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Fireside is the Irish Storytelling Podcast. Kevin C. Olohan is your host and Fireside Bard. Every Wednesday, Kevin takes a story from Folklore or Mythology, gives it a fresh retelling, and discusses the story itself and the craft, culture and history of Storytelling. Whether you’re a folklore fanatic, or someone who just enjoys hearing a good yarn, you can always join Kevin by the Fireside.
The Podcast on Irish Travel, Irish Customs and All Things Irish. We take you to some of the best Irish towns and villages. As we explore Ireland's most popular destinations, we offer our suggestions to get you off the tourist trail and in to the "real" Ireland. Sit back, relax and make yourself comfortable at the Irish Fireside, and feel free to use our Episode Guides for maps, destination recaps and links to the sites and topics we discuss.
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109 - Episode CIX - The Man Who Couldn’t Stop Dancing
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In episode 109 of Fireside, Kevin adapts a tale from the American South West, from The Coyote Under the Table by Joe Hayes. The tale tells of a poor young boy, adopted as a goat herd, and the magical gifts he receives from a benevolent stranger - a napkin that produces food, and an instrument that makes all those who hear dance uncontrollably!…
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108 - Episode CVIII - The Drowned Goddess
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In episode 108 of Fireside, Kevin tells the mythological story of the origins of the River Boyne - the results of curious goddess and an enchanted well. Also of this goddess’ love affair with the father of all Gods - and the result of their union...By HeadStuff
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107 - Episode CVII - The Bard and the King of Cats
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In episode 107 of Fireside, Kevin tells a Galway folktale about a poet named Seanchan, whose satire got him in hot water, with the gigantic and monstrous King of the Cats.By HeadStuff
In episode 106, Kevin delves deeper in the individual Gods of Irish Mytholgoy with two tales of Manannán Mac Lir - God of the SeaBy HeadStuff
In episode 105, Kevin tells the earliest recorded tale to feature an Irish God - the story of Bran - High King of Ireland, and his encounter with Manannan Mac Lir - God of the SeaBy HeadStuff
Epsiode 104 is a very Christmassy Fireside! Kevin reads Kavanagh’s A Christmas Childhood, the Dickens story that inspired A Christmas Carol, and the greatest Christmas fairytale of them all - Fairytale of New YorkBy HeadStuff
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103 - Episode CIII - The Robin and the Wren
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In episode 104, Kevin tells festive tales to warm the winter months - reclaiming pagan traditions of a Christianised holiday - the two birds of Christmas - the good natured, kind hearted robin and the clever, mischievous trickster wren.By HeadStuff
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102 - Epiosde CII - The Adventure of Connlae
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Kevin tells the story of Connlae, son of Conn of the Hundred Battles, in a tale that is the earliest surviving medieval Irish text...how’s it holding up?By HeadStuff
In episode 101, Kevin returns to his home county of Wicklow, for a story about a local chieftain, who, in old age, adopts an unusual pet. But when the companion grows old like her master, the two must seek the help of the namesake of your Fireside Bard: Kevin of Glendalough.By HeadStuff
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100 - Episode C - Conn of the Hundred Battles
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The 100th episode of Fireside! Appropriately; Kevin of the Hundred Episodes tells of Conn of the Hundred Battles. He also discusses the journey of the podcast up to this point - from Yeats to Fry. Listen to the end, for a special surprise: a remembrance of the very first episode!By HeadStuff
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Episode XCIX - Ragnarok: The Doom of the Gods
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Episode 99 - The epic finale of Norse Mythology. The doom of the Gods. Kevin tells how it happened. Or how it will happen. Has it happened yet?By HeadStuff
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Episode XCVIII - Ragnorak: The Death of Baldr
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Episode 98 - Norse Mythology is unique in that it has a beginning...and a definitive end. In this episode Kevin builds the tower of cards that would collapse with the story of the shining God Baldr, and how his death led to the doom of the Gods.By HeadStuff
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Episode XCVII - FIonn MacCumhaill in the Old Man’s Hourse
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Episode 97 - Kevin returns to the familiar territory of the leader of the Fianna; Fionn Mac Cumhaill - in a tale which grew from Norse Mytholgy. Fionn and his hunting party take refuge in an old man’s house. There’s a goat and beautiful young woman, but is all what it seems?By HeadStuff
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Episode XCVI - Fireside of Horror II
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Episode 96 is The second Halloween special of Fireside; celebrating the gothic and the ghoulish in Irish literature, poetry and song. Kevin reads the eerie ballad of The LaKe of the Dismal Swamp Frankenstein’s monster is loose in Ireland? And I’ve heard of Christmas songs, but what about Halloween songs? Also discussions on the pagan feast of Samha…
In Episode 95 Kevin dips another toe into the bulging, brutish and brilliant world of Norse Mytholgy with Thor and Loki’s adventure to Jottenheim - The Land of Giants. But all is not as it seems...By HeadStuff
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Episode XCIV - Brian Boru - The Battle of Clontarf
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Episode 94 - This week on Fireside, Kevin gives the conclusion of the epic saga of Ireland’s Warrior King - Brian Boru, and clears the history from the myth, while keeping the story!By HeadStuff
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Episode XCIII: The Cow that Ate the Piper
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This week on Fireside is Episode 93: The Cow that Ate the Piper Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support!By HeadStuff
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Episode XCII: Brian Boru – The Emperor of Ireland
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This week on Fireside is Episode 92: Brian Boru – The Emperor of Ireland Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support!By HeadStuff
This week on Fireside is Episode 91: The Secret Token Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support!By HeadStuff
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Episode XC: Brian Boru – Ireland’s Warrior King
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This week on Fireside is Episode 90: Brian Boru – Ireland’s Warrior King Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support!By HeadStuff
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Episode LXXXIX: Seán na Bánóige – Part II
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This week on Fireside is Episode 89: Seán na Bánóige – Part II Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support!By HeadStuff
This week on Fireside is Episode 88: The Battle of Tara Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support!By HeadStuff
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Episode LXXXVII: Seán na Bánóige – Part I
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This week on Fireside is Episode 87: Seán na Bánóige – Part I Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support!By HeadStuff
This week on Fireside is Episode 86: The Origin of the Norse Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support!By HeadStuff
This week on Fireside is Episode 85: The Queen of the Planets Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support!By HeadStuff
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Episode LXXXIV: The Wars of the Gael and the Gaul
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This week on Fireside is Episode 84: The Wars of the Gael and the Gaul Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support!By HeadStuff
This week on Fireside is Episode 83: The Cat and the Rat Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support!By HeadStuff
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Episode LXXXII: The Doctor of Little Aran
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This week on Fireside is Episode 82: The Doctor of Little Aran Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support!By HeadStuff
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Episode LXXXI: The Three Laughs of the Leprechaun
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This week on Fireside is Episode 81: The Three Laughs of the Leprechaun Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support!By HeadStuff
This week on Fireside is Episode 80: The Remarkable Rocket Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support!By HeadStuff
This week on Fireside is Episode 79: The Devoted Friend Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support!By HeadStuff
This week on Fireside is Episode 78: Bedding St. Kevin Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support!By HeadStuff
This week on Fireside is Episode 77: The Dargle Lovers Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support!By HeadStuff
This week on Fireside is Episode 76: The Selfish Giant Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your supportBy HeadStuff
This week on Fireside is Episode 75: The Hungry Grass Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support!By HeadStuff
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Episode LXXIV: The Nightingale and the Rose
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This week on Fireside is Episode 74: The Nightingale and the Rose Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support!By HeadStuff
This week on Fireside is Episode 73: The Devil is in the Glen A folk tale from Co. Wicklow about the lore behind the Devils Glen, a mysterious woodland in the Wicklow hills that once contained the beast from Hell. Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate…
This week on Fireside is Episode 72: The Happy Prince The first story from the Wilde Cycle, Kevin’s adaptations of the Fairy Tale’s of Oscar Wilde. We begin with the iconic Happy Prince. The story of the friendship between a little swallow and the statue of a Happy Prince. Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any …
This week on Fireside is Episode 71: A Clash of Faith A Wicklow Folk Tale about a Protestant landowner and his Catholic indentured servant, rivals in faith, in life...and in death. Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your…
This week on Fireside is Episode 70: The Death of Cú Chulainn The final tale from the Ulster Cycle of Irish Mythology tells of the final battle and death of the greatest hero this island has ever known: Cú Chulainn. Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please dona…
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Episode LXIX: The Rent Arrears Resurrection
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This week on Fireside is Episode 69: The Rent Arrears Resurrection A folk tale from County Wicklow of a poor farmer living on rented land who seeks to pay off his families debts. The only issue is... his family buried him underground three days ago. But he doesn’t know that! Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have an…
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Episode LXVIII: The Deaths of Kings and Queens
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This week on Fireside is Episode 68: The Deaths of Kings and Queens The penultimate tale of the Ulster Cycle of Irish Mythology wraps up the stories of Conchobar mac Neasa, Fergus mac Róich, Ailill and of course, Queen Méabh. Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! P…
This week on Fireside is Episode 67: A Hand in the Dark A cautionary Folk Tale from County Wicklow, about a face off with the devil, and then dangers of getting off with Young Bucks in your farmer father’s barn! Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate t…
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Episode LXVI: The Champion’s Portion – A Trial of Beheading
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This week on Fireside is Episode 66: The Champion’s Portion – A Trial of Beheading Part two of the Champions Portion tale from the Ulster Cycle of Irish Mythology. Cú Chullain, Laoighaire Budhach and Conall Cernach seek out the sorcerer Cú Roí Mac Daire, to settle the matter once and for all... Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Tw…
This week on Fireside is Episode 65: Tom of The Faeries A cautionary folk tale about a Kerryman who goes off each night with the Faeries... and lets it go to his head. Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your support!…
In an era of religious oppression, one Irish priest found a way to circumvent the laws and inspire his congregation on the Loop Head Peninsula in County Clare. Music composed by Hicham Chahidi Library “Shine” & “Tendresse” royalty free music http://musicscreen.org/
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Episode LXIV: The Champions Portion – Bicriu’s Feast
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This week on Fireside is Episode 64: The Champions Portion – Bicriu’s Feast. A tale from the Ulster Cycle of Irish Mythology, on the feast of a bitter host named Bicriu, and how he incites a feud between three mighty warriors over who should get the Champions Portion... Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ide…
Holycross didn't always have that name... until the arrival of a relic of the True Cross arrived it was known as the Church of the Eight Hands -- for rather gruesome reasons. There's a lot more to this church than you might notice on first glance, and I'm happy to tell you some highlights. Music composed by Hicham Chahidi Library Genval Style & Gre…
This week on Fireside is Episode 63: The Faerie Frog. A twisted and gothicesque folk tale about a sheltered young girl and her dream for adventure and to meet the other folk... Get in touch with the show on Kevin’s Instagram and Twitter if you have any ideas for the podcast, or just want to say hi! Please donate to the Patreon Page to show your sup…
In the tiny village of Kilcormac, there's a holy statue that has been safeguarded by the locals for hundreds of years. It has survived religious suppression, Cromwell's armies, and a parish priest who thought it belonged with him.
