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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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The Lazy Beauty May 12, 2023

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In episode 215 of Fireside, Kevin tells of a beautiful but lazy girl who wins the affection of a prince. But to win his heart, the girl must find a way to overcome her sloth, with the aid of three mysterious old women...

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Flidhais and The Mayo Táin Apr 27, 2023

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In episode 214 of Fireside, Kevin tells another pre-tale of the Ulster Cycle. Queen Maebh of Connaught has taken Fergus Mac Roich into her home and into her bed, but in the neighbouring kingdom of Mayo is a another chieftain, who also harbours a lust for Fergus...

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Baba Yaga - The Wild Witch Apr 14, 2023

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In episode 213 of Fireside, Kevin tells of Baba Yaga, the wild witch of Slavic Folklore. Two children are banished to the woods by their wicked stepmother, and their they encounter a house that walks on chicken's legs, with a devious evil creature living inside...

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The Jackdaw Apr 14, 2023

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In episode 212 of Fireside, Kevin tells a tale from Irish folklore of a Dublin Linen Draper who comes into the possession of a Jackdaw - but what will happen when the Jackdaw learns to talk?

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Dartaid's Cattle Mar 23, 2023

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In episode 211 of Fireside, Kevin presents a tale of the Ulster Cycle, but a battle between the forces of Connaught and Munster. Victory and Defeat take a physical form to pit three warring chieftains against each other - with disastrous results for mortal men...
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Anansi and the Sky God's Stories Mar 13, 2023

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In episode 210, Kevin tells of Anansi, the West African trickster God. Anansi was a spider who gave the gift of storytelling to mankind. But where the stories came from, and how he Anansi won them, is quite a tale itself...
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The Proud Princess Mar 04, 2023

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In episode 209 of Fireside, Kevin tells a tale from Irish folklore of a proud princess who finds fault with every one of her prospective suitors. When her father loses patience and marries the girl off to a poor bard - How will the princess live? Can she survive? And is it possible to love a penniless poet??
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Nera's Adventure Feb 04, 2023

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In episode 207 of Fireside, Kevin tells a story from the Ulster Cycle of Irish Mythology, continuing our look at the other Tain Bó tales:
It is Halloween night when the dead walk amongst the living, and King Ailill of Connaught asks one of his warriors to go out and restrain two hanged corpses, lest they should come back to life. But when Nera volunteers he will end up on an adventure to the world of the otherfolk...
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Persephone and the Chariot Jan 27, 2023

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In episode 206 of Fireside, Kevin dips into the chaotic and colossal world of Greek Mythology with a story of the kidnapping of the daughter of the Goddess of the Harvest. Who is to blame? Who is responsible? And what will be the ramifications for mankind?
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Bewitched Butter Jan 19, 2023

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In episode 205 of Fireside, we have a tale of betwitching curses and fairy doctor cures - The Hanlon family has a beloved Kerry cow. but when the daughter of the rival family offers her services, the cow suddenly stops giving milk. So the Hanlon's seek the help of the local wandering soul, who has all the cures for just such an occasion...
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