilemmas, and thoroughly enjoy Stephen's storytelling! 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 Mark Ó Géaráin and Eleanor Walsh. The Birth of

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00:33:30

Episode 24 - How Fionn Mac Cumhaill Became Leader of...

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories ·

2021/01/15

The bold and precocious Mark and Eleanor listen to Andy's telling of How Fionn Mac Cumhaill Became Leader of the Fianna, the noble band of Irish warriors, and discuss what the Fenian Cycle could have in common with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, how to become a leader of warriors or storytellers, and the awkward situation of working with the guy who killed your dad. 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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00:29:32

Episode 23 - The Magic Spring

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories ·

2021/01/01

In Episode 23 of Talking Stories, Paudie and Lenny dive into The Magic Spring, told by Sarah, and discuss the importance of water and wells in Irish folklore, dying of embarrassment as a teenager, and the dangers with leaders keeping precious resources to themselves. 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 Paudie Holly

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Episode 22 - Lady Betty, Ireland's Female Executioner

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories ·

2020/12/15

CW: mentions of capital punishment, murder Deirdre and Stephen dive into the true tale of Lady Betty, the hangwoman of Roscommon Jail in the 18th century, and discuss the possible motivations behind taking up executing as a career, folk medicine as folklore, and the harsh life that Betty herself lived. 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

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00:42:17

Episode 21 - The Pig-Faced Woman of Dublin

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories ·

2020/12/01

Eleanor and Tom (Director of the National Leprechaun Museum) examine the story of The Pig-Faced Woman of Dublin and discuss other stories of pig-faced woman, how this story could have become a part of Dublin folklore, and wonder at an evolving Dublin city over the centuries. 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 Tom

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00:32:45

Episode 20 - Poor Man's Bridge

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories ·

2020/11/15

Eleanor and Mark explore Stephen's story of Poor Man's Bridge near the town of Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, and discuss the Poor Man himself, the "Bacach Ruadh" or Red Beggarman, dying a wealthy miser, and possible leprechauns in Brazilian folklore? 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 Eleanor Walsh and Mark Ó Géaráin. Poor

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00:27:24

Episode 19 - The Cave of the Cats

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories ·

2020/11/01

Mark (the Abrasive) and Eleanor (the Measured) are talking stories - specifically a story called The Cave of the Cats, set in Rathcroghan Co. Roscommon, a gateway to the Otherworld. They take this story of diplomacy and terrifying cats told by Emily, and discuss Queen Maeve, navigating old stories when history is written by the victors, and the fragile male egos of mythological Irish warriors. If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like

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00:47:32

Episode 18 - The Piper And The Pooka

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories ·

2020/10/15

In this episode Eleanor and Alice are talking stories! They take a well-known story The Piper and the Pooka, told by museum storyteller Deirdre, and discuss púcas in rural Ireland, ask if Mothman could be a Púca(!), and the importance of practice and perseverance for learning your craft. 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

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00:51:33

Episode 17 - Samhain

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories ·

2020/10/01

In our October episode Eleanor and Tom (Director of the National Leprechaun Museum) finally tackle Samhain, the most important festival in the Celtic calendar and the roots of Halloween. We explore what Samhain meant in old Ireland, Irish Halloween and Samhain customs and games, and ask how can we celebrate and enjoy Halloween safely in 2020? Plus, a haunting Samhain story of a bold Connaught warrior and a corpse with a strong grip and a horrible thirst. If you have any question you'd like us to

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00:41:48

Episode 16 - Heroes, Villains, and Problematic Faves

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories ·

2020/09/01

The National Leprechaun Museum Podcast returns after a few months break, and it's great to talk to you again! In this episode Mark and Paudie take a deep dive into some of their favourite characters in Irish stories, and ask why we love baddies, why all-powerful heroes can be a bit boring, and should we judge characters from thousands of years ago by modern standards? How do we use storytelling to relate to ourselves and each other? If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd

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00:50:19

Episode 15 - April Fool's Day

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories ·

2020/04/01

In this episode Stephen leads us on a journey exploring the themes of Fools and Foolishness in Irish Folklore. Is the Fool in Ireland different to the Fool in other cultures and who is the biggest Fool? 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 #AskAStoryteller With Stories by Stephen Jack Cullen, Emily Collins and Paudie Holly Recorded in various bedrooms and blanket forts for The National

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00:21:15

Tolkien Reading Day

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories ·

2020/03/25

It's Tolkien Reading Day! (March 25th) So this week Eleanor and Paudie are talking about the work of the master World Builder and linguist J.R.R. Tolkien. Were the Sídhe an influence on Middle Earth? Is Gollum secretly from Co. Clare? Who knows? But it's a lot of fun to speculate about. 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 #AskAStoryteller. Featuring Paudie Holly and Eleanor

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