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Fireside

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.
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Latest Episodes:

154 - CLIV - Gardensea: The Oystercatcher’s Loss Dec 15, 2021

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In episode 154 of Fireside, Kevin tells of the story of how the seagull stole it’s ability to swim from the naive oystercatcher - and how this tale and the lore of Duke Street, Dublin’s most literary street, inspired the poem from Kevin’s book Gardensea - The Oystercatcher’s Loss.
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153 - CLIII - Gardensea: Crios Weaver Dec 08, 2021

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In episode 153 of Fireside, Kevin tells stories of the seal and folklore of the sea, and how it inspired the poem from his book Gardensea - Crios Weaver. Also includes stories of his own grandfather and of the folklore of the badger.
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152 - CLII - Gardensea: St. Kevin and the Angels Dec 01, 2021

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In episode 152 of Fireside, in anticipation of Kevin’s upcoming book Gardensea - he tells the folklore and stories of the Irish and the American with the blackbird and the eagle, including a particular meeting between the two on the coldest night ever felt in Ireland…or was there a colder one before? Kevin also reads the poem from his colleciton St. Kevin and the Angels.
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Pre-Order Gardensea in Paperback: https://shop.headstuff.org/product/gardensea-by-fireside-host-k-c-olohan-preorder/
Pre-Order Gardensea on Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gardensea-Neo-Myth-K-C-Olohan-ebook/dp/B09M7T184P/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Gardensea+book&qid=1638229701&qsid=258-1587255-3860966&sr=8-1&sres=B09M7T184P%2C0711950881%2C0946535175%2CB08VTWDXZ4%2C0634045539%2C1616776501%2C0634001825%2C0345449037%2C1671324080%2C1495062570%2C0739042459%2C0882849018%2C1423472640%2CB08MHLMYJC%2C1495098931%2C1523673826&srpt=ABIS_BOOK
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151 - CLI - Gardensea: Fox and Bully Nov 24, 2021

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In episode 151 of Fireside, and the first of our specials on his upcoming book - Gardensea, Kevin explores the folklore and stories of the uneasy allies, the fox and the wolf, including a tale of when the two had to team up to rob a larder bare… - and reads his own poem that was inspired by this lore - Fox and Bully.
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Third Anniversary Announcements Nov 19, 2021

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Fireside is turning three and Kevin has two very special announcements: the upcoming release of his first book, and the return of live storytelling!
PRE-ORDER the KINDLE version of GARDENSEA on Amazon now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gardensea-Neo-Myth-K-C-Olohan-ebook/dp/B09M7T184P/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=Gardensea+book&qid=1637325186&qsid=258-1587255-3860966&sr=8-4&sres=0634001825%2CB09M7T184P%2C0345449037%2C1616776501%2C0634045539%2C1671324080%2C1495062570%2C0711950881%2CB08VTWDXZ4%2C0739042459%2C0946535175%2C0882849018%2C0634020315%2C1495094855%2CB016IKFDK2%2C1495098931&srpt=ABIS_BOOK
BOOK Tickets to FIRESIDE LIVE!: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/fireside-live-three-year-anniversary-tickets-211051630107
For more information, questions or queries go to: https://www.instagram.com/firesidebard/?hl=en
Or email: thefiresidebard@gmail,com

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150 - Episode CL - Culhwch and Olwen Nov 17, 2021

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In the 150th episode of Fireside, Kevin completes his adaptation of The Mabinogion - the tales of Welsh Mythology with the story of a young boy who is cursed by his step mother to love no others before he wins the heart of a giant’s daughter.
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149 - Episode CXLIX - Rhonabwy’s Dream Nov 10, 2021

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In episode 149, Kevin tells of the dream of a knight - a dream that takes him back to Arthurian times, to meet the Bane of Britian and witness a feud between attendants and an unkindness of ravens….
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148 - Episode CXLVIII - Geraint and Enid Nov 03, 2021

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In episode 148 of Fireside, Kevin tells of a love story gone wrong - as the marriage of the knight Geraint and the princess Enid, is soured by rumour and crossed wires. Can their relationship survive? Will their lives survive?
This continues our adaptation of The Mabinogion, the tales of Welsh Mythology.
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147 - Episode CXLVII - Fireside of Horror III Oct 27, 2021

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In episode 147 of Fireside, Kevin celebrates Halloween by readings and discussions of more gothic literature and pagan inspired poetry. Featuring:
Samhain by Annie Finch
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti

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146 - Episode CXLVI - Geraint and the Knight of the Sparrowhawk Oct 20, 2021

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In epsidoe 146, Kevin tells of the knight Arthur’s knight Geraint, and his defence of the honour of Gwenovere. There’s jousting, violence and romance - what’s not to like?
This continues The Mabinogion, the tales of Welsh Mythology.
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