Ireland has been inhabited mythically for 33,000 years with the first humans arriving about 10,000 years ago. Known as the Neolithic and Megalithic period, hu...
Send us a textIrish water fairies are not like Tinkerbell; they are monsters. This episode I share some of my favorites:Muirdris, the “Sea Bramble” or “Sea Briar” - A huge, mysterious, undefined horror that inflates and deflates, expands and contracts like a bellows. It has features of a thorn-bush, with branches that stings, and its appearance alone is deadly. Alp-Luachra - In Celtic mythology, a Joint-eateror Just-halver the Alp-luachra is a type of fairy who sits invisibly and consumes half of their victim's food. Chailleach- The word "Cailleach" literally means "old woman, hag" and comes from the Old Irish word caillech, which means "veiled one". The serpent of Loch Chraili - Similarto the Loch Ness monster The white trout, the legend of Cong - A woman turned fish pining for her dead fiance An Dobharchú - Translated means ‘water hound’, or ‘hound of deep’. Thought to be a cross between a giant otter and a hound, Dobhar Chu is about seven-foot-long, or about the size of a crocodile. In fact, it is also known as the Irish crocodile.Support the showIrish Mythology - Mythical Cycle - Book of Invasions
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Bataireacht - Irish Martial Arts
Send us a textBataireacht is a traditional Irish martial art that involves fighting with walking sticks, or shillelaghs, for self-defense and community protection. It originated in the 16th century and was a key part of Ireland's resistance to colonization. Bataireacht is a combination of boxing, fencing, and grappling, where fighters use their sticks to punch, strike, and jostle. It was developed as a way to settle disputes and for self-defense in a rural and often lawless Ireland. The practice was almost lost due to the Famine and colonial efforts to eradicate it. The Doyle family developed a unique two-handed style of bataireacht known as Rince An Bata Uisce Bheatha and was the first publicly taught in CanadaSupport the showIrish Mythology - Mythical Cycle - Book of Invasions
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How Irish Attacks on Canada created a country!
Send us a textMany soldiers on both sides of the civil war were Irish Immigrants. Highly regarded for their skill and courage many were high ranking officers. After the civil war they wanted to free their country from the shackles of the British empire. The closest target the British colony in Canada. Interestingly, the US government looked the other way at first, since the British helped the confederacy even though they said they were neutral. The Irish attacks actually united separate provinces into the country of Canada!Support the showIrish Mythology - Mythical Cycle - Book of Invasions
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Rose Dugdale - British Debutante to IRA
Send us a textRose Dugdale is a remarkable but controversial figure known for her dramatic transition from a life of wealth and privilege to radical activism. Born into an affluent English family, she enjoyed an elite education at institutions like Oxford University, where she excelled academically. However, disillusioned with the inequalities she witnessed, Dugdale abandoned her privileged upbringing to align herself with revolutionary causes. She became a passionate advocate for the Irish Republican cause, participating in high-profile acts of defiance, including the infamous theft of valuable paintings from a family estate to support the Irish struggle. Her story is one of rebellion, conviction, and the pursuit of justice, making her a figure of both fascination and debate. Support the showIrish Mythology - Mythical Cycle - Book of Invasions
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Irish December Disasters at Sea
Send us a textThere were two really tragic maritime disasters in Ireland in December. One a heroic tragedy, one a total disregard for human life. Support the showIrish Mythology - Mythical Cycle - Book of Invasions
Ireland has been inhabited mythically for 33,000 years with the first humans arriving about 10,000 years ago. Known as the Neolithic and Megalithic period, humans used small stone tools, and polished and crafted with points and attached to antlers, bone or wood to serve as spears and arrows. They often lived nomadically in camps by rivers and bodies of water.The Ancient Greeks called Ireland The Ancient Island! Ireland has 70% of Europe's rock art. The megalithic structures have many stories and New Grange is older than the pyramids and Stonehenge. These residents of Ireland were observers of the night sky who understood cosmic patterns. Irish Mythology has magical journeys to the Otherworld, stories of Irish heroes like Cú Chulainn, tales of monsters and time-travel that inspired Tolkien Lords of the Rings as well as the books of C.S. Lewis. A whole world of amazing stories are waiting for you!https://www.facebook.com/ClanNaGaelDEhttps://www.irishrosegiftshop.com/
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