https://storyarchaeology.com Story Archaeology combines the knowledge and skills of the storyteller with academic exploration of ancient texts. The main focus is the Irish tradition but at https://storyarchaeology.com, you will find an archive of podcast articles, stories and translations as well as new podcast conversations with people from around the world who have ‘Stories in the Landscape’ to share. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:25:28 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Blubrry PowerPress/11.15.17 Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmody no Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmody chris.sinann@gmail.com storyarchaeolgy.com by Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmody is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. storyarchaeolgy.com by Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmody is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. podcast https://storyarchaeology.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/logo4.jpg https://storyarchaeology.com TV-Y d3703e68-b955-5fb5-8d49-b909eb77ba56 Story Archaeology combines the knowledge and skills of the storyteller with academic exploration of ancient texts. The main focus is the Irish tradition but at https://storyarchaeology.com, you will find an archive of podcast articles, stories and translations as well as new podcast conversations with people from around the world who have ‘Stories in the Landscape’ to share.Uncovering the layers of Irish Mythology through a regular podcast and related articles. https://storyarchaeology.com/sheebeg-and-other-cairns-a-journey/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:16:30 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=9494 Sheebeg in the snow Dolmens, Barrows, Cairn ? They were built millennia ago to transport the human memory and imagination from one world to another and, in so many different ways, they still do. Join Chris on a personal exploration of these liminal places as she considers not only their archaeological importance but the impact they can still have on our twenty-first century experience. Carrowkeel Story Archaeology links for this Ramble Tales of Sheebeg: The 1931 excavation Tales of Sheebeg Podcast episode from 2012 Wider Links for this episode ~ including loads more information and pictures This is an unusual audio 'ramble' where I visit a great many ancient sites, cains, caves, even castles, I have included sites in England, Scotland and even Australia as well as Ireland. To do them justice, I have included links to sites that will offer good quality information, maps, images, and more. There are too many links to add to this page so I am providing a new dedicated 'Gallery Page'. full Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoSheebeg in the snow Dolmens, Barrows, Cairn ? They were built millennia ago to transport the human memory and imagination from one world to another and, in so many different ways, they still do. Join Chris on a personal exploration of these liminal places as she considers not only their archaeological importance but the impact they can still have on our twenty-first century experience. Carrowkeel Story Archaeology links for this Ramble Tales of Sheebeg: The 1931 excavation Tales of Sheebeg Podcast episode from 2012 Wider Links for this episode ~ including loads more information and pictures This is an unusual audio 'ramble' where I visit a great many ancient sites, cains, caves, even castles, I have included sites in England, Scotland and even Australia as well as Ireland. To do them justice, I have included links to sites that will offer good quality information, maps, images, and more. There are too many links to add to this page so I am providing a new dedicated 'Gallery Page'.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodySheebeg in the snow Dolmens, Barrows, Cairn ? They were built millennia ago to transport the human memory and imagination from one world to another and, in so many different ways, they still do. Join Chris on a personal exploration of these liminal places as she considers not only their archaeological importance but the impact they can still have on our twenty-first century experience. Carrowkeel Story Archaeology links for this Ramble Tales of Sheebeg: The 1931 excavation Tales of Sheebeg Podcast episode from 2012 Wider Links for this episode ~ including loads more information and pictures This is an unusual audio 'ramble' where I visit a great many ancient sites, cains, caves, even castles, I have included sites in England, Scotland and even Australia as well as Ireland. To do them justice, I have included links to sites that will offer good quality information, maps, images, and more. There are too many links to add to this page so I am providing a new dedicated 'Gallery Page'. https://storyarchaeology.com/chris-ramble-20-what-is-so-special-about-the-cath-maige-tuired/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:39:34 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=9456 The Eglone Stone, Moytura The settling of the The Tuatha Dé Danann in Ireland and their struggle against the mysterious Fomoire, form the central strand of the ancient Irish Mythological Story Cycle. Join Chris as she explores why this great cycle of stories might just be the 'Jewel in the Crown' of Irish mythology. Explore series 2: The Battle of Moytura. Episodes 1- 6 Explore series 2: The Battle of Moytura. Rpisodes 7 - 12 Explore the new 'audio' modern re-telling of the Cath Maige Tuired designed for a wider audience including, but not limited, to older children. A telling of the Táin bó Fraích The Well and the Cheese ~ The unlikely story of Medb and her sisters If you explore further into the Story Archaeology archive You will encounter plenty of other articles, translations and information concerning the Mythological Cycle. full 29:17 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThe Eglone Stone, Moytura The settling of the The Tuatha Dé Danann in Ireland and their struggle against the mysterious Fomoire, form the central strand of the ancient Irish Mythological Story Cycle. Join Chris as she explores why this great cycle of stories might just be the 'Jewel in the Crown' of Irish mythology. Explore series 2: The Battle of Moytura. Episodes 1- 6 Explore series 2: The Battle of Moytura. Rpisodes 7 - 12 Explore the new 'audio' modern re-telling of the Cath Maige Tuired designed for a wider audience including, but not limited, to older children. A telling of the Táin bó Fraích The Well and the Cheese ~ The unlikely story of Medb and her sisters If you explore further into the Story Archaeology archive You will encounter plenty of other articles, translations and information concerning the Mythological Cycle.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThe Eglone Stone, Moytura The settling of the The Tuatha Dé Danann in Ireland and their struggle against the mysterious Fomoire, form the central strand of the ancient Irish Mythological Story Cycle. Join Chris as she explores why this great cycle of stories might just be the 'Jewel in the Crown' of Irish mythology. Explore series 2: The Battle of Moytura. Episodes 1- 6 Explore series 2: The Battle of Moytura. Rpisodes 7 - 12 Explore the new 'audio' modern re-telling of the Cath Maige Tuired designed for a wider audience including, but not limited, to older children. A telling of the Táin bó Fraích The Well and the Cheese ~ The unlikely story of Medb and her sisters If you explore further into the Story Archaeology archive You will encounter plenty of other articles, translations and information concerning the Mythological Cycle. https://storyarchaeology.com/chris-ramble-19-hidden-in-plain-sight/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 22:55:38 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=9395 Stories in the landscape of Uzbekistan Sunrise over Khiva .One of the best travel experiences is to have all your preconceived perceptions overthrown without having time to gathered them up again. Join Chris as she explores the unexpected 'stories in the landscape' encountered in a recent trip to Uzbekistan. market in Tashkent Links for this episode Find out more about Igor Savitsky and the Museum gallery in Nukus as well as the autonomous region of Karakalpakstan Take a look at some images of the Tashkent metro. Find out more anout the 2025 Bukhara Biannial Explore a gallery page of images and more The Ulugh Beg Madrasa: Samarkand Thanks Thanks to my wonderful travelling companions Jackie and Phil. The chances of sharing this visit with a history teacher and a comparative mythologist must have been extremely unlikely but I couldn't have had more thoughtful and interesting companions. Your insights and interests really enhanced the whole experience. Thanks also to our guide KiKi who was knowledgeable , patient and, well, fun! Thanks also to Travel the Unknown a company I would highly recommend for their friendly, easily accessed support, choice of trips, and flexibility. full 29:11 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoStories in the landscape of Uzbekistan Sunrise over Khiva .One of the best travel experiences is to have all your preconceived perceptions overthrown without having time to gathered them up again. Join Chris as she explores the unexpected 'stories in the landscape' encountered in a recent trip to Uzbekistan. market in Tashkent Links for this episode Find out more about Igor Savitsky and the Museum gallery in Nukus as well as the autonomous region of Karakalpakstan Take a look at some images of the Tashkent metro. Find out more anout the 2025 Bukhara Biannial Explore a gallery page of images and more The Ulugh Beg Madrasa: Samarkand Thanks Thanks to my wonderful travelling companions Jackie and Phil. The chances of sharing this visit with a history teacher and a comparative mythologist must have been extremely unlikely but I couldn't have had more thoughtful and interesting companions. Your insights and interests really enhanced the whole experience. Thanks also to our guide KiKi who was knowledgeable , patient and, well, fun! Thanks also to Travel the Unknown a company I would highly recommend for their friendly, easily accessed support, choice of trips, and flexibility.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyStories in the landscape of Uzbekistan Sunrise over Khiva .One of the best travel experiences is to have all your preconceived perceptions overthrown without having time to gathered them up again. Join Chris as she explores the unexpected 'stories in the landscape' encountered in a recent trip to Uzbekistan. market in Tashkent Links for this episode Find out more about Igor Savitsky and the Museum gallery in Nukus as well as the autonomous region of Karakalpakstan Take a look at some images of the Tashkent metro. Find out more anout the 2025 Bukhara Biannial Explore a gallery page of images and more The Ulugh Beg Madrasa: Samarkand Thanks Thanks to my wonderful travelling companions Jackie and Phil. The chances of sharing this visit with a history teacher and a comparative mythologist must have been extremely unlikely but I couldn't have had more thoughtful and interesting companions. Your insights and interests really enhanced the whole experience. Thanks also to our guide KiKi who was knowledgeable , patient and, well, fun! Thanks also to Travel the Unknown a company I would highly recommend for their friendly, easily accessed support, choice of trips, and flexibility. https://storyarchaeology.com/the-cath-maige-tuired-for-a-wider-audience-part-12-the-land-restored/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:24:56 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=9359 This audio re-telling of ‘The Battle of Moytura’ is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In this final part. The heroes Ogma, the Dagda along with Lugh set out to put things right ensuring the land will become green and growing once more. Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Notes for this story In this final section. Lugh, The Dagda and Ogma go to an un-named Fomoire feasting hall to recover the Dagda's harp. The Irish harp became a symbol representingIreland from the fouding of the Irish Free State in 1922 and had appeared on flags representing national and cultural identity long before that. It still appears on passports, coins and many official documents. Whether the symbol of the harp refers back to the Dagda's 'Harp of the Four Quarters' is doubtful but the Irish harp and the unique skills and knowledge of the early harpers is certain. If you would like to read the poetry of the Morrigan in translation you can find Isolde's unique translations here. These are very hard to find elsewhere as the early Irish is very obscure. Moytura secion 162 -167 Appologies for the slightly husky voice. I will re-record once my voice has recovered Statue of Turlough O'Carolan in Mohill Leitrim Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben Dwyer full 9:20 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThis audio re-telling of ‘The Battle of Moytura’ is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In this final part. The heroes Ogma, the Dagda along with Lugh set out to put things right ensuring the land will become green and growing once more. Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Notes for this story In this final section. Lugh, The Dagda and Ogma go to an un-named Fomoire feasting hall to recover the Dagda's harp. The Irish harp became a symbol representingIreland from the fouding of the Irish Free State in 1922 and had appeared on flags representing national and cultural identity long before that. It still appears on passports, coins and many official documents. Whether the symbol of the harp refers back to the Dagda's 'Harp of the Four Quarters' is doubtful but the Irish harp and the unique skills and knowledge of the early harpers is certain. If you would like to read the poetry of the Morrigan in translation you can find Isolde's unique translations here. These are very hard to find elsewhere as the early Irish is very obscure. Moytura secion 162 -167 Appologies for the slightly husky voice. I will re-record once my voice has recovered Statue of Turlough O'Carolan in Mohill Leitrim Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben DwyerChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThis audio re-telling of ‘The Battle of Moytura’ is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In this final part. The heroes Ogma, the Dagda along with Lugh set out to put things right ensuring the land will become green and growing once more. Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Notes for this story In this final section. Lugh, The Dagda and Ogma go to an un-named Fomoire feasting hall to recover the Dagda's harp. The Irish harp became a symbol representingIreland from the fouding of the Irish Free State in 1922 and had appeared on flags representing national and cultural identity long before that. It still appears on passports, coins and many official documents. Whether the symbol of the harp refers back to the Dagda's 'Harp of the Four Quarters' is doubtful but the Irish harp and the unique skills and knowledge of the early harpers is certain. If you would like to read the poetry of the Morrigan in translation you can find Isolde's unique translations here. These are very hard to find elsewhere as the early Irish is very obscure. Moytura secion 162 -167 Appologies for the slightly husky voice. I will re-record once my voice has recovered Statue of Turlough O'Carolan in Mohill Leitrim Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben Dwyer https://storyarchaeology.com/the-cath-maige-tuired-for-a-wider-audience-part-11-the-great-battle/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:49:52 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=9350 his audio re-telling of 'The Battle of Moytura' is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 11: The Great Battle, the Dé Danann, and the Fomoire come to blows and we discover what happens when the giant, Balor's withering eye is finally opened. The Labby rock Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired The Labby rock is a portal Domen. In folklore it is said to be the place where Nuada was buried. You can find the site where the Moytura story is set on the high plain to the east of Lough Arrow in County Sligo. Moytura 127 - 161 Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben Dwyer full 17:04 Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmodynohis audio re-telling of 'The Battle of Moytura' is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 11: The Great Battle, the Dé Danann, and the Fomoire come to blows and we discover what happens when the giant, Balor's withering eye is finally opened. The Labby rock Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired The Labby rock is a portal Domen. In folklore it is said to be the place where Nuada was buried. You can find the site where the Moytura story is set on the high plain to the east of Lough Arrow in County Sligo. Moytura 127 - 161 Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben DwyerChris Thompson and Isolde Carmodyhis audio re-telling of 'The Battle of Moytura' is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 11: The Great Battle, the Dé Danann, and the Fomoire come to blows and we discover what happens when the giant, Balor's withering eye is finally opened. The Labby rock Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired The Labby rock is a portal Domen. In folklore it is said to be the place where Nuada was buried. You can find the site where the Moytura story is set on the high plain to the east of Lough Arrow in County Sligo. Moytura 127 - 161 Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben Dwyer https://storyarchaeology.com/the-cath-maige-tuired-for-a-wider-audience-part-10-the-well-and-the-forge/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:56:46 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=9328 Heapstown Cairn This audio re-telling of 'The Battle of Moytura' is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 10: The Well and the Forge, Dian Cécht and Goibnu keep their promises but there are tragic results for Ruadhán, son of Bres when the Fomoire strike back. Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Find out more about The Well of Octriul: Heapstown Cairn Notes for this story You can still see Octriallach’s cairn. It is near Loch Arrow. and today it is known as Heapstown cairn.  It is a megalithic passage tomb around 5000 years old and was once much higher than it is today. Keening was a traditional Irish form of vocal lament for the dead practiced by women until the early part of the 20th C. This tale suggests that it was connected with Brig. Cath Maige Tuired: 122 -126 Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben Dwyer full 19:06 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoHeapstown Cairn This audio re-telling of 'The Battle of Moytura' is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 10: The Well and the Forge, Dian Cécht and Goibnu keep their promises but there are tragic results for Ruadhán, son of Bres when the Fomoire strike back. Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Find out more about The Well of Octriul: Heapstown Cairn Notes for this story You can still see Octriallach’s cairn. It is near Loch Arrow. and today it is known as Heapstown cairn.  It is a megalithic passage tomb around 5000 years old and was once much higher than it is today. Keening was a traditional Irish form of vocal lament for the dead practiced by women until the early part of the 20th C. This tale suggests that it was connected with Brig. Cath Maige Tuired: 122 -126 Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben DwyerChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyHeapstown Cairn This audio re-telling of 'The Battle of Moytura' is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 10: The Well and the Forge, Dian Cécht and Goibnu keep their promises but there are tragic results for Ruadhán, son of Bres when the Fomoire strike back. Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Find out more about The Well of Octriul: Heapstown Cairn Notes for this story You can still see Octriallach’s cairn. It is near Loch Arrow. and today it is known as Heapstown cairn.  It is a megalithic passage tomb around 5000 years old and was once much higher than it is today. Keening was a traditional Irish form of vocal lament for the dead practiced by women until the early part of the 20th C. This tale suggests that it was connected with Brig. Cath Maige Tuired: 122 -126 Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben Dwyer https://storyarchaeology.com/the-cath-maige-tuired-for-a-wider-audience-part-9-the-muster/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:18:13 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=9280 This audio re-telling of 'The Battle of Moytura' is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 9: The Muster, Lugh gathers together the finest heroes and craftsmen from the Tuatha Dé Danann to find out just what marvels they can offer! Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Notes for this story Part 9 is shorter and just offers the one story. Although nothing much happens it represents an important 'breathing space' before the events of the main battle begin. This is one of the sections of the text that demonstrates the tales oral origins.It is there to remind the audience of the main characters and all their special abilities. Cath Maige Tuired: 95-121 Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben Dwyer full 6:47 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThis audio re-telling of 'The Battle of Moytura' is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 9: The Muster, Lugh gathers together the finest heroes and craftsmen from the Tuatha Dé Danann to find out just what marvels they can offer! Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Notes for this story Part 9 is shorter and just offers the one story. Although nothing much happens it represents an important 'breathing space' before the events of the main battle begin. This is one of the sections of the text that demonstrates the tales oral origins.It is there to remind the audience of the main characters and all their special abilities. Cath Maige Tuired: 95-121 Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben DwyerChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThis audio re-telling of 'The Battle of Moytura' is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 9: The Muster, Lugh gathers together the finest heroes and craftsmen from the Tuatha Dé Danann to find out just what marvels they can offer! Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Notes for this story Part 9 is shorter and just offers the one story. Although nothing much happens it represents an important 'breathing space' before the events of the main battle begin. This is one of the sections of the text that demonstrates the tales oral origins.It is there to remind the audience of the main characters and all their special abilities. Cath Maige Tuired: 95-121 Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben Dwyer https://storyarchaeology.com/the-cath-maige-tuired-for-a-wider-audience-part-8-what-the-dagda-did-next/ Sat, 13 Sep 2025 18:08:31 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=9255 This audio re-telling of 'The Battle of Moytura' is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 8, What the Dagda Did Next , the 'Big Man' gets to consume a whole cauldron of food all by himself goes on to and encounters two extraordinary women Battle Poets. Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Notes for this story I have had to take a slightly 'Lady Gregory' approach to this section as the description of the encounter between Dagda and Indech's daughter is, somewhat, explicit, and I want to ensure these re-tellings are fully appropriate for an older primary age-group, as well as an adult one. This encounter includes an example of a poetic 'battle-rap.' The original sequence which begins with the Dagda's name wordplay has the quality of early Rosc poetry where each short alliterative line re-translates the one that goes before. For more listen to this podcast conversation or read Isolde's post on the Names of the Dagda. It is well worth re-telling these stories as they introduce two of these powerful battle poets and illustrate the inportant roles expected to be undertaken by women in these early stories. Cath Maige Tuired: 83 - 94 Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben Dwyer full 15:15 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThis audio re-telling of 'The Battle of Moytura' is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 8, What the Dagda Did Next , the 'Big Man' gets to consume a whole cauldron of food all by himself goes on to and encounters two extraordinary women Battle Poets. Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Notes for this story I have had to take a slightly 'Lady Gregory' approach to this section as the description of the encounter between Dagda and Indech's daughter is, somewhat, explicit, and I want to ensure these re-tellings are fully appropriate for an older primary age-group, as well as an adult one. This encounter includes an example of a poetic 'battle-rap.' The original sequence which begins with the Dagda's name wordplay has the quality of early Rosc poetry where each short alliterative line re-translates the one that goes before. For more listen to this podcast conversation or read Isolde's post on the Names of the Dagda. It is well worth re-telling these stories as they introduce two of these powerful battle poets and illustrate the inportant roles expected to be undertaken by women in these early stories. Cath Maige Tuired: 83 - 94 Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben DwyerChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThis audio re-telling of 'The Battle of Moytura' is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 8, What the Dagda Did Next , the 'Big Man' gets to consume a whole cauldron of food all by himself goes on to and encounters two extraordinary women Battle Poets. Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Notes for this story I have had to take a slightly 'Lady Gregory' approach to this section as the description of the encounter between Dagda and Indech's daughter is, somewhat, explicit, and I want to ensure these re-tellings are fully appropriate for an older primary age-group, as well as an adult one. This encounter includes an example of a poetic 'battle-rap.' The original sequence which begins with the Dagda's name wordplay has the quality of early Rosc poetry where each short alliterative line re-translates the one that goes before. For more listen to this podcast conversation or read Isolde's post on the Names of the Dagda. It is well worth re-telling these stories as they introduce two of these powerful battle poets and illustrate the inportant roles expected to be undertaken by women in these early stories. Cath Maige Tuired: 83 - 94 Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben Dwyer https://storyarchaeology.com/the-cath-maige-tuired-for-a-wider-audience-part-7-the-arrival-of-the-ildanach/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 18:47:02 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=9244 Lugh: Jim Fitzpatrick The battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 7, The Arrival of the Ildánach , the looming dread of invadion by the Fomoire is met by the arrival of a remarkable stranger. But will this help? Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Notes for this story This is a slightly shorter chapter, running at around 12 minutes but it is sometimes trick to find natural breaks in what is a continuous narrative. I haven't named all of Nuada's 'experts' but the meanings of their names are fascinating. Isolde's translations do shed so much light on early medieval society. Cath Maige Tuired: 52-82 Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren’t considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audiences will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. Chris Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben Dwyer full 12:20 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoLugh: Jim Fitzpatrick The battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 7, The Arrival of the Ildánach , the looming dread of invadion by the Fomoire is met by the arrival of a remarkable stranger. But will this help? Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Notes for this story This is a slightly shorter chapter, running at around 12 minutes but it is sometimes trick to find natural breaks in what is a continuous narrative. I haven't named all of Nuada's 'experts' but the meanings of their names are fascinating. Isolde's translations do shed so much light on early medieval society. Cath Maige Tuired: 52-82 Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren’t considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audiences will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. Chris Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben DwyerChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyLugh: Jim Fitzpatrick The battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 7, The Arrival of the Ildánach , the looming dread of invadion by the Fomoire is met by the arrival of a remarkable stranger. But will this help? Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Notes for this story This is a slightly shorter chapter, running at around 12 minutes but it is sometimes trick to find natural breaks in what is a continuous narrative. I haven't named all of Nuada's 'experts' but the meanings of their names are fascinating. Isolde's translations do shed so much light on early medieval society. Cath Maige Tuired: 52-82 Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren’t considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audiences will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. Chris Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben Dwyer https://storyarchaeology.com/the-cath-maige-tuired-for-a-wider-audience-part-6-among-the-fomoire/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:02:24 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=9231 The battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. We find out what the Fomoire king , Elaha thinks of his son's actions among the Dé Danann and we hear the disturbing tale of Eithliu, daughter of Balor, and her baby son Lugh. Discover more about the The Cath Maige TuiredDiscover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Notes for this story: The birth of Lugh on Balor's isle (Tory Island) is not included in the textual version of the story but has suvived as an orally transmitted story. I think this makes it extra interesting. Balor's daughter's name has several variants. You will find her refered to as Ethliu, Ethlinn, Ethlin or Ethne. Isolde favoured Ethliu. In one oral version, three babies are thrown into the sea. Lugh in Welsh, Lleu (Llew Llaw Gyffes) is a second, secret baby born to Arianrhod, the first, Dylan is also thrown to the sea. Read 'Lugh Who? Where did he come from?' to find out more. Cath Maige Tuired 44 -51 Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren’t considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audiences will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format.Have fun Chris Have fun. Chris Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben Dwyer full 14:29 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThe battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. We find out what the Fomoire king , Elaha thinks of his son's actions among the Dé Danann and we hear the disturbing tale of Eithliu, daughter of Balor, and her baby son Lugh. Discover more about the The Cath Maige TuiredDiscover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Notes for this story: The birth of Lugh on Balor's isle (Tory Island) is not included in the textual version of the story but has suvived as an orally transmitted story. I think this makes it extra interesting. Balor's daughter's name has several variants. You will find her refered to as Ethliu, Ethlinn, Ethlin or Ethne. Isolde favoured Ethliu. In one oral version, three babies are thrown into the sea. Lugh in Welsh, Lleu (Llew Llaw Gyffes) is a second, secret baby born to Arianrhod, the first, Dylan is also thrown to the sea. Read 'Lugh Who? Where did he come from?' to find out more. Cath Maige Tuired 44 -51 Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren’t considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audiences will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format.Have fun Chris Have fun. Chris Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben DwyerChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThe battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. We find out what the Fomoire king , Elaha thinks of his son's actions among the Dé Danann and we hear the disturbing tale of Eithliu, daughter of Balor, and her baby son Lugh. Discover more about the The Cath Maige TuiredDiscover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Notes for this story: The birth of Lugh on Balor's isle (Tory Island) is not included in the textual version of the story but has suvived as an orally transmitted story. I think this makes it extra interesting. Balor's daughter's name has several variants. You will find her refered to as Ethliu, Ethlinn, Ethlin or Ethne. Isolde favoured Ethliu. In one oral version, three babies are thrown into the sea. Lugh in Welsh, Lleu (Llew Llaw Gyffes) is a second, secret baby born to Arianrhod, the first, Dylan is also thrown to the sea. Read 'Lugh Who? Where did he come from?' to find out more. Cath Maige Tuired 44 -51 Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren’t considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audiences will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format.Have fun Chris Have fun. Chris Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben Dwyer https://storyarchaeology.com/the-cath-maige-tuired-for-a-wider-audience-part-5-betrayal/ Sun, 31 Aug 2025 14:04:22 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=9188 Jim FitzPatrick The battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 5, Betrayal, Coipre the chief poet, finally manages to find a way of getting rid of Bress. But Bress comes up with a deceitful plan involving dark consequences. 10(ish) to adult! Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Cath Maige Tuired 36 - 43 Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren’t considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audiences will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun Chris Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum: Ben Dwyer full 12:44 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoJim FitzPatrick The battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 5, Betrayal, Coipre the chief poet, finally manages to find a way of getting rid of Bress. But Bress comes up with a deceitful plan involving dark consequences. 10(ish) to adult! Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Cath Maige Tuired 36 - 43 Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren’t considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audiences will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun Chris Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum: Ben DwyerChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyJim FitzPatrick The battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 5, Betrayal, Coipre the chief poet, finally manages to find a way of getting rid of Bress. But Bress comes up with a deceitful plan involving dark consequences. 10(ish) to adult! Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Cath Maige Tuired 36 - 43 Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren’t considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audiences will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun Chris Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum: Ben Dwyer https://storyarchaeology.com/the-cath-maige-tuired-for-a-wider-audience-part-4-the-healers/ Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:24:09 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=9174 ceramic on glass by Chris Thompson The battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 4,The Healers, we discover how Nuada achieves another shot at the kingship, the sad fate of Miach, Dian Cécht's son and we meet his sister, Aimed, a gifted herbalist. 10(ish) to adult! Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Listen to the podcast episode on Airmed Notes for Part 4: The healers: When Isolde and I were working on this text we did wonder if this episode conerning Miach's death and 'rebirth' in the form of new plant growth might have once had an alternate context. Etymologically speaking. Dian Cécht has the meaning 'Eager Plough.' Miach and Airmid are both words used for measures of grain. So the cutting down of Miach, his burial and the regeneration of new geowth from the site where he was 'planted' has much in common with a number of agrarian myths; for example, Isis and Osiris or even, in the Uk, John Barleycorn. In this audo re-telling. I have just kept to the story, as it is given in the text(s), concentrating on the characters, their actions and their relationships rather than any inherant symbolism that they may carry. Cath Maige Tuired 33 -35 a gift from Abydos Musc: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum: Ben Dwyer full 13:08 Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmodynoceramic on glass by Chris Thompson The battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 4,The Healers, we discover how Nuada achieves another shot at the kingship, the sad fate of Miach, Dian Cécht's son and we meet his sister, Aimed, a gifted herbalist. 10(ish) to adult! Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Listen to the podcast episode on Airmed Notes for Part 4: The healers: When Isolde and I were working on this text we did wonder if this episode conerning Miach's death and 'rebirth' in the form of new plant growth might have once had an alternate context. Etymologically speaking. Dian Cécht has the meaning 'Eager Plough.' Miach and Airmid are both words used for measures of grain. So the cutting down of Miach, his burial and the regeneration of new geowth from the site where he was 'planted' has much in common with a number of agrarian myths; for example, Isis and Osiris or even, in the Uk, John Barleycorn. In this audo re-telling. I have just kept to the story, as it is given in the text(s), concentrating on the characters, their actions and their relationships rather than any inherant symbolism that they may carry. Cath Maige Tuired 33 -35 a gift from Abydos Musc: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum: Ben DwyerChris Thompson and Isolde Carmodyceramic on glass by Chris Thompson The battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 4,The Healers, we discover how Nuada achieves another shot at the kingship, the sad fate of Miach, Dian Cécht's son and we meet his sister, Aimed, a gifted herbalist. 10(ish) to adult! Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Listen to the podcast episode on Airmed Notes for Part 4: The healers: When Isolde and I were working on this text we did wonder if this episode conerning Miach's death and 'rebirth' in the form of new plant growth might have once had an alternate context. Etymologically speaking. Dian Cécht has the meaning 'Eager Plough.' Miach and Airmid are both words used for measures of grain. So the cutting down of Miach, his burial and the regeneration of new geowth from the site where he was 'planted' has much in common with a number of agrarian myths; for example, Isis and Osiris or even, in the Uk, John Barleycorn. In this audo re-telling. I have just kept to the story, as it is given in the text(s), concentrating on the characters, their actions and their relationships rather than any inherant symbolism that they may carry. Cath Maige Tuired 33 -35 a gift from Abydos Musc: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum: Ben Dwyer https://storyarchaeology.com/the-cath-maige-tuired-for-a-wider-audience-part-3-wasteland/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:33:11 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=9139 The battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 3, Wasteland, Dagda tells how the Dé Danann were mistreated and starved and we meet the terrifying one-eyed Formoire giant Balor and discover his strange story, 10(ish) to adult! Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Cath Maige Tuired: 26 - 32 Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren’t considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audiences will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. Chris Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum: Ben Dwyer full 15:55 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThe battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 3, Wasteland, Dagda tells how the Dé Danann were mistreated and starved and we meet the terrifying one-eyed Formoire giant Balor and discover his strange story, 10(ish) to adult! Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Cath Maige Tuired: 26 - 32 Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren’t considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audiences will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. Chris Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum: Ben DwyerChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThe battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 3, Wasteland, Dagda tells how the Dé Danann were mistreated and starved and we meet the terrifying one-eyed Formoire giant Balor and discover his strange story, 10(ish) to adult! Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Cath Maige Tuired: 26 - 32 Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren’t considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audiences will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. Chris Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum: Ben Dwyer https://storyarchaeology.com/the-cath-maige-tuired-for-a-wider-audience-part-2-the-shadow-of-the-fomoire/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:26:23 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=9134 The battle of Moytura is bettter known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 2, Shadow of the Fomoire, we meet the the young warrior Bres. We discover just how he came to be chosen as the Dé Danann king and gets to uncover a dark Formoire secret!. ten(ish) to adult Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Cath Maige Tuired 15 -25 Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren’t considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audiences will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun Chris Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben Dwyer full 21:00:00 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThe battle of Moytura is bettter known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 2, Shadow of the Fomoire, we meet the the young warrior Bres. We discover just how he came to be chosen as the Dé Danann king and gets to uncover a dark Formoire secret!. ten(ish) to adult Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Cath Maige Tuired 15 -25 Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren’t considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audiences will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun Chris Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben DwyerChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThe battle of Moytura is bettter known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 2, Shadow of the Fomoire, we meet the the young warrior Bres. We discover just how he came to be chosen as the Dé Danann king and gets to uncover a dark Formoire secret!. ten(ish) to adult Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Cath Maige Tuired 15 -25 Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren’t considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audiences will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun Chris Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben Dwyer https://storyarchaeology.com/the-cath-maige-tuired-for-a-wider-audience-part-1-the-first-battle/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:59:30 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=9127 Jim Fitzpatrick The battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 1, The First Battle, we meet the Firbolg champion, Streng and the Dé Danann king, Nuada and discover what happened when they met at the first battle of Moytura. ten(ish) to adult Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Cath Maige Tuired 1-14 Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren’t considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audiences will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. Chris Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben Dwyer full 15:59 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoJim Fitzpatrick The battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 1, The First Battle, we meet the Firbolg champion, Streng and the Dé Danann king, Nuada and discover what happened when they met at the first battle of Moytura. ten(ish) to adult Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Cath Maige Tuired 1-14 Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren’t considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audiences will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. Chris Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben DwyerChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyJim Fitzpatrick The battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 1, The First Battle, we meet the Firbolg champion, Streng and the Dé Danann king, Nuada and discover what happened when they met at the first battle of Moytura. ten(ish) to adult Discover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Cath Maige Tuired 1-14 Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren’t considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audiences will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. Chris Music: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum , Ben Dwyer https://storyarchaeology.com/audio-stories-fergus-mac-leite-and-the-fearsome-peiste/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:40:49 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=9111 Fergus was a man with a plan. He wanted to become, and remain, the most important king in Ulster. Discover how this got him into such trouble with a horrible water monster! This entertaining, and funny story also offers a chance to see just how life was organised in Ireland long before the Normans arrived. This is a ideal Introductory story which sets these wonderful tales firmly into their pre-Norman context. For eight and over's. Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren't considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. Chris full 21:32 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoFergus was a man with a plan. He wanted to become, and remain, the most important king in Ulster. Discover how this got him into such trouble with a horrible water monster! This entertaining, and funny story also offers a chance to see just how life was organised in Ireland long before the Normans arrived. This is a ideal Introductory story which sets these wonderful tales firmly into their pre-Norman context. For eight and over's. Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren't considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. ChrisChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyFergus was a man with a plan. He wanted to become, and remain, the most important king in Ulster. Discover how this got him into such trouble with a horrible water monster! This entertaining, and funny story also offers a chance to see just how life was organised in Ireland long before the Normans arrived. This is a ideal Introductory story which sets these wonderful tales firmly into their pre-Norman context. For eight and over's. Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren't considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. Chris https://storyarchaeology.com/audio-story-7-findabairs-story-a-quarrel-over-a-bull/ Sun, 20 Jul 2025 14:25:12 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=9079 Findabhair was the long suffering daughter of Medh of Connacht,. She was used to her mother's dramatic determination, but the quarrel she overheard one night, began a long series of events that eventually lead to war and destruction. The story is often known as 'The pillow talk'. For adults: Explore this link for more background on the Ulster Cycle stories Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren't considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun Chris full 9:53 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoFindabhair was the long suffering daughter of Medh of Connacht,. She was used to her mother's dramatic determination, but the quarrel she overheard one night, began a long series of events that eventually lead to war and destruction. The story is often known as 'The pillow talk'. For adults: Explore this link for more background on the Ulster Cycle stories Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren't considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun ChrisChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyFindabhair was the long suffering daughter of Medh of Connacht,. She was used to her mother's dramatic determination, but the quarrel she overheard one night, began a long series of events that eventually lead to war and destruction. The story is often known as 'The pillow talk'. For adults: Explore this link for more background on the Ulster Cycle stories Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren't considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun Chris https://storyarchaeology.com/a-chrisramble-18-then-the-morrigan-said/ Sat, 19 Jul 2025 12:02:50 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=9062 Storytelling in changing times Kate Lionis It is always exciting when new scientific research is able to throw a new light on ancient stories. Join Chris in a new and wide-ranging ramble as she explores the extaordinary vistas of the early Irish Cath Maige Tuired (The Battle of Moytura) and contemplates a neolithic tragedy. Links for this podcast episode Story Archaeology links The Battle of Moytura: Explore Series 2 (Episodes 1-6) The Battle of Moytura: Explore Series 2 Episodes 7-12 Listen to a Conversation with Anthony Murphy from Mythical Ireland Listen to a Conversation with Professor Patrick Nunn External Links Neil Carlin: Understanding Bell Beaker identities in Ireland - people, places and identities Repeated plague infections across six generations of Neolithic Farmers (Paper in 'Nature' July 24) Last Humans Standing with geneticist, David Reich (This particular talk does offer a clear explanation of recent genetic based evidence but is very long. I will try to provide a preferable discussion, or similar. ) David Anthony and Dorcas R. Brown: The Yamnaya Origins and the Expansion of Late PIE Languages, For those interested in liguistic exploration. I found David Anthony's The Horse, the Wheel and Language extremely useful in understanding how, where and why the bronze age migration took place. . Much of what he wrote in 2015 is now even better supported by recent genetic evidence. Music for story: Lamentation by Ben Dwyer from SacrumProfanum full 33:38 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoStorytelling in changing times Kate Lionis It is always exciting when new scientific research is able to throw a new light on ancient stories. Join Chris in a new and wide-ranging ramble as she explores the extaordinary vistas of the early Irish Cath Maige Tuired (The Battle of Moytura) and contemplates a neolithic tragedy. Links for this podcast episode Story Archaeology links The Battle of Moytura: Explore Series 2 (Episodes 1-6) The Battle of Moytura: Explore Series 2 Episodes 7-12 Listen to a Conversation with Anthony Murphy from Mythical Ireland Listen to a Conversation with Professor Patrick Nunn External Links Neil Carlin: Understanding Bell Beaker identities in Ireland - people, places and identities Repeated plague infections across six generations of Neolithic Farmers (Paper in 'Nature' July 24) Last Humans Standing with geneticist, David Reich (This particular talk does offer a clear explanation of recent genetic based evidence but is very long. I will try to provide a preferable discussion, or similar. ) David Anthony and Dorcas R. Brown: The Yamnaya Origins and the Expansion of Late PIE Languages, For those interested in liguistic exploration. I found David Anthony's The Horse, the Wheel and Language extremely useful in understanding how, where and why the bronze age migration took place. . Much of what he wrote in 2015 is now even better supported by recent genetic evidence. Music for story: Lamentation by Ben Dwyer from SacrumProfanumChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyStorytelling in changing times Kate Lionis It is always exciting when new scientific research is able to throw a new light on ancient stories. Join Chris in a new and wide-ranging ramble as she explores the extaordinary vistas of the early Irish Cath Maige Tuired (The Battle of Moytura) and contemplates a neolithic tragedy. Links for this podcast episode Story Archaeology links The Battle of Moytura: Explore Series 2 (Episodes 1-6) The Battle of Moytura: Explore Series 2 Episodes 7-12 Listen to a Conversation with Anthony Murphy from Mythical Ireland Listen to a Conversation with Professor Patrick Nunn External Links Neil Carlin: Understanding Bell Beaker identities in Ireland - people, places and identities Repeated plague infections across six generations of Neolithic Farmers (Paper in 'Nature' July 24) Last Humans Standing with geneticist, David Reich (This particular talk does offer a clear explanation of recent genetic based evidence but is very long. I will try to provide a preferable discussion, or similar. ) David Anthony and Dorcas R. Brown: The Yamnaya Origins and the Expansion of Late PIE Languages, For those interested in liguistic exploration. I found David Anthony's The Horse, the Wheel and Language extremely useful in understanding how, where and why the bronze age migration took place. . Much of what he wrote in 2015 is now even better supported by recent genetic evidence. Music for story: Lamentation by Ben Dwyer from SacrumProfanum https://storyarchaeology.com/audio-story-6-the-dreadful-adventure-of-conan-maol/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 22:25:07 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=9040 Every hero in Irish stories had something to boast about, a super-skill or a magical piece of kit! Finn and his friends were no different. They were the best fighters, the greatest hunters, and the most inspiring poets. Yes, you had to be good at poetry to join the Fianna! But there was one hero whose special ability was unique. Meet Conan Maol! Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren't considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. Chris full 12:27 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoEvery hero in Irish stories had something to boast about, a super-skill or a magical piece of kit! Finn and his friends were no different. They were the best fighters, the greatest hunters, and the most inspiring poets. Yes, you had to be good at poetry to join the Fianna! But there was one hero whose special ability was unique. Meet Conan Maol! Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren't considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. ChrisChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyEvery hero in Irish stories had something to boast about, a super-skill or a magical piece of kit! Finn and his friends were no different. They were the best fighters, the greatest hunters, and the most inspiring poets. Yes, you had to be good at poetry to join the Fianna! But there was one hero whose special ability was unique. Meet Conan Maol! Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren't considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. Chris https://storyarchaeology.com/audio-stories-5-the-adventures-of-nera-a-rathcroghan-story/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 13:46:40 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=9015 This is probably one of the best - ever- Halloween (Samhain) stories. During this Rathcroghan feast, given by Ailill and Medb, Nera, has to face up to his boastful words and undertake a terrifying quest, through the Samhain-dark land and into another world and time. It is an remscéla adventure that will ensure Nera's role in the great Battle of the Bulls, the Táin Bó Cúailnge. Practical bits The story is in two parts Part 2 begins at 11.30 mins For adults: Find out more about the background to this story. Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren't considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, think these stories work best in this format. Hsve fun. Chris full 23:21 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThis is probably one of the best - ever- Halloween (Samhain) stories. During this Rathcroghan feast, given by Ailill and Medb, Nera, has to face up to his boastful words and undertake a terrifying quest, through the Samhain-dark land and into another world and time. It is an remscéla adventure that will ensure Nera's role in the great Battle of the Bulls, the Táin Bó Cúailnge. Practical bits The story is in two parts Part 2 begins at 11.30 mins For adults: Find out more about the background to this story. Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren't considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, think these stories work best in this format. Hsve fun. ChrisChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThis is probably one of the best - ever- Halloween (Samhain) stories. During this Rathcroghan feast, given by Ailill and Medb, Nera, has to face up to his boastful words and undertake a terrifying quest, through the Samhain-dark land and into another world and time. It is an remscéla adventure that will ensure Nera's role in the great Battle of the Bulls, the Táin Bó Cúailnge. Practical bits The story is in two parts Part 2 begins at 11.30 mins For adults: Find out more about the background to this story. Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren't considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, think these stories work best in this format. Hsve fun. Chris https://storyarchaeology.com/audio-stories-3-the-pig-keeper-poets/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:14:06 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8989 Suggested age range around nine and up The Two Pig Keeper poets, more often known as 'The Two Swineherds' is an early origin tale for the battle of the Two Bulls between Connacht and Ulster. It is an exciting story with plenty of time-and-shape shifting but most importantly, stands as a reminder of why it is works out best for everybody to avoid quarrelling with your neighbours! For adults: Explore this link for a lot more on the original tale Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren't considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. Chris full 13:17 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoSuggested age range around nine and up The Two Pig Keeper poets, more often known as 'The Two Swineherds' is an early origin tale for the battle of the Two Bulls between Connacht and Ulster. It is an exciting story with plenty of time-and-shape shifting but most importantly, stands as a reminder of why it is works out best for everybody to avoid quarrelling with your neighbours! For adults: Explore this link for a lot more on the original tale Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren't considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. ChrisChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodySuggested age range around nine and up The Two Pig Keeper poets, more often known as 'The Two Swineherds' is an early origin tale for the battle of the Two Bulls between Connacht and Ulster. It is an exciting story with plenty of time-and-shape shifting but most importantly, stands as a reminder of why it is works out best for everybody to avoid quarrelling with your neighbours! For adults: Explore this link for a lot more on the original tale Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren't considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. Chris https://storyarchaeology.com/audio-stories-3-scathachs-story/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:46:21 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8980 Suggested age range around nine and up. So just what did Cú Chulainn get up to while he was still only a boy and how did he become such a famous warrior? This story is told by Scathach the woman who trained him how to fight! Find out what Uathach, Scathach's daughter, thought about it all, and then make up your own mind! For adults: Explore this link for a lot more on the original tale. Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren't considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. Chris full 12:50 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoSuggested age range around nine and up. So just what did Cú Chulainn get up to while he was still only a boy and how did he become such a famous warrior? This story is told by Scathach the woman who trained him how to fight! Find out what Uathach, Scathach's daughter, thought about it all, and then make up your own mind! For adults: Explore this link for a lot more on the original tale. Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren't considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. ChrisChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodySuggested age range around nine and up. So just what did Cú Chulainn get up to while he was still only a boy and how did he become such a famous warrior? This story is told by Scathach the woman who trained him how to fight! Find out what Uathach, Scathach's daughter, thought about it all, and then make up your own mind! For adults: Explore this link for a lot more on the original tale. Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren't considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. Chris https://storyarchaeology.com/new-irish-audio-stories-for-a-wider-audience-9-1-bricrius-feast/ Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:35:54 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8941 Suggested age range: 9 and on up! A bit about the original story When Bricriu decides to hold a party, anyone who is anyone must put in an appearance. But Bricriu has no intention of getting in a few beers and a few bowls of nibbles. No, Bricriu’s feast will set the greatest heroes of Ulster at each other’s throats and send them racing off on adventures throughout Ireland. This story incudes giants, mysterious monsters, killer cats, mad competitions. racing, feasting and wvwn a scary but it-turns-out-fine ending. It has EVERYTHING! Practical bits: The story is told in four sections. Part 2 begins at 14 mins 50 Part 3 begins at 25 mins 13 Part4 begins at 40.26 For adults: Explore this link for a lot more on the original tale. (episodes 4-7) Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Younsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but they weren't considered juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, ans comeradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun, Chris full 56:12 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoSuggested age range: 9 and on up! A bit about the original story When Bricriu decides to hold a party, anyone who is anyone must put in an appearance. But Bricriu has no intention of getting in a few beers and a few bowls of nibbles. No, Bricriu’s feast will set the greatest heroes of Ulster at each other’s throats and send them racing off on adventures throughout Ireland. This story incudes giants, mysterious monsters, killer cats, mad competitions. racing, feasting and wvwn a scary but it-turns-out-fine ending. It has EVERYTHING! Practical bits: The story is told in four sections. Part 2 begins at 14 mins 50 Part 3 begins at 25 mins 13 Part4 begins at 40.26 For adults: Explore this link for a lot more on the original tale. (episodes 4-7) Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Younsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but they weren't considered juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, ans comeradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun, ChrisChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodySuggested age range: 9 and on up! A bit about the original story When Bricriu decides to hold a party, anyone who is anyone must put in an appearance. But Bricriu has no intention of getting in a few beers and a few bowls of nibbles. No, Bricriu’s feast will set the greatest heroes of Ulster at each other’s throats and send them racing off on adventures throughout Ireland. This story incudes giants, mysterious monsters, killer cats, mad competitions. racing, feasting and wvwn a scary but it-turns-out-fine ending. It has EVERYTHING! Practical bits: The story is told in four sections. Part 2 begins at 14 mins 50 Part 3 begins at 25 mins 13 Part4 begins at 40.26 For adults: Explore this link for a lot more on the original tale. (episodes 4-7) Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Younsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but they weren't considered juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, ans comeradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun, Chris https://storyarchaeology.com/new-irish-audio-stories-for-a-wider-audience-2-the-gilla-dacair-and-his-ugly-horse/ Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:33:32 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8956 A Finn MacCumhail story Suggested age range: 9 and on up! In this hilarious tale we take a canter through a Fenian tale of surly servants, a seabound horse, , hairy horrors and a battle with the High-King of the World. All in a day’s work for Finn and the Fianna. Practical bits Part 2 begins at 8 mins 35 Part 3 begins at 17 mins 34 For adults: Explore this link for a lot more on the original tale. Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but the tales weren't considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, ans comeradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. Chris full 23:34 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoA Finn MacCumhail story Suggested age range: 9 and on up! In this hilarious tale we take a canter through a Fenian tale of surly servants, a seabound horse, , hairy horrors and a battle with the High-King of the World. All in a day’s work for Finn and the Fianna. Practical bits Part 2 begins at 8 mins 35 Part 3 begins at 17 mins 34 For adults: Explore this link for a lot more on the original tale. Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but the tales weren't considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, ans comeradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. ChrisChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyA Finn MacCumhail story Suggested age range: 9 and on up! In this hilarious tale we take a canter through a Fenian tale of surly servants, a seabound horse, , hairy horrors and a battle with the High-King of the World. All in a day’s work for Finn and the Fianna. Practical bits Part 2 begins at 8 mins 35 Part 3 begins at 17 mins 34 For adults: Explore this link for a lot more on the original tale. Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but the tales weren't considered as juvenelia. However they contain so much that younger audience will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, ans comeradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour. I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format. Have fun. Chris https://storyarchaeology.com/a-conversation-with-sana-malik/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:48:24 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8894 Sana Malik grew up in Pakistan, and has been a widely travelled humanitarian aid-worker. Ireland is now her spiritual home. Join Chris and Sana as they discuss two favourite Irish stories, 'The Voyage of Bran' and the 'Story of Sinann', exploring 'Silver Branch Perception' and the relatabilty of mythology to the voyages of life. Sana and I intend to share further conversations. In the next conversation we would like to share stories originating in the Indian subcontinent. I expect to learn a lot! Story Archaeology Links for this Episode The story of Sinann: podcast episodes and Dindshenchas translations. (You will find access to all this material on one page through this link.) Explore a short video on the 'remarkable meanderings of the Sinann story' Listen to the Podcast: Immrám Brain Mac Febul Find Chris' telling of The Otherworld Apple Branch The Text of Immram Brain Part 1: The Woman's Poem. Translation by Isolde Find out more about Mongan, the hero poet child heralded to Bran by Manannan. Episodes 9 to 11 of Series 4: Rowing Around Immráma cover his stories, including his meeting with Colmcille. External Links for this episode. Explore the life, work and writings of John Morriarty full 46:11 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoSana Malik grew up in Pakistan, and has been a widely travelled humanitarian aid-worker. Ireland is now her spiritual home. Join Chris and Sana as they discuss two favourite Irish stories, 'The Voyage of Bran' and the 'Story of Sinann', exploring 'Silver Branch Perception' and the relatabilty of mythology to the voyages of life. Sana and I intend to share further conversations. In the next conversation we would like to share stories originating in the Indian subcontinent. I expect to learn a lot! Story Archaeology Links for this Episode The story of Sinann: podcast episodes and Dindshenchas translations. (You will find access to all this material on one page through this link.) Explore a short video on the 'remarkable meanderings of the Sinann story' Listen to the Podcast: Immrám Brain Mac Febul Find Chris' telling of The Otherworld Apple Branch The Text of Immram Brain Part 1: The Woman's Poem. Translation by Isolde Find out more about Mongan, the hero poet child heralded to Bran by Manannan. Episodes 9 to 11 of Series 4: Rowing Around Immráma cover his stories, including his meeting with Colmcille. External Links for this episode. Explore the life, work and writings of John MorriartyChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodySana Malik grew up in Pakistan, and has been a widely travelled humanitarian aid-worker. Ireland is now her spiritual home. Join Chris and Sana as they discuss two favourite Irish stories, 'The Voyage of Bran' and the 'Story of Sinann', exploring 'Silver Branch Perception' and the relatabilty of mythology to the voyages of life. Sana and I intend to share further conversations. In the next conversation we would like to share stories originating in the Indian subcontinent. I expect to learn a lot! Story Archaeology Links for this Episode The story of Sinann: podcast episodes and Dindshenchas translations. (You will find access to all this material on one page through this link.) Explore a short video on the 'remarkable meanderings of the Sinann story' Listen to the Podcast: Immrám Brain Mac Febul Find Chris' telling of The Otherworld Apple Branch The Text of Immram Brain Part 1: The Woman's Poem. Translation by Isolde Find out more about Mongan, the hero poet child heralded to Bran by Manannan. Episodes 9 to 11 of Series 4: Rowing Around Immráma cover his stories, including his meeting with Colmcille. External Links for this episode. Explore the life, work and writings of John Morriarty https://storyarchaeology.com/a-conversation-with-tamlyn-young/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:34:22 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8871 Tamlyn Young is a Limerick lecturer and artist specialising., especially in her current project on augmented reality art and storytelling, to create place-based storytelling. She describes her practice as exploring the synergistic, potentials of analogue and digital to create an immersive narrative experience for the viewer. Links for this episode The story of Sinann: podcast episodes and Dindshenchas translations. (You will find access to all this material on one page through this link.) Ralph Kenna and the Arts for Sinann project. (You will be able to explore the way the Sinann story has been given back its relevance and a lot more, through this link.) Explore a short video on the 'remarkable meanderings of the Sinann story' Visit Tamlyn's Website Explore Tamlyn's place-based narrative project. Explore the background to the project Explore Tamlyn's immersive augmented reality Sinann story. Take a glimpse inside the story. Watch out for more information as the project grows and flows! full 36:19 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoTamlyn Young is a Limerick lecturer and artist specialising., especially in her current project on augmented reality art and storytelling, to create place-based storytelling. She describes her practice as exploring the synergistic, potentials of analogue and digital to create an immersive narrative experience for the viewer. Links for this episode The story of Sinann: podcast episodes and Dindshenchas translations. (You will find access to all this material on one page through this link.) Ralph Kenna and the Arts for Sinann project. (You will be able to explore the way the Sinann story has been given back its relevance and a lot more, through this link.) Explore a short video on the 'remarkable meanderings of the Sinann story' Visit Tamlyn's Website Explore Tamlyn's place-based narrative project. Explore the background to the project Explore Tamlyn's immersive augmented reality Sinann story. Take a glimpse inside the story. Watch out for more information as the project grows and flows!Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyTamlyn Young is a Limerick lecturer and artist specialising., especially in her current project on augmented reality art and storytelling, to create place-based storytelling. She describes her practice as exploring the synergistic, potentials of analogue and digital to create an immersive narrative experience for the viewer. Links for this episode The story of Sinann: podcast episodes and Dindshenchas translations. (You will find access to all this material on one page through this link.) Ralph Kenna and the Arts for Sinann project. (You will be able to explore the way the Sinann story has been given back its relevance and a lot more, through this link.) Explore a short video on the 'remarkable meanderings of the Sinann story' Visit Tamlyn's Website Explore Tamlyn's place-based narrative project. Explore the background to the project Explore Tamlyn's immersive augmented reality Sinann story. Take a glimpse inside the story. Watch out for more information as the project grows and flows! https://storyarchaeology.com/chris-ramble-17-once-upon-a-myth/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:36:39 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8854 The Eglone Stone, Moytura What makes a story mythic? Why have so many cultures gathered, protected and passed on mythological stories? And, why do they matter today? Join Chris as she takes a personal look at myth and how much mythology still has relevance. Links for this episode Read the full text of the Cath Maige Tuired Explore the Cath Maige Tuired on Story Archaeology : Episodes 1-6 and Episodes 7-12 Explore the story of Gilgamesh. Read a summary of the story or take a deeper dive. Take a look at The Ark Before Noah by Irving Finkel Egyptian Folktales: The Doomed Prince, Explore some of Cú Chulainn’s Bizarre Adventures The heroic biography of Cú Chulainn By Lisa Gibney B.A. Explore the stories from the Táin on Story Archaeology The best full version to read must be the Thomas Kinsella translation. full 41:40 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThe Eglone Stone, Moytura What makes a story mythic? Why have so many cultures gathered, protected and passed on mythological stories? And, why do they matter today? Join Chris as she takes a personal look at myth and how much mythology still has relevance. Links for this episode Read the full text of the Cath Maige Tuired Explore the Cath Maige Tuired on Story Archaeology : Episodes 1-6 and Episodes 7-12 Explore the story of Gilgamesh. Read a summary of the story or take a deeper dive. Take a look at The Ark Before Noah by Irving Finkel Egyptian Folktales: The Doomed Prince, Explore some of Cú Chulainn’s Bizarre Adventures The heroic biography of Cú Chulainn By Lisa Gibney B.A. Explore the stories from the Táin on Story Archaeology The best full version to read must be the Thomas Kinsella translation.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThe Eglone Stone, Moytura What makes a story mythic? Why have so many cultures gathered, protected and passed on mythological stories? And, why do they matter today? Join Chris as she takes a personal look at myth and how much mythology still has relevance. Links for this episode Read the full text of the Cath Maige Tuired Explore the Cath Maige Tuired on Story Archaeology : Episodes 1-6 and Episodes 7-12 Explore the story of Gilgamesh. Read a summary of the story or take a deeper dive. Take a look at The Ark Before Noah by Irving Finkel Egyptian Folktales: The Doomed Prince, Explore some of Cú Chulainn’s Bizarre Adventures The heroic biography of Cú Chulainn By Lisa Gibney B.A. Explore the stories from the Táin on Story Archaeology The best full version to read must be the Thomas Kinsella translation. https://storyarchaeology.com/a-new-conversation-with-daniel-curley/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:14:45 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8784 Daniel Curley is an archaeologist, author and manager of the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre . who has taken a particular interest in the mythological Connacht hero, Fraích. Join Chris and Daniel as they discuss the Táin bó Fraích, and discover how Daniel's research has revealed a far more important role for this 'lost' hero. Links for this Episode The Handsomest Hero in Ireland a tale of two halves : Find out more about the paper that Daniel and Mike wrote along with Ralph Kenna. Explore the Rathcroghan visitor Centre OtherWorld: Nine Tales of Early Irish Literature: Lisa Bitel's book contains an excellent telling of the story of Fraích and Findabair A readable version of the story containing a few of the descriptions included in the text (with notes) T full 1:01:11 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoDaniel Curley is an archaeologist, author and manager of the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre . who has taken a particular interest in the mythological Connacht hero, Fraích. Join Chris and Daniel as they discuss the Táin bó Fraích, and discover how Daniel's research has revealed a far more important role for this 'lost' hero. Links for this Episode The Handsomest Hero in Ireland a tale of two halves : Find out more about the paper that Daniel and Mike wrote along with Ralph Kenna. Explore the Rathcroghan visitor Centre OtherWorld: Nine Tales of Early Irish Literature: Lisa Bitel's book contains an excellent telling of the story of Fraích and Findabair A readable version of the story containing a few of the descriptions included in the text (with notes) TChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyDaniel Curley is an archaeologist, author and manager of the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre . who has taken a particular interest in the mythological Connacht hero, Fraích. Join Chris and Daniel as they discuss the Táin bó Fraích, and discover how Daniel's research has revealed a far more important role for this 'lost' hero. Links for this Episode The Handsomest Hero in Ireland a tale of two halves : Find out more about the paper that Daniel and Mike wrote along with Ralph Kenna. Explore the Rathcroghan visitor Centre OtherWorld: Nine Tales of Early Irish Literature: Lisa Bitel's book contains an excellent telling of the story of Fraích and Findabair A readable version of the story containing a few of the descriptions included in the text (with notes) T https://storyarchaeology.com/chris-ramble-16-oiche-na-gaoithe-moire-the-night-of-the-big-wind/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:50:29 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8766 Stories of The Big Wind of 1839 have been told and retold in Ireland for all of 186 years. Join Chris as she explores what makes weather events such as Oíche na Gaoithe Móire so memorable and considers whether Storm Eowyn, a storm of a similar destructive nature, will still be remembered so far into the future. Links for this episode Duchas.ie I counted wrongly in the audio article. . There are as many as 1562 transcribed stories under the title of 'The Big Wind Aticles and Papers I have found interesting. Met Éireann: Exceptional Weather Events: “Night of the Big Wind” paper by Lisa Shields and Denis Fitzgerald. This paper also contains a number of excellent references for further exploration. An Article from The Irish Times from 2017 The night of the big wind: the impact of the storm on Loughrea by Keiran Hickey An interview with Dr Hickey for RTÉ 's Histoy programme. An Article from the Connaught Telegragh 2018 Armagh Observatory: The Night of the Big Wind by Mathew Patterson 2010 The Ballad of the Night of the Big Wind From the Dúchas Schools' Collection Come all ye sons of Erin's Isle and listen to my song About old Ireland's windy night I wont detain yez long, There ne'er was such a night before, nor one thats kept in mind, Like the night of January the sixth in eighteen thirty-nine. ~ The Kerry cows (you know they're small) went soaring through the air; A funny sight it must have been to see them land in Clare. It blew the peaks of Cuddy's reeks then lept across the moor. Sure the people thought they all were kilt, the way the wind did roar. ~ In the County Tipperary, not far from Templemore, man named Tom McNulty and his wife and children four. Were lifted from their beds that night (the devil a lie I'll tell), And were carried bag and baggage to the town of Patrick's Well. ~ Another family of the Burkes that lived near Skibbereen Were blown from Cork to Kerry; they came down at Caherciveen. So pleasant was their journey as they rode upon the gale. That ne'er a one of them woke up I've often heard the tale. ~ In Limerick, thats my county, near the bogs of Ballygran, I used to hear me father tell how he and Pat McCann Were on their way home from a wake when men boreen and all Were wafted high up in the air and blown to Donegal ~ It carried ricks of hay and grain across the River Lee, But high above the storm rang out in far-flung melody. Those golden throated Shandon bells played by a magic hand The music of those bells that night was heard all o'er the land. ~ Thatched roofs were torn from cabins and transported far away, A jaunting car took wings at Cork, and flew to Bantry Bay. The jarvey who was driving it, as soon as he came down Said "Jerra nouns but that's the way to go from town to town". ~ There never was a wind like that 'twas Little Christmas Night, From every cabin window gleamed the blessed candle's light. And that is why no lives were lost, at least that's what they say, Signs on the Irish always light a candle on this day ~ From a school in Co Kerry I will get this recorded and added to the podcast episode a.s.a.p. full 27:09 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoStories of The Big Wind of 1839 have been told and retold in Ireland for all of 186 years. Join Chris as she explores what makes weather events such as Oíche na Gaoithe Móire so memorable and considers whether Storm Eowyn, a storm of a similar destructive nature, will still be remembered so far into the future. Links for this episode Duchas.ie I counted wrongly in the audio article. . There are as many as 1562 transcribed stories under the title of 'The Big Wind Aticles and Papers I have found interesting. Met Éireann: Exceptional Weather Events: “Night of the Big Wind” paper by Lisa Shields and Denis Fitzgerald. This paper also contains a number of excellent references for further exploration. An Article from The Irish Times from 2017 The night of the big wind: the impact of the storm on Loughrea by Keiran Hickey An interview with Dr Hickey for RTÉ 's Histoy programme. An Article from the Connaught Telegragh 2018 Armagh Observatory: The Night of the Big Wind by Mathew Patterson 2010 The Ballad of the Night of the Big Wind From the Dúchas Schools' Collection Come all ye sons of Erin's Isle and listen to my song About old Ireland's windy night I wont detain yez long, There ne'er was such a night before, nor one thats kept in mind, Like the night of January the sixth in eighteen thirty-nine. ~ The Kerry cows (you know they're small) went soaring through the air; A funny sight it must have been to see them land in Clare. It blew the peaks of Cuddy's reeks then lept across the moor. Sure the people thought they all were kilt, the way the wind did roar. ~ In the County Tipperary, not far from Templemore, man named Tom McNulty and his wife and children four. Were lifted from their beds that night (the devil a lie I'll tell), And were carried bag and baggage to the town of Patrick's Well. ~ Another family of the Burkes that lived near Skibbereen Were blown from Cork to Kerry; they came down at Caherciveen. So pleasant was their journey as they rode upon the gale. That ne'er a one of them woke up I've often heard the tale. ~ In Limerick, thats my county, near the bogs of Ballygran, I used to hear me father tell how he and Pat McCann Were on their way home from a wake when men boreen and all Were wafted high up in the air and blown to Donegal ~ It carried ricks of hay and grain across the River Lee, But high above the storm rang out in far-flung melody. Those golden throated Shandon bells played by a magic hand The music of those bells that night was heard all o'er the land. ~ Thatched roofs were torn from cabins and transported far away, A jaunting car took wings at Cork, and flew to Bantry Bay. The jarvey who was driving it, as soon as he came down Said "Jerra nouns but that's the way to go from town to town". ~ There never was a wind like that 'twas Little Christmas Night, From every cabin window gleamed the blessed candle's light. And that is why no lives were lost, at least that's what they say, Signs on the Irish always light a candle on this day ~ From a school in Co Kerry I will get this recorded and added to the podcast episode a.s.a.p.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyStories of The Big Wind of 1839 have been told and retold in Ireland for all of 186 years. Join Chris as she explores what makes weather events such as Oíche na Gaoithe Móire so memorable and considers whether Storm Eowyn, a storm of a similar destructive nature, will still be remembered so far into the future. Links for this episode Duchas.ie I counted wrongly in the audio article. . There are as many as 1562 transcribed stories under the title of 'The Big Wind Aticles and Papers I have found interesting. Met Éireann: Exceptional Weather Events: “Night of the Big Wind” paper by Lisa Shields and Denis Fitzgerald. This paper also contains a number of excellent references for further exploration. An Article from The Irish Times from 2017 The night of the big wind: the impact of the storm on Loughrea by Keiran Hickey An interview with Dr Hickey for RTÉ 's Histoy programme. An Article from the Connaught Telegragh 2018 Armagh Observatory: The Night of the Big Wind by Mathew Patterson 2010 The Ballad of the Night of the Big Wind From the Dúchas Schools' Collection Come all ye sons of Erin's Isle and listen to my song About old Ireland's windy night I wont detain yez long, There ne'er was such a night before, nor one thats kept in mind, Like the night of January the sixth in eighteen thirty-nine. ~ The Kerry cows (you know they're small) went soaring through the air; A funny sight it must have been to see them land in Clare. It blew the peaks of Cuddy's reeks then lept across the moor. Sure the people thought they all were kilt, the way the wind did roar. ~ In the County Tipperary, not far from Templemore, man named Tom McNulty and his wife and children four. Were lifted from their beds that night (the devil a lie I'll tell), And were carried bag and baggage to the town of Patrick's Well. ~ Another family of the Burkes that lived near Skibbereen Were blown from Cork to Kerry; they came down at Caherciveen. So pleasant was their journey as they rode upon the gale. That ne'er a one of them woke up I've often heard the tale. ~ In Limerick, thats my county, near the bogs of Ballygran, I used to hear me father tell how he and Pat McCann Were on their way home from a wake when men boreen and all Were wafted high up in the air and blown to Donegal ~ It carried ricks of hay and grain across the River Lee, But high above the storm rang out in far-flung melody. Those golden throated Shandon bells played by a magic hand The music of those bells that night was heard all o'er the land. ~ Thatched roofs were torn from cabins and transported far away, A jaunting car took wings at Cork, and flew to Bantry Bay. The jarvey who was driving it, as soon as he came down Said "Jerra nouns but that's the way to go from town to town". ~ There never was a wind like that 'twas Little Christmas Night, From every cabin window gleamed the blessed candle's light. And that is why no lives were lost, at least that's what they say, Signs on the Irish always light a candle on this day ~ From a school in Co Kerry I will get this recorded and added to the podcast episode a.s.a.p. https://storyarchaeology.com/chris-ramble-15-lament-for-the-ash/ Sun, 12 Jan 2025 23:51:44 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8722 Leafless Ash in June (background) The effects of the die-back disease are slowly destroying most of Ireland's beautiful ash trees. Join Chris as she explores the sad story of this tree-tragedy that began in Leitrim more than a decade ago now and why it is important that everyone should know what is happening to our woodlands. The rot in the heartwood. Links for this episode Explore Ireland's native trees: The Tree Council of Ireland Find out more about CRANN and its current activities: Trees for Ireland Find out more about COILLTE and the projects they support today. Read what TEAGASC have to say about Ash dieback and the future of Ash trees. Trees in Early Ireland by Fergus Kelly: Download the PDF to find out more about early medieval Irish law concerning trees full 24:00 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoLeafless Ash in June (background) The effects of the die-back disease are slowly destroying most of Ireland's beautiful ash trees. Join Chris as she explores the sad story of this tree-tragedy that began in Leitrim more than a decade ago now and why it is important that everyone should know what is happening to our woodlands. The rot in the heartwood. Links for this episode Explore Ireland's native trees: The Tree Council of Ireland Find out more about CRANN and its current activities: Trees for Ireland Find out more about COILLTE and the projects they support today. Read what TEAGASC have to say about Ash dieback and the future of Ash trees. Trees in Early Ireland by Fergus Kelly: Download the PDF to find out more about early medieval Irish law concerning treesChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyLeafless Ash in June (background) The effects of the die-back disease are slowly destroying most of Ireland's beautiful ash trees. Join Chris as she explores the sad story of this tree-tragedy that began in Leitrim more than a decade ago now and why it is important that everyone should know what is happening to our woodlands. The rot in the heartwood. Links for this episode Explore Ireland's native trees: The Tree Council of Ireland Find out more about CRANN and its current activities: Trees for Ireland Find out more about COILLTE and the projects they support today. Read what TEAGASC have to say about Ash dieback and the future of Ash trees. Trees in Early Ireland by Fergus Kelly: Download the PDF to find out more about early medieval Irish law concerning trees https://storyarchaeology.com/a-conversation-with-professor-lisa-bitel/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:54:12 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8702 Lisa Bitel is a Professor of Religion and a Medieval historian specializing in Britain and Ireland. and is the author of her new book 'Otherworld'. Join Chris and Lisa as they explore some favourite stories and discuss how best to contintinue the transmission of these wonderful tales, from the deep past, to an audience today. Links for this episode Read more abour Lisa's book Otherworld, Nine tales of early Irish literature Explore more of Lisa's publicaions Story Archaeology Links Our conversation references a number of different stories and story cycles. Explore all the podcast links to episodes about Etain and Midir and Bricriu's feast (This episode was uploaded after a 22 hour power outage, immediately before I flew to the UK for Xmas. If there prove to be minor editing issues, they will be corected shortly) full 48:56 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoLisa Bitel is a Professor of Religion and a Medieval historian specializing in Britain and Ireland. and is the author of her new book 'Otherworld'. Join Chris and Lisa as they explore some favourite stories and discuss how best to contintinue the transmission of these wonderful tales, from the deep past, to an audience today. Links for this episode Read more abour Lisa's book Otherworld, Nine tales of early Irish literature Explore more of Lisa's publicaions Story Archaeology Links Our conversation references a number of different stories and story cycles. Explore all the podcast links to episodes about Etain and Midir and Bricriu's feast (This episode was uploaded after a 22 hour power outage, immediately before I flew to the UK for Xmas. If there prove to be minor editing issues, they will be corected shortly)Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyLisa Bitel is a Professor of Religion and a Medieval historian specializing in Britain and Ireland. and is the author of her new book 'Otherworld'. Join Chris and Lisa as they explore some favourite stories and discuss how best to contintinue the transmission of these wonderful tales, from the deep past, to an audience today. Links for this episode Read more abour Lisa's book Otherworld, Nine tales of early Irish literature Explore more of Lisa's publicaions Story Archaeology Links Our conversation references a number of different stories and story cycles. Explore all the podcast links to episodes about Etain and Midir and Bricriu's feast (This episode was uploaded after a 22 hour power outage, immediately before I flew to the UK for Xmas. If there prove to be minor editing issues, they will be corected shortly) https://storyarchaeology.com/the-ui-maine-project-a-conversation-with-liam-kildea-nicola-bowes-and-paula-sharkey/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 23:45:55 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8672 Designed to protect and celebrate the unique Karst landscape of South Roscommon and its embedded mythologies and stories, the Uí Máine community project has grown and developed from the inspired work of three main groups, The Celtic Eye art group, the Karst Farming group and the Taughmaconnell Hall, community. Join Chris as she discovers more about their on-going achievements and awards. Links for this podcast Listen to the podcast A Conversation with Niola Bowes and Rosemary Carty from the Celtic Eye arts group. Find out about Celtic Eye Find out more about the Karst landscape project. View some of Uí Máine Project recent events. Find out more about the geological survey of south Roscommon Find out more on the The Uí Máine Project gallery page (available shortly) karst regions in Ireland full 45:39 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoDesigned to protect and celebrate the unique Karst landscape of South Roscommon and its embedded mythologies and stories, the Uí Máine community project has grown and developed from the inspired work of three main groups, The Celtic Eye art group, the Karst Farming group and the Taughmaconnell Hall, community. Join Chris as she discovers more about their on-going achievements and awards. Links for this podcast Listen to the podcast A Conversation with Niola Bowes and Rosemary Carty from the Celtic Eye arts group. Find out about Celtic Eye Find out more about the Karst landscape project. View some of Uí Máine Project recent events. Find out more about the geological survey of south Roscommon Find out more on the The Uí Máine Project gallery page (available shortly) karst regions in IrelandChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyDesigned to protect and celebrate the unique Karst landscape of South Roscommon and its embedded mythologies and stories, the Uí Máine community project has grown and developed from the inspired work of three main groups, The Celtic Eye art group, the Karst Farming group and the Taughmaconnell Hall, community. Join Chris as she discovers more about their on-going achievements and awards. Links for this podcast Listen to the podcast A Conversation with Niola Bowes and Rosemary Carty from the Celtic Eye arts group. Find out about Celtic Eye Find out more about the Karst landscape project. View some of Uí Máine Project recent events. Find out more about the geological survey of south Roscommon Find out more on the The Uí Máine Project gallery page (available shortly) karst regions in Ireland https://storyarchaeology.com/samhain-special-corpse-carrying-for-beginners-2/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:03:03 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8650 An Acallam na nÉces Samhain Special In this seasonal special, the Story Archaeologists compare two stories of Samhain.  But what could such stories tell us about life 100 or even 1,000 years ago? Find out as the Story Archaeologists, Chris and Isolde, go digging one dark night. I am reposting this episode, one of my personal favourites and one of the most popular, ever. Links for this Episode http://archive.org/details/legendsofsaintss00hyde - Legends of Saints and Sinners (Douglas Hyde). http://archive.org/details/fairyandfolktale33887gut - Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry (W. B. Yeats). http://www.celt.dias.ie/publications/celtica/c21.html - Celtica Vol. 21. The journal of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies; School of Celtic Studies (includes the article Echtrae Nerai and its analogues by Seán Ó Coileáin pp. 427–440). full 1:22:14 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoAn Acallam na nÉces Samhain Special In this seasonal special, the Story Archaeologists compare two stories of Samhain.  But what could such stories tell us about life 100 or even 1,000 years ago? Find out as the Story Archaeologists, Chris and Isolde, go digging one dark night. I am reposting this episode, one of my personal favourites and one of the most popular, ever. Links for this Episode http://archive.org/details/legendsofsaintss00hyde - Legends of Saints and Sinners (Douglas Hyde). http://archive.org/details/fairyandfolktale33887gut - Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry (W. B. Yeats). http://www.celt.dias.ie/publications/celtica/c21.html - Celtica Vol. 21. The journal of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies; School of Celtic Studies (includes the article Echtrae Nerai and its analogues by Seán Ó Coileáin pp. 427–440).Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyAn Acallam na nÉces Samhain Special In this seasonal special, the Story Archaeologists compare two stories of Samhain.  But what could such stories tell us about life 100 or even 1,000 years ago? Find out as the Story Archaeologists, Chris and Isolde, go digging one dark night. I am reposting this episode, one of my personal favourites and one of the most popular, ever. Links for this Episode http://archive.org/details/legendsofsaintss00hyde - Legends of Saints and Sinners (Douglas Hyde). http://archive.org/details/fairyandfolktale33887gut - Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry (W. B. Yeats). http://www.celt.dias.ie/publications/celtica/c21.html - Celtica Vol. 21. The journal of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies; School of Celtic Studies (includes the article Echtrae Nerai and its analogues by Seán Ó Coileáin pp. 427–440). https://storyarchaeology.com/chriss-ramble-14-introducing-banbha/ Sun, 27 Oct 2024 20:29:27 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8632 Banbha Banbha is one of the three Dé Danann sisters, daughters of Ernmas, who gave their names to the land of Ireland, Ériu is the best known of the the three but Banbha has another, older, and less well known story to tell. Join Chris as she celebrates the birth of a new granddaughter named Banbha. Links for this episode Take a look at the translation of The book of Invasions, The Lebor Gabála The Lebor Gabála Érenn at a Glance: an Overview of the 11th Century Irish Book of Invasions. Author: Lloyd D. Graham. This is a very useful aid to gaining a handle on the interactions and familial connections of the characters. It includes very helpful tables and even graphs . The Irish National Origin-Legend: Synthetic Pseudohistory Author: John CareyThis is an excellent paper concerning how and why the Lebor Gabála Érenn may have been constructed. It was written a few years ago now but it is still rvery informative. Otherworld Women in Early Irish Literature Author: Heather C KayI only discovered this wonderful paper as I was completing this episode. I will be referencing it again, I am quite certain.. Story Archaeology links for this episode For information on the Cath Maige Tuired or check out these links for texts. Creation Stories: A comparison of the Book of Invasions with other foundation stories. For the story of the two quarreling poet swineherds and bertayal of birth customs in the Táin cycle go to Series 6 'Circling the Táin' through the top navigation or through the link. For a new 'take' on the Lebor Gabála Érenn listen to the Stories in the Landscape conversation ‘The Writing of the Takings’.with Jamie Madden full 25:33 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoBanbha Banbha is one of the three Dé Danann sisters, daughters of Ernmas, who gave their names to the land of Ireland, Ériu is the best known of the the three but Banbha has another, older, and less well known story to tell. Join Chris as she celebrates the birth of a new granddaughter named Banbha. Links for this episode Take a look at the translation of The book of Invasions, The Lebor Gabála The Lebor Gabála Érenn at a Glance: an Overview of the 11th Century Irish Book of Invasions. Author: Lloyd D. Graham. This is a very useful aid to gaining a handle on the interactions and familial connections of the characters. It includes very helpful tables and even graphs . The Irish National Origin-Legend: Synthetic Pseudohistory Author: John CareyThis is an excellent paper concerning how and why the Lebor Gabála Érenn may have been constructed. It was written a few years ago now but it is still rvery informative. Otherworld Women in Early Irish Literature Author: Heather C KayI only discovered this wonderful paper as I was completing this episode. I will be referencing it again, I am quite certain.. Story Archaeology links for this episode For information on the Cath Maige Tuired or check out these links for texts. Creation Stories: A comparison of the Book of Invasions with other foundation stories. For the story of the two quarreling poet swineherds and bertayal of birth customs in the Táin cycle go to Series 6 'Circling the Táin' through the top navigation or through the link. For a new 'take' on the Lebor Gabála Érenn listen to the Stories in the Landscape conversation ‘The Writing of the Takings’.with Jamie MaddenChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyBanbha Banbha is one of the three Dé Danann sisters, daughters of Ernmas, who gave their names to the land of Ireland, Ériu is the best known of the the three but Banbha has another, older, and less well known story to tell. Join Chris as she celebrates the birth of a new granddaughter named Banbha. Links for this episode Take a look at the translation of The book of Invasions, The Lebor Gabála The Lebor Gabála Érenn at a Glance: an Overview of the 11th Century Irish Book of Invasions. Author: Lloyd D. Graham. This is a very useful aid to gaining a handle on the interactions and familial connections of the characters. It includes very helpful tables and even graphs . The Irish National Origin-Legend: Synthetic Pseudohistory Author: John CareyThis is an excellent paper concerning how and why the Lebor Gabála Érenn may have been constructed. It was written a few years ago now but it is still rvery informative. Otherworld Women in Early Irish Literature Author: Heather C KayI only discovered this wonderful paper as I was completing this episode. I will be referencing it again, I am quite certain.. Story Archaeology links for this episode For information on the Cath Maige Tuired or check out these links for texts. Creation Stories: A comparison of the Book of Invasions with other foundation stories. For the story of the two quarreling poet swineherds and bertayal of birth customs in the Táin cycle go to Series 6 'Circling the Táin' through the top navigation or through the link. For a new 'take' on the Lebor Gabála Érenn listen to the Stories in the Landscape conversation ‘The Writing of the Takings’.with Jamie Madden https://storyarchaeology.com/exploring-samhain-a-glimpse-into-the-past/ Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:52:40 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8600 The festival of Samhain, is one that has been celebrated, in one form or another, for a very long time. In the early Irish stories it was a time for gatherings and feasting. But how has it changed in more recent times? Join Chris as she explores The 'Schools' Folklore collection'' finding some fascinating Halloween tales. Links for this episode Take a look at Allison's Gilbari's paper The Landscape of Halloween: A study of the landscape of Irish Halloween folklore and archaeology. I will be coming back to this excellent paper, soon, in Ramble 14 Find out about the Halloween tradition of 'Souling' Take a listen to the 'Soul Cake' song. Take a look at a very interesting map illustrating the number of places in the world where Halloween is now celebrated. And, of course, explore the Schools' Collection for yourself. Story Archaeology Links for this episode Stories to Remember : More about the Schools' Collection The Voyage of Mael Duin (and the sticky ball of wool!) And take a listen to my favourite Samhain podcast 'special': Corpse Carrying for Beginners full 37:57 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThe festival of Samhain, is one that has been celebrated, in one form or another, for a very long time. In the early Irish stories it was a time for gatherings and feasting. But how has it changed in more recent times? Join Chris as she explores The 'Schools' Folklore collection'' finding some fascinating Halloween tales. Links for this episode Take a look at Allison's Gilbari's paper The Landscape of Halloween: A study of the landscape of Irish Halloween folklore and archaeology. I will be coming back to this excellent paper, soon, in Ramble 14 Find out about the Halloween tradition of 'Souling' Take a listen to the 'Soul Cake' song. Take a look at a very interesting map illustrating the number of places in the world where Halloween is now celebrated. And, of course, explore the Schools' Collection for yourself. Story Archaeology Links for this episode Stories to Remember : More about the Schools' Collection The Voyage of Mael Duin (and the sticky ball of wool!) And take a listen to my favourite Samhain podcast 'special': Corpse Carrying for BeginnersChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThe festival of Samhain, is one that has been celebrated, in one form or another, for a very long time. In the early Irish stories it was a time for gatherings and feasting. But how has it changed in more recent times? Join Chris as she explores The 'Schools' Folklore collection'' finding some fascinating Halloween tales. Links for this episode Take a look at Allison's Gilbari's paper The Landscape of Halloween: A study of the landscape of Irish Halloween folklore and archaeology. I will be coming back to this excellent paper, soon, in Ramble 14 Find out about the Halloween tradition of 'Souling' Take a listen to the 'Soul Cake' song. Take a look at a very interesting map illustrating the number of places in the world where Halloween is now celebrated. And, of course, explore the Schools' Collection for yourself. Story Archaeology Links for this episode Stories to Remember : More about the Schools' Collection The Voyage of Mael Duin (and the sticky ball of wool!) And take a listen to my favourite Samhain podcast 'special': Corpse Carrying for Beginners https://storyarchaeology.com/the-rider-on-the-river/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:59:42 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8558 Designed by Morgane Suquart for 'Paris 24' Olympics opening ceremony. This 'Ramble' is inpired by the silver rider on the River Seine at the Paris 24 Olympics. So join Chris as she explores the history and mythology of three great rivers, the Seine, the Severn and the Shannon and discovers just how their stories may just meander together. Explore a gallery page of images of places explored in this podcast. A selection of 'Story Archaeolgy' links for this episode Sinann podcast conversation Sinann in the Metrical Dindshenchas The dindshencas poems ÁTH LÍAC FIND Medb and her sisters Imbás: Poetry, Knowledge and Inspiration The Romano British temple at Lydney The Fisher King And a few External Links A useful article on Sequana The Pocklington Chariot excavation The Lochnashade trumpets EX Voto items from Sequana temple complex (Dijon). full 41:39 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoDesigned by Morgane Suquart for 'Paris 24' Olympics opening ceremony. This 'Ramble' is inpired by the silver rider on the River Seine at the Paris 24 Olympics. So join Chris as she explores the history and mythology of three great rivers, the Seine, the Severn and the Shannon and discovers just how their stories may just meander together. Explore a gallery page of images of places explored in this podcast. A selection of 'Story Archaeolgy' links for this episode Sinann podcast conversation Sinann in the Metrical Dindshenchas The dindshencas poems ÁTH LÍAC FIND Medb and her sisters Imbás: Poetry, Knowledge and Inspiration The Romano British temple at Lydney The Fisher King And a few External Links A useful article on Sequana The Pocklington Chariot excavation The Lochnashade trumpets EX Voto items from Sequana temple complex (Dijon).Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyDesigned by Morgane Suquart for 'Paris 24' Olympics opening ceremony. This 'Ramble' is inpired by the silver rider on the River Seine at the Paris 24 Olympics. So join Chris as she explores the history and mythology of three great rivers, the Seine, the Severn and the Shannon and discovers just how their stories may just meander together. Explore a gallery page of images of places explored in this podcast. A selection of 'Story Archaeolgy' links for this episode Sinann podcast conversation Sinann in the Metrical Dindshenchas The dindshencas poems ÁTH LÍAC FIND Medb and her sisters Imbás: Poetry, Knowledge and Inspiration The Romano British temple at Lydney The Fisher King And a few External Links A useful article on Sequana The Pocklington Chariot excavation The Lochnashade trumpets EX Voto items from Sequana temple complex (Dijon). https://storyarchaeology.com/chris-ramble-11-romancing-the-neolithic-stone/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:43:53 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8546 New Scientific evidence supporting the origin of the altar stone at Stonhenge supports a better understanding of the of societal connections and collaborative co-operation to be found between the communities of early neolithic farmers throughout Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. Join Chris in this new ramble and share her excitement! Links for this Episode Listen to 'A Conversation with Anthony Murphy' (This conversation is referenced throughout this Ramble) News of the new evidence on the Altar stone, Stonehenge from the BBC News of the discovery from 'The Guardian.' A short youtube video on the discovery. Further information on the discovery of the original bluestones location in Wales, This is the article that I quote in the podcast. full 21:21 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoNew Scientific evidence supporting the origin of the altar stone at Stonhenge supports a better understanding of the of societal connections and collaborative co-operation to be found between the communities of early neolithic farmers throughout Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. Join Chris in this new ramble and share her excitement! Links for this Episode Listen to 'A Conversation with Anthony Murphy' (This conversation is referenced throughout this Ramble) News of the new evidence on the Altar stone, Stonehenge from the BBC News of the discovery from 'The Guardian.' A short youtube video on the discovery. Further information on the discovery of the original bluestones location in Wales, This is the article that I quote in the podcast.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyNew Scientific evidence supporting the origin of the altar stone at Stonhenge supports a better understanding of the of societal connections and collaborative co-operation to be found between the communities of early neolithic farmers throughout Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. Join Chris in this new ramble and share her excitement! Links for this Episode Listen to 'A Conversation with Anthony Murphy' (This conversation is referenced throughout this Ramble) News of the new evidence on the Altar stone, Stonehenge from the BBC News of the discovery from 'The Guardian.' A short youtube video on the discovery. Further information on the discovery of the original bluestones location in Wales, This is the article that I quote in the podcast. https://storyarchaeology.com/chris-ramble-10-stories-to-remember/ Sat, 04 May 2024 14:57:48 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8508 The SchoolsCollection | dúchas.ie The National Folklore Schools Collection was compiled in 1937 with stories and memories collected with the support of schools from all over Ireland. Itis one of Ireland's unique and valuable treasures and a wonderful resource. Join Chris as she explores this collection including its current relevanceand considers whar a similar collecton might look like if gathered now, in 2024, some 87 years later. Search the Schools Folklore collection for yourself Links for this episode A Comversation with Anthony Murphy Chris' Ramble 6~ Just how old are Irish Stories Goibniu and the Gobbán Sáor The Legend of Knockmany Hill – a late tale of Cú Chulainn full 30:49 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThe SchoolsCollection | dúchas.ie The National Folklore Schools Collection was compiled in 1937 with stories and memories collected with the support of schools from all over Ireland. Itis one of Ireland's unique and valuable treasures and a wonderful resource. Join Chris as she explores this collection including its current relevanceand considers whar a similar collecton might look like if gathered now, in 2024, some 87 years later. Search the Schools Folklore collection for yourself Links for this episode A Comversation with Anthony Murphy Chris' Ramble 6~ Just how old are Irish Stories Goibniu and the Gobbán Sáor The Legend of Knockmany Hill – a late tale of Cú ChulainnChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThe SchoolsCollection | dúchas.ie The National Folklore Schools Collection was compiled in 1937 with stories and memories collected with the support of schools from all over Ireland. Itis one of Ireland's unique and valuable treasures and a wonderful resource. Join Chris as she explores this collection including its current relevanceand considers whar a similar collecton might look like if gathered now, in 2024, some 87 years later. Search the Schools Folklore collection for yourself Links for this episode A Comversation with Anthony Murphy Chris' Ramble 6~ Just how old are Irish Stories Goibniu and the Gobbán Sáor The Legend of Knockmany Hill – a late tale of Cú Chulainn https://storyarchaeology.com/a-conversation-with-anthony-murphy/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:15:43 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8489 Newgrange at Twilight ~ Anthony Murphy Anthony Murphy, is an author, journalist, astronomer and photographer. He also curates the wondeful Mythical Ireland website. Join Chris and Anthony as they explore how Irish mythological stories, supported by recent evidence from genertics, seem to reflect the remarkable story of both neolithic and bronze age Ireland. This is a slightly longer 'Conversation in the Landscape' than usual but why not? There is so much to explore in this fascinating topic . Links for this episode First and foremost here is the link to Anthony's impressive webite Mythical Ireland 'New Light on the Distant Past'. There is so much to discover and learn on this site. This is the link to the article that inspired me to contact Anthony and invite him to share this conversation. The Beaker People and their Replacement of Neolithic DNA. ~ Is this remembered in Irish Myth? The new henge of Newgrange ~ A once-in-a-lifetime discovery. Read Anthony's blog article on the implications of the 2020 A-DNA discoveries Explore Books by Anthony Murphy Links to other books, talks and articles referenced in our conversation Professor J.P Mallory : Talk: Genetic Geneology Ireland (Belfast 18) Book: In Search of the Irish Dreamtime Professor Mallory on The Beaker People arrival in Ireland Lara Cassidy, (2020). Ancient DNA in Ireland: Isolation, immigration and elite incest. British Archaeology The Horse, The Wheel and Language by David Anthony (PDF format) Story Archaeology Links Chris Ramble 6: Just how old are the Irish stories? Brú na Bóinne and Cnogba - the Boyne Valley in the Metrical Dindshenchas: (Isolde's translations) The Dindshenchas of Knowth - Cnogba: (Isolde's translations) The Dindshenchas of Brug na Bóinde And for conversations, articles and translations based on a wide variety of Irish myths and stories, some of which we discussed in this conversation, explore the Archive through the page top navigation or, of course explore 'Mythical Ireland' for more Irish stories and their settings. full 1:10:53 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoNewgrange at Twilight ~ Anthony Murphy Anthony Murphy, is an author, journalist, astronomer and photographer. He also curates the wondeful Mythical Ireland website. Join Chris and Anthony as they explore how Irish mythological stories, supported by recent evidence from genertics, seem to reflect the remarkable story of both neolithic and bronze age Ireland. This is a slightly longer 'Conversation in the Landscape' than usual but why not? There is so much to explore in this fascinating topic . Links for this episode First and foremost here is the link to Anthony's impressive webite Mythical Ireland 'New Light on the Distant Past'. There is so much to discover and learn on this site. This is the link to the article that inspired me to contact Anthony and invite him to share this conversation. The Beaker People and their Replacement of Neolithic DNA. ~ Is this remembered in Irish Myth? The new henge of Newgrange ~ A once-in-a-lifetime discovery. Read Anthony's blog article on the implications of the 2020 A-DNA discoveries Explore Books by Anthony Murphy Links to other books, talks and articles referenced in our conversation Professor J.P Mallory : Talk: Genetic Geneology Ireland (Belfast 18) Book: In Search of the Irish Dreamtime Professor Mallory on The Beaker People arrival in Ireland Lara Cassidy, (2020). Ancient DNA in Ireland: Isolation, immigration and elite incest. British Archaeology The Horse, The Wheel and Language by David Anthony (PDF format) Story Archaeology Links Chris Ramble 6: Just how old are the Irish stories? Brú na Bóinne and Cnogba - the Boyne Valley in the Metrical Dindshenchas: (Isolde's translations) The Dindshenchas of Knowth - Cnogba: (Isolde's translations) The Dindshenchas of Brug na Bóinde And for conversations, articles and translations based on a wide variety of Irish myths and stories, some of which we discussed in this conversation, explore the Archive through the page top navigation or, of course explore 'Mythical Ireland' for more Irish stories and their settings.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyNewgrange at Twilight ~ Anthony Murphy Anthony Murphy, is an author, journalist, astronomer and photographer. He also curates the wondeful Mythical Ireland website. Join Chris and Anthony as they explore how Irish mythological stories, supported by recent evidence from genertics, seem to reflect the remarkable story of both neolithic and bronze age Ireland. This is a slightly longer 'Conversation in the Landscape' than usual but why not? There is so much to explore in this fascinating topic . Links for this episode First and foremost here is the link to Anthony's impressive webite Mythical Ireland 'New Light on the Distant Past'. There is so much to discover and learn on this site. This is the link to the article that inspired me to contact Anthony and invite him to share this conversation. The Beaker People and their Replacement of Neolithic DNA. ~ Is this remembered in Irish Myth? The new henge of Newgrange ~ A once-in-a-lifetime discovery. Read Anthony's blog article on the implications of the 2020 A-DNA discoveries Explore Books by Anthony Murphy Links to other books, talks and articles referenced in our conversation Professor J.P Mallory : Talk: Genetic Geneology Ireland (Belfast 18) Book: In Search of the Irish Dreamtime Professor Mallory on The Beaker People arrival in Ireland Lara Cassidy, (2020). Ancient DNA in Ireland: Isolation, immigration and elite incest. British Archaeology The Horse, The Wheel and Language by David Anthony (PDF format) Story Archaeology Links Chris Ramble 6: Just how old are the Irish stories? Brú na Bóinne and Cnogba - the Boyne Valley in the Metrical Dindshenchas: (Isolde's translations) The Dindshenchas of Knowth - Cnogba: (Isolde's translations) The Dindshenchas of Brug na Bóinde And for conversations, articles and translations based on a wide variety of Irish myths and stories, some of which we discussed in this conversation, explore the Archive through the page top navigation or, of course explore 'Mythical Ireland' for more Irish stories and their settings. https://storyarchaeology.com/chris-ramble-9-an-irish-winter-solstice-journey/ Sat, 30 Dec 2023 20:42:08 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8359 Grianstad an Gheimhridh, the winter solstice is that special moment when the year turns and the hours of daylight, begin slowly to increase. This time of year has long been a cause for reflection and celebration. So, join Chris on yet another ramble, as she explores an Irish Winter Solstice journey. Links for this episode Links on Story Archaeology The Craneskin Bag A Christmas card from the Archaeologists. Extolling the Holly A Satirical Tale of Extreme Gastronomy Fair’s Fair The Dagda’s Cauldron The Dagda’s Cauldron ~ A home-brew supplemental Some Questions answered by the Story Archaeologists This one covers both a discussion of poets' grades and titles as well as , 'Who were the Celts?' A Conversation with Patrick Nunn Edge of Memory and Worlds in Shadow, (information On Patrick Nunn's books.) Read Candles in the Window an anthology of Longford Christmas memories An Archdruid in his Judicial Habit from Costume of the Original Inhabitants of the British Isles (1815) by Samuel Rush Meyrick and Charles Hamilton Smith. Useful External Links Images of Newgrange in the past, before the excavations Mythical Ireland website Newgrange: The Winter Solstice reports, image and videos of Winter Solstice sunrises over the last twenty years. Information about Iron age burials in earlier tomb structures. full 47:54 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoGrianstad an Gheimhridh, the winter solstice is that special moment when the year turns and the hours of daylight, begin slowly to increase. This time of year has long been a cause for reflection and celebration. So, join Chris on yet another ramble, as she explores an Irish Winter Solstice journey. Links for this episode Links on Story Archaeology The Craneskin Bag A Christmas card from the Archaeologists. Extolling the Holly A Satirical Tale of Extreme Gastronomy Fair’s Fair The Dagda’s Cauldron The Dagda’s Cauldron ~ A home-brew supplemental Some Questions answered by the Story Archaeologists This one covers both a discussion of poets' grades and titles as well as , 'Who were the Celts?' A Conversation with Patrick Nunn Edge of Memory and Worlds in Shadow, (information On Patrick Nunn's books.) Read Candles in the Window an anthology of Longford Christmas memories An Archdruid in his Judicial Habit from Costume of the Original Inhabitants of the British Isles (1815) by Samuel Rush Meyrick and Charles Hamilton Smith. Useful External Links Images of Newgrange in the past, before the excavations Mythical Ireland website Newgrange: The Winter Solstice reports, image and videos of Winter Solstice sunrises over the last twenty years. Information about Iron age burials in earlier tomb structures.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyGrianstad an Gheimhridh, the winter solstice is that special moment when the year turns and the hours of daylight, begin slowly to increase. This time of year has long been a cause for reflection and celebration. So, join Chris on yet another ramble, as she explores an Irish Winter Solstice journey. Links for this episode Links on Story Archaeology The Craneskin Bag A Christmas card from the Archaeologists. Extolling the Holly A Satirical Tale of Extreme Gastronomy Fair’s Fair The Dagda’s Cauldron The Dagda’s Cauldron ~ A home-brew supplemental Some Questions answered by the Story Archaeologists This one covers both a discussion of poets' grades and titles as well as , 'Who were the Celts?' A Conversation with Patrick Nunn Edge of Memory and Worlds in Shadow, (information On Patrick Nunn's books.) Read Candles in the Window an anthology of Longford Christmas memories An Archdruid in his Judicial Habit from Costume of the Original Inhabitants of the British Isles (1815) by Samuel Rush Meyrick and Charles Hamilton Smith. Useful External Links Images of Newgrange in the past, before the excavations Mythical Ireland website Newgrange: The Winter Solstice reports, image and videos of Winter Solstice sunrises over the last twenty years. Information about Iron age burials in earlier tomb structures. https://storyarchaeology.com/celebrating-professor-ralph-kenna/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:40:48 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8316 Professor Ralph Kenna As many friends of Story Archaeology will now have heard, Professor Ralph Kenna passed away and left the world we know, last Thursday. I received the sad news from his wife, Claire, last Friday. It is so very sad that it has taken me a few days to feel ready to write this post. I will stay in touch with Claire, and have sent her my deepest condolences but if any of you wish to leave a message of sympathy below I will willingly forward it on to his family. You can also send messages of sympathy through the link below. It feels as though Ralph has been a friend and colleague for years, but in fact, he first contacted me in early 2020. The impact he has had on me, and the work of Story Archaeology. in that time. is considerable. He now leaves a creative, imaginative, enthusiastic 'Ralph-shaped-space' but in his support for Irish Mythology through the 'Art for Sinann' competition and the on-going ÉIRÍ project, he has passed us an important legacy. I am certainly not, in any way, qualified to speak to his work as a statistical physicist. I clearly recall his patience in our first, quite lengthy, online conversation, as he tried to explain the processes that lead to his ground-breaking paper Maths Meets Myths: Quantitative Approaches to Ancient Narratives. I did read it, or did my best to read it, but I did appreciate that this process represented a innovative method of comparing the characters and structures of myth from various places and times, gathering some illuminating and very useful data. It was an inspiring cross-discipline approach; a way of working I very much admire! I also discovered that this paper, first presented in Moscow, was one of the most downloaded papers of the year! And, of course I mustn't forget that about a year ago, November last year, I think it was, he also published a futher paper, based on a similar approach, on the Kyiv bylyny cycle, the East Slavic epic narratives originating in modern-day Ukraine. Impressive! But I want to talk about Ralph's impact on Irish Mythology. I was delighted when I received Ralph's email, especially when I discovered that he was a longtime listener to Story Archaeology and was more than happy to help when he told me about his plans for a new project based on the character of Sinann, who gave her name to the River Shannon. Ralph had followed our explorations on Sinann, supported by Isolde's own translations, since the first episode of Story Archaeology. He was more than irritated when plans were made to set up a male, 'river god' sculpture in his home town of Athlone. In 2020, Ralph created a well-funded competition to raise awareness of Sinann and together, in October, with the support of Daniel Curley from Rathcroghan and Mal Rivers from the Irish Post, we launched the Art for Sinann competition, offering three prizes of 1000 euros. Ralph was also very active in promoting events to raise awareness of Sinann in Athlone. But Ralph didn't want to stop there! Data he had gathered in his papers on quantative approaches to ancient narratives, including the new paper on the Irish hero Fráoch’, demonstrated strong evidence suggesting more active agency of women ,in Irish stories, than in story cycles from other countries. I must admit, I was delighted with this. I always felt that this was the case, but here was real supporting evidence. We talked this over in one of our lengthy online chats and launched a second even bigger and better project in 2021, Ralph came up with the acronym ÉIRÍ for the event. This arts and information project was not only intended to promote the centrality of women in early Irish stories but was also designed to resonate with the celebration of the position of women in Ireland in the recent past, now, and in the future. You can find out all about the ÉIRÍ. competition on Story Archaeology, of course, and there are also several podcast episodes that explore the journeys of at least a few of the winners. Take a look at some of the schools' winners as well! ÉIRÍ derives from two early Irish words meaning 'to soar, rise up, stand up', both in the sense of growing to maturity as well as in the taking of deliberate action. We wanted the on-going project to grow, to rise up, and so ÉIRÍ has now become a group of like-minded people who all believe that the Irish stories are well worth celebrating, and what is more, still have a definite relevance for today. We feel the stories should 'rise up' and be counted. They matter! Plans have been prepared for future projects but, understandably, they have been on hold for a while. Yet Ralph has left us an inspiring legacy and, I for one, will do all I can so see it grow and hopefully 'soar'. There is one more thing I wanted to say. In Ralph's first email to me he wrote, Most of what I know about Sinann I know through your podcasts. I understand Isolde may no longer have time for research but, who knows, perhaps the adventure we embark upon will lead to something in the future – like a joint paper on this very project or something (I have no idea). He wrote this email about the time that Isolde was deciding to step back, largely for health reasons. His positive interest was a real support as I undertook the work of turning Story Archaeology around and pointing it in a new direction. Ralph never forgot about the Sinann paper that he had suggested. It was in our plans for this Autumn. Ralph wouldn't let it go. With his immense positivity and energy, he made it possible to get that paper written. What is more, in this, his last paper, he drew together so many members of the fledgling ÉIRÍ group into the telling of the journey of the story of Sinann. It is published, and available, although it still awaits peer review. And that paper could lead to new possibilities, new EIRI projects. As Ralph said back in 2020 'Who knows?' So let's rise up and soar! In her email to me Ralph's wife, Claire, said 'He is and always will be a hero'. I agree. Thank you Ralph. I will miss you. You can add personal messages of sympathy and find details of the funeral to take place shortly, in Athlone, through this link full 3:13 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoProfessor Ralph Kenna As many friends of Story Archaeology will now have heard, Professor Ralph Kenna passed away and left the world we know, last Thursday. I received the sad news from his wife, Claire, last Friday. It is so very sad that it has taken me a few days to feel ready to write this post. I will stay in touch with Claire, and have sent her my deepest condolences but if any of you wish to leave a message of sympathy below I will willingly forward it on to his family. You can also send messages of sympathy through the link below. It feels as though Ralph has been a friend and colleague for years, but in fact, he first contacted me in early 2020. The impact he has had on me, and the work of Story Archaeology. in that time. is considerable. He now leaves a creative, imaginative, enthusiastic 'Ralph-shaped-space' but in his support for Irish Mythology through the 'Art for Sinann' competition and the on-going ÉIRÍ project, he has passed us an important legacy. I am certainly not, in any way, qualified to speak to his work as a statistical physicist. I clearly recall his patience in our first, quite lengthy, online conversation, as he tried to explain the processes that lead to his ground-breaking paper Maths Meets Myths: Quantitative Approaches to Ancient Narratives. I did read it, or did my best to read it, but I did appreciate that this process represented a innovative method of comparing the characters and structures of myth from various places and times, gathering some illuminating and very useful data. It was an inspiring cross-discipline approach; a way of working I very much admire! I also discovered that this paper, first presented in Moscow, was one of the most downloaded papers of the year! And, of course I mustn't forget that about a year ago, November last year, I think it was, he also published a futher paper, based on a similar approach, on the Kyiv bylyny cycle, the East Slavic epic narratives originating in modern-day Ukraine. Impressive! But I want to talk about Ralph's impact on Irish Mythology. I was delighted when I received Ralph's email, especially when I discovered that he was a longtime listener to Story Archaeology and was more than happy to help when he told me about his plans for a new project based on the character of Sinann, who gave her name to the River Shannon. Ralph had followed our explorations on Sinann, supported by Isolde's own translations, since the first episode of Story Archaeology. He was more than irritated when plans were made to set up a male, 'river god' sculpture in his home town of Athlone. In 2020, Ralph created a well-funded competition to raise awareness of Sinann and together, in October, with the support of Daniel Curley from Rathcroghan and Mal Rivers from the Irish Post, we launched the Art for Sinann competition, offering three prizes of 1000 euros. Ralph was also very active in promoting events to raise awareness of Sinann in Athlone. But Ralph didn't want to stop there! Data he had gathered in his papers on quantative approaches to ancient narratives, including the new paper on the Irish hero Fráoch’, demonstrated strong evidence suggesting more active agency of women ,in Irish stories, than in story cycles from other countries. I must admit, I was delighted with this. I always felt that this was the case, but here was real supporting evidence. We talked this over in one of our lengthy online chats and launched a second even bigger and better project in 2021, Ralph came up with the acronym ÉIRÍ for the event. This arts and information project was not only intended to promote the centrality of women in early Irish stories but was also designed to resonate with the celebration of the position of women in Ireland in the recent past, now, and in the future. You can find out all about the ÉIRÍ. competition on Story Archaeology, of course, and there are also several podcast episodes that explore the journeys of at least a few of the winners. Take a look at some of the schools' winners as well! ÉIRÍ derives from two early Irish words meaning 'to soar, rise up, stand up', both in the sense of growing to maturity as well as in the taking of deliberate action. We wanted the on-going project to grow, to rise up, and so ÉIRÍ has now become a group of like-minded people who all believe that the Irish stories are well worth celebrating, and what is more, still have a definite relevance for today. We feel the stories should 'rise up' and be counted. They matter! Plans have been prepared for future projects but, understandably, they have been on hold for a while. Yet Ralph has left us an inspiring legacy and, I for one, will do all I can so see it grow and hopefully 'soar'. There is one more thing I wanted to say. In Ralph's first email to me he wrote, Most of what I know about Sinann I know through your podcasts. I understand Isolde may no longer have time for research but, who knows, perhaps the adventure we embark upon will lead to something in the future – like a joint paper on this very project or something (I have no idea). He wrote this email about the time that Isolde was deciding to step back, largely for health reasons. His positive interest was a real support as I undertook the work of turning Story Archaeology around and pointing it in a new direction. Ralph never forgot about the Sinann paper that he had suggested. It was in our plans for this Autumn. Ralph wouldn't let it go. With his immense positivity and energy, he made it possible to get that paper written. What is more, in this, his last paper, he drew together so many members of the fledgling ÉIRÍ group into the telling of the journey of the story of Sinann. It is published, and available, although it still awaits peer review. And that paper could lead to new possibilities, new EIRI projects. As Ralph said back in 2020 'Who knows?' So let's rise up and soar! In her email to me Ralph's wife, Claire, said 'He is and always will be a hero'. I agree. Thank you Ralph. I will miss you. You can add personal messages of sympathy and find details of the funeral to take place shortly, in Athlone, through this linkChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyProfessor Ralph Kenna As many friends of Story Archaeology will now have heard, Professor Ralph Kenna passed away and left the world we know, last Thursday. I received the sad news from his wife, Claire, last Friday. It is so very sad that it has taken me a few days to feel ready to write this post. I will stay in touch with Claire, and have sent her my deepest condolences but if any of you wish to leave a message of sympathy below I will willingly forward it on to his family. You can also send messages of sympathy through the link below. It feels as though Ralph has been a friend and colleague for years, but in fact, he first contacted me in early 2020. The impact he has had on me, and the work of Story Archaeology. in that time. is considerable. He now leaves a creative, imaginative, enthusiastic 'Ralph-shaped-space' but in his support for Irish Mythology through the 'Art for Sinann' competition and the on-going ÉIRÍ project, he has passed us an important legacy. I am certainly not, in any way, qualified to speak to his work as a statistical physicist. I clearly recall his patience in our first, quite lengthy, online conversation, as he tried to explain the processes that lead to his ground-breaking paper Maths Meets Myths: Quantitative Approaches to Ancient Narratives. I did read it, or did my best to read it, but I did appreciate that this process represented a innovative method of comparing the characters and structures of myth from various places and times, gathering some illuminating and very useful data. It was an inspiring cross-discipline approach; a way of working I very much admire! I also discovered that this paper, first presented in Moscow, was one of the most downloaded papers of the year! And, of course I mustn't forget that about a year ago, November last year, I think it was, he also published a futher paper, based on a similar approach, on the Kyiv bylyny cycle, the East Slavic epic narratives originating in modern-day Ukraine. Impressive! But I want to talk about Ralph's impact on Irish Mythology. I was delighted when I received Ralph's email, especially when I discovered that he was a longtime listener to Story Archaeology and was more than happy to help when he told me about his plans for a new project based on the character of Sinann, who gave her name to the River Shannon. Ralph had followed our explorations on Sinann, supported by Isolde's own translations, since the first episode of Story Archaeology. He was more than irritated when plans were made to set up a male, 'river god' sculpture in his home town of Athlone. In 2020, Ralph created a well-funded competition to raise awareness of Sinann and together, in October, with the support of Daniel Curley from Rathcroghan and Mal Rivers from the Irish Post, we launched the Art for Sinann competition, offering three prizes of 1000 euros. Ralph was also very active in promoting events to raise awareness of Sinann in Athlone. But Ralph didn't want to stop there! Data he had gathered in his papers on quantative approaches to ancient narratives, including the new paper on the Irish hero Fráoch’, demonstrated strong evidence suggesting more active agency of women ,in Irish stories, than in story cycles from other countries. I must admit, I was delighted with this. I always felt that this was the case, but here was real supporting evidence. We talked this over in one of our lengthy online chats and launched a second even bigger and better project in 2021, Ralph came up with the acronym ÉIRÍ for the event. This arts and information project was not only intended to promote the centrality of women in early Irish stories but was also designed to resonate with the celebration of the position of women in Ireland in the recent past, now, and in the future. You can find out all about the ÉIRÍ. competition on Story Archaeology, of course, and there are also several podcast episodes that explore the journeys of at least a few of the winners. Take a look at some of the schools' winners as well! ÉIRÍ derives from two early Irish words meaning 'to soar, rise up, stand up', both in the sense of growing to maturity as well as in the taking of deliberate action. We wanted the on-going project to grow, to rise up, and so ÉIRÍ has now become a group of like-minded people who all believe that the Irish stories are well worth celebrating, and what is more, still have a definite relevance for today. We feel the stories should 'rise up' and be counted. They matter! Plans have been prepared for future projects but, understandably, they have been on hold for a while. Yet Ralph has left us an inspiring legacy and, I for one, will do all I can so see it grow and hopefully 'soar'. There is one more thing I wanted to say. In Ralph's first email to me he wrote, Most of what I know about Sinann I know through your podcasts. I understand Isolde may no longer have time for research but, who knows, perhaps the adventure we embark upon will lead to something in the future – like a joint paper on this very project or something (I have no idea). He wrote this email about the time that Isolde was deciding to step back, largely for health reasons. His positive interest was a real support as I undertook the work of turning Story Archaeology around and pointing it in a new direction. Ralph never forgot about the Sinann paper that he had suggested. It was in our plans for this Autumn. Ralph wouldn't let it go. With his immense positivity and energy, he made it possible to get that paper written. What is more, in this, his last paper, he drew together so many members of the fledgling ÉIRÍ group into the telling of the journey of the story of Sinann. It is published, and available, although it still awaits peer review. And that paper could lead to new possibilities, new EIRI projects. As Ralph said back in 2020 'Who knows?' So let's rise up and soar! In her email to me Ralph's wife, Claire, said 'He is and always will be a hero'. I agree. Thank you Ralph. I will miss you. You can add personal messages of sympathy and find details of the funeral to take place shortly, in Athlone, through this link https://storyarchaeology.com/chris-ramble-8-a-story-for-our-times/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:22:26 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8299 The Táin Bó Cúailnge is an dramatic epic well worth the telling but with some challenging themes including broken loyalties and friendships with destruction laid on the land, for the sake of status and honour. Join Chris as she explores the telling of the tales and encounters a fresh resonance for our times. Links for this episode For podcast episodes and related articles on The boyhood deeds of Cú Chulainn, his training with Scathach, the birthpangs of Ulster, and more. For the podcst episode on Macha For related articles and textual translations concerning Macha (episode 2) For podcast episodes and related material on The stoy of Medb and her sisters; Fled Bricrenn or The further adventures of Nera (Series 3, episodes 3 to 9) For the original story of Nera and his Samhain adventure in the Otherworld For information on the Roscommon schools projects including the on-line Oenachs full 42:53 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThe Táin Bó Cúailnge is an dramatic epic well worth the telling but with some challenging themes including broken loyalties and friendships with destruction laid on the land, for the sake of status and honour. Join Chris as she explores the telling of the tales and encounters a fresh resonance for our times. Links for this episode For podcast episodes and related articles on The boyhood deeds of Cú Chulainn, his training with Scathach, the birthpangs of Ulster, and more. For the podcst episode on Macha For related articles and textual translations concerning Macha (episode 2) For podcast episodes and related material on The stoy of Medb and her sisters; Fled Bricrenn or The further adventures of Nera (Series 3, episodes 3 to 9) For the original story of Nera and his Samhain adventure in the Otherworld For information on the Roscommon schools projects including the on-line OenachsChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThe Táin Bó Cúailnge is an dramatic epic well worth the telling but with some challenging themes including broken loyalties and friendships with destruction laid on the land, for the sake of status and honour. Join Chris as she explores the telling of the tales and encounters a fresh resonance for our times. Links for this episode For podcast episodes and related articles on The boyhood deeds of Cú Chulainn, his training with Scathach, the birthpangs of Ulster, and more. For the podcst episode on Macha For related articles and textual translations concerning Macha (episode 2) For podcast episodes and related material on The stoy of Medb and her sisters; Fled Bricrenn or The further adventures of Nera (Series 3, episodes 3 to 9) For the original story of Nera and his Samhain adventure in the Otherworld For information on the Roscommon schools projects including the on-line Oenachs https://storyarchaeology.com/a-new-conversation-with-jamie-madden-the-writing-of-the-takings/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:12:10 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8257 The The Lebor Gabála tells of a series of mythical Irish migration stories, which can be traced back to a very early date. Its history is somewhat complex and, although fascinating, it is not an 'easy read'. So, join Chris and Jamie as they share Jamie's new telling. 'The Writing of The Takings'. Jamie has created an entertaining and highly amusing interpretation, which gets to the heart of how and why these mythical migration stories were so valued. Read the full version of The Writing of the Takings. Highly recommended! Jamie is planning to record an audio version of 'The Writing of the Takings'. I will add a link to this as soon as it is available. Meanwhile, find out more about Jamie's writing on Jamiemadden.org About the Lebor Gabála / The Book of Invasions or the Book of the Taking of Ireland The ‘Book of Invasions’ (‘Leabhar Gabhála’ in modern Irish) is not the name of a specific manuscript. Rather it is an origin legend of the Irish people that exists in many variant versions, in poetry and prose. The origins of the tradition can be traced to the seventh century, although the earliest surviving manuscripts are much later. The story was extensively reworked in verse form in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Over time, prose versions were derived from the poetry, and additional historical material was added. It was revised again in the seventeenth century by the team of historians known as the Four Masters. It continued to be accepted as a plausible story of the settlement of people on the island of Ireland long after that. The core of the story of the peopling of Ireland was built on top of biblical traditions. It begins with Noah and the Flood, and Noah’s granddaughter Cesair (she does not feature in the Bible), who was said to be the first to arrive in Ireland. The next wave involved the Parthalonians, descendants of Japhet, son of Noah, but they succumbed to plague. The third wave of settlers, descendants of Nemed, were vaguely related to the Parthalonians. The Nemedians were eventually defeated by the Formorians. Some Nemedians later returned from Greece as the Fir Bolg. They, in turn, were replaced by the Tuatha Dé Danann. A second strand traces other descendants of Japhet, including Fénius Farsaid and his grandson, Goídel Glas (the term ‘Gael’ is traced to him). Later, Breóghan, descended from Goídel Glas, viewed Ireland from a tower in Galicia on a clear night. His grandson, Míl Espáine, went to Ireland, where he defeated the Tuatha Dé Danann. The Clann Mhíleadh (‘sons of Míl’), Ír, Éibhear and Éireamhón and their descendants, became established in Ireland. From https://www.ria.ie/leabhar-gabhala-book-invasions full 11:21 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThe The Lebor Gabála tells of a series of mythical Irish migration stories, which can be traced back to a very early date. Its history is somewhat complex and, although fascinating, it is not an 'easy read'. So, join Chris and Jamie as they share Jamie's new telling. 'The Writing of The Takings'. Jamie has created an entertaining and highly amusing interpretation, which gets to the heart of how and why these mythical migration stories were so valued. Read the full version of The Writing of the Takings. Highly recommended! Jamie is planning to record an audio version of 'The Writing of the Takings'. I will add a link to this as soon as it is available. Meanwhile, find out more about Jamie's writing on Jamiemadden.org About the Lebor Gabála / The Book of Invasions or the Book of the Taking of Ireland The ‘Book of Invasions’ (‘Leabhar Gabhála’ in modern Irish) is not the name of a specific manuscript. Rather it is an origin legend of the Irish people that exists in many variant versions, in poetry and prose. The origins of the tradition can be traced to the seventh century, although the earliest surviving manuscripts are much later. The story was extensively reworked in verse form in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Over time, prose versions were derived from the poetry, and additional historical material was added. It was revised again in the seventeenth century by the team of historians known as the Four Masters. It continued to be accepted as a plausible story of the settlement of people on the island of Ireland long after that. The core of the story of the peopling of Ireland was built on top of biblical traditions. It begins with Noah and the Flood, and Noah’s granddaughter Cesair (she does not feature in the Bible), who was said to be the first to arrive in Ireland. The next wave involved the Parthalonians, descendants of Japhet, son of Noah, but they succumbed to plague. The third wave of settlers, descendants of Nemed, were vaguely related to the Parthalonians. The Nemedians were eventually defeated by the Formorians. Some Nemedians later returned from Greece as the Fir Bolg. They, in turn, were replaced by the Tuatha Dé Danann. A second strand traces other descendants of Japhet, including Fénius Farsaid and his grandson, Goídel Glas (the term ‘Gael’ is traced to him). Later, Breóghan, descended from Goídel Glas, viewed Ireland from a tower in Galicia on a clear night. His grandson, Míl Espáine, went to Ireland, where he defeated the Tuatha Dé Danann. The Clann Mhíleadh (‘sons of Míl’), Ír, Éibhear and Éireamhón and their descendants, became established in Ireland. From https://www.ria.ie/leabhar-gabhala-book-invasionsChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThe The Lebor Gabála tells of a series of mythical Irish migration stories, which can be traced back to a very early date. Its history is somewhat complex and, although fascinating, it is not an 'easy read'. So, join Chris and Jamie as they share Jamie's new telling. 'The Writing of The Takings'. Jamie has created an entertaining and highly amusing interpretation, which gets to the heart of how and why these mythical migration stories were so valued. Read the full version of The Writing of the Takings. Highly recommended! Jamie is planning to record an audio version of 'The Writing of the Takings'. I will add a link to this as soon as it is available. Meanwhile, find out more about Jamie's writing on Jamiemadden.org About the Lebor Gabála / The Book of Invasions or the Book of the Taking of Ireland The ‘Book of Invasions’ (‘Leabhar Gabhála’ in modern Irish) is not the name of a specific manuscript. Rather it is an origin legend of the Irish people that exists in many variant versions, in poetry and prose. The origins of the tradition can be traced to the seventh century, although the earliest surviving manuscripts are much later. The story was extensively reworked in verse form in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Over time, prose versions were derived from the poetry, and additional historical material was added. It was revised again in the seventeenth century by the team of historians known as the Four Masters. It continued to be accepted as a plausible story of the settlement of people on the island of Ireland long after that. The core of the story of the peopling of Ireland was built on top of biblical traditions. It begins with Noah and the Flood, and Noah’s granddaughter Cesair (she does not feature in the Bible), who was said to be the first to arrive in Ireland. The next wave involved the Parthalonians, descendants of Japhet, son of Noah, but they succumbed to plague. The third wave of settlers, descendants of Nemed, were vaguely related to the Parthalonians. The Nemedians were eventually defeated by the Formorians. Some Nemedians later returned from Greece as the Fir Bolg. They, in turn, were replaced by the Tuatha Dé Danann. A second strand traces other descendants of Japhet, including Fénius Farsaid and his grandson, Goídel Glas (the term ‘Gael’ is traced to him). Later, Breóghan, descended from Goídel Glas, viewed Ireland from a tower in Galicia on a clear night. His grandson, Míl Espáine, went to Ireland, where he defeated the Tuatha Dé Danann. The Clann Mhíleadh (‘sons of Míl’), Ír, Éibhear and Éireamhón and their descendants, became established in Ireland. From https://www.ria.ie/leabhar-gabhala-book-invasions https://storyarchaeology.com/chris-ramble-7-whats-in-a-name/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 20:30:54 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8246 Culture heroes, ancestor figures, genii loci, gods and godesses ... Can all, or indeed, any of these terms be useful in defining some favourite characters in Irish mythology, Join Chris as she takes a walk throuh a forest of stories on a light hearted search for hidden identities. Links for this episode I have referenced a wide variety of stories over the route of this ramble. I would recommend exploring the Story Archaeology archive where you will find links to all these stories. However, I did specifically reference the episodes below. In Search of Manannan In Search of Midir The Writing of the Taking: A converstion with Jamie Madden (available very soon) full 27:31 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoCulture heroes, ancestor figures, genii loci, gods and godesses ... Can all, or indeed, any of these terms be useful in defining some favourite characters in Irish mythology, Join Chris as she takes a walk throuh a forest of stories on a light hearted search for hidden identities. Links for this episode I have referenced a wide variety of stories over the route of this ramble. I would recommend exploring the Story Archaeology archive where you will find links to all these stories. However, I did specifically reference the episodes below. In Search of Manannan In Search of Midir The Writing of the Taking: A converstion with Jamie Madden (available very soon)Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyCulture heroes, ancestor figures, genii loci, gods and godesses ... Can all, or indeed, any of these terms be useful in defining some favourite characters in Irish mythology, Join Chris as she takes a walk throuh a forest of stories on a light hearted search for hidden identities. Links for this episode I have referenced a wide variety of stories over the route of this ramble. I would recommend exploring the Story Archaeology archive where you will find links to all these stories. However, I did specifically reference the episodes below. In Search of Manannan In Search of Midir The Writing of the Taking: A converstion with Jamie Madden (available very soon) https://storyarchaeology.com/a-conversation-with-eiri-winner-kate-lionis/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:31:00 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8161 The Morrigan by Kate Lionis Meet Kate Lionis one of the seven adult winners of the ÉIRÍ art competition and project. So, join Chris and Kate as they discuss, the many creative possiblities of digitally enhanced photography, the enviromental relevance of Australian indigenous stories and share the colours, light, and scents of the Blue Mountains in New South Wales. This is one of a series of shorter ‘Stories in the Landscape’ conversations to celebrate the 2023 ÉIRÍ Evoking Irelands Resilient Female Icons competition and continuing project. Each of the winners takes a very different approach to the rich treasure of Irish mythology, particularly the strong and active women characters to be found in the stories. Each of the winners has a different and exciting story to share. Look out for more conversations very soon. Find out more about ÉIRÍ View all the winning adult entries View the winning Schools’ entries. Take a look at a Blue Mountain Gallery (including the Three Sisters) Take a look at a gallery of Kate's work. Links for this Episode Listen to the podcast episode on the Morrigan on Story Archaeology Meet the Morrigan in the Battle of Moytura: Amarc na Mór Rígna - The Morrigan's View (Part 1)Amarc na Mór Rígna - The Morrigan's View (Part 2) full 27:38 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThe Morrigan by Kate Lionis Meet Kate Lionis one of the seven adult winners of the ÉIRÍ art competition and project. So, join Chris and Kate as they discuss, the many creative possiblities of digitally enhanced photography, the enviromental relevance of Australian indigenous stories and share the colours, light, and scents of the Blue Mountains in New South Wales. This is one of a series of shorter ‘Stories in the Landscape’ conversations to celebrate the 2023 ÉIRÍ Evoking Irelands Resilient Female Icons competition and continuing project. Each of the winners takes a very different approach to the rich treasure of Irish mythology, particularly the strong and active women characters to be found in the stories. Each of the winners has a different and exciting story to share. Look out for more conversations very soon. Find out more about ÉIRÍ View all the winning adult entries View the winning Schools’ entries. Take a look at a Blue Mountain Gallery (including the Three Sisters) Take a look at a gallery of Kate's work. Links for this Episode Listen to the podcast episode on the Morrigan on Story Archaeology Meet the Morrigan in the Battle of Moytura: Amarc na Mór Rígna - The Morrigan's View (Part 1)Amarc na Mór Rígna - The Morrigan's View (Part 2)Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThe Morrigan by Kate Lionis Meet Kate Lionis one of the seven adult winners of the ÉIRÍ art competition and project. So, join Chris and Kate as they discuss, the many creative possiblities of digitally enhanced photography, the enviromental relevance of Australian indigenous stories and share the colours, light, and scents of the Blue Mountains in New South Wales. This is one of a series of shorter ‘Stories in the Landscape’ conversations to celebrate the 2023 ÉIRÍ Evoking Irelands Resilient Female Icons competition and continuing project. Each of the winners takes a very different approach to the rich treasure of Irish mythology, particularly the strong and active women characters to be found in the stories. Each of the winners has a different and exciting story to share. Look out for more conversations very soon. Find out more about ÉIRÍ View all the winning adult entries View the winning Schools’ entries. Take a look at a Blue Mountain Gallery (including the Three Sisters) Take a look at a gallery of Kate's work. Links for this Episode Listen to the podcast episode on the Morrigan on Story Archaeology Meet the Morrigan in the Battle of Moytura: Amarc na Mór Rígna - The Morrigan's View (Part 1)Amarc na Mór Rígna - The Morrigan's View (Part 2) https://storyarchaeology.com/an-immrama-voyage-with-jamie-madden/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8127 Click to view the complete Immram Brig Bostúin What if Brigid had undertaken her own Immrám? Join Chris and Jamie as they explore James' Immrám Brig Bostún, an Irish Mythology Collage, in which he garners stories from Irish mtyhology and folklore, to curate a remarkable Immrám voyage for Brigid, taking her to the coastal islands of Boston and Cape Cod; a reflection on the more recent journies of the Diaspóra na nGael. Jamie, from Boston but now living in Seattle, is not only a story discoverer, a story teller, something of a genealogist and, oh yes, an affordable housing expert, but also a imaginative interpreter of Irish mythology. More information connected to this conversation Read the full Immrám Brig Bostúin Find out more about the history of Malaga Island The Island of the black and white sheep. Find out about The Graves and its lighthouses. The Isle of the guardian cat. Listen to the keening of Kitty Gallagher As a part of the ImmrámBrig, Jamie included a 'Dúchas' story. The Dúchas project was designed to digitize the Irish National Folklore Collection. This includes the Schools Collection. In 1937 and 38, children, in schools all over Ireland, were asked to collect stoeies from older neighbours and relatives. Now they have been transcribed, you can find them on duchas.ie . The story Jamie included concerning Saint Ruadhán's well came from a school in Kiladysert, County Clare. View it here. Holy Wells. Information on Ruadhán's well. The Clare Heritage site states that Saint Martin's Well, previously known as Saint Ruadhán's well, was said to lie in a grazing field in the old Paradise House Estate. However at the time of the research visit, the well could not be located. Go to the Gallery page for futher information and pictures including the hagiographical account of Brigid and Bishop Brón. Links for this episode View A tabulated Immrama Explore Series 4: Rowing Around Immráma episodes 1-6 Explore Series 4: Rowing Around Immráma: Episodes 7-14 full 36:43 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoClick to view the complete Immram Brig Bostúin What if Brigid had undertaken her own Immrám? Join Chris and Jamie as they explore James' Immrám Brig Bostún, an Irish Mythology Collage, in which he garners stories from Irish mtyhology and folklore, to curate a remarkable Immrám voyage for Brigid, taking her to the coastal islands of Boston and Cape Cod; a reflection on the more recent journies of the Diaspóra na nGael. Jamie, from Boston but now living in Seattle, is not only a story discoverer, a story teller, something of a genealogist and, oh yes, an affordable housing expert, but also a imaginative interpreter of Irish mythology. More information connected to this conversation Read the full Immrám Brig Bostúin Find out more about the history of Malaga Island The Island of the black and white sheep. Find out about The Graves and its lighthouses. The Isle of the guardian cat. Listen to the keening of Kitty Gallagher As a part of the ImmrámBrig, Jamie included a 'Dúchas' story. The Dúchas project was designed to digitize the Irish National Folklore Collection. This includes the Schools Collection. In 1937 and 38, children, in schools all over Ireland, were asked to collect stoeies from older neighbours and relatives. Now they have been transcribed, you can find them on duchas.ie . The story Jamie included concerning Saint Ruadhán's well came from a school in Kiladysert, County Clare. View it here. Holy Wells. Information on Ruadhán's well. The Clare Heritage site states that Saint Martin's Well, previously known as Saint Ruadhán's well, was said to lie in a grazing field in the old Paradise House Estate. However at the time of the research visit, the well could not be located. Go to the Gallery page for futher information and pictures including the hagiographical account of Brigid and Bishop Brón. Links for this episode View A tabulated Immrama Explore Series 4: Rowing Around Immráma episodes 1-6 Explore Series 4: Rowing Around Immráma: Episodes 7-14Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyClick to view the complete Immram Brig Bostúin What if Brigid had undertaken her own Immrám? Join Chris and Jamie as they explore James' Immrám Brig Bostún, an Irish Mythology Collage, in which he garners stories from Irish mtyhology and folklore, to curate a remarkable Immrám voyage for Brigid, taking her to the coastal islands of Boston and Cape Cod; a reflection on the more recent journies of the Diaspóra na nGael. Jamie, from Boston but now living in Seattle, is not only a story discoverer, a story teller, something of a genealogist and, oh yes, an affordable housing expert, but also a imaginative interpreter of Irish mythology. More information connected to this conversation Read the full Immrám Brig Bostúin Find out more about the history of Malaga Island The Island of the black and white sheep. Find out about The Graves and its lighthouses. The Isle of the guardian cat. Listen to the keening of Kitty Gallagher As a part of the ImmrámBrig, Jamie included a 'Dúchas' story. The Dúchas project was designed to digitize the Irish National Folklore Collection. This includes the Schools Collection. In 1937 and 38, children, in schools all over Ireland, were asked to collect stoeies from older neighbours and relatives. Now they have been transcribed, you can find them on duchas.ie . The story Jamie included concerning Saint Ruadhán's well came from a school in Kiladysert, County Clare. View it here. Holy Wells. Information on Ruadhán's well. The Clare Heritage site states that Saint Martin's Well, previously known as Saint Ruadhán's well, was said to lie in a grazing field in the old Paradise House Estate. However at the time of the research visit, the well could not be located. Go to the Gallery page for futher information and pictures including the hagiographical account of Brigid and Bishop Brón. Links for this episode View A tabulated Immrama Explore Series 4: Rowing Around Immráma episodes 1-6 Explore Series 4: Rowing Around Immráma: Episodes 7-14 https://storyarchaeology.com/a-conversation-with-eiri-winner-louise-shine/ Sat, 29 Jul 2023 11:22:54 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8108 Meet Louise Shine, one of the seven adult winners of the ÉIRÍ art competition and project. So, join Chris and Ruth as they discuss, the importance of creativity in art and education, explore art and technology as well as the way in which women from Irish mythology can still speak powerfully to current issues. This is one of a series of shorter ‘Stories in the Landscape’ conversations to celebrate the 2023 ÉIRÍ Evoking Irelands Resilient Female Icons competition and continuing project. Each of the winners takes a very different approach to the rich treasure of Irish mythology, particularly the strong and active women characters to be found in the stories. Each of the winners has a different and exciting story to share. Look out for more conversations very soon. Find out more about ÉIRÍ View all the winning adult entries View the winning Schools’ entries. View a gallery of Loiuse's work. full 26:35 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoMeet Louise Shine, one of the seven adult winners of the ÉIRÍ art competition and project. So, join Chris and Ruth as they discuss, the importance of creativity in art and education, explore art and technology as well as the way in which women from Irish mythology can still speak powerfully to current issues. This is one of a series of shorter ‘Stories in the Landscape’ conversations to celebrate the 2023 ÉIRÍ Evoking Irelands Resilient Female Icons competition and continuing project. Each of the winners takes a very different approach to the rich treasure of Irish mythology, particularly the strong and active women characters to be found in the stories. Each of the winners has a different and exciting story to share. Look out for more conversations very soon. Find out more about ÉIRÍ View all the winning adult entries View the winning Schools’ entries. View a gallery of Loiuse's work.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyMeet Louise Shine, one of the seven adult winners of the ÉIRÍ art competition and project. So, join Chris and Ruth as they discuss, the importance of creativity in art and education, explore art and technology as well as the way in which women from Irish mythology can still speak powerfully to current issues. This is one of a series of shorter ‘Stories in the Landscape’ conversations to celebrate the 2023 ÉIRÍ Evoking Irelands Resilient Female Icons competition and continuing project. Each of the winners takes a very different approach to the rich treasure of Irish mythology, particularly the strong and active women characters to be found in the stories. Each of the winners has a different and exciting story to share. Look out for more conversations very soon. Find out more about ÉIRÍ View all the winning adult entries View the winning Schools’ entries. View a gallery of Loiuse's work. https://storyarchaeology.com/a-conversation-with-eiri-winner-lee-fenlon/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:57:47 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8093 Bóand by Lee Fenlon Meet Lee Fenlon, one of the seven adult winners of the ÉIRÍ art competition and project. Now, join Chris and Lee as they discuss, what can be acheived in leaded glass and ceramic mosaic work , how Sinann has been treated in Athlone as well as stories of Boand and the Boyne. This is one of a series of shorter 'Stories in the Landscape' conversations to celebrate the 2023 ÉIRÍ Evoking Irelands Resilient Female Icons competition and continuing project. Each of the winners takes a very different approach to the rich treasure of Irish mythology, particularly the strong and active women characters to be found in the stories. Each of the winners has a different and exciting story to share. Look out for more conversations very soon. View a gallery of Lee's brilliant glass work, Find out more about ÉIRÍ View all the winning adult entries View the winning Schools' entries full 24:11 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoBóand by Lee Fenlon Meet Lee Fenlon, one of the seven adult winners of the ÉIRÍ art competition and project. Now, join Chris and Lee as they discuss, what can be acheived in leaded glass and ceramic mosaic work , how Sinann has been treated in Athlone as well as stories of Boand and the Boyne. This is one of a series of shorter 'Stories in the Landscape' conversations to celebrate the 2023 ÉIRÍ Evoking Irelands Resilient Female Icons competition and continuing project. Each of the winners takes a very different approach to the rich treasure of Irish mythology, particularly the strong and active women characters to be found in the stories. Each of the winners has a different and exciting story to share. Look out for more conversations very soon. View a gallery of Lee's brilliant glass work, Find out more about ÉIRÍ View all the winning adult entries View the winning Schools' entriesChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyBóand by Lee Fenlon Meet Lee Fenlon, one of the seven adult winners of the ÉIRÍ art competition and project. Now, join Chris and Lee as they discuss, what can be acheived in leaded glass and ceramic mosaic work , how Sinann has been treated in Athlone as well as stories of Boand and the Boyne. This is one of a series of shorter 'Stories in the Landscape' conversations to celebrate the 2023 ÉIRÍ Evoking Irelands Resilient Female Icons competition and continuing project. Each of the winners takes a very different approach to the rich treasure of Irish mythology, particularly the strong and active women characters to be found in the stories. Each of the winners has a different and exciting story to share. Look out for more conversations very soon. View a gallery of Lee's brilliant glass work, Find out more about ÉIRÍ View all the winning adult entries View the winning Schools' entries https://storyarchaeology.com/a-conversation-with-eiri-winner-ruth-egan/ Sun, 16 Jul 2023 13:36:53 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8085 Ruth Egan Meet Ruth Egan, one of the seven adult winners of the ÉIRÍ art competition and project. So, join Chris and Ruth as they discuss, art, mthology and the importance of listening to the stories told by your grandmothers. This is one of a series of shorter 'Stories in the Landscape' conversations to celebrate the 2023 ÉIRÍ Evoking Irelands Resilient Female Icons competition and continuing project. Each of the winners takes a very different approach to the rich treasure of Irish mythology, particularly the strong and active women characters to be found in the stories. Each of the winners has a different and exciting story to share. Look out for more conversations very soon. Find out more about ÉIRÍ View all the winning adult entries View the winning Schools' entries. full 27:50 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoRuth Egan Meet Ruth Egan, one of the seven adult winners of the ÉIRÍ art competition and project. So, join Chris and Ruth as they discuss, art, mthology and the importance of listening to the stories told by your grandmothers. This is one of a series of shorter 'Stories in the Landscape' conversations to celebrate the 2023 ÉIRÍ Evoking Irelands Resilient Female Icons competition and continuing project. Each of the winners takes a very different approach to the rich treasure of Irish mythology, particularly the strong and active women characters to be found in the stories. Each of the winners has a different and exciting story to share. Look out for more conversations very soon. Find out more about ÉIRÍ View all the winning adult entries View the winning Schools' entries.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyRuth Egan Meet Ruth Egan, one of the seven adult winners of the ÉIRÍ art competition and project. So, join Chris and Ruth as they discuss, art, mthology and the importance of listening to the stories told by your grandmothers. This is one of a series of shorter 'Stories in the Landscape' conversations to celebrate the 2023 ÉIRÍ Evoking Irelands Resilient Female Icons competition and continuing project. Each of the winners takes a very different approach to the rich treasure of Irish mythology, particularly the strong and active women characters to be found in the stories. Each of the winners has a different and exciting story to share. Look out for more conversations very soon. Find out more about ÉIRÍ View all the winning adult entries View the winning Schools' entries. https://storyarchaeology.com/chris-ramble-6-just-how-old-are-irish-stories/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:25:22 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=8005 So how old are the Irish stories? Come to think of it what exactly is meant by old, or medieval or any of the other terms so frequently used to describe mythological stories, and... does it matter? Join Chris as she follows a familiar route and sets up a few indicative, and hopefully useful, signposts along the way. Links for this episode These rambles are not intended as fully footnoted articles. They are intended more as observations, thoughts while out walking, if I attach my favourite metaphor. However, in this ramble I have made reference to the Justinian plague and its effects, as observed by early recorders, as well as modern archaeologists, botanists and dendrochronologists. If anyone is interested, I am happy to provide links to supporting sources. The whole of the Cath Maige Tuired is covered in series 2 , episodes 1-6 , or episodes 6 - 12 Here are Isolde's translations of the Morrigan's final prophecies a. Poems of the Morrigan and b. Declaration of Peace Series 6 covers The Táin Bó Cuailnge You will find links to all of Tocmarc Étaíne on this page Here is a link to the folktale The Giants of Knockmany Hill Goibniu and the Gobbán Sáor full 22:49 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoSo how old are the Irish stories? Come to think of it what exactly is meant by old, or medieval or any of the other terms so frequently used to describe mythological stories, and... does it matter? Join Chris as she follows a familiar route and sets up a few indicative, and hopefully useful, signposts along the way. Links for this episode These rambles are not intended as fully footnoted articles. They are intended more as observations, thoughts while out walking, if I attach my favourite metaphor. However, in this ramble I have made reference to the Justinian plague and its effects, as observed by early recorders, as well as modern archaeologists, botanists and dendrochronologists. If anyone is interested, I am happy to provide links to supporting sources. The whole of the Cath Maige Tuired is covered in series 2 , episodes 1-6 , or episodes 6 - 12 Here are Isolde's translations of the Morrigan's final prophecies a. Poems of the Morrigan and b. Declaration of Peace Series 6 covers The Táin Bó Cuailnge You will find links to all of Tocmarc Étaíne on this page Here is a link to the folktale The Giants of Knockmany Hill Goibniu and the Gobbán SáorChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodySo how old are the Irish stories? Come to think of it what exactly is meant by old, or medieval or any of the other terms so frequently used to describe mythological stories, and... does it matter? Join Chris as she follows a familiar route and sets up a few indicative, and hopefully useful, signposts along the way. Links for this episode These rambles are not intended as fully footnoted articles. They are intended more as observations, thoughts while out walking, if I attach my favourite metaphor. However, in this ramble I have made reference to the Justinian plague and its effects, as observed by early recorders, as well as modern archaeologists, botanists and dendrochronologists. If anyone is interested, I am happy to provide links to supporting sources. The whole of the Cath Maige Tuired is covered in series 2 , episodes 1-6 , or episodes 6 - 12 Here are Isolde's translations of the Morrigan's final prophecies a. Poems of the Morrigan and b. Declaration of Peace Series 6 covers The Táin Bó Cuailnge You will find links to all of Tocmarc Étaíne on this page Here is a link to the folktale The Giants of Knockmany Hill Goibniu and the Gobbán Sáor https://storyarchaeology.com/a-conversation-with-nicola-bowes-and-rosemary-carty/ Wed, 03 May 2023 20:18:41 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=7939 Nicola and Rosemary are both gifted artists from the Celtic Eye artists group who have all come together to draw on their talents to create some inspiring and innovative landscape and environmental projects. Join Chris, Nicola, and Rosemary as they talk about about the wide scope of some of Celtic Eye's impressive and on-going, still growing, projects as well as getting to discuss 'art in the landscape'. Links for this episode Introducing Celtic Eye Celebrating A Very Special Landscape Find out about Celtic Eye's recent visit to the the Seanad at Leinster House to acknowledge and celebrate the work undertaken by the community groups involved in the Karst Landscape project. View some of Celtic Eye’s recent and up-coming events News of a forthcoming Celtic Eye exhibition I will be adding more images and information about Celtic Eye projects very soon. full 34:29 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoNicola and Rosemary are both gifted artists from the Celtic Eye artists group who have all come together to draw on their talents to create some inspiring and innovative landscape and environmental projects. Join Chris, Nicola, and Rosemary as they talk about about the wide scope of some of Celtic Eye's impressive and on-going, still growing, projects as well as getting to discuss 'art in the landscape'. Links for this episode Introducing Celtic Eye Celebrating A Very Special Landscape Find out about Celtic Eye's recent visit to the the Seanad at Leinster House to acknowledge and celebrate the work undertaken by the community groups involved in the Karst Landscape project. View some of Celtic Eye’s recent and up-coming events News of a forthcoming Celtic Eye exhibition I will be adding more images and information about Celtic Eye projects very soon.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyNicola and Rosemary are both gifted artists from the Celtic Eye artists group who have all come together to draw on their talents to create some inspiring and innovative landscape and environmental projects. Join Chris, Nicola, and Rosemary as they talk about about the wide scope of some of Celtic Eye's impressive and on-going, still growing, projects as well as getting to discuss 'art in the landscape'. Links for this episode Introducing Celtic Eye Celebrating A Very Special Landscape Find out about Celtic Eye's recent visit to the the Seanad at Leinster House to acknowledge and celebrate the work undertaken by the community groups involved in the Karst Landscape project. View some of Celtic Eye’s recent and up-coming events News of a forthcoming Celtic Eye exhibition I will be adding more images and information about Celtic Eye projects very soon. https://storyarchaeology.com/chris-ramble-5-the-landscape-of-stories/ Mon, 10 Apr 2023 12:44:59 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=7905 This ramble, begun in Queensland, Australia and completed in Leitrim, Ireland. begins to explore the ways in which the environment in which the stories were told may change elements creating the tale. And, no, I didn't walk all the way! Loughnashade trumpet This ramble was a long time in the making, begun in late January in Brisbane and picked up again at the start of April. It is a big topic and I am very aware that I have hardly scratched the surface. I would be interested in your views. How much does climate and the local landscape influence stories from where you live? Just before the pandemic, I was working on a project in Longford called 'A Story to Share'. One focus was that of folk stories coming from all the diverse heritages shared by the class, particularly eastern European, in this case. Parents, and a few grandarents, had joined the class and we were happily exploring Baba Yaga stories. They all knew one or two but one mother said 'Those are of Russian origin'. 'How do you know that', I asked her? 'Too many gloomy birch forests' she replied. Links for this episode Listen to 'Tales of Sheebeg' The story of the excavations on Sheebeg About the Glasshouse Mountains The Gilla Decair full 16:58 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThis ramble, begun in Queensland, Australia and completed in Leitrim, Ireland. begins to explore the ways in which the environment in which the stories were told may change elements creating the tale. And, no, I didn't walk all the way! Loughnashade trumpet This ramble was a long time in the making, begun in late January in Brisbane and picked up again at the start of April. It is a big topic and I am very aware that I have hardly scratched the surface. I would be interested in your views. How much does climate and the local landscape influence stories from where you live? Just before the pandemic, I was working on a project in Longford called 'A Story to Share'. One focus was that of folk stories coming from all the diverse heritages shared by the class, particularly eastern European, in this case. Parents, and a few grandarents, had joined the class and we were happily exploring Baba Yaga stories. They all knew one or two but one mother said 'Those are of Russian origin'. 'How do you know that', I asked her? 'Too many gloomy birch forests' she replied. Links for this episode Listen to 'Tales of Sheebeg' The story of the excavations on Sheebeg About the Glasshouse Mountains The Gilla DecairChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThis ramble, begun in Queensland, Australia and completed in Leitrim, Ireland. begins to explore the ways in which the environment in which the stories were told may change elements creating the tale. And, no, I didn't walk all the way! Loughnashade trumpet This ramble was a long time in the making, begun in late January in Brisbane and picked up again at the start of April. It is a big topic and I am very aware that I have hardly scratched the surface. I would be interested in your views. How much does climate and the local landscape influence stories from where you live? Just before the pandemic, I was working on a project in Longford called 'A Story to Share'. One focus was that of folk stories coming from all the diverse heritages shared by the class, particularly eastern European, in this case. Parents, and a few grandarents, had joined the class and we were happily exploring Baba Yaga stories. They all knew one or two but one mother said 'Those are of Russian origin'. 'How do you know that', I asked her? 'Too many gloomy birch forests' she replied. Links for this episode Listen to 'Tales of Sheebeg' The story of the excavations on Sheebeg About the Glasshouse Mountains The Gilla Decair https://storyarchaeology.com/a-conversation-with-shona-macdonald/ Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:06:31 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=7881 Shona is a talented artist and illustrator who tells stories through images. Join Chris and Shona as they explore some of the wonderful women characters to be found in the world of Irish story, and even try out a path to a most perplexing library. https://youtu.be/KM-v6StvTc4 Watch Shona's animation- The Forest of Cake. Brig Fand The Library of Perplexing Perplexities A Game for Etain. View more of Shona's work on her own website. full 39:47 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoShona is a talented artist and illustrator who tells stories through images. Join Chris and Shona as they explore some of the wonderful women characters to be found in the world of Irish story, and even try out a path to a most perplexing library. https://youtu.be/KM-v6StvTc4 Watch Shona's animation- The Forest of Cake. Brig Fand The Library of Perplexing Perplexities A Game for Etain. View more of Shona's work on her own website.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyShona is a talented artist and illustrator who tells stories through images. Join Chris and Shona as they explore some of the wonderful women characters to be found in the world of Irish story, and even try out a path to a most perplexing library. https://youtu.be/KM-v6StvTc4 Watch Shona's animation- The Forest of Cake. Brig Fand The Library of Perplexing Perplexities A Game for Etain. View more of Shona's work on her own website. https://storyarchaeology.com/chris-ramble-4-walking-with-sheela-na-gigs/ Sun, 18 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=7716 SacrumProfanum by Benjamin Dwyer is an exploration of the Sheela-Na-gig through music. Join Chris as she encounters this profound and poetic experience out walking her local landscape accompanied by Sheela-na- gigs. Music for this episode: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum by kind permision of Benjamin Dwyer https://www.farpointrecordings.com/product-page/benjamin-dwyer-sacrumprofanum https://benjamindwyer.bandcamp.com/album/sacrumprofanum Listen to the podcast episode 'A Conversation with Professor Ben Dwyer' SacrumProfanum is the second release from composer Benjamin Dwyer on Farpoint Recordings. SacrumProfanum features music by Benjamin Dwyer based on his personal engagement with Sheela-na-gigs. These richly detailed and adventurous compositions feature Garth Knox (viola), Siobhán Armstrong (late-medieval Irish harp, sean-nós singer, narrator), Emma Coulthard (piccolo, flute, alto flute), Donnacha Dwyer (uillean pipes), Jona Xhepa and Benjamin Dwyer on bowed guitar. Dwyer also contributes a fascinating essay about Sheela-na-gigs and the background development of this project. released February 22, 2022 full 19:30 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoSacrumProfanum by Benjamin Dwyer is an exploration of the Sheela-Na-gig through music. Join Chris as she encounters this profound and poetic experience out walking her local landscape accompanied by Sheela-na- gigs. Music for this episode: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum by kind permision of Benjamin Dwyer https://www.farpointrecordings.com/product-page/benjamin-dwyer-sacrumprofanum https://benjamindwyer.bandcamp.com/album/sacrumprofanum Listen to the podcast episode 'A Conversation with Professor Ben Dwyer' SacrumProfanum is the second release from composer Benjamin Dwyer on Farpoint Recordings. SacrumProfanum features music by Benjamin Dwyer based on his personal engagement with Sheela-na-gigs. These richly detailed and adventurous compositions feature Garth Knox (viola), Siobhán Armstrong (late-medieval Irish harp, sean-nós singer, narrator), Emma Coulthard (piccolo, flute, alto flute), Donnacha Dwyer (uillean pipes), Jona Xhepa and Benjamin Dwyer on bowed guitar. Dwyer also contributes a fascinating essay about Sheela-na-gigs and the background development of this project. released February 22, 2022Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodySacrumProfanum by Benjamin Dwyer is an exploration of the Sheela-Na-gig through music. Join Chris as she encounters this profound and poetic experience out walking her local landscape accompanied by Sheela-na- gigs. Music for this episode: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum by kind permision of Benjamin Dwyer https://www.farpointrecordings.com/product-page/benjamin-dwyer-sacrumprofanum https://benjamindwyer.bandcamp.com/album/sacrumprofanum Listen to the podcast episode 'A Conversation with Professor Ben Dwyer' SacrumProfanum is the second release from composer Benjamin Dwyer on Farpoint Recordings. SacrumProfanum features music by Benjamin Dwyer based on his personal engagement with Sheela-na-gigs. These richly detailed and adventurous compositions feature Garth Knox (viola), Siobhán Armstrong (late-medieval Irish harp, sean-nós singer, narrator), Emma Coulthard (piccolo, flute, alto flute), Donnacha Dwyer (uillean pipes), Jona Xhepa and Benjamin Dwyer on bowed guitar. Dwyer also contributes a fascinating essay about Sheela-na-gigs and the background development of this project. released February 22, 2022 https://storyarchaeology.com/a-conversation-with-professor-benjamin-dwyer/ Sat, 17 Dec 2022 20:08:43 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=7733 Join Chris as she shares a conversation with Professor Benjamin Dwyer. Ben is a prolific Irish performer and composer as well as an educator. He is currently Professor of Music at Middlesex University. SacrumProfanum is Ben's thought provoking musical exploration of the enigmatic Sheela-na-gigs as watchers and witnesses of a thousand years of Irish history. Opening music for this episode: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum by kind permision of Benjamin Dwyer. Late medieval harp played by Siobhán Armstrong External Links for this episode Listen to SacrumProfanum https://www.farpointrecordings.com/product-page/benjamin-dwyer-sacrumprofanum https://benjamindwyer.bandcamp.com/album/sacrumprofanum Ben's paper: Sheela-na-gigs and an ‘Aesthetics of Damage’ Local Links for this episode Chris' ramble 4: Walking with Sheela-na-gigs full 46:27 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoJoin Chris as she shares a conversation with Professor Benjamin Dwyer. Ben is a prolific Irish performer and composer as well as an educator. He is currently Professor of Music at Middlesex University. SacrumProfanum is Ben's thought provoking musical exploration of the enigmatic Sheela-na-gigs as watchers and witnesses of a thousand years of Irish history. Opening music for this episode: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum by kind permision of Benjamin Dwyer. Late medieval harp played by Siobhán Armstrong External Links for this episode Listen to SacrumProfanum https://www.farpointrecordings.com/product-page/benjamin-dwyer-sacrumprofanum https://benjamindwyer.bandcamp.com/album/sacrumprofanum Ben's paper: Sheela-na-gigs and an ‘Aesthetics of Damage’ Local Links for this episode Chris' ramble 4: Walking with Sheela-na-gigsChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyJoin Chris as she shares a conversation with Professor Benjamin Dwyer. Ben is a prolific Irish performer and composer as well as an educator. He is currently Professor of Music at Middlesex University. SacrumProfanum is Ben's thought provoking musical exploration of the enigmatic Sheela-na-gigs as watchers and witnesses of a thousand years of Irish history. Opening music for this episode: Lamentum from SacrumProfanum by kind permision of Benjamin Dwyer. Late medieval harp played by Siobhán Armstrong External Links for this episode Listen to SacrumProfanum https://www.farpointrecordings.com/product-page/benjamin-dwyer-sacrumprofanum https://benjamindwyer.bandcamp.com/album/sacrumprofanum Ben's paper: Sheela-na-gigs and an ‘Aesthetics of Damage’ Local Links for this episode Chris' ramble 4: Walking with Sheela-na-gigs https://storyarchaeology.com/chris-ramble-3-is-this-not-a-story-worth-the-telling/ Sat, 05 Nov 2022 12:31:43 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=7653 Join Chris on her ramble through the landscape of early Irish story and discover why many of the best stories contain the environmental messages which are still highly relevant today. Moytura 2000 Links for this ramble. Circling the Táin: seven Story Archaeology podcast episodes. Cath Maige Tuired: six Story Archaeology podcast episodes. Stories in the Landscape Conversations: A conversation with Professor Patrick Nunn. Moytura 2000 full 27:59 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoJoin Chris on her ramble through the landscape of early Irish story and discover why many of the best stories contain the environmental messages which are still highly relevant today. Moytura 2000 Links for this ramble. Circling the Táin: seven Story Archaeology podcast episodes. Cath Maige Tuired: six Story Archaeology podcast episodes. Stories in the Landscape Conversations: A conversation with Professor Patrick Nunn. Moytura 2000Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyJoin Chris on her ramble through the landscape of early Irish story and discover why many of the best stories contain the environmental messages which are still highly relevant today. Moytura 2000 Links for this ramble. Circling the Táin: seven Story Archaeology podcast episodes. Cath Maige Tuired: six Story Archaeology podcast episodes. Stories in the Landscape Conversations: A conversation with Professor Patrick Nunn. Moytura 2000 https://storyarchaeology.com/scottish-and-irish-landscape-stories-with-professor-patrick-nunn/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:13:17 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=7617 The Isle of Harris. Yes, the sea can be this blue! Every community has folk tales to share, but do some of these stories encode ancient memories of climate change? This short podcast conversation with Professor Nunn focuses on stories from the North west coast of Ireland and Scotland that may have been told far longer than we might imagine. Listen, and then discover more in Professor Nunn's recent paper 'First a wudd, and syne a sea:' recently published in the Scottish Geographical Journal. Lough Gill, Sligo / Leitrim Read Professor Nunn's paper: First a wudd, and syne a sea: postglacial coastal change of Scotland recalled in ancient stories Today I was fortunate enough to attend a webinar presented by Professor Nunn and hosted by the University of the Highlands and Islands. Here is the You Tube link to the webinar.. Islands Matter Webinar 2 'First a wudd, and syne a sea: Scottish stories of memorable landscape change in their global context' with Professor Patrick Nunn. Recorded on the 20 October 2022. Patrick Nunn was a Lead Author of the 5th Assessment Report (Working Group I) of the IPCC and a Lead Author for its 6th Assessment Report (Working Group II). His 2021 book, Worlds in Shadow: Submerged Lands in Science, Memory and Myth, is published by Bloomsbury Sigma. ; full 9:24 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThe Isle of Harris. Yes, the sea can be this blue! Every community has folk tales to share, but do some of these stories encode ancient memories of climate change? This short podcast conversation with Professor Nunn focuses on stories from the North west coast of Ireland and Scotland that may have been told far longer than we might imagine. Listen, and then discover more in Professor Nunn's recent paper 'First a wudd, and syne a sea:' recently published in the Scottish Geographical Journal. Lough Gill, Sligo / Leitrim Read Professor Nunn's paper: First a wudd, and syne a sea: postglacial coastal change of Scotland recalled in ancient stories Today I was fortunate enough to attend a webinar presented by Professor Nunn and hosted by the University of the Highlands and Islands. Here is the You Tube link to the webinar.. Islands Matter Webinar 2 'First a wudd, and syne a sea: Scottish stories of memorable landscape change in their global context' with Professor Patrick Nunn. Recorded on the 20 October 2022. Patrick Nunn was a Lead Author of the 5th Assessment Report (Working Group I) of the IPCC and a Lead Author for its 6th Assessment Report (Working Group II). His 2021 book, Worlds in Shadow: Submerged Lands in Science, Memory and Myth, is published by Bloomsbury Sigma. ;Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThe Isle of Harris. Yes, the sea can be this blue! Every community has folk tales to share, but do some of these stories encode ancient memories of climate change? This short podcast conversation with Professor Nunn focuses on stories from the North west coast of Ireland and Scotland that may have been told far longer than we might imagine. Listen, and then discover more in Professor Nunn's recent paper 'First a wudd, and syne a sea:' recently published in the Scottish Geographical Journal. Lough Gill, Sligo / Leitrim Read Professor Nunn's paper: First a wudd, and syne a sea: postglacial coastal change of Scotland recalled in ancient stories Today I was fortunate enough to attend a webinar presented by Professor Nunn and hosted by the University of the Highlands and Islands. Here is the You Tube link to the webinar.. Islands Matter Webinar 2 'First a wudd, and syne a sea: Scottish stories of memorable landscape change in their global context' with Professor Patrick Nunn. Recorded on the 20 October 2022. Patrick Nunn was a Lead Author of the 5th Assessment Report (Working Group I) of the IPCC and a Lead Author for its 6th Assessment Report (Working Group II). His 2021 book, Worlds in Shadow: Submerged Lands in Science, Memory and Myth, is published by Bloomsbury Sigma. ; https://storyarchaeology.com/a-conversation-with-professor-patrick-nunn/ Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:38:32 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=7575 Patrick Nunn is the Professor of Geography at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. He is a leading climate change scientist, author, and a specialist on how stories from oral traditions may have encoded memories of geological and oceanic change from around seven thousand years ago. Join Chris and Patrick as they discuss, remarkable oral story transmission, illustrated by 'climate change' stories from Australia, the Pacific Islands, and, Ireland. And, at last, I get to hear scientific evidence of the, highly probable, antiquity and importance of the dindshenchas story of Sinann. I have been looking forward to this conversation since 2015!Links for this episode Patrick Nunn is the Author of Edge of Memory and Worlds in Shadow, both books I very highly recommend. Listen to The Story Of Sinann podcast. full 1:01:02 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoPatrick Nunn is the Professor of Geography at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. He is a leading climate change scientist, author, and a specialist on how stories from oral traditions may have encoded memories of geological and oceanic change from around seven thousand years ago. Join Chris and Patrick as they discuss, remarkable oral story transmission, illustrated by 'climate change' stories from Australia, the Pacific Islands, and, Ireland. And, at last, I get to hear scientific evidence of the, highly probable, antiquity and importance of the dindshenchas story of Sinann. I have been looking forward to this conversation since 2015!Links for this episode Patrick Nunn is the Author of Edge of Memory and Worlds in Shadow, both books I very highly recommend. Listen to The Story Of Sinann podcast.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyPatrick Nunn is the Professor of Geography at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. He is a leading climate change scientist, author, and a specialist on how stories from oral traditions may have encoded memories of geological and oceanic change from around seven thousand years ago. Join Chris and Patrick as they discuss, remarkable oral story transmission, illustrated by 'climate change' stories from Australia, the Pacific Islands, and, Ireland. And, at last, I get to hear scientific evidence of the, highly probable, antiquity and importance of the dindshenchas story of Sinann. I have been looking forward to this conversation since 2015!Links for this episode Patrick Nunn is the Author of Edge of Memory and Worlds in Shadow, both books I very highly recommend. Listen to The Story Of Sinann podcast. https://storyarchaeology.com/chris-ramble-2-david-and-goliath-meet-lugh-and-balor/ Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:40:48 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=7528 Some reflections on a journey to discover Irish stories. Join Chris as she explores Irish oral story transmission and wonders if even stories sometimes need careful map makers to prevent them them from being lost. Links for this episode If you would like to find out more about the infamous Giraldus Cambrensis Find out about his 'map making'. Find out a bit more about his opinion on Ireland Or just join in and tell him yourself! Read Edge of Memory: The Geology of Folk Tales and Climate Change by Patrick Nunn I will be sharing a Stories in the Landcape conversation with Professor Nunn very soon. And from the Story Archaeology Archive Colmcille and the Youth at Carn Eolairg Manannán's Prophecy of Mongán Listen to the podcast: Immrám Brain Mac Febul full 18:05 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoSome reflections on a journey to discover Irish stories. Join Chris as she explores Irish oral story transmission and wonders if even stories sometimes need careful map makers to prevent them them from being lost. Links for this episode If you would like to find out more about the infamous Giraldus Cambrensis Find out about his 'map making'. Find out a bit more about his opinion on Ireland Or just join in and tell him yourself! Read Edge of Memory: The Geology of Folk Tales and Climate Change by Patrick Nunn I will be sharing a Stories in the Landcape conversation with Professor Nunn very soon. And from the Story Archaeology Archive Colmcille and the Youth at Carn Eolairg Manannán's Prophecy of Mongán Listen to the podcast: Immrám Brain Mac FebulChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodySome reflections on a journey to discover Irish stories. Join Chris as she explores Irish oral story transmission and wonders if even stories sometimes need careful map makers to prevent them them from being lost. Links for this episode If you would like to find out more about the infamous Giraldus Cambrensis Find out about his 'map making'. Find out a bit more about his opinion on Ireland Or just join in and tell him yourself! Read Edge of Memory: The Geology of Folk Tales and Climate Change by Patrick Nunn I will be sharing a Stories in the Landcape conversation with Professor Nunn very soon. And from the Story Archaeology Archive Colmcille and the Youth at Carn Eolairg Manannán's Prophecy of Mongán Listen to the podcast: Immrám Brain Mac Febul https://storyarchaeology.com/a-new-conversation-with-professor-ralph-kenna/ Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:41:36 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=7501 Join Chris and Ralph, professor of Statistical Physics and enthusiastic comparative mythologist, as they enjoy discussing the ongoing ÉIRÍ project, 'Evoking Ireland's Resiliant female Icons', and discover how you, too, can add to some exciting and unusual research as well as discovering more about Ralph's upcoming Myths and Maths projects. Links for this episode. Find out how to enter the arts competion and add your own research. Read the articles from the Irish Post. Support pack for schools. Celebrating Women in Irish Mythology. - Who will you choose? full 32:26 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoJoin Chris and Ralph, professor of Statistical Physics and enthusiastic comparative mythologist, as they enjoy discussing the ongoing ÉIRÍ project, 'Evoking Ireland's Resiliant female Icons', and discover how you, too, can add to some exciting and unusual research as well as discovering more about Ralph's upcoming Myths and Maths projects. Links for this episode. Find out how to enter the arts competion and add your own research. Read the articles from the Irish Post. Support pack for schools. Celebrating Women in Irish Mythology. - Who will you choose?Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyJoin Chris and Ralph, professor of Statistical Physics and enthusiastic comparative mythologist, as they enjoy discussing the ongoing ÉIRÍ project, 'Evoking Ireland's Resiliant female Icons', and discover how you, too, can add to some exciting and unusual research as well as discovering more about Ralph's upcoming Myths and Maths projects. Links for this episode. Find out how to enter the arts competion and add your own research. Read the articles from the Irish Post. Support pack for schools. Celebrating Women in Irish Mythology. - Who will you choose? https://storyarchaeology.com/chris-ramble-1-mercator-the-map-maker-and-the-tuatha-de-danann/ Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:30:06 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=7472 Find out more about these new posts, 'Chris' Rambles'. Join Chris as she sets off, aided by an unusual sixteenth century map, encounters an excentric English polymath with big ambitions, and with the help of a medieval Irish monk, discovers a fresh view of the arrival of the Tuatha Dé Danann. And a good ramble is always best shared so please feel free to join in. Supporting links for this episode. Explore the map in an easily searchable format The Beauty of Maps: The programmes are not currently available on BBB i-player but there are trailers. View a short You tube video about the map from the Map House of London. John Dee, King Arthur, and the Conquest of the Arctic by Thomas Green Institute of Archaeology, University of Oxford published in the Journal, 'The Heroic Age'. A Letter Dated 1577 from Mercator to John Dee by E. G. R. Taylor This is a Jstor paper requiring sign in to access but limited numbers papers can be read online without cost. The Battle of Motura: The Arrival of the Tuatha Dé Danann Further information on Hugh of Ireland and the map full 14:30 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoFind out more about these new posts, 'Chris' Rambles'. Join Chris as she sets off, aided by an unusual sixteenth century map, encounters an excentric English polymath with big ambitions, and with the help of a medieval Irish monk, discovers a fresh view of the arrival of the Tuatha Dé Danann. And a good ramble is always best shared so please feel free to join in. Supporting links for this episode. Explore the map in an easily searchable format The Beauty of Maps: The programmes are not currently available on BBB i-player but there are trailers. View a short You tube video about the map from the Map House of London. John Dee, King Arthur, and the Conquest of the Arctic by Thomas Green Institute of Archaeology, University of Oxford published in the Journal, 'The Heroic Age'. A Letter Dated 1577 from Mercator to John Dee by E. G. R. Taylor This is a Jstor paper requiring sign in to access but limited numbers papers can be read online without cost. The Battle of Motura: The Arrival of the Tuatha Dé Danann Further information on Hugh of Ireland and the mapChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyFind out more about these new posts, 'Chris' Rambles'. Join Chris as she sets off, aided by an unusual sixteenth century map, encounters an excentric English polymath with big ambitions, and with the help of a medieval Irish monk, discovers a fresh view of the arrival of the Tuatha Dé Danann. And a good ramble is always best shared so please feel free to join in. Supporting links for this episode. Explore the map in an easily searchable format The Beauty of Maps: The programmes are not currently available on BBB i-player but there are trailers. View a short You tube video about the map from the Map House of London. John Dee, King Arthur, and the Conquest of the Arctic by Thomas Green Institute of Archaeology, University of Oxford published in the Journal, 'The Heroic Age'. A Letter Dated 1577 from Mercator to John Dee by E. G. R. Taylor This is a Jstor paper requiring sign in to access but limited numbers papers can be read online without cost. The Battle of Motura: The Arrival of the Tuatha Dé Danann Further information on Hugh of Ireland and the map https://storyarchaeology.com/a-conversation-with-ann-gerety-smyth/ Sun, 31 Jul 2022 17:06:51 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=7426 by Éamonn O'Doherty. Ardagh hill, in County Longford, Ireland is a very special 'Stories in the Landscape' location. This is the legendary Bri Leith, where much of the Tocmarc Étaíne is set. The Ardagh Heritage and Creative Centre, managed by story teller and educator, Ann and her colleague Annette, nestles at the foot of this beautiful hill. Join Chris and Ann,as they explore the centre, and how to best present and adapt the, complex, Tocmarc Étaíne for a modern audience. ‘ÉIRÍ’ An international Arts Competition and Research Project The Tocmarc Étaíne includes many fascinating female characters with intriguing and often complex motivations. Their stories still have much in common with current issues. Listen in to spark ideas for submissions to this exciting Arts competition, open to entries up to the close of October 22. Links for this episode Find out more about the Creative Ardagh Centre Explore the craft shop Heritage in Schools Scheme Explore the Tocmarc Étaíne through the Story Archaeology Archive Dindshenchas 09: Tocmarc Étaíne 1 - A Fly On The Wall Listen to the podcast: A Fly on the Wall Find Chris' story: Fuamnach The Text of Tocmarc Étaíne Part 1 translation by Isolde Brú na Bóinne and Cnogba - the Boyne Valley in the Metrical Dindshenchas: translation by Isolde The Brú na Bóinne and Brí Leith: landscape exploration by Chris Étaín, Eithliu, Vessels and Rebirth: article by Isolde Dindshenchas 10: Tocmarc Étaíne 2 - The Re-Born Identity .Listen to the podcast: The Re-Born Identity Find the story told by Chris: A Prophecy The Text of Tocmarc Étaíne Part 2: Translation by Isolde Dindshenchas 11: Tocmarc Étaíne 3 - A Game of Fidchell Listen to the podcast: A Game of Fidchell Find Chris' telling of the story A Causeway Over Móin Lámraige The Corlea Trackway full 51:16 Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmodynoby Éamonn O'Doherty. Ardagh hill, in County Longford, Ireland is a very special 'Stories in the Landscape' location. This is the legendary Bri Leith, where much of the Tocmarc Étaíne is set. The Ardagh Heritage and Creative Centre, managed by story teller and educator, Ann and her colleague Annette, nestles at the foot of this beautiful hill. Join Chris and Ann,as they explore the centre, and how to best present and adapt the, complex, Tocmarc Étaíne for a modern audience. ‘ÉIRÍ’ An international Arts Competition and Research Project The Tocmarc Étaíne includes many fascinating female characters with intriguing and often complex motivations. Their stories still have much in common with current issues. Listen in to spark ideas for submissions to this exciting Arts competition, open to entries up to the close of October 22. Links for this episode Find out more about the Creative Ardagh Centre Explore the craft shop Heritage in Schools Scheme Explore the Tocmarc Étaíne through the Story Archaeology Archive Dindshenchas 09: Tocmarc Étaíne 1 - A Fly On The Wall Listen to the podcast: A Fly on the Wall Find Chris' story: Fuamnach The Text of Tocmarc Étaíne Part 1 translation by Isolde Brú na Bóinne and Cnogba - the Boyne Valley in the Metrical Dindshenchas: translation by Isolde The Brú na Bóinne and Brí Leith: landscape exploration by Chris Étaín, Eithliu, Vessels and Rebirth: article by Isolde Dindshenchas 10: Tocmarc Étaíne 2 - The Re-Born Identity .Listen to the podcast: The Re-Born Identity Find the story told by Chris: A Prophecy The Text of Tocmarc Étaíne Part 2: Translation by Isolde Dindshenchas 11: Tocmarc Étaíne 3 - A Game of Fidchell Listen to the podcast: A Game of Fidchell Find Chris' telling of the story A Causeway Over Móin Lámraige The Corlea TrackwayChris Thompson and Isolde Carmodyby Éamonn O'Doherty. Ardagh hill, in County Longford, Ireland is a very special 'Stories in the Landscape' location. This is the legendary Bri Leith, where much of the Tocmarc Étaíne is set. The Ardagh Heritage and Creative Centre, managed by story teller and educator, Ann and her colleague Annette, nestles at the foot of this beautiful hill. Join Chris and Ann,as they explore the centre, and how to best present and adapt the, complex, Tocmarc Étaíne for a modern audience. ‘ÉIRÍ’ An international Arts Competition and Research Project The Tocmarc Étaíne includes many fascinating female characters with intriguing and often complex motivations. Their stories still have much in common with current issues. Listen in to spark ideas for submissions to this exciting Arts competition, open to entries up to the close of October 22. Links for this episode Find out more about the Creative Ardagh Centre Explore the craft shop Heritage in Schools Scheme Explore the Tocmarc Étaíne through the Story Archaeology Archive Dindshenchas 09: Tocmarc Étaíne 1 - A Fly On The Wall Listen to the podcast: A Fly on the Wall Find Chris' story: Fuamnach The Text of Tocmarc Étaíne Part 1 translation by Isolde Brú na Bóinne and Cnogba - the Boyne Valley in the Metrical Dindshenchas: translation by Isolde The Brú na Bóinne and Brí Leith: landscape exploration by Chris Étaín, Eithliu, Vessels and Rebirth: article by Isolde Dindshenchas 10: Tocmarc Étaíne 2 - The Re-Born Identity .Listen to the podcast: The Re-Born Identity Find the story told by Chris: A Prophecy The Text of Tocmarc Étaíne Part 2: Translation by Isolde Dindshenchas 11: Tocmarc Étaíne 3 - A Game of Fidchell Listen to the podcast: A Game of Fidchell Find Chris' telling of the story A Causeway Over Móin Lámraige The Corlea Trackway https://storyarchaeology.com/a-conversation-with-jamie-madden/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:12:20 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=7337 The Irish Dindshenchas The Lore of Prominent Places are a collection of origin stories which celebrate stories in the landscape. Yet, could they also inspire creative approaches to town planning? Join Chris and Jamie, a storyteller, genealogist and town planner, originally from Boston and now living in Seattle, as, together, they explore the broad and exciting scope of dindshenchas style stories. mage of the rear of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and the Cathedral Public Housing development, on the site of the Irish immigrant neighborhood my ancestors lived in until its ‘slum clearance’ demolition. The old elevated orange line train ran on Washington St, past the front side (not pictured) of the cathedral up until the 1980s. Links for this episode A link from Jamie: A story that inspired a beach name Jamie's link to information on his mentor, Tunny Lee Mythical Women re-visited: Discovering Sinann. Information about the Corlea Trackway, Longford full 1:05:20 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThe Irish Dindshenchas The Lore of Prominent Places are a collection of origin stories which celebrate stories in the landscape. Yet, could they also inspire creative approaches to town planning? Join Chris and Jamie, a storyteller, genealogist and town planner, originally from Boston and now living in Seattle, as, together, they explore the broad and exciting scope of dindshenchas style stories. mage of the rear of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and the Cathedral Public Housing development, on the site of the Irish immigrant neighborhood my ancestors lived in until its ‘slum clearance’ demolition. The old elevated orange line train ran on Washington St, past the front side (not pictured) of the cathedral up until the 1980s. Links for this episode A link from Jamie: A story that inspired a beach name Jamie's link to information on his mentor, Tunny Lee Mythical Women re-visited: Discovering Sinann. Information about the Corlea Trackway, LongfordChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThe Irish Dindshenchas The Lore of Prominent Places are a collection of origin stories which celebrate stories in the landscape. Yet, could they also inspire creative approaches to town planning? Join Chris and Jamie, a storyteller, genealogist and town planner, originally from Boston and now living in Seattle, as, together, they explore the broad and exciting scope of dindshenchas style stories. mage of the rear of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and the Cathedral Public Housing development, on the site of the Irish immigrant neighborhood my ancestors lived in until its ‘slum clearance’ demolition. The old elevated orange line train ran on Washington St, past the front side (not pictured) of the cathedral up until the 1980s. Links for this episode A link from Jamie: A story that inspired a beach name Jamie's link to information on his mentor, Tunny Lee Mythical Women re-visited: Discovering Sinann. Information about the Corlea Trackway, Longford https://storyarchaeology.com/a-conversation-with-clare-millege/ Wed, 25 May 2022 11:38:44 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=7273 Clare Millege Join Chris and Clare, an artist from Sydney Australia, and an eloquant exponant of the art of landscape stories, as they discuss, art, ecology, the Australian landscape and, especially, Clare's recent installation Imbás: a well at the bottom of the sea at the Sydney Biennale 22. Take the opportunity to explore the installation as Clare leads us on a very special artist's personal walk, through the exhibiton. View gallery Images and reviews 'Taste' the soundscape underlying the installation Read the text of Clare's poem Links to archive episodes relevant to this conversation Mythical Women re-visited: Discovering Sinann. Sinann in the Metrical Dindshenchas More poems of Sinann Chris' personal look at encounters with early Irish and Australian indigenous art. Dindshenchas and Dreamtime Exploring the Longevity of Stories full 48:59 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoClare Millege Join Chris and Clare, an artist from Sydney Australia, and an eloquant exponant of the art of landscape stories, as they discuss, art, ecology, the Australian landscape and, especially, Clare's recent installation Imbás: a well at the bottom of the sea at the Sydney Biennale 22. Take the opportunity to explore the installation as Clare leads us on a very special artist's personal walk, through the exhibiton. View gallery Images and reviews 'Taste' the soundscape underlying the installation Read the text of Clare's poem Links to archive episodes relevant to this conversation Mythical Women re-visited: Discovering Sinann. Sinann in the Metrical Dindshenchas More poems of Sinann Chris' personal look at encounters with early Irish and Australian indigenous art. Dindshenchas and Dreamtime Exploring the Longevity of StoriesChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyClare Millege Join Chris and Clare, an artist from Sydney Australia, and an eloquant exponant of the art of landscape stories, as they discuss, art, ecology, the Australian landscape and, especially, Clare's recent installation Imbás: a well at the bottom of the sea at the Sydney Biennale 22. Take the opportunity to explore the installation as Clare leads us on a very special artist's personal walk, through the exhibiton. View gallery Images and reviews 'Taste' the soundscape underlying the installation Read the text of Clare's poem Links to archive episodes relevant to this conversation Mythical Women re-visited: Discovering Sinann. Sinann in the Metrical Dindshenchas More poems of Sinann Chris' personal look at encounters with early Irish and Australian indigenous art. Dindshenchas and Dreamtime Exploring the Longevity of Stories https://storyarchaeology.com/a-conversation-with-professor-ralph-kenna/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:45:21 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=7160 Lee Fenlon The second of a new Series of Story Archaeology podcast conversations on mythology and its 'Stories in the Landscape'. Join Chris and Ralph, professor of Statistical Physics and enthusiastic comaparative mythologist, as they discuss the remakable possibilities of applying socio-physics to epic myth cycles;take an appreciative retrospective look at the International 'Arts for Sinann' competition which took place last year; and explore the exciting prospects of a new Arts and research project on 'Maths, Myths and Gender' to be launched, in conjunction with the Irish Post, in early May. Susan Mannion Find out about the Arts For Sinann Project and view the exhibition gallery Morpheus-Ravenna-Carog We covered a lot of stories in this conversation. Below you will find a small selection of relevant links to podcasts and articles connected to our conversation topics. Find out more about Scathach Find out more about Fuimnach Find out more about Medb and her sisters Find out more about oral tradition theory Find out more about Emer Applogies about any shortcomings in the recording quality at times. Ralph and I will be meeting up over the Summer months sometime and intend to have a futher non-remote recorded conversation. By that time we will have plenty to discussincluding the new art and reseach project to be launched in May. Bill Rabinovitch Coming soon: A conversation with Clare Milledge. Clare is an Australian artist based in Sydney She is currently exhibiting at the Sydney Biennalle. The description of the installation reaads 'Imbás: a well at the bottom of the sea, draws on the Story of Sinann, an Old Irish story/dindshenchas about the forming of the river Shannon. ' The Sinann story and the postcast was a 'source' ideas for the installation. I, very much, look forward to talking with her sometime in May. full 41:57 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoLee Fenlon The second of a new Series of Story Archaeology podcast conversations on mythology and its 'Stories in the Landscape'. Join Chris and Ralph, professor of Statistical Physics and enthusiastic comaparative mythologist, as they discuss the remakable possibilities of applying socio-physics to epic myth cycles;take an appreciative retrospective look at the International 'Arts for Sinann' competition which took place last year; and explore the exciting prospects of a new Arts and research project on 'Maths, Myths and Gender' to be launched, in conjunction with the Irish Post, in early May. Susan Mannion Find out about the Arts For Sinann Project and view the exhibition gallery Morpheus-Ravenna-Carog We covered a lot of stories in this conversation. Below you will find a small selection of relevant links to podcasts and articles connected to our conversation topics. Find out more about Scathach Find out more about Fuimnach Find out more about Medb and her sisters Find out more about oral tradition theory Find out more about Emer Applogies about any shortcomings in the recording quality at times. Ralph and I will be meeting up over the Summer months sometime and intend to have a futher non-remote recorded conversation. By that time we will have plenty to discussincluding the new art and reseach project to be launched in May. Bill Rabinovitch Coming soon: A conversation with Clare Milledge. Clare is an Australian artist based in Sydney She is currently exhibiting at the Sydney Biennalle. The description of the installation reaads 'Imbás: a well at the bottom of the sea, draws on the Story of Sinann, an Old Irish story/dindshenchas about the forming of the river Shannon. ' The Sinann story and the postcast was a 'source' ideas for the installation. I, very much, look forward to talking with her sometime in May.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyLee Fenlon The second of a new Series of Story Archaeology podcast conversations on mythology and its 'Stories in the Landscape'. Join Chris and Ralph, professor of Statistical Physics and enthusiastic comaparative mythologist, as they discuss the remakable possibilities of applying socio-physics to epic myth cycles;take an appreciative retrospective look at the International 'Arts for Sinann' competition which took place last year; and explore the exciting prospects of a new Arts and research project on 'Maths, Myths and Gender' to be launched, in conjunction with the Irish Post, in early May. Susan Mannion Find out about the Arts For Sinann Project and view the exhibition gallery Morpheus-Ravenna-Carog We covered a lot of stories in this conversation. Below you will find a small selection of relevant links to podcasts and articles connected to our conversation topics. Find out more about Scathach Find out more about Fuimnach Find out more about Medb and her sisters Find out more about oral tradition theory Find out more about Emer Applogies about any shortcomings in the recording quality at times. Ralph and I will be meeting up over the Summer months sometime and intend to have a futher non-remote recorded conversation. By that time we will have plenty to discussincluding the new art and reseach project to be launched in May. Bill Rabinovitch Coming soon: A conversation with Clare Milledge. Clare is an Australian artist based in Sydney She is currently exhibiting at the Sydney Biennalle. The description of the installation reaads 'Imbás: a well at the bottom of the sea, draws on the Story of Sinann, an Old Irish story/dindshenchas about the forming of the river Shannon. ' The Sinann story and the postcast was a 'source' ideas for the installation. I, very much, look forward to talking with her sometime in May. https://storyarchaeology.com/a-conversation-with-daniel-curley/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:35:18 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=7149 The first of a new Series of Story Archaeology podcast conversations on mythology and its 'Stories in the Landscape'. Join Chris and Daniel, archaeologist and manager of the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre as they discuss Cruachan Aí,the royal home of of Medb, Ailill and the Finnbhennach, the white bull of Connacht. Yet,this famous setting forms only one level in the rich archaeological 'Stories in the Landscape' of Roscommon. Take a 'virtual visit' to the Visitor Centre Find out about the The Táin March Festival Discover the Roscommon Schools' online Oenach projects . Archive episodes connected to this conversation. Series 6 'Circling the Táin' Series 3: Epsodes 3 to 7 in particular Coming soon. A conversation with Professor Ralph Kenna. full 40:06 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThe first of a new Series of Story Archaeology podcast conversations on mythology and its 'Stories in the Landscape'. Join Chris and Daniel, archaeologist and manager of the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre as they discuss Cruachan Aí,the royal home of of Medb, Ailill and the Finnbhennach, the white bull of Connacht. Yet,this famous setting forms only one level in the rich archaeological 'Stories in the Landscape' of Roscommon. Take a 'virtual visit' to the Visitor Centre Find out about the The Táin March Festival Discover the Roscommon Schools' online Oenach projects . Archive episodes connected to this conversation. Series 6 'Circling the Táin' Series 3: Epsodes 3 to 7 in particular Coming soon. A conversation with Professor Ralph Kenna.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThe first of a new Series of Story Archaeology podcast conversations on mythology and its 'Stories in the Landscape'. Join Chris and Daniel, archaeologist and manager of the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre as they discuss Cruachan Aí,the royal home of of Medb, Ailill and the Finnbhennach, the white bull of Connacht. Yet,this famous setting forms only one level in the rich archaeological 'Stories in the Landscape' of Roscommon. Take a 'virtual visit' to the Visitor Centre Find out about the The Táin March Festival Discover the Roscommon Schools' online Oenach projects . Archive episodes connected to this conversation. Series 6 'Circling the Táin' Series 3: Epsodes 3 to 7 in particular Coming soon. A conversation with Professor Ralph Kenna. https://storyarchaeology.com/more-questions-answered-from-the-story-archaeologists/ Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:02:57 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=6188 Join the Story archaeologists as they attempt to catch up and answer some of the questions that you have been asking. This Q&A session covers the topic of fír flathemon , 'The truth of the king' and delves into the complexities of the text, Lebor Gabála Érenn, the 'Book of the Taking of Ireland'. We also return to the strange phenomenon of the Morrigan's Mono-horse. full 1:01:46 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoJoin the Story archaeologists as they attempt to catch up and answer some of the questions that you have been asking. This Q&A session covers the topic of fír flathemon , 'The truth of the king' and delves into the complexities of the text, Lebor Gabála Érenn, the 'Book of the Taking of Ireland'. We also return to the strange phenomenon of the Morrigan's Mono-horse.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyJoin the Story archaeologists as they attempt to catch up and answer some of the questions that you have been asking. This Q&A session covers the topic of fír flathemon , 'The truth of the king' and delves into the complexities of the text, Lebor Gabála Érenn, the 'Book of the Taking of Ireland'. We also return to the strange phenomenon of the Morrigan's Mono-horse. https://storyarchaeology.com/stories-and-activities-with-children-5-the-two-poet-pig-keepers/ Sat, 18 Apr 2020 12:46:55 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=6095 This audio story is one of the many stories that circle around the great Táin Bó Cúailnge , The cattle raid of Cooley. It is not a well known story but it is important as it is really the 'origin' story for the whole cycle. It is also a great tale and explains a lot! The story has been included because it emphasises the importance of the storyteller-poets and can be enjoyed in conjunction with the become an Irish Hero Poet activity sheets. Have fun together. Or go to the podcast episode about the Two Poet Pig keepers, The Quarrel of the Two Swineherds. Return to the links page for further audio and video stories and activities. full 13:17 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThis audio story is one of the many stories that circle around the great Táin Bó Cúailnge , The cattle raid of Cooley. It is not a well known story but it is important as it is really the 'origin' story for the whole cycle. It is also a great tale and explains a lot! The story has been included because it emphasises the importance of the storyteller-poets and can be enjoyed in conjunction with the become an Irish Hero Poet activity sheets. Have fun together. Or go to the podcast episode about the Two Poet Pig keepers, The Quarrel of the Two Swineherds. Return to the links page for further audio and video stories and activities.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThis audio story is one of the many stories that circle around the great Táin Bó Cúailnge , The cattle raid of Cooley. It is not a well known story but it is important as it is really the 'origin' story for the whole cycle. It is also a great tale and explains a lot! The story has been included because it emphasises the importance of the storyteller-poets and can be enjoyed in conjunction with the become an Irish Hero Poet activity sheets. Have fun together. Or go to the podcast episode about the Two Poet Pig keepers, The Quarrel of the Two Swineherds. Return to the links page for further audio and video stories and activities. https://storyarchaeology.com/stories-and-activities-for-children-1-bricrius-feast/ Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:38:01 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=6011 Bricriu's Feast his story has everything It has a king who gets someone else to solve his own problems. It has warriors who are determined to have adventures and show off to the MAX, It has giants, water monsters, fearsome cats from an Otherworld cave and more. There is also a VERY BIG AXE! The story comes from a very old story called Fled Bricrenn.  I haven’t told it all  but I have included all the best bits! Because it is a very long story I have divided it into four parts, each around fifteen minutes long. It is great fun and quite an adventure. The full story is most suitable for the 9 to 13 year old range. (Click on the podcast link below. Watch the animation, part of the Bricriu story. story, The Cats of Cruachan. (suitible for all age groups). Return to the main links page for more audio and video story choices. full 54:39 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoBricriu's Feast his story has everything It has a king who gets someone else to solve his own problems. It has warriors who are determined to have adventures and show off to the MAX, It has giants, water monsters, fearsome cats from an Otherworld cave and more. There is also a VERY BIG AXE! The story comes from a very old story called Fled Bricrenn.  I haven’t told it all  but I have included all the best bits! Because it is a very long story I have divided it into four parts, each around fifteen minutes long. It is great fun and quite an adventure. The full story is most suitable for the 9 to 13 year old range. (Click on the podcast link below. Watch the animation, part of the Bricriu story. story, The Cats of Cruachan. (suitible for all age groups). Return to the main links page for more audio and video story choices.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyBricriu's Feast his story has everything It has a king who gets someone else to solve his own problems. It has warriors who are determined to have adventures and show off to the MAX, It has giants, water monsters, fearsome cats from an Otherworld cave and more. There is also a VERY BIG AXE! The story comes from a very old story called Fled Bricrenn.  I haven’t told it all  but I have included all the best bits! Because it is a very long story I have divided it into four parts, each around fifteen minutes long. It is great fun and quite an adventure. The full story is most suitable for the 9 to 13 year old range. (Click on the podcast link below. Watch the animation, part of the Bricriu story. story, The Cats of Cruachan. (suitible for all age groups). Return to the main links page for more audio and video story choices. https://storyarchaeology.com/medb-conquests-and-consequences/ Sun, 10 Mar 2019 12:00:59 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5943 Medb, Queen of Connacht, is rightly renowned in Irish legend and mythology, as a strong and influential woman leader. Her centre of power, Cruachan Ai, is still recognised as one of the most important Iron-age sites in Ireland.  Medb lead her people in her own name and by her own right. She was a strong woman in a society largely dominated by strong men. She fought hard to maintain the high status of her rule throughout her long life but the choices she made, as always happens, had consequences. This audio-article endeavours to discover some something of Medb the woman, as she can be found in the old Irish texts? What choices did she have to make to protect her land and people and how did she come to terms with the consequences of those choices? It is an interesting story. This audio article is based on a presentation given for an on-line conference  hosted by Vyvianne Armstrong. This conference is entitled Medb, Intoxication and Initiation. This is one of a series of upcoming conferences. If you would like to find out more, contact Vyviane at  vyviane@landseaskytravel.com  Music: A Trip to Emain by Gian Costello full 45:55 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoMedb, Queen of Connacht, is rightly renowned in Irish legend and mythology, as a strong and influential woman leader. Her centre of power, Cruachan Ai, is still recognised as one of the most important Iron-age sites in Ireland.  Medb lead her people in her own name and by her own right. She was a strong woman in a society largely dominated by strong men. She fought hard to maintain the high status of her rule throughout her long life but the choices she made, as always happens, had consequences. This audio-article endeavours to discover some something of Medb the woman, as she can be found in the old Irish texts? What choices did she have to make to protect her land and people and how did she come to terms with the consequences of those choices? It is an interesting story. This audio article is based on a presentation given for an on-line conference  hosted by Vyvianne Armstrong. This conference is entitled Medb, Intoxication and Initiation. This is one of a series of upcoming conferences. If you would like to find out more, contact Vyviane at  vyviane@landseaskytravel.com  Music: A Trip to Emain by Gian CostelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyMedb, Queen of Connacht, is rightly renowned in Irish legend and mythology, as a strong and influential woman leader. Her centre of power, Cruachan Ai, is still recognised as one of the most important Iron-age sites in Ireland.  Medb lead her people in her own name and by her own right. She was a strong woman in a society largely dominated by strong men. She fought hard to maintain the high status of her rule throughout her long life but the choices she made, as always happens, had consequences. This audio-article endeavours to discover some something of Medb the woman, as she can be found in the old Irish texts? What choices did she have to make to protect her land and people and how did she come to terms with the consequences of those choices? It is an interesting story. This audio article is based on a presentation given for an on-line conference  hosted by Vyvianne Armstrong. This conference is entitled Medb, Intoxication and Initiation. This is one of a series of upcoming conferences. If you would like to find out more, contact Vyviane at  vyviane@landseaskytravel.com  Music: A Trip to Emain by Gian Costello https://storyarchaeology.com/telling-stories-continuing-the-oral-tradition/ Thu, 28 Feb 2019 16:05:43 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5948 Join Chris Thompson as she takes a story-teller's view of the old Irish stories. Who told them and why were they so memorable.   In this audio article, Chris celebrates the old stories and explores the challenges in telling them today. For those who have asked me for ideas and advice on story telling generally, I am going to be devoting a  section of my upcoming Patreon site 'Sinann's Well' to this subject. References and Links Oral Tradition Theory While there are a great many experts who can illuminate this eclectic discipline. I have found the writing of John Miles Foley comprehensive and enjoyably helpful. I also appreciate the manner in which he takes account of the revitalizing effect of the internet on oral story telling. Professor Foley was the founder of the academic journal Oral Tradition and the Center for Studies in Oral Tradition at the University of Missouri, where he was Curators' Professor of Classical Studies and English . I have added a link to the UK Amazon page listing a few a selection of his works but they tend to be somewhat difficult to find.  Our American listeners, I  suspect, would have less of a problem. His  books do offer a comprehensive and modern approach to Oral Tradition Theory. For those of you who enjoy audio books.I would  highly recommend,  The Modern Scholar: Singers and Tales:  Oral Tradition and the Roots of Literature  By: Professor Michael D. C. Drout. Miichael Drout, who studied under Professor Foley,  Professor of English and Director of the Center for the Study of the Medieval at . He is an author  and specialising in Anglo Saxon,  medieval literature, fantasy and science fiction. This is an enjoyable and easy-to-follow introduction to the  history and development of Oral Tradition Theory and offers a fascinating insight into how story telling functions within  diverse  societies. I listen to the book  over and over again, just because I enjoy it. It is not too long, either. Other links The Ark before Noah by Irving Finkel Nothing to do with Oral Tradition theory, or, indeed, with the early Irish tales, I am still going to recommend this book in connection with the current topic. This tells how a story, now known, only from the careful translation of long-lost Cuneiform clay tablets,  has continued to retain so much information,. Irving Finkel, does not just plot the meandering, ever changing and adapting, course of a story, still known and loved today,  but he throws a fascinating light on the world where this story may have been first told. He even identifies performative elements, still recognisable. I love this book. Music: The Wandering Harper by Gian Costello full 36:09 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoJoin Chris Thompson as she takes a story-teller's view of the old Irish stories. Who told them and why were they so memorable.   In this audio article, Chris celebrates the old stories and explores the challenges in telling them today. For those who have asked me for ideas and advice on story telling generally, I am going to be devoting a  section of my upcoming Patreon site 'Sinann's Well' to this subject. References and Links Oral Tradition Theory While there are a great many experts who can illuminate this eclectic discipline. I have found the writing of John Miles Foley comprehensive and enjoyably helpful. I also appreciate the manner in which he takes account of the revitalizing effect of the internet on oral story telling. Professor Foley was the founder of the academic journal Oral Tradition and the Center for Studies in Oral Tradition at the University of Missouri, where he was Curators' Professor of Classical Studies and English . I have added a link to the UK Amazon page listing a few a selection of his works but they tend to be somewhat difficult to find.  Our American listeners, I  suspect, would have less of a problem. His  books do offer a comprehensive and modern approach to Oral Tradition Theory. For those of you who enjoy audio books.I would  highly recommend,  The Modern Scholar: Singers and Tales:  Oral Tradition and the Roots of Literature  By: Professor Michael D. C. Drout. Miichael Drout, who studied under Professor Foley,  Professor of English and Director of the Center for the Study of the Medieval at . He is an author  and specialising in Anglo Saxon,  medieval literature, fantasy and science fiction. This is an enjoyable and easy-to-follow introduction to the  history and development of Oral Tradition Theory and offers a fascinating insight into how story telling functions within  diverse  societies. I listen to the book  over and over again, just because I enjoy it. It is not too long, either. Other links The Ark before Noah by Irving Finkel Nothing to do with Oral Tradition theory, or, indeed, with the early Irish tales, I am still going to recommend this book in connection with the current topic. This tells how a story, now known, only from the careful translation of long-lost Cuneiform clay tablets,  has continued to retain so much information,. Irving Finkel, does not just plot the meandering, ever changing and adapting, course of a story, still known and loved today,  but he throws a fascinating light on the world where this story may have been first told. He even identifies performative elements, still recognisable. I love this book. Music: The Wandering Harper by Gian CostelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyJoin Chris Thompson as she takes a story-teller's view of the old Irish stories. Who told them and why were they so memorable.   In this audio article, Chris celebrates the old stories and explores the challenges in telling them today. For those who have asked me for ideas and advice on story telling generally, I am going to be devoting a  section of my upcoming Patreon site 'Sinann's Well' to this subject. References and Links Oral Tradition Theory While there are a great many experts who can illuminate this eclectic discipline. I have found the writing of John Miles Foley comprehensive and enjoyably helpful. I also appreciate the manner in which he takes account of the revitalizing effect of the internet on oral story telling. Professor Foley was the founder of the academic journal Oral Tradition and the Center for Studies in Oral Tradition at the University of Missouri, where he was Curators' Professor of Classical Studies and English . I have added a link to the UK Amazon page listing a few a selection of his works but they tend to be somewhat difficult to find.  Our American listeners, I  suspect, would have less of a problem. His  books do offer a comprehensive and modern approach to Oral Tradition Theory. For those of you who enjoy audio books.I would  highly recommend,  The Modern Scholar: Singers and Tales:  Oral Tradition and the Roots of Literature  By: Professor Michael D. C. Drout. Miichael Drout, who studied under Professor Foley,  Professor of English and Director of the Center for the Study of the Medieval at . He is an author  and specialising in Anglo Saxon,  medieval literature, fantasy and science fiction. This is an enjoyable and easy-to-follow introduction to the  history and development of Oral Tradition Theory and offers a fascinating insight into how story telling functions within  diverse  societies. I listen to the book  over and over again, just because I enjoy it. It is not too long, either. Other links The Ark before Noah by Irving Finkel Nothing to do with Oral Tradition theory, or, indeed, with the early Irish tales, I am still going to recommend this book in connection with the current topic. This tells how a story, now known, only from the careful translation of long-lost Cuneiform clay tablets,  has continued to retain so much information,. Irving Finkel, does not just plot the meandering, ever changing and adapting, course of a story, still known and loved today,  but he throws a fascinating light on the world where this story may have been first told. He even identifies performative elements, still recognisable. I love this book. Music: The Wandering Harper by Gian Costello https://storyarchaeology.com/the-dagdas-cauldron-a-seasonal-special/ Thu, 20 Dec 2018 14:10:23 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5889 The Dagda with his cauldron of abundance, from which none leave unsatisfied, epitomises the deep and ancient yearning we  feel for mid-winter indulgence and  good company.  It may be that the cauldron had more to offer than just a solid meal. Join Chris, from the Story Archaeologists, as she dips into this extravagant cooking pot. This audio article is based on a piece published in the new book Harp, Club and Cauldron: A harvest of Knowledge published by Eel and Otter Press. It is an entrancing and informative anthology, well worth adding to your physical or digital library and the Story Archaeologists were proud to be asked to offer three articles to the book. I will be adding further picture articles connected to The Dagda's Cauldron article: .(Images of Gobekli Tepe and information on recent Iron age Feasting finds), shortly.  Harp, Club and Cauldron A harvest of Knowledge: Find on Amazon.com Find on Amazon.co.uk Addendum: I haven't checked but I think I referred to the German archaeologist who was responsible for the dig at Gobekli Tepe, for so many years, as 'George'  rather than 'Klaus' Schmidt. I can't imagine why I said that. Klaus Schmidt sadly died in 2014. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 33:54 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThe Dagda with his cauldron of abundance, from which none leave unsatisfied, epitomises the deep and ancient yearning we  feel for mid-winter indulgence and  good company.  It may be that the cauldron had more to offer than just a solid meal. Join Chris, from the Story Archaeologists, as she dips into this extravagant cooking pot. This audio article is based on a piece published in the new book Harp, Club and Cauldron: A harvest of Knowledge published by Eel and Otter Press. It is an entrancing and informative anthology, well worth adding to your physical or digital library and the Story Archaeologists were proud to be asked to offer three articles to the book. I will be adding further picture articles connected to The Dagda's Cauldron article: .(Images of Gobekli Tepe and information on recent Iron age Feasting finds), shortly.  Harp, Club and Cauldron A harvest of Knowledge: Find on Amazon.com Find on Amazon.co.uk Addendum: I haven't checked but I think I referred to the German archaeologist who was responsible for the dig at Gobekli Tepe, for so many years, as 'George'  rather than 'Klaus' Schmidt. I can't imagine why I said that. Klaus Schmidt sadly died in 2014. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThe Dagda with his cauldron of abundance, from which none leave unsatisfied, epitomises the deep and ancient yearning we  feel for mid-winter indulgence and  good company.  It may be that the cauldron had more to offer than just a solid meal. Join Chris, from the Story Archaeologists, as she dips into this extravagant cooking pot. This audio article is based on a piece published in the new book Harp, Club and Cauldron: A harvest of Knowledge published by Eel and Otter Press. It is an entrancing and informative anthology, well worth adding to your physical or digital library and the Story Archaeologists were proud to be asked to offer three articles to the book. I will be adding further picture articles connected to The Dagda's Cauldron article: .(Images of Gobekli Tepe and information on recent Iron age Feasting finds), shortly.  Harp, Club and Cauldron A harvest of Knowledge: Find on Amazon.com Find on Amazon.co.uk Addendum: I haven't checked but I think I referred to the German archaeologist who was responsible for the dig at Gobekli Tepe, for so many years, as 'George'  rather than 'Klaus' Schmidt. I can't imagine why I said that. Klaus Schmidt sadly died in 2014. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/some-questions-answered-by-the-story-archaeologists/ Sun, 25 Nov 2018 19:18:08 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5881 We regularly receive questions from listeners and readers. We try to answer them as soon as we can but many are well worth exploring in more detail. Here we discuss just three. Firstly there is the problem of 'coir', a word that we use regularly in episodes to express an important but complex concept. Another term we frequently use is  'poet' to cover a number of similar roles in early Irish society. In this discussion, Isolde gets to explain about  the many grades of poet that existed, File, Bards, and even Bramble Hounds! The third discussion concerns the thorny issue of who were the Celts, anyway. Join the Story Archaeologist  as they enjoy teasing out a few possible answers. full 1:00:00 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoWe regularly receive questions from listeners and readers. We try to answer them as soon as we can but many are well worth exploring in more detail. Here we discuss just three. Firstly there is the problem of 'coir', a word that we use regularly in episodes to express an important but complex concept. Another term we frequently use is  'poet' to cover a number of similar roles in early Irish society. In this discussion, Isolde gets to explain about  the many grades of poet that existed, File, Bards, and even Bramble Hounds! The third discussion concerns the thorny issue of who were the Celts, anyway. Join the Story Archaeologist  as they enjoy teasing out a few possible answers.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyWe regularly receive questions from listeners and readers. We try to answer them as soon as we can but many are well worth exploring in more detail. Here we discuss just three. Firstly there is the problem of 'coir', a word that we use regularly in episodes to express an important but complex concept. Another term we frequently use is  'poet' to cover a number of similar roles in early Irish society. In this discussion, Isolde gets to explain about  the many grades of poet that existed, File, Bards, and even Bramble Hounds! The third discussion concerns the thorny issue of who were the Celts, anyway. Join the Story Archaeologist  as they enjoy teasing out a few possible answers. https://storyarchaeology.com/the-mysteries-of-midir-a-samhain-special/ Sun, 04 Nov 2018 21:37:57 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5873 Isolde_recording What did happen to Midir? Why does he appear in so few stories? It is a mystery. A murder mystery? Could be. Certainly Midir's  reputation was usurped and he, himself, seems to have been, effectively,  'disappeared! For a more 'in depth' examination of this topic go to: In Search of Midir  or In Search of Manannán This short recording was originally made for an on-line conference hosted by Vyviane Armstrong. The weekend conference was entitled  "Tuatha Dé Danann. Our Tribe and Theirs". Some of you may have already heard this presentation but, for our other listeners, I thought I would upload the recording. It is good to get Isolde back 'on the mike' and your donations have helped her to find new equipment that allow her to record lying down. We hope to record the promised, Q &A very soon. This was the  seventh conference in the series  'A Year With The Gods. There was  a very interesting and varied programme and Isolde and I were delighted to be involved.' If you would like to know more more about Vviane's future events, do  contact her for more details. Vyviane ArmstrongLand Sea Sky Travelvyviane@landseaskytravel.com full 32:04 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoIsolde_recording What did happen to Midir? Why does he appear in so few stories? It is a mystery. A murder mystery? Could be. Certainly Midir's  reputation was usurped and he, himself, seems to have been, effectively,  'disappeared! For a more 'in depth' examination of this topic go to: In Search of Midir  or In Search of Manannán This short recording was originally made for an on-line conference hosted by Vyviane Armstrong. The weekend conference was entitled  "Tuatha Dé Danann. Our Tribe and Theirs". Some of you may have already heard this presentation but, for our other listeners, I thought I would upload the recording. It is good to get Isolde back 'on the mike' and your donations have helped her to find new equipment that allow her to record lying down. We hope to record the promised, Q &A very soon. This was the  seventh conference in the series  'A Year With The Gods. There was  a very interesting and varied programme and Isolde and I were delighted to be involved.' If you would like to know more more about Vviane's future events, do  contact her for more details. Vyviane ArmstrongLand Sea Sky Travelvyviane@landseaskytravel.comChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyIsolde_recording What did happen to Midir? Why does he appear in so few stories? It is a mystery. A murder mystery? Could be. Certainly Midir's  reputation was usurped and he, himself, seems to have been, effectively,  'disappeared! For a more 'in depth' examination of this topic go to: In Search of Midir  or In Search of Manannán This short recording was originally made for an on-line conference hosted by Vyviane Armstrong. The weekend conference was entitled  "Tuatha Dé Danann. Our Tribe and Theirs". Some of you may have already heard this presentation but, for our other listeners, I thought I would upload the recording. It is good to get Isolde back 'on the mike' and your donations have helped her to find new equipment that allow her to record lying down. We hope to record the promised, Q &A very soon. This was the  seventh conference in the series  'A Year With The Gods. There was  a very interesting and varied programme and Isolde and I were delighted to be involved.' If you would like to know more more about Vviane's future events, do  contact her for more details. Vyviane ArmstrongLand Sea Sky Travelvyviane@landseaskytravel.com https://storyarchaeology.com/the-otherworld-and-how-to-get-there/ Mon, 17 Sep 2018 21:43:50 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5845 William Robinson: Tallanbanna with cloud front. 1988 So many of the old Irish stories tell of an Otherworld that lies so close to our own. If you want to discover what the stories have to  say about getting there, what you might find when you arrive,  and when, or if, you might return, then join Chris in this audio-article exploration. Apologies for the quality of recording in Isolde's opening message. When we have fully implemented the new recording set-up,  allowing effective recording while Isolde is lying  down,  it will be much improved. Links to podcast episodes referenced in this audio-article. Cormac' s  Adventures in the OtherworldThe Instructions of King CormacThe Adventures of Nera: The Cow and the Time MachineAnother take on Echtrae Nerai: Corpse Carrying for BeginnersThe voyage of Brain Mac FebulThe story of Mongán and  his wife: The pursuit of the Gilla DecairTocmarc Étaíne 1 - A Fly On The Wall, Tocmarc Étaíne 2 - The Reborn IdentityTocmarc Étaíne 3 - A Game of FidchellThe article on Underworlds If you want to find out about more about Leprechauns! A Crock of Old CobblersAnd for source material on the Irish Otherworld:  Space, Time and the Otherworld: by Professor John Carey. Source: Proceedings of the Harvard Celtic Colloquium, Vol. 7 (1987), pp. 1-2Published by: Department of Celtic Languages & Literatures, Harvard University  And that picture of Niamh and Oisín in my bathroom? Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 55:36 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoWilliam Robinson: Tallanbanna with cloud front. 1988 So many of the old Irish stories tell of an Otherworld that lies so close to our own. If you want to discover what the stories have to  say about getting there, what you might find when you arrive,  and when, or if, you might return, then join Chris in this audio-article exploration. Apologies for the quality of recording in Isolde's opening message. When we have fully implemented the new recording set-up,  allowing effective recording while Isolde is lying  down,  it will be much improved. Links to podcast episodes referenced in this audio-article. Cormac' s  Adventures in the OtherworldThe Instructions of King CormacThe Adventures of Nera: The Cow and the Time MachineAnother take on Echtrae Nerai: Corpse Carrying for BeginnersThe voyage of Brain Mac FebulThe story of Mongán and  his wife: The pursuit of the Gilla DecairTocmarc Étaíne 1 - A Fly On The Wall, Tocmarc Étaíne 2 - The Reborn IdentityTocmarc Étaíne 3 - A Game of FidchellThe article on Underworlds If you want to find out about more about Leprechauns! A Crock of Old CobblersAnd for source material on the Irish Otherworld:  Space, Time and the Otherworld: by Professor John Carey. Source: Proceedings of the Harvard Celtic Colloquium, Vol. 7 (1987), pp. 1-2Published by: Department of Celtic Languages & Literatures, Harvard University  And that picture of Niamh and Oisín in my bathroom? Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyWilliam Robinson: Tallanbanna with cloud front. 1988 So many of the old Irish stories tell of an Otherworld that lies so close to our own. If you want to discover what the stories have to  say about getting there, what you might find when you arrive,  and when, or if, you might return, then join Chris in this audio-article exploration. Apologies for the quality of recording in Isolde's opening message. When we have fully implemented the new recording set-up,  allowing effective recording while Isolde is lying  down,  it will be much improved. Links to podcast episodes referenced in this audio-article. Cormac' s  Adventures in the OtherworldThe Instructions of King CormacThe Adventures of Nera: The Cow and the Time MachineAnother take on Echtrae Nerai: Corpse Carrying for BeginnersThe voyage of Brain Mac FebulThe story of Mongán and  his wife: The pursuit of the Gilla DecairTocmarc Étaíne 1 - A Fly On The Wall, Tocmarc Étaíne 2 - The Reborn IdentityTocmarc Étaíne 3 - A Game of FidchellThe article on Underworlds If you want to find out about more about Leprechauns! A Crock of Old CobblersAnd for source material on the Irish Otherworld:  Space, Time and the Otherworld: by Professor John Carey. Source: Proceedings of the Harvard Celtic Colloquium, Vol. 7 (1987), pp. 1-2Published by: Department of Celtic Languages & Literatures, Harvard University  And that picture of Niamh and Oisín in my bathroom? Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/circling-the-tain-07-the-pig-and-the-hound/ Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:30:28 +0000 https://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5781 The briugu, Mac Dá Thó, is the proud owner of the marvelous hound, Ailbe. He also possesses a notorious pig. Now he finds himself faced with contending regional kings and their retinues of elite warriors, demanding the hound for themselves. Will serving up his gourmet pig at a grand feast save his bacon? Join the Story Archaeologists as they share the boasting and bragging from the best of the warriors of Ulster, and Connaught, and beyond. Read the text for yourself! Scéala Muicce Mac Dá Thó: read the text for yourself. Edited and translated into English by Nora Kershaw Chadwick Satirical Narrative in Early Irish Literature by Ailís Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh Bricriu's Feast Series 3.04-Fled-Bricrenn 1 - The-Feasting-Hall Series 3.05: Fled Bricrenn 2 - The Road to Crúachán Series 3.06: Fled Bricrenn 3 - Your Head or Mine? Series 3.07: Fled Bricrenn 4 - A Head to Head Discussion full 1:20:32 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThe briugu, Mac Dá Thó, is the proud owner of the marvelous hound, Ailbe. He also possesses a notorious pig. Now he finds himself faced with contending regional kings and their retinues of elite warriors, demanding the hound for themselves. Will serving up his gourmet pig at a grand feast save his bacon? Join the Story Archaeologists as they share the boasting and bragging from the best of the warriors of Ulster, and Connaught, and beyond. Read the text for yourself! Scéala Muicce Mac Dá Thó: read the text for yourself. Edited and translated into English by Nora Kershaw Chadwick Satirical Narrative in Early Irish Literature by Ailís Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh Bricriu's Feast Series 3.04-Fled-Bricrenn 1 - The-Feasting-Hall Series 3.05: Fled Bricrenn 2 - The Road to Crúachán Series 3.06: Fled Bricrenn 3 - Your Head or Mine? Series 3.07: Fled Bricrenn 4 - A Head to Head DiscussionChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThe briugu, Mac Dá Thó, is the proud owner of the marvelous hound, Ailbe. He also possesses a notorious pig. Now he finds himself faced with contending regional kings and their retinues of elite warriors, demanding the hound for themselves. Will serving up his gourmet pig at a grand feast save his bacon? Join the Story Archaeologists as they share the boasting and bragging from the best of the warriors of Ulster, and Connaught, and beyond. Read the text for yourself! Scéala Muicce Mac Dá Thó: read the text for yourself. Edited and translated into English by Nora Kershaw Chadwick Satirical Narrative in Early Irish Literature by Ailís Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh Bricriu's Feast Series 3.04-Fled-Bricrenn 1 - The-Feasting-Hall Series 3.05: Fled Bricrenn 2 - The Road to Crúachán Series 3.06: Fled Bricrenn 3 - Your Head or Mine? Series 3.07: Fled Bricrenn 4 - A Head to Head Discussion https://storyarchaeology.com/women-warriors-the-training-of-cu-chulainn/ Fri, 01 Sep 2017 09:10:37 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5513   The magnificent warrior women Scathach and Aife both play a major role in Cú Chulainn's future life and exploits but they are not the only women who actively engage with out young hero.. Join the Story Archaeologists as they attempt to come to terms with the number of  dalliances and romantic interludes encountered   by the young man on his ventures to Scathach's mysterious northern island in his quest to win his canny bride, Emer. Read the text for yourself! This episode discusses only the second half of this text. The first half was addressed in the previous episode, 6.05 : 'The Wooing of Emer." Tochmarc Emire la CoinculaindThe Wooing of Emer : translated by Kuno Meyer, based on LU and Stowe MS 992 (D. iv. 2)].Verba Scathaige: (Translation by P.L. Henry)We also referred to  Series 3.03 The Well and the Cheese, with reference to the violent death of Derbforgaille and Medb full 1:24:29 Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmodyno  The magnificent warrior women Scathach and Aife both play a major role in Cú Chulainn's future life and exploits but they are not the only women who actively engage with out young hero.. Join the Story Archaeologists as they attempt to come to terms with the number of  dalliances and romantic interludes encountered   by the young man on his ventures to Scathach's mysterious northern island in his quest to win his canny bride, Emer. Read the text for yourself! This episode discusses only the second half of this text. The first half was addressed in the previous episode, 6.05 : 'The Wooing of Emer." Tochmarc Emire la CoinculaindThe Wooing of Emer : translated by Kuno Meyer, based on LU and Stowe MS 992 (D. iv. 2)].Verba Scathaige: (Translation by P.L. Henry)We also referred to  Series 3.03 The Well and the Cheese, with reference to the violent death of Derbforgaille and MedbChris Thompson and Isolde Carmody  The magnificent warrior women Scathach and Aife both play a major role in Cú Chulainn's future life and exploits but they are not the only women who actively engage with out young hero.. Join the Story Archaeologists as they attempt to come to terms with the number of  dalliances and romantic interludes encountered   by the young man on his ventures to Scathach's mysterious northern island in his quest to win his canny bride, Emer. Read the text for yourself! This episode discusses only the second half of this text. The first half was addressed in the previous episode, 6.05 : 'The Wooing of Emer." Tochmarc Emire la CoinculaindThe Wooing of Emer : translated by Kuno Meyer, based on LU and Stowe MS 992 (D. iv. 2)].Verba Scathaige: (Translation by P.L. Henry)We also referred to  Series 3.03 The Well and the Cheese, with reference to the violent death of Derbforgaille and Medb https://storyarchaeology.com/the-wooing-of-emer-cu-chulainn-meets-his-match/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 11:23:08 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5507 Cú Chulainn meets his match In this episode we get to meet the marvelous Emer, the woman who bests  the young Cú Chulainn, at least, in terms of her sharp witted and far-sighted eloquence. Join the Story Archaeologists as we try to decode how Emer manages her young and unpredictable suitor and deals with her uncompromising father. Read the text for yourself! This episode discusses only the first part of this long text. The second half, where our hero goes to be trained in Alba, will form the basis of the next episode. Tochmarc Emire la CoinculaindThe Wooing of Emer : translated by Kuno Meyer, based on LU and Stowe MS 992 (D. iv. 2)]. full 1:05:07 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoCú Chulainn meets his match In this episode we get to meet the marvelous Emer, the woman who bests  the young Cú Chulainn, at least, in terms of her sharp witted and far-sighted eloquence. Join the Story Archaeologists as we try to decode how Emer manages her young and unpredictable suitor and deals with her uncompromising father. Read the text for yourself! This episode discusses only the first part of this long text. The second half, where our hero goes to be trained in Alba, will form the basis of the next episode. Tochmarc Emire la CoinculaindThe Wooing of Emer : translated by Kuno Meyer, based on LU and Stowe MS 992 (D. iv. 2)].Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyCú Chulainn meets his match In this episode we get to meet the marvelous Emer, the woman who bests  the young Cú Chulainn, at least, in terms of her sharp witted and far-sighted eloquence. Join the Story Archaeologists as we try to decode how Emer manages her young and unpredictable suitor and deals with her uncompromising father. Read the text for yourself! This episode discusses only the first part of this long text. The second half, where our hero goes to be trained in Alba, will form the basis of the next episode. Tochmarc Emire la CoinculaindThe Wooing of Emer : translated by Kuno Meyer, based on LU and Stowe MS 992 (D. iv. 2)]. https://storyarchaeology.com/circling-the-tain-04-harder-faster-stronger-better-the-boyhood-deeds-of-cu-chulainn/ Mon, 05 Jun 2017 17:51:57 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5495 Harder, Faster, Stronger, Better! In this episode, we get to examine some remarkable exploits of one of the central figures in the Tain tradition: Cú Chulainn.  We explore stories told by some of the characters who know the hero, remembering him as a child. Join the Story Archaeologists as we try to decide if  the young Cú Chulainn can be considered a 'child prodigy'  or merely a 'precocious brat'. Read the texts for yourself! Here are links to the texts and translations that we used for the childhood deeds of Cú Chulainn: "The Boyhood Deeds of Cú Chulainn." Ancient Irish Tales. ed. and trans. Tom Cross and Harris Slover. NY: Barnes and Noble, 1996. reprint The Boyhood of Cú Chulainn, from Táin Bó Cuailgne Recension 1; pp 135-148 [translation]: ed. and trans. Cecile O'Rahilly The sections we refer to are under the following titles: The Eulogy of Cú Chulainn The Boyhood Deeds The Death of the Boys The Fight between Eógan mac Durthacht and Conchobar [aka Cú Chulainn and the Battlefield Phantoms] The fate of the twenty-seven men and the reason why none dared to wound the Ulstermen when they were in their debility. The killing of the Smith's Hound by Cú Chulainn and the reason why he is called Cú Chulainn The Death of Nechta Scéne's Three Sons   full 1:29:35 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoHarder, Faster, Stronger, Better! In this episode, we get to examine some remarkable exploits of one of the central figures in the Tain tradition: Cú Chulainn.  We explore stories told by some of the characters who know the hero, remembering him as a child. Join the Story Archaeologists as we try to decide if  the young Cú Chulainn can be considered a 'child prodigy'  or merely a 'precocious brat'. Read the texts for yourself! Here are links to the texts and translations that we used for the childhood deeds of Cú Chulainn: "The Boyhood Deeds of Cú Chulainn." Ancient Irish Tales. ed. and trans. Tom Cross and Harris Slover. NY: Barnes and Noble, 1996. reprint The Boyhood of Cú Chulainn, from Táin Bó Cuailgne Recension 1; pp 135-148 [translation]: ed. and trans. Cecile O'Rahilly The sections we refer to are under the following titles: The Eulogy of Cú Chulainn The Boyhood Deeds The Death of the Boys The Fight between Eógan mac Durthacht and Conchobar [aka Cú Chulainn and the Battlefield Phantoms] The fate of the twenty-seven men and the reason why none dared to wound the Ulstermen when they were in their debility. The killing of the Smith's Hound by Cú Chulainn and the reason why he is called Cú Chulainn The Death of Nechta Scéne's Three Sons  Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyHarder, Faster, Stronger, Better! In this episode, we get to examine some remarkable exploits of one of the central figures in the Tain tradition: Cú Chulainn.  We explore stories told by some of the characters who know the hero, remembering him as a child. Join the Story Archaeologists as we try to decide if  the young Cú Chulainn can be considered a 'child prodigy'  or merely a 'precocious brat'. Read the texts for yourself! Here are links to the texts and translations that we used for the childhood deeds of Cú Chulainn: "The Boyhood Deeds of Cú Chulainn." Ancient Irish Tales. ed. and trans. Tom Cross and Harris Slover. NY: Barnes and Noble, 1996. reprint The Boyhood of Cú Chulainn, from Táin Bó Cuailgne Recension 1; pp 135-148 [translation]: ed. and trans. Cecile O'Rahilly The sections we refer to are under the following titles: The Eulogy of Cú Chulainn The Boyhood Deeds The Death of the Boys The Fight between Eógan mac Durthacht and Conchobar [aka Cú Chulainn and the Battlefield Phantoms] The fate of the twenty-seven men and the reason why none dared to wound the Ulstermen when they were in their debility. The killing of the Smith's Hound by Cú Chulainn and the reason why he is called Cú Chulainn The Death of Nechta Scéne's Three Sons   https://storyarchaeology.com/circling-the-tain-03-the-birth-pangs-of-ulster/ Thu, 04 May 2017 20:04:29 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5492 In this episode, we continue our exploration of the troublesome conceptions and births that stand behind much of the material of the Táin tradition. This time, we examine the births of the doomed Deirdre, the fated Cú Chulainn and re-re-visit the importance of Macha's story. Join the Story Archaeologists as we attempt to disentangle webs of prophecy and poor decision-making, and try to understand what all these little worms are about! Read the texts for yourself! Here are links to the texts and translations that we used for the birth of Deirdre: from the Book of Leinster (LL) Longes mac n-Uislenn - edited by Vernam Hull The Exile of the Sons of Uisliu - translated by Vernam Hull late version translated by Douglas Hyde Deirdre Here are the texts on Macha: Noinden Ulad; The Story of Macha More Stories of Macha - Revisited   An original translation of Compert Con Chulainn, the Conception of Cú Chulainn, will be uploaded in the coming days   Need some revision? You may find it helpful to revisit our episodes on Macha: Series 1 - Mythical Women; Episode 2 - The Story of Macha Series 5 - Revisiting Mythical Women; Episode 2 - Revisiting Macha Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 1:07:28 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoIn this episode, we continue our exploration of the troublesome conceptions and births that stand behind much of the material of the Táin tradition. This time, we examine the births of the doomed Deirdre, the fated Cú Chulainn and re-re-visit the importance of Macha's story. Join the Story Archaeologists as we attempt to disentangle webs of prophecy and poor decision-making, and try to understand what all these little worms are about! Read the texts for yourself! Here are links to the texts and translations that we used for the birth of Deirdre: from the Book of Leinster (LL) Longes mac n-Uislenn - edited by Vernam Hull The Exile of the Sons of Uisliu - translated by Vernam Hull late version translated by Douglas Hyde Deirdre Here are the texts on Macha: Noinden Ulad; The Story of Macha More Stories of Macha - Revisited   An original translation of Compert Con Chulainn, the Conception of Cú Chulainn, will be uploaded in the coming days   Need some revision? You may find it helpful to revisit our episodes on Macha: Series 1 - Mythical Women; Episode 2 - The Story of Macha Series 5 - Revisiting Mythical Women; Episode 2 - Revisiting Macha Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyIn this episode, we continue our exploration of the troublesome conceptions and births that stand behind much of the material of the Táin tradition. This time, we examine the births of the doomed Deirdre, the fated Cú Chulainn and re-re-visit the importance of Macha's story. Join the Story Archaeologists as we attempt to disentangle webs of prophecy and poor decision-making, and try to understand what all these little worms are about! Read the texts for yourself! Here are links to the texts and translations that we used for the birth of Deirdre: from the Book of Leinster (LL) Longes mac n-Uislenn - edited by Vernam Hull The Exile of the Sons of Uisliu - translated by Vernam Hull late version translated by Douglas Hyde Deirdre Here are the texts on Macha: Noinden Ulad; The Story of Macha More Stories of Macha - Revisited   An original translation of Compert Con Chulainn, the Conception of Cú Chulainn, will be uploaded in the coming days   Need some revision? You may find it helpful to revisit our episodes on Macha: Series 1 - Mythical Women; Episode 2 - The Story of Macha Series 5 - Revisiting Mythical Women; Episode 2 - Revisiting Macha Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/circling-the-tain-02-portents-and-prophecies/ Mon, 13 Mar 2017 00:48:45 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5479 The richly interwoven stories that make up the Táin tradition contain a wide diversity of characters. There is much to explore. Even their back stories have back stories! In this episode, we explore the back stories of two such characters: the well-known Ulster king, Conchobar Mac Nessa, and the lesser-known Ulster hero, Conall Cernach. Join the Story Archaeologists in the first of two episodes that uncover the significance of a few portentous conceptions and births.   Read the texts for yourself!   Scéla Conchobar, "The Tidings of Conchobar", from the Book of Leinster. edited by R. I. Best and Osborn Bergin translation by Whitley Stokes     Compert Conchobair, "The Conception of Conchobar", from Rawlinson B512 (incorrectly referred to in the episode as from the Yellow Book of Lecan) edited by Vernam Hull translation on the Celtic Literature Collective     Compert Conchobair, "The Conception of Conchobar", from Stowe 992 translation by Kuno Meyer     "The Conception of Conall Cernach", from Cóir Anmann, "The Fitness of Names" Cóir Anmann, edited by Whitley Stokes "The Conception of Conall Cernach", translated by Patrick Brown     Links to other books referenced in the episode "Even Cuneiform writing could not be managed left handed": "The Ark before Noah" by Irving Finkel (highly recommended)   "The journey across the Alps in Táin Bó Fraoich": “Worlds of Arthur.”  by Guy Halsall     Need some revision? You may find it helpful to revisit our episodes on Fled Bricrenn, Bricriu's Feast: Fled Bricrenn 1: The Feasting Hall Fled Bricrenn 2: The Road to Crúachán Fled Bricrenn 3: Your Head or Mine? Fled Bricrenn 4: A Head to Head Discussion Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 54:43 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThe richly interwoven stories that make up the Táin tradition contain a wide diversity of characters. There is much to explore. Even their back stories have back stories! In this episode, we explore the back stories of two such characters: the well-known Ulster king, Conchobar Mac Nessa, and the lesser-known Ulster hero, Conall Cernach. Join the Story Archaeologists in the first of two episodes that uncover the significance of a few portentous conceptions and births.   Read the texts for yourself!   Scéla Conchobar, "The Tidings of Conchobar", from the Book of Leinster. edited by R. I. Best and Osborn Bergin translation by Whitley Stokes     Compert Conchobair, "The Conception of Conchobar", from Rawlinson B512 (incorrectly referred to in the episode as from the Yellow Book of Lecan) edited by Vernam Hull translation on the Celtic Literature Collective     Compert Conchobair, "The Conception of Conchobar", from Stowe 992 translation by Kuno Meyer     "The Conception of Conall Cernach", from Cóir Anmann, "The Fitness of Names" Cóir Anmann, edited by Whitley Stokes "The Conception of Conall Cernach", translated by Patrick Brown     Links to other books referenced in the episode "Even Cuneiform writing could not be managed left handed": "The Ark before Noah" by Irving Finkel (highly recommended)   "The journey across the Alps in Táin Bó Fraoich": “Worlds of Arthur.”  by Guy Halsall     Need some revision? You may find it helpful to revisit our episodes on Fled Bricrenn, Bricriu's Feast: Fled Bricrenn 1: The Feasting Hall Fled Bricrenn 2: The Road to Crúachán Fled Bricrenn 3: Your Head or Mine? Fled Bricrenn 4: A Head to Head Discussion Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThe richly interwoven stories that make up the Táin tradition contain a wide diversity of characters. There is much to explore. Even their back stories have back stories! In this episode, we explore the back stories of two such characters: the well-known Ulster king, Conchobar Mac Nessa, and the lesser-known Ulster hero, Conall Cernach. Join the Story Archaeologists in the first of two episodes that uncover the significance of a few portentous conceptions and births.   Read the texts for yourself!   Scéla Conchobar, "The Tidings of Conchobar", from the Book of Leinster. edited by R. I. Best and Osborn Bergin translation by Whitley Stokes     Compert Conchobair, "The Conception of Conchobar", from Rawlinson B512 (incorrectly referred to in the episode as from the Yellow Book of Lecan) edited by Vernam Hull translation on the Celtic Literature Collective     Compert Conchobair, "The Conception of Conchobar", from Stowe 992 translation by Kuno Meyer     "The Conception of Conall Cernach", from Cóir Anmann, "The Fitness of Names" Cóir Anmann, edited by Whitley Stokes "The Conception of Conall Cernach", translated by Patrick Brown     Links to other books referenced in the episode "Even Cuneiform writing could not be managed left handed": "The Ark before Noah" by Irving Finkel (highly recommended)   "The journey across the Alps in Táin Bó Fraoich": “Worlds of Arthur.”  by Guy Halsall     Need some revision? You may find it helpful to revisit our episodes on Fled Bricrenn, Bricriu's Feast: Fled Bricrenn 1: The Feasting Hall Fled Bricrenn 2: The Road to Crúachán Fled Bricrenn 3: Your Head or Mine? Fled Bricrenn 4: A Head to Head Discussion Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/winter_special_2016-aisling-macconglinne/ Wed, 21 Dec 2016 23:42:00 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5421 The Midwinter festival has been a time of over indulgence and conspicuous consumption for millenia! This year, we dig in to the Middle Irish story, Aisling MacConglinne, "The Vision of MacConglinne", a delicious debauch of extreme gastronomy.! Join the Story Archaeologists in a feast of fantastical food, with a generous side order of sumptuous satire. Read the full translated text here!   Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 57:04 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThe Midwinter festival has been a time of over indulgence and conspicuous consumption for millenia! This year, we dig in to the Middle Irish story, Aisling MacConglinne, "The Vision of MacConglinne", a delicious debauch of extreme gastronomy.! Join the Story Archaeologists in a feast of fantastical food, with a generous side order of sumptuous satire. Read the full translated text here!   Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThe Midwinter festival has been a time of over indulgence and conspicuous consumption for millenia! This year, we dig in to the Middle Irish story, Aisling MacConglinne, "The Vision of MacConglinne", a delicious debauch of extreme gastronomy.! Join the Story Archaeologists in a feast of fantastical food, with a generous side order of sumptuous satire. Read the full translated text here!   Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/circling-the-tain-01_the-quarrel-of-the-two-swineherds-or-how-it-all-began/ Fri, 25 Nov 2016 21:09:30 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5404 Welcome to Series 6, "Circling the Tain". In this series, we will delve into the fascinating web of stories making up the Tain tradition, with the Tain Bó Cúailnge, "The Cattle Raid of Cooley", at its core. We begin this exploration with the story of two talented swineherds and their shape-shifting,poetic quarrel. Join the Story Archaeologists as they begin to uncover just how much this entertaining story acts as a trailer for the complex of stories that make up the Tain tradition as a whole. Related episodes Without too big of a Spoiler Alert, we get excited again about Mongán in this episode! Here are the links to the podcast episodes on Mongán: Rowing Around Immrama 09: Mongan and His Missus Rowing Around Imramma 10: Mongán and the poets Rowing Around Imramma 11: The Mongan Mysteries Throughout this series, "Circling the Táin", we refer to the Ulster Cycle WordPress site by Patrick Brown. His site is a superb resource for this strand of old Irish literature. Peruse at your leisure The Ulster Cycle: Heroic Legends from Ireland - Patrick Brown Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 48:21 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoWelcome to Series 6, "Circling the Tain". In this series, we will delve into the fascinating web of stories making up the Tain tradition, with the Tain Bó Cúailnge, "The Cattle Raid of Cooley", at its core. We begin this exploration with the story of two talented swineherds and their shape-shifting,poetic quarrel. Join the Story Archaeologists as they begin to uncover just how much this entertaining story acts as a trailer for the complex of stories that make up the Tain tradition as a whole. Related episodes Without too big of a Spoiler Alert, we get excited again about Mongán in this episode! Here are the links to the podcast episodes on Mongán: Rowing Around Immrama 09: Mongan and His Missus Rowing Around Imramma 10: Mongán and the poets Rowing Around Imramma 11: The Mongan Mysteries Throughout this series, "Circling the Táin", we refer to the Ulster Cycle WordPress site by Patrick Brown. His site is a superb resource for this strand of old Irish literature. Peruse at your leisure The Ulster Cycle: Heroic Legends from Ireland - Patrick Brown Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyWelcome to Series 6, "Circling the Tain". In this series, we will delve into the fascinating web of stories making up the Tain tradition, with the Tain Bó Cúailnge, "The Cattle Raid of Cooley", at its core. We begin this exploration with the story of two talented swineherds and their shape-shifting,poetic quarrel. Join the Story Archaeologists as they begin to uncover just how much this entertaining story acts as a trailer for the complex of stories that make up the Tain tradition as a whole. Related episodes Without too big of a Spoiler Alert, we get excited again about Mongán in this episode! Here are the links to the podcast episodes on Mongán: Rowing Around Immrama 09: Mongan and His Missus Rowing Around Imramma 10: Mongán and the poets Rowing Around Imramma 11: The Mongan Mysteries Throughout this series, "Circling the Táin", we refer to the Ulster Cycle WordPress site by Patrick Brown. His site is a superb resource for this strand of old Irish literature. Peruse at your leisure The Ulster Cycle: Heroic Legends from Ireland - Patrick Brown Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/series-5episode-6-encountering-the-morrigan/ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 15:02:42 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5374 Úa na gCait The Morrigan,  is a multi textured mythological figure, She may take  the role of war correspondent, and diplomat and record keeper. She can be sensual, uncompromising and occasionally even downright scary but then, above all, she is the perfect exemplar of the poet's skill. Come an explore her fascinating complexity with the story archaeologists as they follow her track through the epic stories of the  Táin bó Cuailnge and the Battle of Moytura. Links for this episode There is relevant material throughout the second series on Moytura, but three are especially connected with The Morrigan. See series 2, episode 4: 'On the Dagda's Track ,  series 2 episode 6: The Morrigan's View (part 1) and series 2,episode 6 The Morrigan's View (part 2) We also mentioned her appearance to  Cú Chulainn in Series 3.episode : The Cow and the Time Machine. There are also many , articles, texts and translations, connected to each of these  topics, on the website. full 1:26:52 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoÚa na gCait The Morrigan,  is a multi textured mythological figure, She may take  the role of war correspondent, and diplomat and record keeper. She can be sensual, uncompromising and occasionally even downright scary but then, above all, she is the perfect exemplar of the poet's skill. Come an explore her fascinating complexity with the story archaeologists as they follow her track through the epic stories of the  Táin bó Cuailnge and the Battle of Moytura. Links for this episode There is relevant material throughout the second series on Moytura, but three are especially connected with The Morrigan. See series 2, episode 4: 'On the Dagda's Track ,  series 2 episode 6: The Morrigan's View (part 1) and series 2,episode 6 The Morrigan's View (part 2) We also mentioned her appearance to  Cú Chulainn in Series 3.episode : The Cow and the Time Machine. There are also many , articles, texts and translations, connected to each of these  topics, on the website.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyÚa na gCait The Morrigan,  is a multi textured mythological figure, She may take  the role of war correspondent, and diplomat and record keeper. She can be sensual, uncompromising and occasionally even downright scary but then, above all, she is the perfect exemplar of the poet's skill. Come an explore her fascinating complexity with the story archaeologists as they follow her track through the epic stories of the  Táin bó Cuailnge and the Battle of Moytura. Links for this episode There is relevant material throughout the second series on Moytura, but three are especially connected with The Morrigan. See series 2, episode 4: 'On the Dagda's Track ,  series 2 episode 6: The Morrigan's View (part 1) and series 2,episode 6 The Morrigan's View (part 2) We also mentioned her appearance to  Cú Chulainn in Series 3.episode : The Cow and the Time Machine. There are also many , articles, texts and translations, connected to each of these  topics, on the website. https://storyarchaeology.com/revisiting-mythical-women-05-the-search-for-brigid/ Tue, 12 Apr 2016 19:16:09 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5341 Sculpture by Annette McCormack Brigid is  the much-loved irish saint of kildare as well a pre-Christian Celtic mythical figure.  But what connection is there    between the two? Just who is Brigid? Sift through the strata of her story  with the Story Archaeologists to uncover some unexpected surprises. Links to other  episodes  mentioned within the podcast. Further Discussion on the Well of Sláine: Airmid Revisited  Further discussion on Ethliu: Ethliu Revisited Further discussion on Rúadán and the forge of Goibniu Also mentioned in the episode: Corpse Carrying for Beginners and The Cow and the Time Machine   Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello. full 1:20:15 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoSculpture by Annette McCormack Brigid is  the much-loved irish saint of kildare as well a pre-Christian Celtic mythical figure.  But what connection is there    between the two? Just who is Brigid? Sift through the strata of her story  with the Story Archaeologists to uncover some unexpected surprises. Links to other  episodes  mentioned within the podcast. Further Discussion on the Well of Sláine: Airmid Revisited  Further discussion on Ethliu: Ethliu Revisited Further discussion on Rúadán and the forge of Goibniu Also mentioned in the episode: Corpse Carrying for Beginners and The Cow and the Time Machine   Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodySculpture by Annette McCormack Brigid is  the much-loved irish saint of kildare as well a pre-Christian Celtic mythical figure.  But what connection is there    between the two? Just who is Brigid? Sift through the strata of her story  with the Story Archaeologists to uncover some unexpected surprises. Links to other  episodes  mentioned within the podcast. Further Discussion on the Well of Sláine: Airmid Revisited  Further discussion on Ethliu: Ethliu Revisited Further discussion on Rúadán and the forge of Goibniu Also mentioned in the episode: Corpse Carrying for Beginners and The Cow and the Time Machine   Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/revisiting-mythical-women-4-revisiting-airmed/ Thu, 18 Feb 2016 20:14:51 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5277 ceramic on glass by Chris Thompson Airmed is the daughter of the great Dé Danann physician, Dían Cécht, part of a family of healers.  Together, they create the healing well of Sláine, which restores injured warriors at the Second Battle of Moytura.  But do the meanings of their names tell a different story? In our  revisit to what may seem at first reading, a side story in the great battle saga, join the  the Story archaeologists as they re-evaluate the role of Airmed and her family, finding their actions  central to the main theme of the epic Moytura  story. In this episode, and our update, we referenced many other episodes, including our entire second series on Moytura.. However, for now, we will include a couple of the most  relevant links. For the story of Dían Cécht, Miach and Airmed in the context of Moytura,  go to: The Battle of Moytura Episode 5: The Four Craftsmen. For examples of laws on sick-lying  ( crólige)  in context go to : Dindshenchas 09: Tocmarc Étaíne 1 – A Fly On The Wall and Dindshenchas 10: Tocmarc Étaíne 2 – The Re-Born Identity full 1:00:31 Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmodynoceramic on glass by Chris Thompson Airmed is the daughter of the great Dé Danann physician, Dían Cécht, part of a family of healers.  Together, they create the healing well of Sláine, which restores injured warriors at the Second Battle of Moytura.  But do the meanings of their names tell a different story? In our  revisit to what may seem at first reading, a side story in the great battle saga, join the  the Story archaeologists as they re-evaluate the role of Airmed and her family, finding their actions  central to the main theme of the epic Moytura  story. In this episode, and our update, we referenced many other episodes, including our entire second series on Moytura.. However, for now, we will include a couple of the most  relevant links. For the story of Dían Cécht, Miach and Airmed in the context of Moytura,  go to: The Battle of Moytura Episode 5: The Four Craftsmen. For examples of laws on sick-lying  ( crólige)  in context go to : Dindshenchas 09: Tocmarc Étaíne 1 – A Fly On The Wall and Dindshenchas 10: Tocmarc Étaíne 2 – The Re-Born IdentityChris Thompson and Isolde Carmodyceramic on glass by Chris Thompson Airmed is the daughter of the great Dé Danann physician, Dían Cécht, part of a family of healers.  Together, they create the healing well of Sláine, which restores injured warriors at the Second Battle of Moytura.  But do the meanings of their names tell a different story? In our  revisit to what may seem at first reading, a side story in the great battle saga, join the  the Story archaeologists as they re-evaluate the role of Airmed and her family, finding their actions  central to the main theme of the epic Moytura  story. In this episode, and our update, we referenced many other episodes, including our entire second series on Moytura.. However, for now, we will include a couple of the most  relevant links. For the story of Dían Cécht, Miach and Airmed in the context of Moytura,  go to: The Battle of Moytura Episode 5: The Four Craftsmen. For examples of laws on sick-lying  ( crólige)  in context go to : Dindshenchas 09: Tocmarc Étaíne 1 – A Fly On The Wall and Dindshenchas 10: Tocmarc Étaíne 2 – The Re-Born Identity https://storyarchaeology.com/midwinter-special-2015-fairs-fair/ Thu, 24 Dec 2015 16:41:06 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5235 This time of year is a frenzy of shopping, family gatherings and exchange of gifts. But is this simply a modern phenomenon? For this year's MidWinter Special, the Story Archaeologists dig as deep as their virtual spades will go, comparing the deepest layers of human settlement through medieval mayhem to the contemporary craft fair, searching for the common threads. Links from the Episode: Here is The Óenach Project, research conducted by Patrick Gleeson under the Department of Archaeology at University College Cork. Here is a talk given by Ian Hodder on entanglement at Göbekli and Çatalhöyük, "Origins of Settled Life". And finally, as promised in the episode, here's a link to a short animation, "Little Red Riding Hood: The Alternate Version" by An Snag Breac / Maker Magpie: Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 1:09:48 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThis time of year is a frenzy of shopping, family gatherings and exchange of gifts. But is this simply a modern phenomenon? For this year's MidWinter Special, the Story Archaeologists dig as deep as their virtual spades will go, comparing the deepest layers of human settlement through medieval mayhem to the contemporary craft fair, searching for the common threads. Links from the Episode: Here is The Óenach Project, research conducted by Patrick Gleeson under the Department of Archaeology at University College Cork. Here is a talk given by Ian Hodder on entanglement at Göbekli and Çatalhöyük, "Origins of Settled Life". And finally, as promised in the episode, here's a link to a short animation, "Little Red Riding Hood: The Alternate Version" by An Snag Breac / Maker Magpie: Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThis time of year is a frenzy of shopping, family gatherings and exchange of gifts. But is this simply a modern phenomenon? For this year's MidWinter Special, the Story Archaeologists dig as deep as their virtual spades will go, comparing the deepest layers of human settlement through medieval mayhem to the contemporary craft fair, searching for the common threads. Links from the Episode: Here is The Óenach Project, research conducted by Patrick Gleeson under the Department of Archaeology at University College Cork. Here is a talk given by Ian Hodder on entanglement at Göbekli and Çatalhöyük, "Origins of Settled Life". And finally, as promised in the episode, here's a link to a short animation, "Little Red Riding Hood: The Alternate Version" by An Snag Breac / Maker Magpie: Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/elin-gow-the-swordsmith-and-the-cow-the-glas-gaianach/ Mon, 14 Dec 2015 20:03:56 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5207 Elin Gowand the cow Glas Gainach This is the first of two supplemental  episodes supporting  our recent podcast, Tales of Ethliu (revisited). "Elin Gow, the Swordsmith and the Cow, the Glas Gaianach" is a folktale collected in the southwest of Ireland by  Jeremiah Curtin in the late 19th century. The tale first appeared in "Hero Tales of Ireland". It is a great story that overlaps the better known, tale of  Balor and the stealing of a marvelous cow but this version answers the surprising question of how  the cow got to be kept by a sword-smith  in the first place and fills in some details of Cian's amazing adventures. Read "Hero Tales of Ireland online. https://archive.org/stream/herotalesofirela00curtuoft/herotalesofirela00curtuoft_djvu.txt Folklore from the Dingle Peninsular. Local  folklorist , Doncha Ó Conchúir talks about 'The Gate of the Cow", two pre-historic stone pillars near Ballyferriter, Co. Kerry. He tells a recent version of the last milking of the marvelous cow.  The stone pillars are very interesting. Maybe it is these pillars that gave rise to the story of the transformation of cian in the story we tell of Elin Gow. http://www.voicesfromthedawn.com/gate-of-the-cow/ full 46:17 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoElin Gowand the cow Glas Gainach This is the first of two supplemental  episodes supporting  our recent podcast, Tales of Ethliu (revisited). "Elin Gow, the Swordsmith and the Cow, the Glas Gaianach" is a folktale collected in the southwest of Ireland by  Jeremiah Curtin in the late 19th century. The tale first appeared in "Hero Tales of Ireland". It is a great story that overlaps the better known, tale of  Balor and the stealing of a marvelous cow but this version answers the surprising question of how  the cow got to be kept by a sword-smith  in the first place and fills in some details of Cian's amazing adventures. Read "Hero Tales of Ireland online. https://archive.org/stream/herotalesofirela00curtuoft/herotalesofirela00curtuoft_djvu.txt Folklore from the Dingle Peninsular. Local  folklorist , Doncha Ó Conchúir talks about 'The Gate of the Cow", two pre-historic stone pillars near Ballyferriter, Co. Kerry. He tells a recent version of the last milking of the marvelous cow.  The stone pillars are very interesting. Maybe it is these pillars that gave rise to the story of the transformation of cian in the story we tell of Elin Gow. http://www.voicesfromthedawn.com/gate-of-the-cow/Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyElin Gowand the cow Glas Gainach This is the first of two supplemental  episodes supporting  our recent podcast, Tales of Ethliu (revisited). "Elin Gow, the Swordsmith and the Cow, the Glas Gaianach" is a folktale collected in the southwest of Ireland by  Jeremiah Curtin in the late 19th century. The tale first appeared in "Hero Tales of Ireland". It is a great story that overlaps the better known, tale of  Balor and the stealing of a marvelous cow but this version answers the surprising question of how  the cow got to be kept by a sword-smith  in the first place and fills in some details of Cian's amazing adventures. Read "Hero Tales of Ireland online. https://archive.org/stream/herotalesofirela00curtuoft/herotalesofirela00curtuoft_djvu.txt Folklore from the Dingle Peninsular. Local  folklorist , Doncha Ó Conchúir talks about 'The Gate of the Cow", two pre-historic stone pillars near Ballyferriter, Co. Kerry. He tells a recent version of the last milking of the marvelous cow.  The stone pillars are very interesting. Maybe it is these pillars that gave rise to the story of the transformation of cian in the story we tell of Elin Gow. http://www.voicesfromthedawn.com/gate-of-the-cow/ https://storyarchaeology.com/revisiting-mythical-women-3-revisiting-eithliu/ Sat, 05 Dec 2015 22:46:00 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5198 Eithliu is a figure who seems to pop in and out of stories, taking no notice of traditional story cycles, or even how her name is spelt. Yet she rarely takes a leading role. In this "revisit", we return to this enigmatic and sometimes troubling character from Irish mythology and folklore. With the benefit of three years hindsight, we crack some previously un-noticed nutshells and discover new and unexpected aspects to the Kernel aka the Glas Gabhann aka ... Related episodes As ever, there are several later episodes that relate to Eithliu in her many guises, and we refer to them as we go through the episode. Here are the links to those episodes, if you want to refresh your memory! WARNING: Do not attempt all in one sitting! Story Archaeology will not accept responsibility for any damage to hearing or brain... Series 2 Episode 3 - The Coming of Lugh Series 2 Episode 9 - The Children of Tuirenn Part 1 Series 2 Episode 12 - An Experiment in Story Archaeology Series 3 Episode 3 - The Well and the Cheese Series 3 Episode 9 - Tocmarc Étaíne Part 1 (Episode 10 Part 2, Episode 11 Part 3) Series 4 Episode 7 - Echtrae Tadhg Mac Céin Series 4 Episode 9 - Mongán and his Missus Series 4 Episode 12 - In Search of Manannán Series 4 Episode 13 - In Search of Midir Series 5 Episode 1 - Revisiting Sinann Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 1:13:45 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoEithliu is a figure who seems to pop in and out of stories, taking no notice of traditional story cycles, or even how her name is spelt. Yet she rarely takes a leading role. In this "revisit", we return to this enigmatic and sometimes troubling character from Irish mythology and folklore. With the benefit of three years hindsight, we crack some previously un-noticed nutshells and discover new and unexpected aspects to the Kernel aka the Glas Gabhann aka ... Related episodes As ever, there are several later episodes that relate to Eithliu in her many guises, and we refer to them as we go through the episode. Here are the links to those episodes, if you want to refresh your memory! WARNING: Do not attempt all in one sitting! Story Archaeology will not accept responsibility for any damage to hearing or brain... Series 2 Episode 3 - The Coming of Lugh Series 2 Episode 9 - The Children of Tuirenn Part 1 Series 2 Episode 12 - An Experiment in Story Archaeology Series 3 Episode 3 - The Well and the Cheese Series 3 Episode 9 - Tocmarc Étaíne Part 1 (Episode 10 Part 2, Episode 11 Part 3) Series 4 Episode 7 - Echtrae Tadhg Mac Céin Series 4 Episode 9 - Mongán and his Missus Series 4 Episode 12 - In Search of Manannán Series 4 Episode 13 - In Search of Midir Series 5 Episode 1 - Revisiting Sinann Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyEithliu is a figure who seems to pop in and out of stories, taking no notice of traditional story cycles, or even how her name is spelt. Yet she rarely takes a leading role. In this "revisit", we return to this enigmatic and sometimes troubling character from Irish mythology and folklore. With the benefit of three years hindsight, we crack some previously un-noticed nutshells and discover new and unexpected aspects to the Kernel aka the Glas Gabhann aka ... Related episodes As ever, there are several later episodes that relate to Eithliu in her many guises, and we refer to them as we go through the episode. Here are the links to those episodes, if you want to refresh your memory! WARNING: Do not attempt all in one sitting! Story Archaeology will not accept responsibility for any damage to hearing or brain... Series 2 Episode 3 - The Coming of Lugh Series 2 Episode 9 - The Children of Tuirenn Part 1 Series 2 Episode 12 - An Experiment in Story Archaeology Series 3 Episode 3 - The Well and the Cheese Series 3 Episode 9 - Tocmarc Étaíne Part 1 (Episode 10 Part 2, Episode 11 Part 3) Series 4 Episode 7 - Echtrae Tadhg Mac Céin Series 4 Episode 9 - Mongán and his Missus Series 4 Episode 12 - In Search of Manannán Series 4 Episode 13 - In Search of Midir Series 5 Episode 1 - Revisiting Sinann Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/revisiting-mythical-women-2-revisiting-macha/ Fri, 23 Oct 2015 12:50:53 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5132 Macha - a sculpture in bog yew by Davy Paton In the second of our "revisits", we look back at our discussions on Noinden Ulaid and the Dindshenchas stories of Emain Macha in Co. Armagh. This was the first discussion that we had about cóir, although we were then using the Egyptian term Ma'at, signifying natural order and justice. Reviewing this episode really highlights how far we've come in developing our terminology and methodology! If you didn't catch it the first time round, you can listen to the second half of the episode to hear that initial discussion, then skip back to our review notes at the beginning. Or just listen straight through to hear our notes first and the original discussion second - or try both and see which you prefer! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 1:22:37 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoMacha - a sculpture in bog yew by Davy Paton In the second of our "revisits", we look back at our discussions on Noinden Ulaid and the Dindshenchas stories of Emain Macha in Co. Armagh. This was the first discussion that we had about cóir, although we were then using the Egyptian term Ma'at, signifying natural order and justice. Reviewing this episode really highlights how far we've come in developing our terminology and methodology! If you didn't catch it the first time round, you can listen to the second half of the episode to hear that initial discussion, then skip back to our review notes at the beginning. Or just listen straight through to hear our notes first and the original discussion second - or try both and see which you prefer! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyMacha - a sculpture in bog yew by Davy Paton In the second of our "revisits", we look back at our discussions on Noinden Ulaid and the Dindshenchas stories of Emain Macha in Co. Armagh. This was the first discussion that we had about cóir, although we were then using the Egyptian term Ma'at, signifying natural order and justice. Reviewing this episode really highlights how far we've come in developing our terminology and methodology! If you didn't catch it the first time round, you can listen to the second half of the episode to hear that initial discussion, then skip back to our review notes at the beginning. Or just listen straight through to hear our notes first and the original discussion second - or try both and see which you prefer! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/revisiting-mythical-women-1-revisiting-sinann/ Thu, 06 Aug 2015 12:23:42 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5106 Sinann, the river Shannon, from a painting by Chris Thompson Welcome to series 5 of Acallam na nÉces, "Revisiting Mythical Women". In our first episode, we take a look back at the stories of Sinann, and the themes that came up when we discussed them in our very first episode. We've added some new discussion to the beginning of the episode, highlighting how Story Archaeology has added to the ideas and approaches that started the whole project. Follow links below to related episodes and some new research into the longevity of stories, the compacted layers of medieval and 19th century scholarship and the central roles of poetry and dindshenchas. Related episodes Dindshenchas and the Art of Mythic Cartogrophy 2 - Dindshenchas and Dreamtime Rowing Around Immráma 8 - The Schocking Revelations Concerning King Cormac Mac Airt Rowing Around Immráma 12 - In Search of Manannán Articles "Ireland in the Ice Age" on The Ireland Story: http://www.wesleyjohnston.com/users/ireland/past/pre_norman_history/iceage.html "Ancient Aboriginal Stories Preserve History of a Rise in Sea Level" on The Conversation: http://theconversation.com/ancient-aboriginal-stories-preserve-history-of-a-rise-in-sea-level-36010 Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 1:01:59 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoSinann, the river Shannon, from a painting by Chris Thompson Welcome to series 5 of Acallam na nÉces, "Revisiting Mythical Women". In our first episode, we take a look back at the stories of Sinann, and the themes that came up when we discussed them in our very first episode. We've added some new discussion to the beginning of the episode, highlighting how Story Archaeology has added to the ideas and approaches that started the whole project. Follow links below to related episodes and some new research into the longevity of stories, the compacted layers of medieval and 19th century scholarship and the central roles of poetry and dindshenchas. Related episodes Dindshenchas and the Art of Mythic Cartogrophy 2 - Dindshenchas and Dreamtime Rowing Around Immráma 8 - The Schocking Revelations Concerning King Cormac Mac Airt Rowing Around Immráma 12 - In Search of Manannán Articles "Ireland in the Ice Age" on The Ireland Story: http://www.wesleyjohnston.com/users/ireland/past/pre_norman_history/iceage.html "Ancient Aboriginal Stories Preserve History of a Rise in Sea Level" on The Conversation: http://theconversation.com/ancient-aboriginal-stories-preserve-history-of-a-rise-in-sea-level-36010 Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodySinann, the river Shannon, from a painting by Chris Thompson Welcome to series 5 of Acallam na nÉces, "Revisiting Mythical Women". In our first episode, we take a look back at the stories of Sinann, and the themes that came up when we discussed them in our very first episode. We've added some new discussion to the beginning of the episode, highlighting how Story Archaeology has added to the ideas and approaches that started the whole project. Follow links below to related episodes and some new research into the longevity of stories, the compacted layers of medieval and 19th century scholarship and the central roles of poetry and dindshenchas. Related episodes Dindshenchas and the Art of Mythic Cartogrophy 2 - Dindshenchas and Dreamtime Rowing Around Immráma 8 - The Schocking Revelations Concerning King Cormac Mac Airt Rowing Around Immráma 12 - In Search of Manannán Articles "Ireland in the Ice Age" on The Ireland Story: http://www.wesleyjohnston.com/users/ireland/past/pre_norman_history/iceage.html "Ancient Aboriginal Stories Preserve History of a Rise in Sea Level" on The Conversation: http://theconversation.com/ancient-aboriginal-stories-preserve-history-of-a-rise-in-sea-level-36010 Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/rowing-around-immrama-14-the-pursuit-of-the-gilla-decair-an-unofficial-fenian-immram/ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 08:48:11 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5040    In the last stop of our very circuitous Immrám of Immráma, we have a canter through a Fenian tale of surly servants, marine equines, hairy horrors and a battle with the High-King of the World. All in a day's work for Finn and the Fianna... But is it an Immrám? Is it a recognisably Irish tale or a Classical rip-off? Help pull the Story Archaeology oars into its final harbour and find out! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 1:33:08 Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmodyno   In the last stop of our very circuitous Immrám of Immráma, we have a canter through a Fenian tale of surly servants, marine equines, hairy horrors and a battle with the High-King of the World. All in a day's work for Finn and the Fianna... But is it an Immrám? Is it a recognisably Irish tale or a Classical rip-off? Help pull the Story Archaeology oars into its final harbour and find out! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde Carmody   In the last stop of our very circuitous Immrám of Immráma, we have a canter through a Fenian tale of surly servants, marine equines, hairy horrors and a battle with the High-King of the World. All in a day's work for Finn and the Fianna... But is it an Immrám? Is it a recognisably Irish tale or a Classical rip-off? Help pull the Story Archaeology oars into its final harbour and find out! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/rowing-around-immrama-13-in-search-of-midir/ Sat, 02 May 2015 11:34:28 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5016 Etain and Misir by Jim Fitzpatrick As we reach dry land after our long Immram,we encounter yet another  mystery. Midir was once a Lord of the Sidhe a judge, and a worker of wonders. He was, on  land, what  Mananann was, in the Land Under Wave. .  All is not what it seems. A mist of obscurity has gathered around Midir. Join the Story Archaeologists as they undertake a little restoration work. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 1:16:53 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoEtain and Misir by Jim Fitzpatrick As we reach dry land after our long Immram,we encounter yet another  mystery. Midir was once a Lord of the Sidhe a judge, and a worker of wonders. He was, on  land, what  Mananann was, in the Land Under Wave. .  All is not what it seems. A mist of obscurity has gathered around Midir. Join the Story Archaeologists as they undertake a little restoration work. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyEtain and Misir by Jim Fitzpatrick As we reach dry land after our long Immram,we encounter yet another  mystery. Midir was once a Lord of the Sidhe a judge, and a worker of wonders. He was, on  land, what  Mananann was, in the Land Under Wave. .  All is not what it seems. A mist of obscurity has gathered around Midir. Join the Story Archaeologists as they undertake a little restoration work. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/rowing-around-immrama-12-in-search-of-manannan/ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 23:55:14 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=5008 This sculpture of Manannan, by John Sutton from Dungannon, disappeared from Binevenagh Mountain outside Limavady in January 2015. Those who stole the statue left a wooden cross in its place with the words; 'You shall have no other gods before me’. The statue was found one month later and is to be replaced. As we glimpse safe harbour after our mammoth Immram, we take the opportunity to get to know a favourite Otherworld character. But where does Manannan Mac Lir come from? Is he all he appears to be? This quest became so huge that we had to split it into two episodes. So join the Story Archaeologists as they part the mists to look for this maratime Lord of the Sidhe. Be prepared for more surprising navigational twists in the next episode! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 1:22:17 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThis sculpture of Manannan, by John Sutton from Dungannon, disappeared from Binevenagh Mountain outside Limavady in January 2015. Those who stole the statue left a wooden cross in its place with the words; 'You shall have no other gods before me’. The statue was found one month later and is to be replaced. As we glimpse safe harbour after our mammoth Immram, we take the opportunity to get to know a favourite Otherworld character. But where does Manannan Mac Lir come from? Is he all he appears to be? This quest became so huge that we had to split it into two episodes. So join the Story Archaeologists as they part the mists to look for this maratime Lord of the Sidhe. Be prepared for more surprising navigational twists in the next episode! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThis sculpture of Manannan, by John Sutton from Dungannon, disappeared from Binevenagh Mountain outside Limavady in January 2015. Those who stole the statue left a wooden cross in its place with the words; 'You shall have no other gods before me’. The statue was found one month later and is to be replaced. As we glimpse safe harbour after our mammoth Immram, we take the opportunity to get to know a favourite Otherworld character. But where does Manannan Mac Lir come from? Is he all he appears to be? This quest became so huge that we had to split it into two episodes. So join the Story Archaeologists as they part the mists to look for this maratime Lord of the Sidhe. Be prepared for more surprising navigational twists in the next episode! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/rowing-around-immrama-11-the-mongan-mysteries-some-poetic-fragments/ Tue, 17 Mar 2015 20:07:39 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=4935 In our third and final episode on the lost hero, Mongán, we piece together some intriguing potsherds. What has the son of Manannán to say to Saint Colm Cille? What happened when he had his "Frenzy"? Can we re-construct his death-tale, Aided Mongáin? Join the Story Archaeologists as they look for edges and corners in this poetic jigsaw. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 1:16:10 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoIn our third and final episode on the lost hero, Mongán, we piece together some intriguing potsherds. What has the son of Manannán to say to Saint Colm Cille? What happened when he had his "Frenzy"? Can we re-construct his death-tale, Aided Mongáin? Join the Story Archaeologists as they look for edges and corners in this poetic jigsaw. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyIn our third and final episode on the lost hero, Mongán, we piece together some intriguing potsherds. What has the son of Manannán to say to Saint Colm Cille? What happened when he had his "Frenzy"? Can we re-construct his death-tale, Aided Mongáin? Join the Story Archaeologists as they look for edges and corners in this poetic jigsaw. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/rowing-around-imrrama-10-mongan-and-the-poets/ Sun, 15 Feb 2015 00:24:57 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=4882 Taliesin by Heloise Christa In our second dip into Mongan's mysterious waters, we compare several stories showing off Mongan's miraculous poetic skill. As a boy-wonder, he humiliates his father's chief poet; as a king, he terrifies a poor student into a mysterious quest; and finally lets slip that he may have been here before... Join the Story Archaeologists as they dredge up a lost hero of Irish poets - one who can give Taliesin a run for his money! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 1:26:14 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoTaliesin by Heloise Christa In our second dip into Mongan's mysterious waters, we compare several stories showing off Mongan's miraculous poetic skill. As a boy-wonder, he humiliates his father's chief poet; as a king, he terrifies a poor student into a mysterious quest; and finally lets slip that he may have been here before... Join the Story Archaeologists as they dredge up a lost hero of Irish poets - one who can give Taliesin a run for his money! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyTaliesin by Heloise Christa In our second dip into Mongan's mysterious waters, we compare several stories showing off Mongan's miraculous poetic skill. As a boy-wonder, he humiliates his father's chief poet; as a king, he terrifies a poor student into a mysterious quest; and finally lets slip that he may have been here before... Join the Story Archaeologists as they dredge up a lost hero of Irish poets - one who can give Taliesin a run for his money! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/a-crock-of-old-cobblers-a-holiday-special/ Tue, 23 Dec 2014 23:53:40 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=4843 Fergus mac Léite gets to encounter the underwater world of the  Lupracán, a story which in the late middle / early modern Irish version, almost certainly, inspired Swift's wonderful satire, 'Gulliver's Travels'. The Story Archaeologists, ear herbs at the ready, dive right into the tale, but wonder how these small, but proud and fiercely independent, beings  have devolved, over the centuries into the scary  Leprechaun  travesties .that are dragged out every Paddy's day? The Saga of Fergus mac Léite   The king of the Lupracán’s journey to Emain, and how the death of Fergus mac Léite, king of Ulster was brought about. full 1:16:10 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoFergus mac Léite gets to encounter the underwater world of the  Lupracán, a story which in the late middle / early modern Irish version, almost certainly, inspired Swift's wonderful satire, 'Gulliver's Travels'. The Story Archaeologists, ear herbs at the ready, dive right into the tale, but wonder how these small, but proud and fiercely independent, beings  have devolved, over the centuries into the scary  Leprechaun  travesties .that are dragged out every Paddy's day? The Saga of Fergus mac Léite   The king of the Lupracán’s journey to Emain, and how the death of Fergus mac Léite, king of Ulster was brought about.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyFergus mac Léite gets to encounter the underwater world of the  Lupracán, a story which in the late middle / early modern Irish version, almost certainly, inspired Swift's wonderful satire, 'Gulliver's Travels'. The Story Archaeologists, ear herbs at the ready, dive right into the tale, but wonder how these small, but proud and fiercely independent, beings  have devolved, over the centuries into the scary  Leprechaun  travesties .that are dragged out every Paddy's day? The Saga of Fergus mac Léite   The king of the Lupracán’s journey to Emain, and how the death of Fergus mac Léite, king of Ulster was brought about. https://storyarchaeology.com/rowing-around-immrama-09-mongan-and-his-missus/ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 21:12:37 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=4781 In our very first Immrám, Immrám Bran, we met Manannán on his way to beget a wonder-child, Mongán. Now that we've finished rowing around the open seas, we've returned to dry land to find out what happened next. What we've found is one of the funniest stories we've ever looked at! So strap in your sides and prepare to get hilarious with the Story Archaeologists! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 1:40:05 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoIn our very first Immrám, Immrám Bran, we met Manannán on his way to beget a wonder-child, Mongán. Now that we've finished rowing around the open seas, we've returned to dry land to find out what happened next. What we've found is one of the funniest stories we've ever looked at! So strap in your sides and prepare to get hilarious with the Story Archaeologists! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyIn our very first Immrám, Immrám Bran, we met Manannán on his way to beget a wonder-child, Mongán. Now that we've finished rowing around the open seas, we've returned to dry land to find out what happened next. What we've found is one of the funniest stories we've ever looked at! So strap in your sides and prepare to get hilarious with the Story Archaeologists! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/samhain-special-2014-a-tale-to-remember/ Sat, 01 Nov 2014 10:05:15 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=4768 Happy new year to our Story Archaeology listeners! Because we love ye thiiiiiis much, we're sending out a multimedia feast for our Samhain special. So, take a look at this video of a live Story Archaeology show, then have a listen to our episode, "A Tale to Remember", and peruse the attached texts and your leisure. Enjoy! Texts for this episode: The Fairy Palace of the Quicken Trees by P. W. Joyce The Palace of the Quicken Trees by Lady Augusta Gregory The Chase of Slieve Fuad by P. W. Joyce from "Fionn and the King of Alba's Son" Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 1:24:40 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoHappy new year to our Story Archaeology listeners! Because we love ye thiiiiiis much, we're sending out a multimedia feast for our Samhain special. So, take a look at this video of a live Story Archaeology show, then have a listen to our episode, "A Tale to Remember", and peruse the attached texts and your leisure. Enjoy! Texts for this episode: The Fairy Palace of the Quicken Trees by P. W. Joyce The Palace of the Quicken Trees by Lady Augusta Gregory The Chase of Slieve Fuad by P. W. Joyce from "Fionn and the King of Alba's Son" Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyHappy new year to our Story Archaeology listeners! Because we love ye thiiiiiis much, we're sending out a multimedia feast for our Samhain special. So, take a look at this video of a live Story Archaeology show, then have a listen to our episode, "A Tale to Remember", and peruse the attached texts and your leisure. Enjoy! Texts for this episode: The Fairy Palace of the Quicken Trees by P. W. Joyce The Palace of the Quicken Trees by Lady Augusta Gregory The Chase of Slieve Fuad by P. W. Joyce from "Fionn and the King of Alba's Son" Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/rowing-around-immrama-08-the-shocking-revelations-concerning-king-cormac-mac-airt/ Wed, 29 Oct 2014 12:31:15 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=4744 King Cormac Mac Airt is often called "The Irish Solomon". But was this legendary king quite the wise old judge suggested by that epithet? Find out with the Story Archaeologists in this long-awaited - and lon-running! - 2 hour dig for truth and justice. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 2:01:52 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoKing Cormac Mac Airt is often called "The Irish Solomon". But was this legendary king quite the wise old judge suggested by that epithet? Find out with the Story Archaeologists in this long-awaited - and lon-running! - 2 hour dig for truth and justice. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyKing Cormac Mac Airt is often called "The Irish Solomon". But was this legendary king quite the wise old judge suggested by that epithet? Find out with the Story Archaeologists in this long-awaited - and lon-running! - 2 hour dig for truth and justice. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/rowing-around-immrama-7-echtrae-tadhg-mac-cein-the-adventures-of-tadhg-son-of-cian/ Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:24:17 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=4730 Passage of the Wisdom Keeper by Paul Bond The Adventures of Tadhg Mac Céin may seem like a Middle Irish vision of Theme Park Ireland, but this rollocking sea adventure has real surprises up its sleeve. Exactly what kind of Otherworld is it that our Jack-the-Lad hero has discovered? Join the Story Archaeologists as they plumb the unexpected depths of this hidden Immrám gem. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 1:29:21 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoPassage of the Wisdom Keeper by Paul Bond The Adventures of Tadhg Mac Céin may seem like a Middle Irish vision of Theme Park Ireland, but this rollocking sea adventure has real surprises up its sleeve. Exactly what kind of Otherworld is it that our Jack-the-Lad hero has discovered? Join the Story Archaeologists as they plumb the unexpected depths of this hidden Immrám gem. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyPassage of the Wisdom Keeper by Paul Bond The Adventures of Tadhg Mac Céin may seem like a Middle Irish vision of Theme Park Ireland, but this rollocking sea adventure has real surprises up its sleeve. Exactly what kind of Otherworld is it that our Jack-the-Lad hero has discovered? Join the Story Archaeologists as they plumb the unexpected depths of this hidden Immrám gem. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/rowing-around-immrama-06-when-is-an-immram-not-an-immram-the-voyage-of-st-brendan/ Tue, 29 Jul 2014 01:23:41 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=4693 There are some characters in Irish story who are just hard to ignore. St Brendan the Navigator is one of them. Although his voyage is not one of the Immrama from the tale lists, he confidently sets of with his crew of monks to sail to the Land of Promise of the Saints. Join the Story Archaeologists as they follow in the wake of a saint. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 1:53:49 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThere are some characters in Irish story who are just hard to ignore. St Brendan the Navigator is one of them. Although his voyage is not one of the Immrama from the tale lists, he confidently sets of with his crew of monks to sail to the Land of Promise of the Saints. Join the Story Archaeologists as they follow in the wake of a saint. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThere are some characters in Irish story who are just hard to ignore. St Brendan the Navigator is one of them. Although his voyage is not one of the Immrama from the tale lists, he confidently sets of with his crew of monks to sail to the Land of Promise of the Saints. Join the Story Archaeologists as they follow in the wake of a saint. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/rowing-around-immrama-05-immram-curaig-mael-duin-2-the-voyage-of-mael-duins-boat-part-2/ Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:00:03 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=4622 The Galway Hooker, Eyre Square, Galway City: by Éamonn O'Doherty We are reaching the end of our voyage into “official” Immráma. As we turn for home with Mael Duin and his crew, we ask, “So what does it all mean?” Journey into new waters with the Story Archaeologists as we begin to chart our Immrám adventures. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 1:29:05 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThe Galway Hooker, Eyre Square, Galway City: by Éamonn O'Doherty We are reaching the end of our voyage into “official” Immráma. As we turn for home with Mael Duin and his crew, we ask, “So what does it all mean?” Journey into new waters with the Story Archaeologists as we begin to chart our Immrám adventures. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThe Galway Hooker, Eyre Square, Galway City: by Éamonn O'Doherty We are reaching the end of our voyage into “official” Immráma. As we turn for home with Mael Duin and his crew, we ask, “So what does it all mean?” Journey into new waters with the Story Archaeologists as we begin to chart our Immrám adventures. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/rowing-around-immrama-04-immram-curaig-mael-duin-the-voyage-of-mael-duins-boat/ Sat, 07 Jun 2014 23:45:16 +0000 http://christhompson.info/storyarchaeology/?p=4559 When Máel Dúin sets out on a voyage to avenge the father he has never known, he encounters a seascape of wonders and terrors where nothing is what it seems. Join the story Archaeologists as they follow in his wake, discovering some unexpected marvels. This episode is only the first installment of this maratime epic, and it lasts over 2 hours. So get comfortable and enjoy the journey! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 2:13:16 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoWhen Máel Dúin sets out on a voyage to avenge the father he has never known, he encounters a seascape of wonders and terrors where nothing is what it seems. Join the story Archaeologists as they follow in his wake, discovering some unexpected marvels. This episode is only the first installment of this maratime epic, and it lasts over 2 hours. So get comfortable and enjoy the journey! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyWhen Máel Dúin sets out on a voyage to avenge the father he has never known, he encounters a seascape of wonders and terrors where nothing is what it seems. Join the story Archaeologists as they follow in his wake, discovering some unexpected marvels. This episode is only the first installment of this maratime epic, and it lasts over 2 hours. So get comfortable and enjoy the journey! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/rowing-around-immrama-03-immram-ui-corra/ Wed, 07 May 2014 18:57:15 +0000 http://christhompson.info/storyarchaeology/?p=4528 This is Sydney Skybetter, Philip Montana, and Bryan Campbell performing in "The Voyage of the Húi Corra" (2008). Photo by Tony Dougherty. The tale of the Uí Corra may start out as an intriguing fairy tale, but their journey is not for the faint of heart. Their quest for knowledge soon deepens into a dark and stormy voyage of tortured souls and infernal visions. Join the Story Archaeologists as they plumb the contradictory depths of this under-appreciated Immrám. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello full 1:25:17 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThis is Sydney Skybetter, Philip Montana, and Bryan Campbell performing in "The Voyage of the Húi Corra" (2008). Photo by Tony Dougherty. The tale of the Uí Corra may start out as an intriguing fairy tale, but their journey is not for the faint of heart. Their quest for knowledge soon deepens into a dark and stormy voyage of tortured souls and infernal visions. Join the Story Archaeologists as they plumb the contradictory depths of this under-appreciated Immrám. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian CastelloChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThis is Sydney Skybetter, Philip Montana, and Bryan Campbell performing in "The Voyage of the Húi Corra" (2008). Photo by Tony Dougherty. The tale of the Uí Corra may start out as an intriguing fairy tale, but their journey is not for the faint of heart. Their quest for knowledge soon deepens into a dark and stormy voyage of tortured souls and infernal visions. Join the Story Archaeologists as they plumb the contradictory depths of this under-appreciated Immrám. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello https://storyarchaeology.com/rowing-around-immrama-02-immram-snedgussa-ocus-mac-riagla/ Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:59:43 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=2000 Cat and Mouse decoration from the Book of Kells In the aftermath of the Battle of Mag Rath, the Men of Ross endure a harsh sentence: to be set adrift in the Atlantic Ocean. Inspired by this, Snedgus and Mac Ríagla, two of St. Colmcille's monks, decide to try it out for themselves. Hop aboard with the Story Archaeologists to explore another trench of watery wonders. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 1:17:55 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoCat and Mouse decoration from the Book of Kells In the aftermath of the Battle of Mag Rath, the Men of Ross endure a harsh sentence: to be set adrift in the Atlantic Ocean. Inspired by this, Snedgus and Mac Ríagla, two of St. Colmcille's monks, decide to try it out for themselves. Hop aboard with the Story Archaeologists to explore another trench of watery wonders. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyCat and Mouse decoration from the Book of Kells In the aftermath of the Battle of Mag Rath, the Men of Ross endure a harsh sentence: to be set adrift in the Atlantic Ocean. Inspired by this, Snedgus and Mac Ríagla, two of St. Colmcille's monks, decide to try it out for themselves. Hop aboard with the Story Archaeologists to explore another trench of watery wonders. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/rowing-around-immrama-01-immram-brain-mac-febul/ Thu, 06 Mar 2014 23:59:04 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1939 Welcome to Series 4, "Rowing Around Immráma", where we will be exploring a tale-type which straddles land and sea, conscious and unconscious, Christian and non-Christian.  In the first episode on these magical sea voyages, we follow Bran Mac Febul on his voyage to the Island of Women. Join the Story Archaeologists as they dig the first of their somewhat watery trenches, and discover why Bran receives an offer he finds hard to refuse. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 1:31:22 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoWelcome to Series 4, "Rowing Around Immráma", where we will be exploring a tale-type which straddles land and sea, conscious and unconscious, Christian and non-Christian.  In the first episode on these magical sea voyages, we follow Bran Mac Febul on his voyage to the Island of Women. Join the Story Archaeologists as they dig the first of their somewhat watery trenches, and discover why Bran receives an offer he finds hard to refuse. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyWelcome to Series 4, "Rowing Around Immráma", where we will be exploring a tale-type which straddles land and sea, conscious and unconscious, Christian and non-Christian.  In the first episode on these magical sea voyages, we follow Bran Mac Febul on his voyage to the Island of Women. Join the Story Archaeologists as they dig the first of their somewhat watery trenches, and discover why Bran receives an offer he finds hard to refuse. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/fer-fios-cry-a-poem-for-long-life/ Sat, 08 Feb 2014 23:59:25 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1922 In exploring the Dindshenchas of Inber Ailbine, we looked at the poem Nuall Fer Fio, "Fer Fio's Cry", to gain some understanding of the nine daughters of the sea in their bronze boats.  In the episode, I incorrectly attributed the translation to Dr. John Carey.  This is because I first read about the poem in his excellent article, ‘Téacsanna draíochta in Éirinn sa mheánaois luath’ [‘Magical texts in early medieval Ireland’] (translated into Irish by Pádraig Ó Fiannachta), Léachtaí Cholm Cille 30 (2000) 98-117; presented at Léachtaí Cholm Cille, Dingle, 10 April 1999.  It is also in this article that I read about the charms calling for the help of Goibniu and Dían Cécht, which I discussed in "How to Get Help from a Craftsman". Carey points out that Nuall Fer Fio is cited in a medieval text as an example of a cétnad, "hundred-poem"; a quasi-metrical verse form containing 100 stressed syllables.  He also cites Liam Breathnach's observation that the poem contains those hundred syllables if the Latin coda is omitted. This coda calls for the blessings of God and Christ.  I have omitted this section below, but you can read it in full, with a translation of the Latin by Mary Jones, on her Celtic Literature Collective.  I have made a few amendations to Meyer's translation. You can listen to the Old Irish, read by Isolde   Nuall Fer Fio Ed. by Kuno Meyer from two MSS (Laud 610 and Book of Ballymote). "Miscellany presented to John Macdonald Mackay". Liverpool, 1914. Ad-muiniur secht n-ingena trethan I call on the seven daughters of the sea, dolbtae snáithi macc n-áesmar. who shape the threads of long-lived children. Tri bás flaimm ro-ucaiter, Three deaths be taken from me, tri áes dom do-rataiter, three ages be given to me, secht tonna tocaid dom do-ra-dáilter! seven waves [of plenty] poured for me. Ním chollet messe fom chúairt May I not be molested on my journey i llúrig Lasréin cen léiniud! in my radiant breastplate / Breastplate of Lasrén without stain. Ní nassar mo chlú ar chel! May my name not be pledged in vain; dom-í-áes; May I have long life; nim thi bás comba sen! may death not come to me until I am old. Ad-muiniur m’Argetnia I call on my Silver Champion, nád bá nád bebe; who has not died and will not die; amser dom do-r-indnastar may time be granted to me findruini febe! of the quality of bronze. Ro orthar mo richt, May my double be slain ro saerthar mo recht, may my law be ennobled, ro mórthar mo nert, may my strength be increased, nip ellam mo lecht, may my tomb not be readied, nim thí bás for fecht, may I not die on my journey, ro firthar mo thecht! may my return be ensured to me. Ním ragba nathair díchonn, May the two-headed serpent not attack me, ná dorb dúrglass, nor the hard pale worm, ná doel díchuinn! nor the senseless beetle. Ním millither téol, May no thief attack me, ná cuire ban, nor a company of women, ná cuire buiden! nor a company of warriors. Dom-i urchar n-aimsire May I have increase of time ó Rig inna n-uile! from the king of all. Ad-muiniur Senach sechtaimserach I call on Senach of the seven ages, con-altatar mná side whom fairy women reared far bruinnib búais. on the breasts of good fortune. Ní báitter mo shechtchaindel! May my seven candles not be quenched. Am dun díthagail, I am an invincible fortress, am all anscuichthe, I am an immovable rock, am ha lógmar, I am a precious stone, am sen sechtmainech. I am the symbol of seven treasures. Roba chétach May I be [the man of] hundreds [of possessions], cétbliadnach, hundreds of years,   cach cét diib ar úair. each hundred in its [proper] time. full 2:10 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoIn exploring the Dindshenchas of Inber Ailbine, we looked at the poem Nuall Fer Fio, "Fer Fio's Cry", to gain some understanding of the nine daughters of the sea in their bronze boats.  In the episode, I incorrectly attributed the translation to Dr. John Carey.  This is because I first read about the poem in his excellent article, ‘Téacsanna draíochta in Éirinn sa mheánaois luath’ [‘Magical texts in early medieval Ireland’] (translated into Irish by Pádraig Ó Fiannachta), Léachtaí Cholm Cille 30 (2000) 98-117; presented at Léachtaí Cholm Cille, Dingle, 10 April 1999.  It is also in this article that I read about the charms calling for the help of Goibniu and Dían Cécht, which I discussed in "How to Get Help from a Craftsman". Carey points out that Nuall Fer Fio is cited in a medieval text as an example of a cétnad, "hundred-poem"; a quasi-metrical verse form containing 100 stressed syllables.  He also cites Liam Breathnach's observation that the poem contains those hundred syllables if the Latin coda is omitted. This coda calls for the blessings of God and Christ.  I have omitted this section below, but you can read it in full, with a translation of the Latin by Mary Jones, on her Celtic Literature Collective.  I have made a few amendations to Meyer's translation. You can listen to the Old Irish, read by Isolde   Nuall Fer Fio Ed. by Kuno Meyer from two MSS (Laud 610 and Book of Ballymote). "Miscellany presented to John Macdonald Mackay". Liverpool, 1914. Ad-muiniur secht n-ingena trethan I call on the seven daughters of the sea, dolbtae snáithi macc n-áesmar. who shape the threads of long-lived children. Tri bás flaimm ro-ucaiter, Three deaths be taken from me, tri áes dom do-rataiter, three ages be given to me, secht tonna tocaid dom do-ra-dáilter! seven waves [of plenty] poured for me. Ním chollet messe fom chúairt May I not be molested on my journey i llúrig Lasréin cen léiniud! in my radiant breastplate / Breastplate of Lasrén without stain. Ní nassar mo chlú ar chel! May my name not be pledged in vain; dom-í-áes; May I have long life; nim thi bás comba sen! may death not come to me until I am old. Ad-muiniur m’Argetnia I call on my Silver Champion, nád bá nád bebe; who has not died and will not die; amser dom do-r-indnastar may time be granted to me findruini febe! of the quality of bronze. Ro orthar mo richt, May my double be slain ro saerthar mo recht, may my law be ennobled, ro mórthar mo nert, may my strength be increased, nip ellam mo lecht, may my tomb not be readied, nim thí bás for fecht, may I not die on my journey, ro firthar mo thecht! may my return be ensured to me. Ním ragba nathair díchonn, May the two-headed serpent not attack me, ná dorb dúrglass, nor the hard pale worm, ná doel díchuinn! nor the senseless beetle. Ním millither téol, May no thief attack me, ná cuire ban, nor a company of women, ná cuire buiden! nor a company of warriors. Dom-i urchar n-aimsire May I have increase of time ó Rig inna n-uile! from the king of all. Ad-muiniur Senach sechtaimserach I call on Senach of the seven ages, con-altatar mná side whom fairy women reared far bruinnib búais. on the breasts of good fortune. Ní báitter mo shechtchaindel! May my seven candles not be quenched. Am dun díthagail, I am an invincible fortress, am all anscuichthe, I am an immovable rock, am ha lógmar, I am a precious stone, am sen sechtmainech. I am the symbol of seven treasures. Roba chétach May I be [the man of] hundreds [of possessions], cétbliadnach, hundreds of years,   cach cét diib ar úair. each hundred in its [proper] time.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyIn exploring the Dindshenchas of Inber Ailbine, we looked at the poem Nuall Fer Fio, "Fer Fio's Cry", to gain some understanding of the nine daughters of the sea in their bronze boats.  In the episode, I incorrectly attributed the translation to Dr. John Carey.  This is because I first read about the poem in his excellent article, ‘Téacsanna draíochta in Éirinn sa mheánaois luath’ [‘Magical texts in early medieval Ireland’] (translated into Irish by Pádraig Ó Fiannachta), Léachtaí Cholm Cille 30 (2000) 98-117; presented at Léachtaí Cholm Cille, Dingle, 10 April 1999.  It is also in this article that I read about the charms calling for the help of Goibniu and Dían Cécht, which I discussed in "How to Get Help from a Craftsman". Carey points out that Nuall Fer Fio is cited in a medieval text as an example of a cétnad, "hundred-poem"; a quasi-metrical verse form containing 100 stressed syllables.  He also cites Liam Breathnach's observation that the poem contains those hundred syllables if the Latin coda is omitted. This coda calls for the blessings of God and Christ.  I have omitted this section below, but you can read it in full, with a translation of the Latin by Mary Jones, on her Celtic Literature Collective.  I have made a few amendations to Meyer's translation. You can listen to the Old Irish, read by Isolde   Nuall Fer Fio Ed. by Kuno Meyer from two MSS (Laud 610 and Book of Ballymote). "Miscellany presented to John Macdonald Mackay". Liverpool, 1914. Ad-muiniur secht n-ingena trethan I call on the seven daughters of the sea, dolbtae snáithi macc n-áesmar. who shape the threads of long-lived children. Tri bás flaimm ro-ucaiter, Three deaths be taken from me, tri áes dom do-rataiter, three ages be given to me, secht tonna tocaid dom do-ra-dáilter! seven waves [of plenty] poured for me. Ním chollet messe fom chúairt May I not be molested on my journey i llúrig Lasréin cen léiniud! in my radiant breastplate / Breastplate of Lasrén without stain. Ní nassar mo chlú ar chel! May my name not be pledged in vain; dom-í-áes; May I have long life; nim thi bás comba sen! may death not come to me until I am old. Ad-muiniur m’Argetnia I call on my Silver Champion, nád bá nád bebe; who has not died and will not die; amser dom do-r-indnastar may time be granted to me findruini febe! of the quality of bronze. Ro orthar mo richt, May my double be slain ro saerthar mo recht, may my law be ennobled, ro mórthar mo nert, may my strength be increased, nip ellam mo lecht, may my tomb not be readied, nim thí bás for fecht, may I not die on my journey, ro firthar mo thecht! may my return be ensured to me. Ním ragba nathair díchonn, May the two-headed serpent not attack me, ná dorb dúrglass, nor the hard pale worm, ná doel díchuinn! nor the senseless beetle. Ním millither téol, May no thief attack me, ná cuire ban, nor a company of women, ná cuire buiden! nor a company of warriors. Dom-i urchar n-aimsire May I have increase of time ó Rig inna n-uile! from the king of all. Ad-muiniur Senach sechtaimserach I call on Senach of the seven ages, con-altatar mná side whom fairy women reared far bruinnib búais. on the breasts of good fortune. Ní báitter mo shechtchaindel! May my seven candles not be quenched. Am dun díthagail, I am an invincible fortress, am all anscuichthe, I am an immovable rock, am ha lógmar, I am a precious stone, am sen sechtmainech. I am the symbol of seven treasures. Roba chétach May I be [the man of] hundreds [of possessions], cétbliadnach, hundreds of years,   cach cét diib ar úair. each hundred in its [proper] time. https://storyarchaeology.com/dindshenchas-12-a-magical-mystery-tour/ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 12:00:04 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1867 Have your tickets ready for inspection and your guide-books open to page 1! To round off Series 3, we're going to discover some Dindshenchas gems in the Irish countryside. Join the Story Archaeologists as they take you on a magical mystery tour of mythic cartography, mapping myths as they go. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 1:30:15 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoHave your tickets ready for inspection and your guide-books open to page 1! To round off Series 3, we're going to discover some Dindshenchas gems in the Irish countryside. Join the Story Archaeologists as they take you on a magical mystery tour of mythic cartography, mapping myths as they go. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyHave your tickets ready for inspection and your guide-books open to page 1! To round off Series 3, we're going to discover some Dindshenchas gems in the Irish countryside. Join the Story Archaeologists as they take you on a magical mystery tour of mythic cartography, mapping myths as they go. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/midwinter-special-the-craneskin-bag-a-santas-sack-of-gifts-from-irish-mythology/ Wed, 18 Dec 2013 12:00:39 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1843 Long before Santa's sack was filled with seasonal gifts, Manannán Mac Lír had a wonderful craneskin bag full of magical treasures, which he frequently gave to those he favoured. But what will the Story Archaeologists pull out of the bag? Some unusual pets, a mythical Swiss Army knife and a Holy Grail. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. And featuring "A Shaolin Monk for Christmas" by Mister Stick. full 1:19:28 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoLong before Santa's sack was filled with seasonal gifts, Manannán Mac Lír had a wonderful craneskin bag full of magical treasures, which he frequently gave to those he favoured. But what will the Story Archaeologists pull out of the bag? Some unusual pets, a mythical Swiss Army knife and a Holy Grail. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. And featuring "A Shaolin Monk for Christmas" by Mister Stick.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyLong before Santa's sack was filled with seasonal gifts, Manannán Mac Lír had a wonderful craneskin bag full of magical treasures, which he frequently gave to those he favoured. But what will the Story Archaeologists pull out of the bag? Some unusual pets, a mythical Swiss Army knife and a Holy Grail. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. And featuring "A Shaolin Monk for Christmas" by Mister Stick. https://storyarchaeology.com/dindshenchas-11-tocmarc-etaine-3-a-game-of-fidchell/ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 23:59:21 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1810 As we reach the final section of "The Wooing of Étaín", a game of fidchell leads to some epic gains and losses.  There will be archaic poetry, incest, a War of the Worlds and some civil engineering. Join the Story Archaeologists as they encounter a tale where text and archaeology come together in an extraordinary way. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 1:25:07 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoAs we reach the final section of "The Wooing of Étaín", a game of fidchell leads to some epic gains and losses.  There will be archaic poetry, incest, a War of the Worlds and some civil engineering. Join the Story Archaeologists as they encounter a tale where text and archaeology come together in an extraordinary way. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyAs we reach the final section of "The Wooing of Étaín", a game of fidchell leads to some epic gains and losses.  There will be archaic poetry, incest, a War of the Worlds and some civil engineering. Join the Story Archaeologists as they encounter a tale where text and archaeology come together in an extraordinary way. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/dindshenchas-10-tocmarc-etaine-2-the-re-born-identity/ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 23:59:04 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1792 Étaín and Midir: illustration by Kathy Moore As Étaín grows up to be the most beautiful woman in Ireland - again - she is wooed and won by no less than the king of all Ireland. But no story can be that simple! Join the Story Archaeologists as they seek out the improbable causes of the “sick-lying” of Étaín’s new brother-in-law. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 55:18 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoÉtaín and Midir: illustration by Kathy Moore As Étaín grows up to be the most beautiful woman in Ireland - again - she is wooed and won by no less than the king of all Ireland. But no story can be that simple! Join the Story Archaeologists as they seek out the improbable causes of the “sick-lying” of Étaín’s new brother-in-law. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyÉtaín and Midir: illustration by Kathy Moore As Étaín grows up to be the most beautiful woman in Ireland - again - she is wooed and won by no less than the king of all Ireland. But no story can be that simple! Join the Story Archaeologists as they seek out the improbable causes of the “sick-lying” of Étaín’s new brother-in-law. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/dindshenchas-09-tocmarc-etaine-1-a-fly-on-the-wall/ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 15:37:02 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1742 Sculpture of Étaín by Éamonn O'Doherty (Isolde's late uncle) The saga Tocmarc Étaíne, "The Wooing of Étaín”, is a complex and engaging tale of love, loss and time twists.  We encounter jealous husbands, repudiated wives and bewildering shape-shifting, all stretching over a thousand years. The Story Archaeologists wander through the first part this magnifigant story, rediscovering old friends and meeting some new, including a very unusual fly. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 1:07:10 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoSculpture of Étaín by Éamonn O'Doherty (Isolde's late uncle) The saga Tocmarc Étaíne, "The Wooing of Étaín”, is a complex and engaging tale of love, loss and time twists.  We encounter jealous husbands, repudiated wives and bewildering shape-shifting, all stretching over a thousand years. The Story Archaeologists wander through the first part this magnifigant story, rediscovering old friends and meeting some new, including a very unusual fly. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodySculpture of Étaín by Éamonn O'Doherty (Isolde's late uncle) The saga Tocmarc Étaíne, "The Wooing of Étaín”, is a complex and engaging tale of love, loss and time twists.  We encounter jealous husbands, repudiated wives and bewildering shape-shifting, all stretching over a thousand years. The Story Archaeologists wander through the first part this magnifigant story, rediscovering old friends and meeting some new, including a very unusual fly. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/dindshenchas-08-the-further-adventures-of-nera-the-cow-and-the-time-machine/ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 22:59:26 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1677 Road sculpture, Táin Bó Cúailgne, Co Louth, photo by Paz In the context of Dindshenchas, we return to the fascinating tale, Echtrae Nerai / Táin Bó Aingene ("The Adventures of Nera / The Cattle Raid of Aingene"), which we dipped into in "Corpse Carrying For Beginners".  When Nera returns from his adventures in the síd, he ends up with even more than a time-travel headache. Join the Story Archaeologists as they try to unravel the threads of this closely-woven story. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. Links for this episode "The Adventures of Nera / The Cattle Raid of Aingene", translated by Kuno Meyer; on Mary Jones' Celtic Literature Collective "The Cattle Raid of Regamna", translated by A. H. Leahy, on the Celtic Literature Collective "The Exile of the Sons of Uisliu" (a.k.a. Deirdre of the Sorrows), translated by Vernam Hull, on CELT "The Cattle Raid of Cooley" - Recension I, edited and translated by Cecile O'Rahilly, on CELT "The Cattle Raid of Cooley" - From the Book of Leinster (LL), edited and translated by Cecile O'Rahilly, on CELT full 1:07:18 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoRoad sculpture, Táin Bó Cúailgne, Co Louth, photo by Paz In the context of Dindshenchas, we return to the fascinating tale, Echtrae Nerai / Táin Bó Aingene ("The Adventures of Nera / The Cattle Raid of Aingene"), which we dipped into in "Corpse Carrying For Beginners".  When Nera returns from his adventures in the síd, he ends up with even more than a time-travel headache. Join the Story Archaeologists as they try to unravel the threads of this closely-woven story. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. Links for this episode "The Adventures of Nera / The Cattle Raid of Aingene", translated by Kuno Meyer; on Mary Jones' Celtic Literature Collective "The Cattle Raid of Regamna", translated by A. H. Leahy, on the Celtic Literature Collective "The Exile of the Sons of Uisliu" (a.k.a. Deirdre of the Sorrows), translated by Vernam Hull, on CELT "The Cattle Raid of Cooley" - Recension I, edited and translated by Cecile O'Rahilly, on CELT "The Cattle Raid of Cooley" - From the Book of Leinster (LL), edited and translated by Cecile O'Rahilly, on CELTChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyRoad sculpture, Táin Bó Cúailgne, Co Louth, photo by Paz In the context of Dindshenchas, we return to the fascinating tale, Echtrae Nerai / Táin Bó Aingene ("The Adventures of Nera / The Cattle Raid of Aingene"), which we dipped into in "Corpse Carrying For Beginners".  When Nera returns from his adventures in the síd, he ends up with even more than a time-travel headache. Join the Story Archaeologists as they try to unravel the threads of this closely-woven story. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. Links for this episode "The Adventures of Nera / The Cattle Raid of Aingene", translated by Kuno Meyer; on Mary Jones' Celtic Literature Collective "The Cattle Raid of Regamna", translated by A. H. Leahy, on the Celtic Literature Collective "The Exile of the Sons of Uisliu" (a.k.a. Deirdre of the Sorrows), translated by Vernam Hull, on CELT "The Cattle Raid of Cooley" - Recension I, edited and translated by Cecile O'Rahilly, on CELT "The Cattle Raid of Cooley" - From the Book of Leinster (LL), edited and translated by Cecile O'Rahilly, on CELT https://storyarchaeology.com/dindshenchas-07-fled-bricrenn-4-a-head-to-head-discussion/ Thu, 22 Aug 2013 22:59:23 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1615 Corleck triple faced stone from County Cavan After an exhausting treck around Ireland in pursuit of the Champion's Portion, it's time to sit back and examine the text of Fled Bricrenn as a whole.  There are many questions to be asked; such as who has been pulling our heroes' strings? Join the Story Archaeologists in their quest to understand this fascinating saga, and attempt to locate it in time as well as space. Please note: This would originally have been one long episode! Instead of making it "Dindshenchas 6: Fled Bricrenn 3 - Part 2 of 2", we decided to make it a whole new episode! If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. Links for the episode Fled Bricrenn, "Bricriu's Feast", translated by George Henderson; Irish Texts Society, 1899 Mesca Ulad, "The Intoxication of the Ulstermen", translated by W. M. Hennessey (1889). This could almost be a "companion text" to Fled Bricrenn, and contains detailed descriptions of many of the characters. And finally, Bricriu's Feast: A Comedy in Three Acts, with an Epilogue by Eimar O'Duffy (1913). full 59:18 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoCorleck triple faced stone from County Cavan After an exhausting treck around Ireland in pursuit of the Champion's Portion, it's time to sit back and examine the text of Fled Bricrenn as a whole.  There are many questions to be asked; such as who has been pulling our heroes' strings? Join the Story Archaeologists in their quest to understand this fascinating saga, and attempt to locate it in time as well as space. Please note: This would originally have been one long episode! Instead of making it "Dindshenchas 6: Fled Bricrenn 3 - Part 2 of 2", we decided to make it a whole new episode! If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. Links for the episode Fled Bricrenn, "Bricriu's Feast", translated by George Henderson; Irish Texts Society, 1899 Mesca Ulad, "The Intoxication of the Ulstermen", translated by W. M. Hennessey (1889). This could almost be a "companion text" to Fled Bricrenn, and contains detailed descriptions of many of the characters. And finally, Bricriu's Feast: A Comedy in Three Acts, with an Epilogue by Eimar O'Duffy (1913).Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyCorleck triple faced stone from County Cavan After an exhausting treck around Ireland in pursuit of the Champion's Portion, it's time to sit back and examine the text of Fled Bricrenn as a whole.  There are many questions to be asked; such as who has been pulling our heroes' strings? Join the Story Archaeologists in their quest to understand this fascinating saga, and attempt to locate it in time as well as space. Please note: This would originally have been one long episode! Instead of making it "Dindshenchas 6: Fled Bricrenn 3 - Part 2 of 2", we decided to make it a whole new episode! If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. Links for the episode Fled Bricrenn, "Bricriu's Feast", translated by George Henderson; Irish Texts Society, 1899 Mesca Ulad, "The Intoxication of the Ulstermen", translated by W. M. Hennessey (1889). This could almost be a "companion text" to Fled Bricrenn, and contains detailed descriptions of many of the characters. And finally, Bricriu's Feast: A Comedy in Three Acts, with an Epilogue by Eimar O'Duffy (1913). https://storyarchaeology.com/dindshenchas-04-fled-bricrenn-3-your-head-or-mine/ Thu, 15 Aug 2013 22:59:14 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1584 Two-headed stone figure from Boa island, Lough Erne. In the final episode of Fled Bricrenn, our heroes head deep into the Otherworld, a.k.a. Kerry. They enter the mysterious revolving fort of Cú Roí Mac Daire, culminating in the iconic beheading game. Join the Story Archaeologists as they take an axe to the Gordian Knot of this magnificent, though bewildering, saga. Please note: This would originally have been one long episode! This episode is marked as "Part 1 of 2", which covers the rest of the text., but instead of "Part 2 of 2", there will be a new episode, entitled Dindshenchas 7: Fled Bricrenn 4 - A Head to Head Discussion. If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. Links for the episode Fled Bricrenn, "Bricriu's Feast" - translated by George Henderson; Irish Texts Society, 1899 full 57:13 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoTwo-headed stone figure from Boa island, Lough Erne. In the final episode of Fled Bricrenn, our heroes head deep into the Otherworld, a.k.a. Kerry. They enter the mysterious revolving fort of Cú Roí Mac Daire, culminating in the iconic beheading game. Join the Story Archaeologists as they take an axe to the Gordian Knot of this magnificent, though bewildering, saga. Please note: This would originally have been one long episode! This episode is marked as "Part 1 of 2", which covers the rest of the text., but instead of "Part 2 of 2", there will be a new episode, entitled Dindshenchas 7: Fled Bricrenn 4 - A Head to Head Discussion. If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. Links for the episode Fled Bricrenn, "Bricriu's Feast" - translated by George Henderson; Irish Texts Society, 1899Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyTwo-headed stone figure from Boa island, Lough Erne. In the final episode of Fled Bricrenn, our heroes head deep into the Otherworld, a.k.a. Kerry. They enter the mysterious revolving fort of Cú Roí Mac Daire, culminating in the iconic beheading game. Join the Story Archaeologists as they take an axe to the Gordian Knot of this magnificent, though bewildering, saga. Please note: This would originally have been one long episode! This episode is marked as "Part 1 of 2", which covers the rest of the text., but instead of "Part 2 of 2", there will be a new episode, entitled Dindshenchas 7: Fled Bricrenn 4 - A Head to Head Discussion. If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. Links for the episode Fled Bricrenn, "Bricriu's Feast" - translated by George Henderson; Irish Texts Society, 1899 https://storyarchaeology.com/dindshenchas-05-fled-bricrenn-2-the-road-to-cruachan/ Thu, 25 Jul 2013 22:59:40 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1549 In the second part of Fled Bricrenn, our heroes make their way to Crúachán to be judged for the Champion’s Portion. But their routes there and back are most circuitous. Follow on their heels with the Story Archaeologists as Cú Chulainn, Loegaire and Conall are tested in some unexpected ways! If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. Links for the episode Fled Bricrenn, "Bricriu's Feast" - translated by George Henderson; Irish Texts Society, 1899 full 1:17:47 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoIn the second part of Fled Bricrenn, our heroes make their way to Crúachán to be judged for the Champion’s Portion. But their routes there and back are most circuitous. Follow on their heels with the Story Archaeologists as Cú Chulainn, Loegaire and Conall are tested in some unexpected ways! If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. Links for the episode Fled Bricrenn, "Bricriu's Feast" - translated by George Henderson; Irish Texts Society, 1899Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyIn the second part of Fled Bricrenn, our heroes make their way to Crúachán to be judged for the Champion’s Portion. But their routes there and back are most circuitous. Follow on their heels with the Story Archaeologists as Cú Chulainn, Loegaire and Conall are tested in some unexpected ways! If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. Links for the episode Fled Bricrenn, "Bricriu's Feast" - translated by George Henderson; Irish Texts Society, 1899 https://storyarchaeology.com/dindshenchas-04-fled-bricrenn-1-the-feasting-hall/ Sun, 07 Jul 2013 03:13:09 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1500 When Bricriu decides to hold a party, anyone who is anyone  must put in an appearance. But Bricriu has no intention of getting in a few beers and a few bowls of nibbles. No,  Bricriu's feast will set the greatest heroes of Ulster at each other's throats and send them racing off on adventures throughout Ireland. Join the Story Archaeologists as they revel in this  rumbustious epic exploring a selection of Dindshenchas stories along the way. If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 1:10:21 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoWhen Bricriu decides to hold a party, anyone who is anyone  must put in an appearance. But Bricriu has no intention of getting in a few beers and a few bowls of nibbles. No,  Bricriu's feast will set the greatest heroes of Ulster at each other's throats and send them racing off on adventures throughout Ireland. Join the Story Archaeologists as they revel in this  rumbustious epic exploring a selection of Dindshenchas stories along the way. If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyWhen Bricriu decides to hold a party, anyone who is anyone  must put in an appearance. But Bricriu has no intention of getting in a few beers and a few bowls of nibbles. No,  Bricriu's feast will set the greatest heroes of Ulster at each other's throats and send them racing off on adventures throughout Ireland. Join the Story Archaeologists as they revel in this  rumbustious epic exploring a selection of Dindshenchas stories along the way. If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/dindshenchas-03-the-well-and-the-cheese-the-unlikely-story-of-medb-and-her-sisters/ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:59:33 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1408 Inis Clothrann, the largest island of Lough Ree, Co. Longford, is famous for more than just its venerable monastic remains.  It was here that Medb of Crúachán would bathe in the island's well in fulfilment of a geis, imposed for killing at least one of her sisters.  It was at this same well she met her death. Join the Story Archaeologists as they plumb its murky depths, encountering a lethal piece of cheese on the way. If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 1:19:09 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoInis Clothrann, the largest island of Lough Ree, Co. Longford, is famous for more than just its venerable monastic remains.  It was here that Medb of Crúachán would bathe in the island's well in fulfilment of a geis, imposed for killing at least one of her sisters.  It was at this same well she met her death. Join the Story Archaeologists as they plumb its murky depths, encountering a lethal piece of cheese on the way. If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyInis Clothrann, the largest island of Lough Ree, Co. Longford, is famous for more than just its venerable monastic remains.  It was here that Medb of Crúachán would bathe in the island's well in fulfilment of a geis, imposed for killing at least one of her sisters.  It was at this same well she met her death. Join the Story Archaeologists as they plumb its murky depths, encountering a lethal piece of cheese on the way. If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/dindshenchas-02-dindshenchas-and-dreamtime/ Thu, 23 May 2013 14:29:01 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1351 Mythic cartography is the art of mapping stories onto a living landscape.  In Ireland, these patterns are visible through the corpus of Dindshenchas poems and prose: in Australia, they have traditionally been painted onto rocks by the First Australians. Join the Story Archaeologists as they chart the Songlines and Storylines in these, environmentally differing, mythic map libraries. If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. Links for the episode To learn more about Kakadu national park in the Northern Territories in Australia, visit their website: kakadu.com.au To learn about the archaeology of Knowth in the Boyne Valley, visit the official website: newgrange.com/knowth.htm This site has excellent images of all the decorated kerbstones at Knowth: megalithicireland.com/Knowth.htm To find out about the extraordinary Neolithic complex discovered in Orkney, visit this site: orkneyjar.com/archaeology/nessofbrodgar full 1:16:57 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoMythic cartography is the art of mapping stories onto a living landscape.  In Ireland, these patterns are visible through the corpus of Dindshenchas poems and prose: in Australia, they have traditionally been painted onto rocks by the First Australians. Join the Story Archaeologists as they chart the Songlines and Storylines in these, environmentally differing, mythic map libraries. If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. Links for the episode To learn more about Kakadu national park in the Northern Territories in Australia, visit their website: kakadu.com.au To learn about the archaeology of Knowth in the Boyne Valley, visit the official website: newgrange.com/knowth.htm This site has excellent images of all the decorated kerbstones at Knowth: megalithicireland.com/Knowth.htm To find out about the extraordinary Neolithic complex discovered in Orkney, visit this site: orkneyjar.com/archaeology/nessofbrodgarChris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyMythic cartography is the art of mapping stories onto a living landscape.  In Ireland, these patterns are visible through the corpus of Dindshenchas poems and prose: in Australia, they have traditionally been painted onto rocks by the First Australians. Join the Story Archaeologists as they chart the Songlines and Storylines in these, environmentally differing, mythic map libraries. If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. Links for the episode To learn more about Kakadu national park in the Northern Territories in Australia, visit their website: kakadu.com.au To learn about the archaeology of Knowth in the Boyne Valley, visit the official website: newgrange.com/knowth.htm This site has excellent images of all the decorated kerbstones at Knowth: megalithicireland.com/Knowth.htm To find out about the extraordinary Neolithic complex discovered in Orkney, visit this site: orkneyjar.com/archaeology/nessofbrodgar https://storyarchaeology.com/dindshenchas-01-from-vellum-to-hardback-an-interview-with-dr-ranke-de-vries-part-2/ Sun, 05 May 2013 23:10:14 +0000 http://christhompson.info/storyarchaeology/?p=4118 Begin Series 3, Dindshenchas and the Art of Mythic Cartography, as the Story Archaeologists interview Dr. Ranke de Vries, editor of "Two Texts on Loch nEchach". With Chris away in Australia, Isolde, left behind in chilly Ireland, had the pleasure of interviewing friend and former teacher, Ranke de Vries, after the recent launch of her book with the Irish Texts Society. Now re-united, the Story Archaeologists have decided to begin a new series with this exciting interview.  The mysteriously missing episode 11 of series 2 will materialise before long, as will the much-awaited major series on Finn. In the mean-time, Chris has returned with stories from Australia's Northern Territories, which have re-awakened our interest in Irish stories of place, the dindshenchas.  We look forward to sharing them with you. If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. by The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. Links for the episode Buy Irish Text Society Main Series Volume 65 (2012): De causis torchi Corc’ Oche and Aided Echach maic Maireda ‘ Two Texts on Loch nEchach’, edited by Ranke de Vries, on the Royal Irish Academy website. Joseph F. Nagy, Conversing with Angels and Ancients. Published by Cornell University Press. full 40:24 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoBegin Series 3, Dindshenchas and the Art of Mythic Cartography, as the Story Archaeologists interview Dr. Ranke de Vries, editor of "Two Texts on Loch nEchach". With Chris away in Australia, Isolde, left behind in chilly Ireland, had the pleasure of interviewing friend and former teacher, Ranke de Vries, after the recent launch of her book with the Irish Texts Society. Now re-united, the Story Archaeologists have decided to begin a new series with this exciting interview.  The mysteriously missing episode 11 of series 2 will materialise before long, as will the much-awaited major series on Finn. In the mean-time, Chris has returned with stories from Australia's Northern Territories, which have re-awakened our interest in Irish stories of place, the dindshenchas.  We look forward to sharing them with you. If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. by The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. Links for the episode Buy Irish Text Society Main Series Volume 65 (2012): De causis torchi Corc’ Oche and Aided Echach maic Maireda ‘ Two Texts on Loch nEchach’, edited by Ranke de Vries, on the Royal Irish Academy website. Joseph F. Nagy, Conversing with Angels and Ancients. Published by Cornell University Press.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyBegin Series 3, Dindshenchas and the Art of Mythic Cartography, as the Story Archaeologists interview Dr. Ranke de Vries, editor of "Two Texts on Loch nEchach". With Chris away in Australia, Isolde, left behind in chilly Ireland, had the pleasure of interviewing friend and former teacher, Ranke de Vries, after the recent launch of her book with the Irish Texts Society. Now re-united, the Story Archaeologists have decided to begin a new series with this exciting interview.  The mysteriously missing episode 11 of series 2 will materialise before long, as will the much-awaited major series on Finn. In the mean-time, Chris has returned with stories from Australia's Northern Territories, which have re-awakened our interest in Irish stories of place, the dindshenchas.  We look forward to sharing them with you. If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. by The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. Links for the episode Buy Irish Text Society Main Series Volume 65 (2012): De causis torchi Corc’ Oche and Aided Echach maic Maireda ‘ Two Texts on Loch nEchach’, edited by Ranke de Vries, on the Royal Irish Academy website. Joseph F. Nagy, Conversing with Angels and Ancients. Published by Cornell University Press. https://storyarchaeology.com/dindshenchas-01-from-vellum-to-hardback-an-interview-with-dr-ranke-de-vries-part-1/ Sun, 05 May 2013 23:09:27 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1296 Begin Series 3, Dindshenchas and the Art of Mythic Cartography, as the Story Archaeologists interview Dr. Ranke de Vries, editor of "Two Texts on Loch nEchach". With Chris away in Australia, Isolde, left behind in chilly Ireland, had the pleasure of interviewing friend and former teacher, Ranke de Vries, after the recent launch of her book with the Irish Texts Society. Now re-united, the Story Archaeologists have decided to begin a new series with this exciting interview.  The mysteriously missing episode 11 of series 2 will materialise before long, as will the much-awaited major series on Finn. In the mean-time, Chris has returned with stories from Australia's Northern Territories, which have re-awakened our interest in Irish stories of place, the dindshenchas.  We look forward to sharing them with you. If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. by The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. Links for the episode Buy Irish Text Society Main Series Volume 65 (2012): De causis torchi Corc’ Oche and Aided Echach maic Maireda ‘ Two Texts on Loch nEchach’, edited by Ranke de Vries, on the Royal Irish Academy website. Joseph F. Nagy, Conversing with Angels and Ancients. Published by Cornell University Press. full 41:02 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoBegin Series 3, Dindshenchas and the Art of Mythic Cartography, as the Story Archaeologists interview Dr. Ranke de Vries, editor of "Two Texts on Loch nEchach". With Chris away in Australia, Isolde, left behind in chilly Ireland, had the pleasure of interviewing friend and former teacher, Ranke de Vries, after the recent launch of her book with the Irish Texts Society. Now re-united, the Story Archaeologists have decided to begin a new series with this exciting interview.  The mysteriously missing episode 11 of series 2 will materialise before long, as will the much-awaited major series on Finn. In the mean-time, Chris has returned with stories from Australia's Northern Territories, which have re-awakened our interest in Irish stories of place, the dindshenchas.  We look forward to sharing them with you. If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. by The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. Links for the episode Buy Irish Text Society Main Series Volume 65 (2012): De causis torchi Corc’ Oche and Aided Echach maic Maireda ‘ Two Texts on Loch nEchach’, edited by Ranke de Vries, on the Royal Irish Academy website. Joseph F. Nagy, Conversing with Angels and Ancients. Published by Cornell University Press.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyBegin Series 3, Dindshenchas and the Art of Mythic Cartography, as the Story Archaeologists interview Dr. Ranke de Vries, editor of "Two Texts on Loch nEchach". With Chris away in Australia, Isolde, left behind in chilly Ireland, had the pleasure of interviewing friend and former teacher, Ranke de Vries, after the recent launch of her book with the Irish Texts Society. Now re-united, the Story Archaeologists have decided to begin a new series with this exciting interview.  The mysteriously missing episode 11 of series 2 will materialise before long, as will the much-awaited major series on Finn. In the mean-time, Chris has returned with stories from Australia's Northern Territories, which have re-awakened our interest in Irish stories of place, the dindshenchas.  We look forward to sharing them with you. If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. by The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. Links for the episode Buy Irish Text Society Main Series Volume 65 (2012): De causis torchi Corc’ Oche and Aided Echach maic Maireda ‘ Two Texts on Loch nEchach’, edited by Ranke de Vries, on the Royal Irish Academy website. Joseph F. Nagy, Conversing with Angels and Ancients. Published by Cornell University Press. https://storyarchaeology.com/the-battle-of-moytura-12-an-experiment-in-story-archaeology-part-2/ Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:28:45 +0000 http://christhompson.info/storyarchaeology/?p=4113 We have dug down as far as we can go in this Story Archaeology dig of Cath Maige Tuired.  We've studied the landscape, examined related stories, collected linguistic potsherds. So what are we left with? For the last episode in "The Battle of Moytura" series, the Story Archaeologists engage in some experimental story archaeology. What if we leave out "foreign" characters? What if we only read the oldest strata of the tale? If the story is not a battle between Good Gods and Evil Demons, what kind of story is it? Strap yourselves in as we take off into pure speculation on a Story Archaeology joyride! If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 38:11 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoWe have dug down as far as we can go in this Story Archaeology dig of Cath Maige Tuired.  We've studied the landscape, examined related stories, collected linguistic potsherds. So what are we left with? For the last episode in "The Battle of Moytura" series, the Story Archaeologists engage in some experimental story archaeology. What if we leave out "foreign" characters? What if we only read the oldest strata of the tale? If the story is not a battle between Good Gods and Evil Demons, what kind of story is it? Strap yourselves in as we take off into pure speculation on a Story Archaeology joyride! If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyWe have dug down as far as we can go in this Story Archaeology dig of Cath Maige Tuired.  We've studied the landscape, examined related stories, collected linguistic potsherds. So what are we left with? For the last episode in "The Battle of Moytura" series, the Story Archaeologists engage in some experimental story archaeology. What if we leave out "foreign" characters? What if we only read the oldest strata of the tale? If the story is not a battle between Good Gods and Evil Demons, what kind of story is it? Strap yourselves in as we take off into pure speculation on a Story Archaeology joyride! If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/the-battle-of-moytura-12-an-experiment-in-story-archaeology-part-1/ Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:27:22 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1248 We have dug down as far as we can go in this Story Archaeology dig of Cath Maige Tuired.  We've studied the landscape, examined related stories, collected linguistic potsherds. So what are we left with? For the last episode in "The Battle of Moytura" series, the Story Archaeologists engage in some experimental story archaeology. What if we leave out "foreign" characters? What if we only read the oldest strata of the tale? If the story is not a battle between Good Gods and Evil Demons, what kind of story is it? Strap yourselves in as we take off into pure speculation on a Story Archaeology joyride! If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 39:21 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoWe have dug down as far as we can go in this Story Archaeology dig of Cath Maige Tuired.  We've studied the landscape, examined related stories, collected linguistic potsherds. So what are we left with? For the last episode in "The Battle of Moytura" series, the Story Archaeologists engage in some experimental story archaeology. What if we leave out "foreign" characters? What if we only read the oldest strata of the tale? If the story is not a battle between Good Gods and Evil Demons, what kind of story is it? Strap yourselves in as we take off into pure speculation on a Story Archaeology joyride! If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyWe have dug down as far as we can go in this Story Archaeology dig of Cath Maige Tuired.  We've studied the landscape, examined related stories, collected linguistic potsherds. So what are we left with? For the last episode in "The Battle of Moytura" series, the Story Archaeologists engage in some experimental story archaeology. What if we leave out "foreign" characters? What if we only read the oldest strata of the tale? If the story is not a battle between Good Gods and Evil Demons, what kind of story is it? Strap yourselves in as we take off into pure speculation on a Story Archaeology joyride! If you have any technical difficulties downloading or listening to the podcast, please leave a comment below. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/the-battle-of-moytura-10-the-children-of-tuirenn-2-three-shouts-on-a-hill-part-2/ Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:50:27 +0000 http://christhompson.info/storyarchaeology/?p=4107 In our continuing discussion of the Early Modern Irish tale, “The Fate of the Children of Tuirenn”, we send Brian and the boys off on their epic quest.  Much of this tale sounds terribly familiar  (did someone say “Labours of Heracles?"). But it all boils down to the deceptively simple task of making three shouts on a hill - will the three brothers have any chance of surviving? As this epic "Sorrow of Irish Storytelling" serves as one of the few texts telling the story of Moytura, our discussion has been split into two full episodes.  Listen to the first episode here. Follow with the Story Archaeologists on the greatest treasure hunt in Irish Mythology. The text and translation we refer to can be read on archive.org: http://archive.org/details/fateofchildrenof00sociiala. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 24:47 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoIn our continuing discussion of the Early Modern Irish tale, “The Fate of the Children of Tuirenn”, we send Brian and the boys off on their epic quest.  Much of this tale sounds terribly familiar  (did someone say “Labours of Heracles?"). But it all boils down to the deceptively simple task of making three shouts on a hill - will the three brothers have any chance of surviving? As this epic "Sorrow of Irish Storytelling" serves as one of the few texts telling the story of Moytura, our discussion has been split into two full episodes.  Listen to the first episode here. Follow with the Story Archaeologists on the greatest treasure hunt in Irish Mythology. The text and translation we refer to can be read on archive.org: http://archive.org/details/fateofchildrenof00sociiala. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyIn our continuing discussion of the Early Modern Irish tale, “The Fate of the Children of Tuirenn”, we send Brian and the boys off on their epic quest.  Much of this tale sounds terribly familiar  (did someone say “Labours of Heracles?"). But it all boils down to the deceptively simple task of making three shouts on a hill - will the three brothers have any chance of surviving? As this epic "Sorrow of Irish Storytelling" serves as one of the few texts telling the story of Moytura, our discussion has been split into two full episodes.  Listen to the first episode here. Follow with the Story Archaeologists on the greatest treasure hunt in Irish Mythology. The text and translation we refer to can be read on archive.org: http://archive.org/details/fateofchildrenof00sociiala. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/the-battle-of-moytura-10-the-children-of-tuirenn-2-three-shouts-on-a-hill-part-1/ Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:49:37 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1209 In our continuing discussion of the Early Modern Irish tale, “The Fate of the Children of Tuirenn”, we send Brian and the boys off on their epic quest.  Much of this tale sounds terribly familiar (did someone say “Labours of Heracles?"). But it all boils down to the deceptively simple task of making three shouts on a hill - will the three brothers have any chance of surviving? As this epic "Sorrow of Irish Storytelling" serves as one of the few texts telling the story of Moytura, our discussion has been split into two full episodes.  Listen to the first episode here. Follow with the Story Archaeologists on the greatest treasure hunt in Irish Mythology. The text and translation we refer to can be read on archive.org: http://archive.org/details/fateofchildrenof00sociiala. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 27:38 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoIn our continuing discussion of the Early Modern Irish tale, “The Fate of the Children of Tuirenn”, we send Brian and the boys off on their epic quest.  Much of this tale sounds terribly familiar (did someone say “Labours of Heracles?"). But it all boils down to the deceptively simple task of making three shouts on a hill - will the three brothers have any chance of surviving? As this epic "Sorrow of Irish Storytelling" serves as one of the few texts telling the story of Moytura, our discussion has been split into two full episodes.  Listen to the first episode here. Follow with the Story Archaeologists on the greatest treasure hunt in Irish Mythology. The text and translation we refer to can be read on archive.org: http://archive.org/details/fateofchildrenof00sociiala. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyIn our continuing discussion of the Early Modern Irish tale, “The Fate of the Children of Tuirenn”, we send Brian and the boys off on their epic quest.  Much of this tale sounds terribly familiar (did someone say “Labours of Heracles?"). But it all boils down to the deceptively simple task of making three shouts on a hill - will the three brothers have any chance of surviving? As this epic "Sorrow of Irish Storytelling" serves as one of the few texts telling the story of Moytura, our discussion has been split into two full episodes.  Listen to the first episode here. Follow with the Story Archaeologists on the greatest treasure hunt in Irish Mythology. The text and translation we refer to can be read on archive.org: http://archive.org/details/fateofchildrenof00sociiala. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/the-battle-of-moytura-09-the-children-of-tuirenn-1-the-king-of-bling-part-2/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:57:53 +0000 http://christhompson.info/storyarchaeology/?p=4102 Jim Fitzpatrick's spectacular Lugh In the Early Modern Irish tale, "The Fate of the Children of Tuirenn", Lugh prepares to take on the might of the Fomoire hosts, seemingly single-handed. But he will need some very special weapons for this task, along with the help of Clann Manannáin, the "Fairy Cavalcade". As this epic "Sorrow of Irish Storytelling" serves as one of the few texts telling the story of Moytura, our discussion has been split into two full episodes. Follow with the Story Archaeologists on the greatest treasure hunt in Irish Mythology. The text and translation we refer to can be read on archive.org: http://archive.org/details/fateofchildrenof00sociiala. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 35:17 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoJim Fitzpatrick's spectacular Lugh In the Early Modern Irish tale, "The Fate of the Children of Tuirenn", Lugh prepares to take on the might of the Fomoire hosts, seemingly single-handed. But he will need some very special weapons for this task, along with the help of Clann Manannáin, the "Fairy Cavalcade". As this epic "Sorrow of Irish Storytelling" serves as one of the few texts telling the story of Moytura, our discussion has been split into two full episodes. Follow with the Story Archaeologists on the greatest treasure hunt in Irish Mythology. The text and translation we refer to can be read on archive.org: http://archive.org/details/fateofchildrenof00sociiala. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyJim Fitzpatrick's spectacular Lugh In the Early Modern Irish tale, "The Fate of the Children of Tuirenn", Lugh prepares to take on the might of the Fomoire hosts, seemingly single-handed. But he will need some very special weapons for this task, along with the help of Clann Manannáin, the "Fairy Cavalcade". As this epic "Sorrow of Irish Storytelling" serves as one of the few texts telling the story of Moytura, our discussion has been split into two full episodes. Follow with the Story Archaeologists on the greatest treasure hunt in Irish Mythology. The text and translation we refer to can be read on archive.org: http://archive.org/details/fateofchildrenof00sociiala. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/the-battle-of-moytura-09-the-children-of-tuirenn-1-the-king-of-bling-part-1/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:56:51 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1165 Jim Fitzpatrick's spectacular Lugh In the Early Modern Irish tale, "The Fate of the Children of Tuirenn", Lugh prepares to take on the might of the Fomoire hosts, seemingly single-handed. But he will need some very special weapons for this task, along with the help of Clann Manannáin, the "Fairy Cavalcade". As this epic "Sorrow of Irish Storytelling" serves as one of the few texts telling the story of Moytura, our discussion has been split into two full episodes. Follow with the Story Archaeologists on the greatest treasure hunt in Irish Mythology. The text and translation we refer to can be read on archive.org: http://archive.org/details/fateofchildrenof00sociiala. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 40:54 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoJim Fitzpatrick's spectacular Lugh In the Early Modern Irish tale, "The Fate of the Children of Tuirenn", Lugh prepares to take on the might of the Fomoire hosts, seemingly single-handed. But he will need some very special weapons for this task, along with the help of Clann Manannáin, the "Fairy Cavalcade". As this epic "Sorrow of Irish Storytelling" serves as one of the few texts telling the story of Moytura, our discussion has been split into two full episodes. Follow with the Story Archaeologists on the greatest treasure hunt in Irish Mythology. The text and translation we refer to can be read on archive.org: http://archive.org/details/fateofchildrenof00sociiala. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyJim Fitzpatrick's spectacular Lugh In the Early Modern Irish tale, "The Fate of the Children of Tuirenn", Lugh prepares to take on the might of the Fomoire hosts, seemingly single-handed. But he will need some very special weapons for this task, along with the help of Clann Manannáin, the "Fairy Cavalcade". As this epic "Sorrow of Irish Storytelling" serves as one of the few texts telling the story of Moytura, our discussion has been split into two full episodes. Follow with the Story Archaeologists on the greatest treasure hunt in Irish Mythology. The text and translation we refer to can be read on archive.org: http://archive.org/details/fateofchildrenof00sociiala. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/the-battle-of-moytura-08-a-journey-through-moytura-stories-in-the-landscape/ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:58:20 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1153 Photo by Martin Byrne When we listen to stories of the Túatha Dé Danann and their exploits, it can be hard to remember that they are set in real physical locations.  Can a landscape story-archaeology survey of these sites give us a new perspective on the story? Follow the Story Archaeologists on a virtual ramble through the West of Ireland, using a 9th century saga instead of a Sat Nav. Some links relating to the episode Martin Byrne - The Sacred Island: www.carrowkeel.com Martin's page on Moytura is here. Hogan's Onomasticon Goedelicum: publish.ucc.ie/doi/locus Department of Archaeology, NUI Galway: www.nuigalway.ie/archaeology Story Archaeology article about Heapstown Cairn: storyarchaeology.com/2012/08/02/heapstown-cairn-the-well-of-octriallach Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 1:01:46 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoPhoto by Martin Byrne When we listen to stories of the Túatha Dé Danann and their exploits, it can be hard to remember that they are set in real physical locations.  Can a landscape story-archaeology survey of these sites give us a new perspective on the story? Follow the Story Archaeologists on a virtual ramble through the West of Ireland, using a 9th century saga instead of a Sat Nav. Some links relating to the episode Martin Byrne - The Sacred Island: www.carrowkeel.com Martin's page on Moytura is here. Hogan's Onomasticon Goedelicum: publish.ucc.ie/doi/locus Department of Archaeology, NUI Galway: www.nuigalway.ie/archaeology Story Archaeology article about Heapstown Cairn: storyarchaeology.com/2012/08/02/heapstown-cairn-the-well-of-octriallach Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyPhoto by Martin Byrne When we listen to stories of the Túatha Dé Danann and their exploits, it can be hard to remember that they are set in real physical locations.  Can a landscape story-archaeology survey of these sites give us a new perspective on the story? Follow the Story Archaeologists on a virtual ramble through the West of Ireland, using a 9th century saga instead of a Sat Nav. Some links relating to the episode Martin Byrne - The Sacred Island: www.carrowkeel.com Martin's page on Moytura is here. Hogan's Onomasticon Goedelicum: publish.ucc.ie/doi/locus Department of Archaeology, NUI Galway: www.nuigalway.ie/archaeology Story Archaeology article about Heapstown Cairn: storyarchaeology.com/2012/08/02/heapstown-cairn-the-well-of-octriallach Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/the-battle-of-moytura-07-reflections-of-moytura-the-landscape-of-a-story-part-2/ Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:35:47 +0000 http://christhompson.info/storyarchaeology/?p=4099 Heapstown Cairn / Ochtriallach's Cairn Now that we have the entire saga before us, we can take a step back and see what shapes and patterns emerge.  Is the saga a patchwork of tales with unnecessary repetition, or is there some significance to all its duplications and reflections? Enter the realm of Experimental Story Archaeology in the first episode to view the whole story from a new angle. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 41:54 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoHeapstown Cairn / Ochtriallach's Cairn Now that we have the entire saga before us, we can take a step back and see what shapes and patterns emerge.  Is the saga a patchwork of tales with unnecessary repetition, or is there some significance to all its duplications and reflections? Enter the realm of Experimental Story Archaeology in the first episode to view the whole story from a new angle. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyHeapstown Cairn / Ochtriallach's Cairn Now that we have the entire saga before us, we can take a step back and see what shapes and patterns emerge.  Is the saga a patchwork of tales with unnecessary repetition, or is there some significance to all its duplications and reflections? Enter the realm of Experimental Story Archaeology in the first episode to view the whole story from a new angle. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/the-battle-of-moytura-07-reflections-of-moytura-the-landscape-of-a-story-part-1/ Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:34:53 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1128 Heapstown Cairn / Ochtriallach's Cairn Now that we have the entire saga before us, we can take a step back and see what shapes and patterns emerge.  Is the saga a patchwork of tales with unnecessary repetition, or is there some significance to all its duplications and reflections? Enter the realm of Experimental Story Archaeology in the first episode to view the whole story from a new angle. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 46:57 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoHeapstown Cairn / Ochtriallach's Cairn Now that we have the entire saga before us, we can take a step back and see what shapes and patterns emerge.  Is the saga a patchwork of tales with unnecessary repetition, or is there some significance to all its duplications and reflections? Enter the realm of Experimental Story Archaeology in the first episode to view the whole story from a new angle. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyHeapstown Cairn / Ochtriallach's Cairn Now that we have the entire saga before us, we can take a step back and see what shapes and patterns emerge.  Is the saga a patchwork of tales with unnecessary repetition, or is there some significance to all its duplications and reflections? Enter the realm of Experimental Story Archaeology in the first episode to view the whole story from a new angle. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/the-battle-of-moytura-06-amarc-na-mor-rigna-the-morrigans-view-part-2/ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:18:30 +0000 http://christhompson.info/storyarchaeology/?p=4071 "What is there about the Lightest Light and the Darkest Dark" by Iwaski As the last sections of our saga are revealed, the overall picture of the Battle of Moytura emerges. The Morrigan, the poet and recorder of the Dé Danann, gives a raven's-eye view of the battle. Explore some of the overlooked treasures of Cath Maige Tuired with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 44:29 Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmodyno"What is there about the Lightest Light and the Darkest Dark" by Iwaski As the last sections of our saga are revealed, the overall picture of the Battle of Moytura emerges. The Morrigan, the poet and recorder of the Dé Danann, gives a raven's-eye view of the battle. Explore some of the overlooked treasures of Cath Maige Tuired with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmody"What is there about the Lightest Light and the Darkest Dark" by Iwaski As the last sections of our saga are revealed, the overall picture of the Battle of Moytura emerges. The Morrigan, the poet and recorder of the Dé Danann, gives a raven's-eye view of the battle. Explore some of the overlooked treasures of Cath Maige Tuired with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/the-battle-of-moytura-06-amarc-na-mor-rigna-the-morrigans-view-part-1/ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:17:48 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1089 "What is there about the Lightest Light and the Darkest Dark" by Iwaski As the last sections of our saga are revealed, the overall picture of the Battle of Moytura emerges. The Morrigan, the poet and recorder of the Dé Danann, gives a raven's-eye view of the battle. Explore some of the overlooked treasures of Cath Maige Tuired with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 44:39 Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmodyno"What is there about the Lightest Light and the Darkest Dark" by Iwaski As the last sections of our saga are revealed, the overall picture of the Battle of Moytura emerges. The Morrigan, the poet and recorder of the Dé Danann, gives a raven's-eye view of the battle. Explore some of the overlooked treasures of Cath Maige Tuired with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmody"What is there about the Lightest Light and the Darkest Dark" by Iwaski As the last sections of our saga are revealed, the overall picture of the Battle of Moytura emerges. The Morrigan, the poet and recorder of the Dé Danann, gives a raven's-eye view of the battle. Explore some of the overlooked treasures of Cath Maige Tuired with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/the-battle-of-moytura-05-inna-cethoir-cerdi-the-four-craftsmen/ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:37 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=1025 The technology of Dían Cécht, Goibniu, Luchta and Creidne Cerd is pivotal in the Battle of Moytura.  As People of Craft, the Túatha Dé Danann treasure the skills of their makers and shapers. The Story Archaeologists find evidence of their crafting on every stratum of the Battle of Moytura and far beyond. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 1:38:01 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThe technology of Dían Cécht, Goibniu, Luchta and Creidne Cerd is pivotal in the Battle of Moytura.  As People of Craft, the Túatha Dé Danann treasure the skills of their makers and shapers. The Story Archaeologists find evidence of their crafting on every stratum of the Battle of Moytura and far beyond. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThe technology of Dían Cécht, Goibniu, Luchta and Creidne Cerd is pivotal in the Battle of Moytura.  As People of Craft, the Túatha Dé Danann treasure the skills of their makers and shapers. The Story Archaeologists find evidence of their crafting on every stratum of the Battle of Moytura and far beyond. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/the-battle-of-moytura-04-ar-shlicht-in-dagdae-on-the-track-of-the-dagda/ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:08:19 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=957 "The Dagda Cup" - ceramic, made by Chris Thompson The Dagda is one of our most enduring mythological characters.  He strides through the tale of Moytura as craftsman and clown, but how much of the story rests in his large lap? Follow the Track of the Dagda’s Club along with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 1:58:11 Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmodyno"The Dagda Cup" - ceramic, made by Chris Thompson The Dagda is one of our most enduring mythological characters.  He strides through the tale of Moytura as craftsman and clown, but how much of the story rests in his large lap? Follow the Track of the Dagda’s Club along with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmody"The Dagda Cup" - ceramic, made by Chris Thompson The Dagda is one of our most enduring mythological characters.  He strides through the tale of Moytura as craftsman and clown, but how much of the story rests in his large lap? Follow the Track of the Dagda’s Club along with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/the-battle-of-moytura-03-techt-lugo-the-coming-of-lug/ Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:55 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=837 "Lugh, lord of all crafts" - a ceramic sculpture by Daniel Cullen Lug Lámfhada has a Long Arm indeed, stretching all the way from Continental Celts to the Insular Isles.  His role is central to Cath Maige Tuired, but how does he relate to the other dramatis personae of the tale? Join the Story Archaeologists as we dust off this iconic hero. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 1:40:31 Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmodyno"Lugh, lord of all crafts" - a ceramic sculpture by Daniel Cullen Lug Lámfhada has a Long Arm indeed, stretching all the way from Continental Celts to the Insular Isles.  His role is central to Cath Maige Tuired, but how does he relate to the other dramatis personae of the tale? Join the Story Archaeologists as we dust off this iconic hero. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmody"Lugh, lord of all crafts" - a ceramic sculpture by Daniel Cullen Lug Lámfhada has a Long Arm indeed, stretching all the way from Continental Celts to the Insular Isles.  His role is central to Cath Maige Tuired, but how does he relate to the other dramatis personae of the tale? Join the Story Archaeologists as we dust off this iconic hero. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/the-battle-of-moytura-02-echtrae-breis-the-adventures-of-bres/ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:28 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=777 Bres by Jim Fitzpatrick Bres the Beautiful, the Half-Blood Prince of the Túatha Dé Danann, fared little better than his modern literary counterpart.   As the Battle of Moytura draws near, we explore the terrible tale of the king set up to be brought down by meanness and false judgement. Join the Story Archaeologists as we try to piece together the shattered cup of Bres’ kingship. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 1:24:30 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoBres by Jim Fitzpatrick Bres the Beautiful, the Half-Blood Prince of the Túatha Dé Danann, fared little better than his modern literary counterpart.   As the Battle of Moytura draws near, we explore the terrible tale of the king set up to be brought down by meanness and false judgement. Join the Story Archaeologists as we try to piece together the shattered cup of Bres’ kingship. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyBres by Jim Fitzpatrick Bres the Beautiful, the Half-Blood Prince of the Túatha Dé Danann, fared little better than his modern literary counterpart.   As the Battle of Moytura draws near, we explore the terrible tale of the king set up to be brought down by meanness and false judgement. Join the Story Archaeologists as we try to piece together the shattered cup of Bres’ kingship. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/the-battle-of-moytura-01-echtrae-nuadat-the-adventures-of-nuada/ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:47 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=723 The Labby Rock in County Sligo: the traditional burial site of Nuada Nuada Láim Argait, the merchant king with the Silver Arm, leads his people in wisdom and strategy for much of the saga of the Second Battle of Moytura.  He is widely regarded as cognate with the British Celtic god Nodens.  So when and how, mythologically speaking, did he come to Ireland? This first episode of the second series of Acallam na nÉces takes in the opening sections of the text of Cath Maige Tuired, including the coming of the Dé Danann from the northern islands of the world.  It also covers the first battle, the battle of Southern Moytura where Nuada lost his arm, and how Dían Cécht replaced it with  the famous silver one. Join the Story Archaeologists in Trench 1 of our biggest dig yet! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music; “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 1:01:49 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThe Labby Rock in County Sligo: the traditional burial site of Nuada Nuada Láim Argait, the merchant king with the Silver Arm, leads his people in wisdom and strategy for much of the saga of the Second Battle of Moytura.  He is widely regarded as cognate with the British Celtic god Nodens.  So when and how, mythologically speaking, did he come to Ireland? This first episode of the second series of Acallam na nÉces takes in the opening sections of the text of Cath Maige Tuired, including the coming of the Dé Danann from the northern islands of the world.  It also covers the first battle, the battle of Southern Moytura where Nuada lost his arm, and how Dían Cécht replaced it with  the famous silver one. Join the Story Archaeologists in Trench 1 of our biggest dig yet! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music; “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThe Labby Rock in County Sligo: the traditional burial site of Nuada Nuada Láim Argait, the merchant king with the Silver Arm, leads his people in wisdom and strategy for much of the saga of the Second Battle of Moytura.  He is widely regarded as cognate with the British Celtic god Nodens.  So when and how, mythologically speaking, did he come to Ireland? This first episode of the second series of Acallam na nÉces takes in the opening sections of the text of Cath Maige Tuired, including the coming of the Dé Danann from the northern islands of the world.  It also covers the first battle, the battle of Southern Moytura where Nuada lost his arm, and how Dían Cécht replaced it with  the famous silver one. Join the Story Archaeologists in Trench 1 of our biggest dig yet! Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music; “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/samhain-special-corpse-carrying-for-beginners/ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 23:00:48 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=670 An Acallam na nÉces Samhain Special In this seasonal special, the Story Archaeologists compare two stories of Samhain.  It's a time for ghosts and ghouls and things that go bump in the night... but what could such stories tell us about life 100 or even 1,000 years ago? Find out as the Story Archaeologists go digging one dark night. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello. References from the Episode http://archive.org/details/legendsofsaintss00hyde - Legends of Saints and Sinners (Douglas Hyde).http://archive.org/details/fairyandfolktale33887gut - Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry (W. B. Yeats).http://www.celt.dias.ie/publications/celtica/c21.html - Celtica Vol. 21. The journal of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies; School of Celtic Studies (includes the article Echtrae Nerai and its analogues by Seán Ó Coileáin pp. 427–440). full 1:22:14 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoAn Acallam na nÉces Samhain Special In this seasonal special, the Story Archaeologists compare two stories of Samhain.  It's a time for ghosts and ghouls and things that go bump in the night... but what could such stories tell us about life 100 or even 1,000 years ago? Find out as the Story Archaeologists go digging one dark night. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello. References from the Episode http://archive.org/details/legendsofsaintss00hyde - Legends of Saints and Sinners (Douglas Hyde).http://archive.org/details/fairyandfolktale33887gut - Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry (W. B. Yeats).http://www.celt.dias.ie/publications/celtica/c21.html - Celtica Vol. 21. The journal of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies; School of Celtic Studies (includes the article Echtrae Nerai and its analogues by Seán Ó Coileáin pp. 427–440).Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyAn Acallam na nÉces Samhain Special In this seasonal special, the Story Archaeologists compare two stories of Samhain.  It's a time for ghosts and ghouls and things that go bump in the night... but what could such stories tell us about life 100 or even 1,000 years ago? Find out as the Story Archaeologists go digging one dark night. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello. References from the Episode http://archive.org/details/legendsofsaintss00hyde - Legends of Saints and Sinners (Douglas Hyde).http://archive.org/details/fairyandfolktale33887gut - Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry (W. B. Yeats).http://www.celt.dias.ie/publications/celtica/c21.html - Celtica Vol. 21. The journal of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies; School of Celtic Studies (includes the article Echtrae Nerai and its analogues by Seán Ó Coileáin pp. 427–440). https://storyarchaeology.com/stories-of-sheebeg/ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 03:00:02 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=646 The cairn-mound on Sheebeg (Sídh Beag)  An Acallam na nÉces Special In the West of Ireland, every hill is a hollow hill, and every well is a source.  But the hill we live on has many legends. Join the Story Archaeologists on an aerial survey of the story-scape of Sídh Beag, the Small Fairy Hill. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Sheemore and Sheebeg" by Turlough O'Carolan, performed by Rehouven Libine. full 58:06 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoThe cairn-mound on Sheebeg (Sídh Beag)  An Acallam na nÉces Special In the West of Ireland, every hill is a hollow hill, and every well is a source.  But the hill we live on has many legends. Join the Story Archaeologists on an aerial survey of the story-scape of Sídh Beag, the Small Fairy Hill. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Sheemore and Sheebeg" by Turlough O'Carolan, performed by Rehouven Libine.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyThe cairn-mound on Sheebeg (Sídh Beag)  An Acallam na nÉces Special In the West of Ireland, every hill is a hollow hill, and every well is a source.  But the hill we live on has many legends. Join the Story Archaeologists on an aerial survey of the story-scape of Sídh Beag, the Small Fairy Hill. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Sheemore and Sheebeg" by Turlough O'Carolan, performed by Rehouven Libine. https://storyarchaeology.com/special-trees-and-ogham-when-is-a-tree-not-a-tree/ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:52:26 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=626 Ogham scripts from the Book of Ballymote  An Acallam na nÉces Special Many people are familiar with the "Tree Alphabet" or even "Tree Calendar" derived from the ancient Irish Ogham script.  But is this barking up the wrong tree?  Is this really what Ogham was created for? Peel back the compacted layers of 19th century romanticism and Medieval reconstruction with the Story Archaeologists. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello. Our Tree Circle - Some Pictures The tree circle was begun in 1992. The original concept was to place a tree in the centre of each "month" with a second corresponding tree at the start of the period, just outside the circle so as to give the circle depth. However, the trees are now mature and are real trees not just a written glyph. It is a garden full of living trees. Different species grow at varying rates, and some individual trees do better than others. Some are happier with the environment than others. For instance, one of the birches was attacked by sheep when it was young, and was ringed. Although it is healthy, it will never grow to be a tall tree. Then, rowans do not like our soil. The two rowans in the circle were hard to establish, and are the only rowans growing on the land; although there are many on the higher land not far away. Some trees live much longer than others. The oak and yew, for example, will far outlive the alder. Looking from the Rowan and Ash towards the Alder and Willow. Looking into the circle from the East,. Here we see the Alder and Willow with the Holly, Hazel and Apple across the circle. This is the Southeast section of the circle, Bealtaine to Summer Solstice showing the Willow, Hawthorn and Oak This shows the trees from the Autumn quarter. You can see the Apple and Hazel with the Aspen in the background. The carefully "cropped" Bramble is also visible. This is the last section around the Samhain period. You can see the Elder and the Blackthorn before the Birch begins the new cycle. Looking North towards the Blackthorn, Yew and Birch This may have been an long term experiment in Story Archaeology and it has many uses and applications  but it is. above all, a garden. full 1:01:17 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoOgham scripts from the Book of Ballymote  An Acallam na nÉces Special Many people are familiar with the "Tree Alphabet" or even "Tree Calendar" derived from the ancient Irish Ogham script.  But is this barking up the wrong tree?  Is this really what Ogham was created for? Peel back the compacted layers of 19th century romanticism and Medieval reconstruction with the Story Archaeologists. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello. Our Tree Circle - Some Pictures The tree circle was begun in 1992. The original concept was to place a tree in the centre of each "month" with a second corresponding tree at the start of the period, just outside the circle so as to give the circle depth. However, the trees are now mature and are real trees not just a written glyph. It is a garden full of living trees. Different species grow at varying rates, and some individual trees do better than others. Some are happier with the environment than others. For instance, one of the birches was attacked by sheep when it was young, and was ringed. Although it is healthy, it will never grow to be a tall tree. Then, rowans do not like our soil. The two rowans in the circle were hard to establish, and are the only rowans growing on the land; although there are many on the higher land not far away. Some trees live much longer than others. The oak and yew, for example, will far outlive the alder. Looking from the Rowan and Ash towards the Alder and Willow. Looking into the circle from the East,. Here we see the Alder and Willow with the Holly, Hazel and Apple across the circle. This is the Southeast section of the circle, Bealtaine to Summer Solstice showing the Willow, Hawthorn and Oak This shows the trees from the Autumn quarter. You can see the Apple and Hazel with the Aspen in the background. The carefully "cropped" Bramble is also visible. This is the last section around the Samhain period. You can see the Elder and the Blackthorn before the Birch begins the new cycle. Looking North towards the Blackthorn, Yew and Birch This may have been an long term experiment in Story Archaeology and it has many uses and applications  but it is. above all, a garden.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyOgham scripts from the Book of Ballymote  An Acallam na nÉces Special Many people are familiar with the "Tree Alphabet" or even "Tree Calendar" derived from the ancient Irish Ogham script.  But is this barking up the wrong tree?  Is this really what Ogham was created for? Peel back the compacted layers of 19th century romanticism and Medieval reconstruction with the Story Archaeologists. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello. Our Tree Circle - Some Pictures The tree circle was begun in 1992. The original concept was to place a tree in the centre of each "month" with a second corresponding tree at the start of the period, just outside the circle so as to give the circle depth. However, the trees are now mature and are real trees not just a written glyph. It is a garden full of living trees. Different species grow at varying rates, and some individual trees do better than others. Some are happier with the environment than others. For instance, one of the birches was attacked by sheep when it was young, and was ringed. Although it is healthy, it will never grow to be a tall tree. Then, rowans do not like our soil. The two rowans in the circle were hard to establish, and are the only rowans growing on the land; although there are many on the higher land not far away. Some trees live much longer than others. The oak and yew, for example, will far outlive the alder. Looking from the Rowan and Ash towards the Alder and Willow. Looking into the circle from the East,. Here we see the Alder and Willow with the Holly, Hazel and Apple across the circle. This is the Southeast section of the circle, Bealtaine to Summer Solstice showing the Willow, Hawthorn and Oak This shows the trees from the Autumn quarter. You can see the Apple and Hazel with the Aspen in the background. The carefully "cropped" Bramble is also visible. This is the last section around the Samhain period. You can see the Elder and the Blackthorn before the Birch begins the new cycle. Looking North towards the Blackthorn, Yew and Birch This may have been an long term experiment in Story Archaeology and it has many uses and applications  but it is. above all, a garden. https://storyarchaeology.com/mythical-women-6-encountering-the-morrigan/ Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:25:18 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=598 Ua na gCait - The Cave of the Cat at Crúachán Battle-hag.  Nightmare.  Phantom Queen.  The Morrigan has been called all of these.  But is the battle-cry her only anthem? Uncover the evidence in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello. full 1:09:46 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoUa na gCait - The Cave of the Cat at Crúachán Battle-hag.  Nightmare.  Phantom Queen.  The Morrigan has been called all of these.  But is the battle-cry her only anthem? Uncover the evidence in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyUa na gCait - The Cave of the Cat at Crúachán Battle-hag.  Nightmare.  Phantom Queen.  The Morrigan has been called all of these.  But is the battle-cry her only anthem? Uncover the evidence in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/mythical-women-5-the-search-for-brigid/ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 03:30:52 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=558 St. Brigid's Well at Fochard Bríde Brigid: the much-loved irish saint and the revered Celtic tribal ancestress.  But is there a connection between the two? Sift through the strata of her story in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello. full 1:21:30 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoSt. Brigid's Well at Fochard Bríde Brigid: the much-loved irish saint and the revered Celtic tribal ancestress.  But is there a connection between the two? Sift through the strata of her story in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodySt. Brigid's Well at Fochard Bríde Brigid: the much-loved irish saint and the revered Celtic tribal ancestress.  But is there a connection between the two? Sift through the strata of her story in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/mythical-women-4-the-story-of-airmed/ Wed, 01 Aug 2012 23:25:44 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=531 Ceramic on glass by Chris Thompson Airmed is the daughter of the great Dé Danann physician, Dían Cécht.  Together, they created the healling well of Sláine, which restored injured warriors at the Second Battle of Moytura.  But do their names tell a different story? Dig deeper through etymology in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! by The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 37:22 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoCeramic on glass by Chris Thompson Airmed is the daughter of the great Dé Danann physician, Dían Cécht.  Together, they created the healling well of Sláine, which restored injured warriors at the Second Battle of Moytura.  But do their names tell a different story? Dig deeper through etymology in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! by The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyCeramic on glass by Chris Thompson Airmed is the daughter of the great Dé Danann physician, Dían Cécht.  Together, they created the healling well of Sláine, which restored injured warriors at the Second Battle of Moytura.  But do their names tell a different story? Dig deeper through etymology in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! by The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/mythical-women-3-tales-of-eithliu/ Wed, 18 Jul 2012 23:25:07 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=510 "Hope" - Clay sculpture & paint by Chris Thompson The oral tradition provides vital pieces missing from the Irish manuscripts.  "The Birth of Lugh" is a prime example.  Reconstruct the story-seed of Eithliu and her many brief appearances in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 40:25 Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmodyno"Hope" - Clay sculpture & paint by Chris Thompson The oral tradition provides vital pieces missing from the Irish manuscripts.  "The Birth of Lugh" is a prime example.  Reconstruct the story-seed of Eithliu and her many brief appearances in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmody"Hope" - Clay sculpture & paint by Chris Thompson The oral tradition provides vital pieces missing from the Irish manuscripts.  "The Birth of Lugh" is a prime example.  Reconstruct the story-seed of Eithliu and her many brief appearances in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/mythical-women-2-the-story-of-macha/ Wed, 04 Jul 2012 23:35:34 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=261 Bog yew sculpture by Davy Paton Macha gives her name to Emain Macha (Navan Fort, the seat of the Ulster kings) and to Armagh.  She is also remembered for racing the king’s horses and cursing the Ulstermen.  Why should a woman about to give birth be forced into a contest against race-horses? Explore this fantastical myth in relation to Early Irish status texts, illuminating the rural economy in pre-Norman Ireland.  Uncover the secrets of Macha in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. full 57:35 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoBog yew sculpture by Davy Paton Macha gives her name to Emain Macha (Navan Fort, the seat of the Ulster kings) and to Armagh.  She is also remembered for racing the king’s horses and cursing the Ulstermen.  Why should a woman about to give birth be forced into a contest against race-horses? Explore this fantastical myth in relation to Early Irish status texts, illuminating the rural economy in pre-Norman Ireland.  Uncover the secrets of Macha in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyBog yew sculpture by Davy Paton Macha gives her name to Emain Macha (Navan Fort, the seat of the Ulster kings) and to Armagh.  She is also remembered for racing the king’s horses and cursing the Ulstermen.  Why should a woman about to give birth be forced into a contest against race-horses? Explore this fantastical myth in relation to Early Irish status texts, illuminating the rural economy in pre-Norman Ireland.  Uncover the secrets of Macha in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/mythical-women-1-the-story-of-sinann/ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:45:09 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/?p=204 From a painting by Chris Thompson Sinann is the mythological source of the river Shannon, the longest river in Ireland.  But who is she, and how far back does her story go?  Was she a wayward girl, or the flower of her people and bringer of deep poetic inspiration? Delve into the original Irish texts in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello. full 48:16 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoFrom a painting by Chris Thompson Sinann is the mythological source of the river Shannon, the longest river in Ireland.  But who is she, and how far back does her story go?  Was she a wayward girl, or the flower of her people and bringer of deep poetic inspiration? Delve into the original Irish texts in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyFrom a painting by Chris Thompson Sinann is the mythological source of the river Shannon, the longest river in Ireland.  But who is she, and how far back does her story go?  Was she a wayward girl, or the flower of her people and bringer of deep poetic inspiration? Delve into the original Irish texts in conversation with the Story Archaeologists. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest podcasts! By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello. https://storyarchaeology.com/what-is-story-archaeology/ Sat, 05 May 2012 12:32:21 +0000 http://storyarchaeology.com/2012/05/05/post1/ From 2012 until 2020 Chris and Isolde worked together creating six series of 'Conversations on Irish Mythology' combining Isolde's linguistic expertise in early Irish and Chris' knowledge of the wider context of world mythology, oral tradion and a life-long passionate interest in history and archaeology. The pandemic brought about many changes and also new, unexpected opportunities. This was certainly true for the 'Story Archaeologists. Isolde has gone on to work with, for example, on-line theatre and wheelchair dance, remote creative writibg events and she has also returned to another of her main concerns, disability politics. Chris has been designing projects for Irish Schools, in conjunction with the Tain March Project and other arts initiatives. The pandemic has also brought about exciting possibilities, allowing her to develop extensive on-line presentations, on the old stories, for schools and libraries, finding ways to break the Zoom 'fourth wall' so that drama in the classroom can still be included. Click here for further information Chis has also been working with a number of international Arts Projects which are connected with storyarchaeology.com There will be more to come. Click here for futher information The 'Conversations on Mythology' podcasts are continuing as well. There will be new regular episodes with interesting and highly knowledgable partners who have much to share about their 'Stories in the Landscape. The first of these conversations will be publishe in early March 2022 The Story Archaeology Archive The whole archive of past episodes is complete and easily accessible through the site 'Top Navigation or through this link. So enjoy the archived work and look out for the new 'Stories in the Landscape'. Listen to the original introduction to Story Archaeology. Welcome to StoryArchaeology.com, uncovering the layers of Irish Mythology.  On this site, you will find a regular podcast and articles about Irish Mythology by the Story Archaeologists, Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmody.  To find out what Story Archaeology is, and how we apply this method to the exploration of Irish stories, listen to this introductory mini-episode. To subscribe to the podcast, point your podcatcher of choice at feeds.feedburner.com/StoryArchaeology. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello. full 16:24 Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodynoFrom 2012 until 2020 Chris and Isolde worked together creating six series of 'Conversations on Irish Mythology' combining Isolde's linguistic expertise in early Irish and Chris' knowledge of the wider context of world mythology, oral tradion and a life-long passionate interest in history and archaeology. The pandemic brought about many changes and also new, unexpected opportunities. This was certainly true for the 'Story Archaeologists. Isolde has gone on to work with, for example, on-line theatre and wheelchair dance, remote creative writibg events and she has also returned to another of her main concerns, disability politics. Chris has been designing projects for Irish Schools, in conjunction with the Tain March Project and other arts initiatives. The pandemic has also brought about exciting possibilities, allowing her to develop extensive on-line presentations, on the old stories, for schools and libraries, finding ways to break the Zoom 'fourth wall' so that drama in the classroom can still be included. Click here for further information Chis has also been working with a number of international Arts Projects which are connected with storyarchaeology.com There will be more to come. Click here for futher information The 'Conversations on Mythology' podcasts are continuing as well. There will be new regular episodes with interesting and highly knowledgable partners who have much to share about their 'Stories in the Landscape. The first of these conversations will be publishe in early March 2022 The Story Archaeology Archive The whole archive of past episodes is complete and easily accessible through the site 'Top Navigation or through this link. So enjoy the archived work and look out for the new 'Stories in the Landscape'. Listen to the original introduction to Story Archaeology. Welcome to StoryArchaeology.com, uncovering the layers of Irish Mythology.  On this site, you will find a regular podcast and articles about Irish Mythology by the Story Archaeologists, Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmody.  To find out what Story Archaeology is, and how we apply this method to the exploration of Irish stories, listen to this introductory mini-episode. To subscribe to the podcast, point your podcatcher of choice at feeds.feedburner.com/StoryArchaeology. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello.Chris Thompson and Isolde CarmodyFrom 2012 until 2020 Chris and Isolde worked together creating six series of 'Conversations on Irish Mythology' combining Isolde's linguistic expertise in early Irish and Chris' knowledge of the wider context of world mythology, oral tradion and a life-long passionate interest in history and archaeology. The pandemic brought about many changes and also new, unexpected opportunities. This was certainly true for the 'Story Archaeologists. Isolde has gone on to work with, for example, on-line theatre and wheelchair dance, remote creative writibg events and she has also returned to another of her main concerns, disability politics. Chris has been designing projects for Irish Schools, in conjunction with the Tain March Project and other arts initiatives. The pandemic has also brought about exciting possibilities, allowing her to develop extensive on-line presentations, on the old stories, for schools and libraries, finding ways to break the Zoom 'fourth wall' so that drama in the classroom can still be included. Click here for further information Chis has also been working with a number of international Arts Projects which are connected with storyarchaeology.com There will be more to come. Click here for futher information The 'Conversations on Mythology' podcasts are continuing as well. There will be new regular episodes with interesting and highly knowledgable partners who have much to share about their 'Stories in the Landscape. The first of these conversations will be publishe in early March 2022 The Story Archaeology Archive The whole archive of past episodes is complete and easily accessible through the site 'Top Navigation or through this link. So enjoy the archived work and look out for the new 'Stories in the Landscape'. Listen to the original introduction to Story Archaeology. Welcome to StoryArchaeology.com, uncovering the layers of Irish Mythology.  On this site, you will find a regular podcast and articles about Irish Mythology by the Story Archaeologists, Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmody.  To find out what Story Archaeology is, and how we apply this method to the exploration of Irish stories, listen to this introductory mini-episode. To subscribe to the podcast, point your podcatcher of choice at feeds.feedburner.com/StoryArchaeology. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: "Tam Lin" by Gian Castello.