Candlelit Tales Irish Mythology Podcast
Candlelit Tales is a live storytelling podcast that brings Irish mythology to audiences with original music. Founded by brother-sister duo Aron and Sorcha Hegarty, the show started in a Dublin pub and has grown over five years. Each episode features a performance with a live score, blending ancient tales with modern naturalistic storytelling. The podcast aims to share the passion for Irish myths in an engaging and contagious way.
Episodes
Féile Solas Interview
Conas taoi?
How are ye? Welcome back to Candlelit Tales, the podcast where we tell Irish myths, carried by an original musical score.
We recently wrapped up the Fianna Saga, and we're taking a well-earned break from storytelling to bring you this longer, more relaxed chat.
In this episode, Aron sits down with Ruadhán Ó Deasmhúnaigh and Tomás Whelan, the two founders of a small festival off the
Gabhra - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
The Fall of the Fianna Finale
Who is the Irish King of the Gods | EXPLAINED
Sorcha is here to tell us about the Irish King of the Gods
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This podcast includes Sorcha's idea of what jokes are, which may be painfully cringe for some listeners/viewers.
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The Death of Goll Mac Morna - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
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Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode, things go from bad to worse as the conflict between Fionn and Goll escalates beyond any hope of reconciliation, and the incredible warrior Goll Mac Morna meets his end at last.
Artwork for this arc is provided by the incredible Maria Magee, fine artist and, in
The Fallout - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
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Who is Saint Columcille? | EXPLAINED
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel
Sorcha's back to tell us about Saint Columcille!
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen.
This podcast includes Sorcha’s idea of what jokes are, which may be painfully cringe for some listeners/viewers.
This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate
The Proficient - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
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Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode, we’re putting an end to the tale of Diarmuid and Gráinne, with the extraordinary vengeance of their brilliant daughter, Éachtach, whose name means “the proficient one”
We had a long conversation about how to contextualise this story within the Fianna Saga that
The Stolen Hand of Dubh Lacha - The King and the Cailleach (Irish Mythology Podcast)
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The Boar - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
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Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
We’re on to the penultimate episode of our Diarmuid and Gráinne mini-arc, which sees the lovers at peace… for a little while.
We had a long conversation about how to contextualise this story within the Fianna Saga that we’ve been working on - that’s going to be up on Patreon (
The Rowan - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode, we follow the harried lovers, Dairmuid and Gráinne, to a temporary refuge and a fraught friendship with a surly giant.
We had a long conversation about how to contextualise this story within the Fianna Saga that we’ve been working on - that’s going to be up on P
Who is the Irish God of Love | EXPLAINED
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel
Aron's here to tell us about the Irish God of Love
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This podcast includes Aron’s idea of what jokes are, which may be painfully cringe for some listeners/viewers.
This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate t
The Drop - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
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Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
Things are heating up in this episode as we continue to follow Diarmuid and Gráinne in their flight from the Fianna’s hounds.
We had a long conversation about how to contextualise this story within the Fianna Saga that we’ve been working on - that’s going to be up on Patreon
The Beast of Slieve Mish - F**ked Up Love Stories (Irish Mythology Podcast)
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The Wedding - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
The Wedding - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast) by Candlelit Tales
Who is the Irish Goddess of Winter | EXPLAINED
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Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel
Sorcha's back to tell us about the Cailleach, the coolest Goddess of Winter!
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This podcast includes Sorcha’s idea of what jokes are, which may be painfully cringe for some listeners/viewers.
This po
The Proposal - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
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Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode, we’re starting on a seven-part mini-arc of one of the great love stories of Irish mythology: The Pursuit of Diarmuid and Gráinne.
We had a long conversation about how to contextualise this story within the Fianna Saga that we’ve been working on - that’s going t
Death Stories - The Death of Cú Chulainn
Conas taoi? How are ye?
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
We recorded some of our live shows from the Harbour Bar earlier this year.
Join us as Sorcha & Aron tells the tale of The Death of Cú Chulainn
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners. Please take care of yourself as you listen.
There is a V
The Hunt of Slieve Gullion - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
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Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
This episode continues our Fianna Saga with a story of change. Fionn Mac Cumhaill was the fair-haired leader of the Fianna until the day that he suddenly wasn’t.
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you li
Irish & Celtic Mythology Book Sources | EXPLAINED
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Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel!
Sorcha's back, and she has brought along Aron again, to discuss where they start, concerning Irish & Celtic Mythology Book Sources.
We have had a lot of requests for this one, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts in the comments.
Please note that the content of these videos may be triggering for some listeners
Magnéis Mac Morna - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
This episode resumes our Fianna Saga with a character who is often overlooked in the Fianna Cycle, but seems to be pivotal to the events that follow.
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This sto
Corpse Skin - Samhain Stories (Irish Mythology Podcast)
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Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode we’re getting into spooky season with a delightfully gruesome tale inspired by Lady Jane Wilde’s folklore collection. Samhain is a great time for spells of divination, looking into the future, and taking control of your destiny. But the price is always there, and
The Dead Are Dancing - Samhain Stories (Irish Mythology Podcast)
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Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode we’re getting into spooky season a few tales inspired by those originally collected by Lady Jane Wilde. The Fae and the “Good Folk” were always thought to take people from time to time, to bring them to their halls for feasting and merriment, leaving their mortal
What is Samhain in Ireland | EXPLAINED
Conas taoi? How are ye?
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel!
Sorcha's back to tell us about our favourite time of the year, Samhain
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This podcast includes Sorcha’s idea of what jokes are, which may be painfully cringe for some listeners/viewers.
This podcast
The Seas Takes Its Tithe - Samhain Stories (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode we’re getting into spooky season with a short, sharp tale originally collected by Lady Jane Wilde. The Good Neighbours were thought to take people from time to time, to bring them to their halls for feasting and merriment, leaving their mortal lives behind them. Th
The Reunion - Samhain Stories (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode, we’re getting into spooky season with a sinister take on the changelingstories, inspired by a tale in a collection by Lady Jane Wilde. Sadness and loss were always in Ireland, and the changeling gave an explanation to the loss of innocent children when no other ex
The Enchanted Hall - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
This episode continues our Fianna Saga with another strange encounter with the otherworld when part of the Fianna go hunting. Fionn is left at his home for this one, trusting the grumpy Goll Mac Morna to tackle a group of younger warriors out hunting to test their strength. The st
Fionn's Madness - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
This episode continues our Fianna Saga with a story about an encounter with an Otherworldly woman, who wants things to be all on her own terms, and what happens when she doesn’t get her way.
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please t
Where to Start with Irish Mythology | EXPLAINED
Conas taoi? How are ye?
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel!
Sorcha's back and she has brought along Aron this time, to help share some ideas on where to start with Irish Mythology.
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This podcast includes Sorcha’s and Aron's ideas of what jokes are, which ma
The Bodach - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
This episode continues our Fianna Saga the strange tale of an even stranger encounter with the Bodach. This character, the Bodach, appears in stories across Ireland and Scotland, and is usually a trickster of sorts. This time the Bodach comes to the aid of the Fianna, when the fa
Caoilte's Rabble - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
This episode continues our Fianna Saga with a story about Caoilte mac Rónáin, the fastest member of the Fianna and the fastest man in all of Ireland
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen.
This pod
Who is the Irish God of Healing | EXPLAINED
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Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel!
Sorcha's back to tell us about the Irish God Of Healing Dian Cecht.
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This podcast includes Sorcha’s idea of what jokes are, which may be painfully cringe for some listeners/viewers.
This podcast is
The Pied Hag of the Mist - Part 2 - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
This episode continues our Fianna Saga with a two-part story of what happens when the Fianna split up to go hunting. You could call it a love story, of a sort. This is part two of the tale, so if you missed the last episode, go on back and listen to the previous episode before thi
The Pied Hag of the Mist - Part 1 - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
This episode continues our Fianna Saga with a two-part story of what happens when the Fianna split up to go hunting. You could call it a love story, of a sort.
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you liste
Death Stories - The Death of Conchubar Mac Nessa (Live Show)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
We recorded some of our live shows from the Harbour Bar earlier this year.
Join us as Aron tells the intriguing tale of The Death of Fergus.
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners. Please take care of yourself as you listen.
There is a Vide
Fionn and the Phantoms - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
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Dark, Battle & Eagle - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
This episode continues our Fianna Saga with a classic Fianna adventure. This is yet another adventure tale turned wrong. But it takes place in High-hilled Alban, or Scotland as it’s more commonly called now. This tale is dark and gruesome and one that the Fianna wish not to repea
Who Is The Irish God Of The Sea | EXPLAINED
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Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel!
Sorcha's back to tell us about the Irish God Of The Sea Manannán mac Lir.
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This podcast includes Sorcha’s idea of what jokes are, which may be painfully cringe for some listeners/viewers.
This podca
The Trials of Naoise - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
This episode continues our Fianna Saga with a tale that introduces a new generation of warriors to the fold; some you’ve met before in this series, and some that are brand new. .
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of you
F***ed Up Love Stores - The Seduction of Connla
Hi folks, here's another story from one of our live shows at the Harbour Bar in Bray, Co. Wicklow. We hope you enjoy!
The Cave of Kesh - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
This episode continues our Fianna Saga with a classic Fianna adventure. This is another adventure story, and it’s placed in the west at the amazing caves of Kesh, that you can still visit today if you wish to see them for yourself.
Please note the content of these stories may be t
Who Is The Irish God Of War | EXPLAINED
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Myth Moot Interview
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
This episode we’re taking a break from our current Fianna series to share with you an interview. Sorcha is going to be joining Kelly and Mara in Vermont in August 2025 on a four-day retreat to explore uncovering new mythologies for our world.
You can find out more about Myth Moot,
The Birth of Diarmuid Part 2 - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode, we continue our Fianna Saga. This story introduces one of the great heroes of the next generation of the Fianna, a man who grew up with this wild company, and whose fate was sealed in his childhood: Diarmuid Ui Duibhne. This is the origin of the great hero who cam
The Birth of Diarmuid - Part 1 - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode, we continue our Fianna Saga. This story introduces one of the great heroes of the next generation of the Fianna, a man who grew up with this wild company, and whose fate was sealed in his childhood: Diarmuid Ui Duibhne. This is the origin of the great hero who cam
Who Was Cú Chulainn | Explained
Time to rejoin Sorcha for another whistle-stop tour of Irish Myths and Traditions, in this episode of Irish Myths Explained. This time she'll be telling us all about Cú Chulainn, the legendary character of Irish mythology, and his short but very full life.
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This podcast includ
The Kidnapping of Sadbh - Live Show (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode, we continue our Fianna Saga. This story centres on one of the great heroes in the Fianna: Goll Mac Morna. It takes place out west, and it is as much a tale of undying loyalty as it is of begrudging friendship and respect. It is a tale of the dark side of the Fae,
Who Were The Irish Gods | Explained
Time to rejoin Sorcha for another deep dive into Irish Myths and Traditions. This time she'll be telling us all about the Irish Gods.
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This podcast includes Sorcha’s idea of what jokes are, which may be painfully cringe for some listeners/viewers.
This podcast is proudly spon
The Red Woman - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
This episode continues our Fianna Saga with a classic Fianna adventure, a hunt that starts strange and gets stranger: The Red Woman
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This story contains mentio
Lugaid & Uirne - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode, we continue our Fianna Saga. This is the story of a man who is not part of the Fianna, but stands outside it, watching. Lugaid is connected with another great figure from Irish Mythology, Cormac Mac Airt, who we focused on in our HIgh King series last year. Lugaid
Death of Conchubar - Live Show (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode we are taking a break from the current Fianna Saga, to bring you a recording of a live show from the Harbour Bar, Bray, Co. Wicklow
There is a Video for this entire show on YouTube - and you can see us perform with the three wonderful musicians we had with us on t
Trees & Mythologies (Irish Mythology Podcast)
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Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast.
This episode is a conversation Aron Hegarty had in January 2025, with the Founder of the Gaelic Woodland Project, Eoghan Connoughtan, who we’ve had on the podcast before and anoth
The Lady of Gollerus - Irish Mythology Storytelling (Live Show)
Recorded Live at the Harbour Bar, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
Fionn's Harper - The Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode, episode 271 we continue our series on the Fianna, the Fianna Saga. In this story, Fionn grows his following, gathering more people of great talent under the cloak of the Fianna, even though they weren’t all warriors.
Please note the content of these stories may
Caoilte's Tales - The Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode, we continue our series on the Fianna, the Fianna Saga. This story focuses on the thin grey man of the Fianna, who outlived the rest of the Fianna and became a legend in his own right. Caoilte has many stories, and we have told a few of them before in a live show r
Midir & Etain (Irish Storytelling Podcast)
This is a re-release of one of our earliest episodes for those who need a love story for Valentine's day!
Conán's Feast - The Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode, episode 269, we continue our series on the Fianna, the Fianna Saga, with a series of tales told at a feast by the Fianna’s most surly member: Conán Maol Mac Morna. A fearsome warrior, and a belligerent friend who didn’t know his own strength.
Please note the con
The Grief of Saint Brigid - Irish Mythology Storytelling (Live Show)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode we are taking a break from the current Fianna Saga, to bring you as special episodes to tie in with the Celtic Wheel of the Year, and the upcoming Imbolg Festival.
So this story is based around The Goddess & The Saint Brigid, as we celebrated Imbolg last year for
The Beginning of Saint Brigid - Irish Mythology Storytelling (Live Show)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode we are taking a break from the current Fianna Saga, to bring you as special episodes to tie in with the Celtic Wheel of the Year, and the upcoming Imbolg Festival.
So this story is based around The Goddess & The Saint Brigid, as we celebrated Imbolg last year for
The Leadership of Fionn Mac Cumhaill - The Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
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Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode, Episode 266, we continue our series on the Fianna, the Fianna Saga, with a tale of the young captain of the Fianna and the legendary group he created.
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as
The Fianna - Deardubh, Fionn & Aillil - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Episode 265
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode, we continue our series on the Fianna, the Fianna Saga, with a particularly memorable arrival at Tara. We might all know the Salmon of Knowledge story or the burning of Tara at Samhain, but this tale offers a fresh perspective on this legendary chapter. My sister, Sorcha, told this stor
Samhain Reflections - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Episode 264
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Death of Cúchulainn (recorded live) - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Episode 263
Conas taoi, how are ye? Welcome to the Candlelit Tales podcast where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode, we bring you a live show recording from the Harbour Bar! We are taking a little break from our current series on the Fianna, as we are focusing on… writing our first-ever book! But more on that soon!
For now, we want you to enjoy this live show recording because we
The Fianna - Boyhood - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Episode 262 - Collaborations
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast.
After our seasonal break for some Samhain-themed storytelling and spookier stories, this episode continues our newest linked series on the Fianna! The first episode of this series is episode 254, so listen back if you want to learn all about the band of warriors known as the Fianna.
In this story, we continue with young Fionn’s upbringing in the wilde
Samhain Stories - Bridget Cleary - The Other Side - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Episode 261
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast.
In this episode, we’re continuing our seasonal break from our Fianna series to bring you stories of the Otherworld in the lead-up to the Celtic New Year: Samhain
If you’d like to learn more about the Celtic Fire Festivals, and dive into the meaning and ritual over the course of a year, applications are still open for our Wheel of the Year Storytelling
Samhain Stories - The Burning Of Bridget Cleary - Re - Release
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast.
We are telling some stories of the creatures of the Otherworld in the lead-up to the Celtic New Year: Samhain
If you’d like to learn more about the Celtic Fire Festivals, and dive into the meaning and ritual over the course of a year, registration is currently open for our Turning the Wheel Together Storytelling Course.
More info on our website: http
Samhain Stories - Fear Dearg - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Episode 260 (music by THE WRAN)
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast.
In this episode, we are taking a seasonal break from our Fianna series to bring you stories of the Otherworld in the lead-up to the Celtic New Year: Samhain
If you’d like to learn more about the Celtic Fire Festivals, and dive into the meaning and ritual over the course of a year, applications are currently open for our Wheel of the Year Storytelling
Samhain Stories - The Taking Of Biddy Purcell - Re - Releae
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast.
We are telling some stories of the creatures of the Otherworld in the lead-up to the Celtic New Year: Samhain
If you’d like to learn more about the Celtic Fire Festivals, and dive into the meaning and ritual over the course of a year, registration is currently open for our Turning the Wheel Together Storytelling Course.
More info on our website: http
Samhain Stories - Abhartach - Re - Release
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast.
We are telling some stories of the creatures of the Otherworld in the lead-up to the Celtic New Year: Samhain
If you’d like to learn more about the Celtic Fire Festivals, and dive into the meaning and ritual over the course of a year, registration is currently open for our Turning the Wheel Together Storytelling Course.
More info on our website: htt
The Fianna - Kidnap - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Episode 259
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast.
This episode continues our new series, all about the band of warriors known as the Fianna.
In this story, we continue with young Fionn’s upbringing in the wilderness, and an unexpected challenge for his foster mothers.
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This story
The Fianna - Liath Luachra - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Episode 258
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast.
This episode continues our new series, all about the band of warriors known as the Fianna.
In this story, we’ll meet a less familiar character, but a trusted warrior woman of the Fianna.
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This story includes mentions of physical
The Fianna - Bodhmall - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Episode 257
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast.
This episode continues our brand new series, all about the band of warriors known as the Fianna.
This is the origin story of how the legendary band of warriors we know so well in stories, came to be.
It's a love story of sorts, and like most Irish love stories, the tragedy is around the corner, but there's a shining light left behind all the same.
The Goddess Tailtiu - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Lughnasa Special - Episode 256
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast.
This episode focuses on a forgotten Goddess in Irish mythology. We celebrate Lughnasa or Lughnasadh as the first harvest day, but there was once a greater celebration known as the Tailteann Games in Meath and all over Ireland. These games were in honour of the Goddess Tailtu, foster mother of Lugh, whose name we remember as the God of the summer sun an
The Fianna - Cumhaill - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Episode 255
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast.
This episode continues our brand new series, all about the band of warriors known as the Fianna.
In this story, we’ll meet another familiar character, and founder of the Fianna, Cumhaill. This is the origin story of how the legendary band of warriors we know so well in stories, came to be.
It's a love story of sorts, and like most Irish love stories
Episode 254 - The Fianna - Aodh Mac Morna
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast.
This episode kicks off a new series, all about the band of warriors known as the Fianna.
In this story, we’ll meet a familiar character, going by an unfamiliar name.
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This story includes mentions of family separation and physical
Episode 253 - Gaelic Woodland Project Chat
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast.
And this special interview and chat between Sorcha the board of directors of the Gaelic Woodland Project. Founded by Eoghan Connaughton the project was first described to Aron as “a social experiment”, whose main objective was to create native woodlands and protect the existing woodlands on the Island of Ireland.
Illustrator, secretary to the GWP and
Episode 252 - Collaborations - The Song Of Amergin With Jenny Ní Ruiséil
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast.
And another wonderful collaboration episode. In these sporadic episodes, we’re fortunate enough to collaborate with a few very special musicians. We’re a fan of their work and they also happen to be a fan of ours.
We have always been grateful for any collaborations we have created, performed and worked on with other artists. And since music has alway
Episode 251 - The High King - Reflections
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast.
In this episode, we look back on and discuss the High King series and some of our sources and inspiration for how we approached telling Cormac Mac Airt's story.
We recorded this episode over Zoom, so if you listen to this on a podcast player, you can head to YouTube to watch the video version.
Please note the content of these stories may be triggeri
Episode 250 - The High King - Learning & Legacy
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast.
This episode concludes our new series on the greatest High King in mythological, pseudo-historical memory: Cormac Mac Airt.
In this story, Cormac journeys to the Otherworld to confront the entity that took his family away from him, and encounters strange sights and hard-won wisdom.
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some
Episode 249 - The High King - Promise & Plenty - Part 1
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast.
This episode continues our new series on the greatest High King in mythological, pseudo-historical memory: Cormac Mac Airt.
This episode brings us to the beginning of the end for Cormac. As the king aged, and believed that his greatest adventures were behind him, Bealtaine brought with it an invitation for the most extraordinary journey of his life.
Episode 248 - The High King - Blood & Beetle
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast.
This episode continues our new series on the greatest High King in mythological, pseudo-historical memory: Cormac Mac Airt.
This episode tells the second part of last week’s story ‘Fire and Fury’ where we were introduced to some of Cormac’s struggles as a High King who was not a fighting man. Insulted by the Ulster men, he had conceded the Kingship ra
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