Apr 3, 2009
Tales and Stories of the Mighty Dagda
In this tale we hear about the arrival of the Elder Gods and learn more about the Mighty Dagda. In the time when the Dagda held court at the Brugh na Boinne, Corgenn the King of Connachta comes to visit and Aedh, the son of the Dagda makes a pass at his wife...
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Mar 20, 2009
Spring, One Spring Eve by Willie Meikle, the Gundestrup Cauldron and Horns of Power
Celebrating the Spring, we bring you a very moving story by Willie Meikle, a wonderful piece from Horns of Power and four great pieces of music. In addition there is a very powerful Irish poem and we take another visit to The Dragon's...
Mar 6, 2009
The Kings of the Tuatha De Danaan make an important decision
In this tale, the mighty Bodb Dearg brings three Princes to the House of Angus Og in the Brugh na Boinne. The Kings of the Tuatha De Danaan make an important decision.
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Feb 20, 2009
A mighty eagle soars
through icy winds to find the eldest
animal
In the time of St Ciaran, we hear about a day of incredibly bad weather. The ancient and mighty Eagle, Léithin, sets off on a quest to discover whether there was ever a day of worse weather. This tale, re-discovered in 1916, re-tells a common theme in...
Feb 8, 2009
The Festival of Imbolg, all about Brighid and the Celts vs the Romans
In this our first show of 2009, celebrating the festival of Imbolg, we bring you some great music, two pieces of research on the festival, a wonderful Celtic story for young adults and a visit to the fictional Highland pub, The Dragon's Head. You'll...
