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    Candlelit Tales Irish Mythology Podcast

    We are a group of storytellers, performers, and musicians. We tell Irish myths to a live audience with live music.
    Candlelit Tales was founded by brother-sister storytelling duo Aron and Sorcha Hegarty. Driven by a passion for Irish mythology, we started retelling the stories to a near-empty room upstairs in a Dublin pub one rainy evening in November. The next week, the room was a lot less empty, and we were joined by musician Ru O’Sé. By the fourth week, the room was full, and so was the hall outside. We realised that when we share our passion, it becomes contagious. And we’ve been telling stories and playing music from that day to this.

    Since then, over the past five years of telling stories in the capital of this nation of storytellers, we have developed and refined our uniquely expressive, naturalistic and modern style. Live music is the heartbeat of all our performances, and a live original music score composed by a team of talented musicians drives the rhythm of the stories

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    Episode 43 - The Battle of Ventry Part 2 Jul 17, 2020
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    Welcome to part two of the Battle of Ventry. This special edition podcast is a four-part series covering the epic of the Fianna, and we are wildly excited to be sharing them with you all. Continuing our experiments into soundscapes, recording techniques, foley, and characterisation, we used the bilingual, gorgeously illustrated epic Cath Fionntrá/The Battle of Ventry by Aogán Ó Muircheartaigh and Dómhnal Ó Bric as our source material. We will bring you the continuation of this story over the coming weeks, thanks to our patreon supporters. Our patreon patrons will get a behind-the-scenes look at the writing process too, so if you'd like to support this podcast you can, just go to https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales Story by Aron and Sorcha Hegarty, production and sound design by Oisín Ryan. Narrated by Aron and Sorcha Hegarty, with voices by Aron Hegarty, Sorcha Hegarty and Oisín Ryan. Additional voices by Neil Toner, Ruaraí O'Sé, Nelson Ndebele and Ciara Jameson. https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales http://candlelittales.ie/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/candlelit-tales-irish-mythology-podcast/ https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ https://vimeo.com/user52850249 https://www.youtube.com/candlelittales


    Episode 42 - The Battle of Ventry Part 1 Jun 26, 2020
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    This is a special edition podcast that we are wildly excited to be sharing with you all. Featuring many an experiment into soundscapes, recording techniques, foley, and putting on voices, and based on the bilingual, gorgeously illustrated epic Cath Fionntrá/The Battle of Ventry by Aogán Ó Muircheartaigh and Dómhnal Ó Bric. We will bring you the continuation of this story over the coming weeks, and patreon patrons will get a behind-the-scenes look at the writing process. Story by Aron and Sorcha Hegarty, production and sound design by Oisín Ryan. Narrated by Aron and Sorcha Hegarty, with voices by Aron Hegarty, Sorcha Hegarty and Oisín Ryan. Additional voices by Neil Toner, Ruaraí O'Sé and Nelson Ndebele. https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales http://candlelittales.ie/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/candlelit-tales-irish-mythology-podcast/ https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ https://vimeo.com/user52850249 https://www.youtube.com/candlelittales


    Episode 41 - Brigid & The Morrigan - Live At The Sugar Club Jun 10, 2020
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    This is a story about two goddesses. One of compassion, healing, and inspiration, and one of rage, battle fury and destruction. They are not as separate as one might think. This telling was recorded live at the Sugar Club in Dublin in February 2020. Told by Aron and Sorcha Hegarty with music by Oisín Ryan, Ru O’Sé and Audrey Trainor. This podcast was produced and edited by Oisín Ryan. We will be talking about this podcast in our live streamed chat on the 13 of June. Support for this podcast comes from our patrons. Find out more, or become a patron by going to: https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales http://candlelittales.ie/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/candlelit-tales-irish-mythology-podcast/ https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ https://vimeo.com/user52850249 https://www.youtube.com/candlelittales


    Episode 40.5 - Fionn The Salmon And The Dragon Post Show May 27, 2020
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    Welcome to Season 1 and Episode 1 of Candlelit Tales for kids. We tell stories and we made them with kids in mind. We focus on Irish myth and folktales and this is the story, “Fionn the salmon and the Dragon” is our version of two well-known stories of the Fianna. The boyhood deeds of Fionn Mac Coole, catching the Salmon of Knowledge and his eventual arrival to Tara where he became the leader of the Fianna after defeating the Dragon Ailíl. Fionn was the son of Coole. He grew up in the Slieve Bloom mountains in Ireland in secret. His aunt and her wife trained him to be a great warrior. Until he went with a group of poets to learn more about the world. He soon went to work for the wisest man in Ireland, Finnigus, who was fishing for the Salmon of Knowledge. When young Fionn caught the fish however, he burnt his thumb on the skin of it, gaining all the wisdom of this world and the next. With the help of this wisdom, he soon went to Tara and defeated the fire breathing dragon Ailíl and became the leader of the Fianna. Read another version of “The Salmon of Knowledge” here: www.visitlouth.ie/visitor-info/lan…f-knowledge.html And here is another version of the story of Fionn and the Dragon Aillil: www.irishcultureandcustoms.com/1Kids/Fin…llen.html This story was co-created by Aron Hegarty and Ruaíri O’Shea. The music and sounds were made by Ruaíri O’Shea And this podcast was edited by … Ruaíri O’Shea These stories are made thanks to our Patreon supporters, so if you like what we are doing and you would like to be a supporter, you can! Just follow the link below: patreon.com/candlelittalesforkids #candlelittletales Follow us on YouTube and subscribe to our channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCXuDa-dzAfaAX3Yu04vw17A Or follow us on social media Facebook: www.facebook.com/candlelittales InstegramG: @candlelittales Twitter: @candlelittales And if you want to arrange a private booking, check out our website for more information: Website: www.candlelittales.com https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales http://candlelittales.ie/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/candlelit-tales-irish-mythology-podcast/ https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ https://vimeo.com/user52850249 https://www.youtube.com/candlelittales


    Episode 40 - Fionn, the Salmon, & the Dragon May 20, 2020
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    Welcome to Season 1 and Episode 1 of Candlelit Tales for kids. We tell stories and we made them with kids in mind. We focus on Irish myth and folktales and this is the story, “Fionn the salmon and the Dragon” is our version of two well-known stories of the Fianna. The boyhood deeds of Fionn Mac Coole, catching the Salmon of Knowledge and his eventual arrival to Tara where he became the leader of the Fianna after defeating the Dragon Ailíl. Fionn was the son of Coole. He grew up in the Slieve Bloom mountains in Ireland in secret. His aunt and her wife trained him to be a great warrior. Until he went with a group of poets to learn more about the world. He soon went to work for the wisest man in Ireland, Finnigus, who was fishing for the Salmon of Knowledge. When young Fionn caught the fish however, he burnt his thumb on the skin of it, gaining all the wisdom of this world and the next. With the help of this wisdom, he soon went to Tara and defeated the fire breathing dragon Ailíl and became the leader of the Fianna. Read another version of “The Salmon of Knowledge” here: https://www.visitlouth.ie/visitor-info/land-of-legends-louth/salmon-of-knowledge.html And here is another version of the story of Fionn and the Dragon Aillil: https://www.irishcultureandcustoms.com/1Kids/FinnAillen.html This story was co-created by Aron Hegarty and Ruaíri O’Shea. The music and sounds were made by Ruaíri O’Shea And this podcast was edited by … Ruaíri O’Shea These stories are made thanks to our Patreon supporters, so if you like what we are doing and you would like to be a supporter, you can! Just follow the link below: patreon.com/candlelittalesforkids #candlelittletales Follow us on YouTube and subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXuDa-dzAfaAX3Yu04vw17A Or follow us on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales InstegramG: @candlelittales Twitter: @candlelittales And if you want to arrange a private booking, check out our website for more information: Website: http://www.candlelittales.com https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales http://candlelittales.ie/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/candlelit-tales-irish-mythology-podcast/ https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ https://vimeo.com/user52850249 https://www.youtube.com/candlelittales


    Episode 39.5 - The Lad of the Skins Post Show May 17, 2020
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    Tales of the Fianna are not always about the Fianna. In this story, Fionn takes in a strange young couple, just to see what will happen... This podcast was produced and edited by Oisín Ryan. Story by Sorcha and Aron Hegarty. Source text: Gods and Fighting Men by Lady Gregory www.patreon.com/candlelittales candlelittales.ie/ open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf @candlelittales podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/cand…hology-podcast/ twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ vimeo.com/user52850249 www.youtube.com/candlelittales


    Episode 39 - The Lad of the Skins May 13, 2020
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    Tales of the Fianna are not always about the Fianna. In this story, Fionn takes in a strange young couple, just to see what will happen... This podcast was produced and edited by Oisín Ryan. Story by Sorcha and Aron Hegarty. Source text: Gods and Fighting Men by Lady Gregory #keepherlit #keephercandlelit #candlelittales #storytelling #livemusic #mythology #irishmythology #candlelittalespodcast #podcast https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales http://candlelittales.ie/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/candlelit-tales-irish-mythology-podcast/ https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ https://vimeo.com/user52850249 https://www.youtube.com/candlelittales


    Episode 38.5 - Tailc Son Of Treon - Post Show Chat May 12, 2020
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    This story is a bit mad and the main thing we will talk about is probably how we did it/ how we do the music for the podcasts in general. Saying that I think it will be messy if we have four voices talking about the topics on this story. So I suggest that I to Sorcha for a half hour first on a couple of the following ideas, and then at half one Ru and Oisin come in to offer the musical perspective: Themes in this story: After a quick re-cap of this story we talk about the following: Notes I want to mention briefly - the Native American relief thing which is great, the closing down of Bewleys in Dublin, and the Darkness into light this week. Bealtaine and the rest.... The abusive relationship element that appears at the start. The idea of disposable warriors/young men in war (this jumped out at me as a thing in this). Survival of the tribe depends on the sacrifices of young men - .... thoughts? Then that can lead us to Grainne and her position in this story. Her sympathy of the grieving wife and her lament. The lack of a second source and the difficulty we had with getting the story right due to its weird beats - the rythm and the moods. This last one brings in the lads to talk about: How ye put Music to beats Live vs Podcast Why was this one so hard? Kids stories with Aron and Ru http://zendonaldson.com/twilight/ireland/gregory/gods_fightingmen/tailc.htm https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales http://candlelittales.ie/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/candlelit-tales-irish-mythology-podcast/ https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ https://vimeo.com/user52850249 https://www.youtube.com/candlelittales


    Episode 38 - Tailc son of Treon May 08, 2020
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    Sourced from Lady Gregory http://zendonaldson.com/twilight/ireland/gregory/gods_fightingmen/tailc.htm https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales http://candlelittales.ie/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/candlelit-tales-irish-mythology-podcast/ https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ https://vimeo.com/user52850249 https://www.youtube.com/candlelittales


    Episode 37.5 Diarmuid & Fionn Post Show Chat May 06, 2020
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    https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales http://candlelittales.ie/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/candlelit-tales-irish-mythology-podcast/ https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ https://vimeo.com/user52850249 https://www.youtube.com/candlelittales


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