Episode 81 of the National Leprechaun Museum's Folklore and Storytelling Podcast features Evan, Paudie and DiarmuidAutor: National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories

Episode 80 of the National Leprechaun Museum's Talking Stories Podcast, The Wooing of Emer. Featuring Brendan storytelling and Paudie and Evan on chat.Autor: National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories

Episode 79 of the National Leprechaun Museum's Talking Stories PodcastAutor: National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories

Episode 78 of the National Leprechaun Museum's Talking Stories Podcast.Autor: National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories

Episode 77 of the National Leprechaun Museum's Talking Stories PodcastAutor: National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories

Episode 76 of the National leprechaun Museum's Talking Stories Podcast. The Tiger of Moyry Castle gets angry and violent with the people of Louth in 1601.Autor: National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories

Episode 75 of the National Leprechaun Museum's Talking Stories Podcast.Autor: National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories

Episode 74 of the National Leprechaun Museum's Talking Stories Podcast. Oscar Wilde's The Happy Prince retold by Brendan.Autor: National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories

Episode 73 of the National Leprechaun Museum's Talking Stories Podcast - The Sons of TuireannAutor: National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories

Episode 72 of the National Leprechaun Museum's Talking Stories PodcastAutor: National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories

Episode 71 of the National Leprechaun Museum's Talking Stories Podcast.Autor: National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories

Episode 070 - Jamie Friel by National Leprechaun Museum Talking StoriesAutor: National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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_…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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 …

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

In anticipation of spooky season just around the corner, Naoise brings us the classic Samhain tale of Taig O'Kane. Join Deirdre and Tara as they listen and discuss the idea of running from your responsibilities and the consequences you could face on a dark Irish road, how traveling alone at night is never a good thing, and how important the strange…

Mark is back in the Storytelling seat to bring us the tale of The Three Geese. Paudie and Deirdre listen to and discuss the twists and turns this story takes, from how far you can take a lovers quarrel, an Irish funeral, and how much trouble a goose can cause in ones life.If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to dis…

Paudie returns to the podcast today to bring us The Great Potato, the captivating story of a woman who puts her skills in exaggeration and embellishment to the test... But to what end?Mark is joined by podcast-newcomer Tara, as they discuss the history and uses of the potato in Ireland and Irish folklore, and their own personal relationship with wh…

Museum director Tom returns as a Storyteller to bring us one of the museum's most beloved stories, the Legend of Knockgrafton. Mark and Eleanor delight in Tom's unique telling, as well as discuss the beautiful but poisonous foxglove plant, the enduring and unusual appeal of Lusmore as a folkloric protagonist, and Mark wonders: what if Lusmore was q…

Eleanor has a wide-ranging conversation with museum director Tom O'Rahilly about the power of live oral storytelling, the state of storytelling in Europe, and where the idea for the National Leprechaun Museum came from. And they listen to a story! Deirdre tells a story of two lads in Cork who give some rich folks more than they bargained for, liter…

Eleanor goes from co-host to Storyteller in this episode, telling a story of two brothers from Donegal who fight over a woman and lose nearly everything in the process. Mark is joined by Lenny to discuss the ferocity of sibling rivalry, how to talk to animals, and Lenny's dislike of the sea and all she holds in her.If you have any question you'd li…

In Paudie's story, Fionn Mac Cumhail and the merry men of the Fianna are trapped by Conaran of the Tuatha Dé Danann and his three daughters who are as hairy as they are wicked, and their only hope lies in the hands of the man who killed Fionn's father... Mark and Eleanor relish this tale, as well as reminisce on the museum's recent beach day out, M…

Deirdre brings a tale more commonly associated with the Brothers Grimm - seven little goats are tricked by a wolf and swallowed whole, but their mother has a trick up her sleeve... Mark and Eleanor discuss how this could have possibly been told as a children's story (!), how storytellers can portray animals using only their voices, and Eleanor desc…

Diarmuid, the Fianna's most handsome warrior (thanks to that love spot), shows kindness to a cailleach hag on a stormy night, and wakes up the next morning with a beautiful new wife, an enormous new house, and three wonderful greyhound puppies - life couldn't be better! Paudie tells us how Diarmuid ends up making a mess of it all. Eleanor and Mark …

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 …

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…