Fireside

Latest Episodes:

Episode V: The Man Who Had No Story Jan 02, 2019

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The Irish are known as a nation of storytellers. In Episode V of Fireside, Kevin tells the story of the series of unfortunate events that followed an Irishman who had no story to tell!

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Episode IV: The Reign of Bres Dec 19, 2018

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This week on Fireside, Kevin continues his take on early Irish mythology with the story of the reign of Bres – the beautiful, but miserable king of the Tuath Dé Danann. We'll also find out about the earliest prosthetic limb in mythology...

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Episode III: The Wonderful Tune Dec 12, 2018

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This week on Fireside, Kevin tells a folktale about a blind Uilleann Pipers, beautiful mermaids and a tune that makes everyone who hears it dance uncontrollably. He also talks about the folklore surrounding Merrows in Ireland.

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Episode II: The Tuatha Dé Danann Dec 05, 2018

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The Coming of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Kevin tells of the arrival in Ireland of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the earliest Gods of Ancient Ireland, and their great battle with the Firbolgs. He also talks about the Queen of all Irish Folklore herself: Lady Gregory!

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Episode I: The Giants Causeway Nov 29, 2018

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Kevin tells of the Legend of Knockmany, of Fionn Mac Cumhalls great batttle with a Scottish Giant named Bennandonner and of the creation of the Giants Causeway. He also gives a background to the creation of Fireside.

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Fireside Trailer Nov 27, 2018

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Fireside is the new 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.

Available on HeadStuff.org and all Podcast apps.

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