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The Almanac of Ireland

Podcast The Almanac of Ireland
RTÉ Radio 1
Manchán Magan investigates the quirks, conundrums and wonders of Ireland such as, how were the Irish able to make a cheese hard enough to kill the semi-divine l...

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  • The Preacher and the Prelate
    An epic tale of idealism, delusion, terror and fanaticism set amidst the stunning beauty of Achill Island in Co. Mayo. // A Red Hare Media production.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • Síle na Gigs
    Manchán Magan explores the mysterious and elusive Síle na Gigs, the grotesque carvings embedded in the walls of churches, barns and castles all over the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • Dorothy Cross
    Manchán Magan investigates the quirks, conundrums and wonders of Ireland. In this episode he beholds some of the unsettling and alluring creations of one of Ireland's greatest artists, Dorothy Cross.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • Michael Fortune
    Manchán Magan heads towards a forgotten Gaelic stronghold in Co. Wexford, the Macamores, where old dialects and customs survive. He is joined by the great local folk archivist Michael Fortune to explore superstitions and lore. (A Red Hare Media production)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • Pete Micheál's God
    In this episode Manchán learns about a phallic rock on the Beara Peninsula known as Pete Micheál's God.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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About The Almanac of Ireland

Manchán Magan investigates the quirks, conundrums and wonders of Ireland such as, how were the Irish able to make a cheese hard enough to kill the semi-divine leader of Connaught, Queen Maeve? What is it like to spend hours alone in an ancient cave of transformation where Gaelic warriors endured periods of isolation to prove their manhood? How long does it take for an urban pond to become a multi-dimensional wonderland? Or, what exactly is the neurological effect of staring at an art work? The Almanac of Ireland aims to answer these and many more questions.
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