Sounds from the Shadows

Includes the Story of the Two Swine Heards. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/ Some of the source I'm drawing on; The Tain: Translated from the Irish Epic Tain Bo Cuailnge: From the Irish epic Táin Bó Cuailnge, Thomas Kinsella The Táin: Translated from the Old Irish Epic Táin Bó Cúailnge, Cairan Carson Cuchulain of Muirthemne: The Story of the Men of the Red Branch of Ulster, Lady Gregory Candlelit Tales candlelittales.ie Shadow of the Táin, Candlelit Tales Candlelittales – Episode01-shadowsofthetain-part1_whelanslive Story Archaeology, storyarchaeology.com storyarchaeology.com/feed/podcast/ Hog and Dice hoganddice.com And almost every other Irish Storyteller I've met or heard.

CW: Rape, forced marriage, death of children. Including the return of Fergus's promise, the boys brigade, and Deirdre of the Sorrows. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/ Some of the source I'm drawing on; The Tain: Translated from the Irish Epic Tain Bo Cuailnge: From the Irish epic Táin Bó Cuailnge, Thomas Kinsella The Táin: Translated from the Old Irish Epic Táin Bó Cúailnge, Cairan Carson Cuchulain of Muirthemne: The Story of the Men of the Red Branch of Ulster, Lady Gregory Candlelit Tales candlelittales.ie Shadow of the Táin, Candlelit Tales Candlelittales – Episode01-shadowsofthetain-part1_whelanslive Story Archaeology, storyarchaeology.com storyarchaeology.com/feed/podcast/ Hog and Dice hoganddice.com And almost every other Irish Storyteller I've met or heard.

CW: Death and Violence Includes Ferdiad at the Ford Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/ Some of the source I'm drawing on; The Tain: Translated from the Irish Epic Tain Bo Cuailnge: From the Irish epic Táin Bó Cuailnge, Thomas Kinsella The Táin: Translated from the Old Irish Epic Táin Bó Cúailnge, Cairan Carson Cuchulain of Muirthemne: The Story of the Men of the Red Branch of Ulster, Lady Gregory Candlelit Tales candlelittales.ie Shadow of the Táin, Candlelit Tales Candlelittales – Episode01-shadowsofthetain-part1_whelanslive Story Archaeology, storyarchaeology.com storyarchaeology.com/feed/podcast/ Hog and Dice hoganddice.com And almost every other Irish Storyteller I've met or heard.

CW; Killing of a child Including Fergus's promise, Cu Chulliann and the Morrigan, and The Morrigan's Child. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/ Some of the source I'm drawing on; The Tain: Translated from the Irish Epic Tain Bo Cuailnge: From the Irish epic Táin Bó Cuailnge, Thomas Kinsella The Táin: Translated from the Old Irish Epic Táin Bó Cúailnge, Cairan Carson Cuchulain of Muirthemne: The Story of the Men of the Red Branch of Ulster, Lady Gregory Candlelit Tales candlelittales.ie Shadow of the Táin, Candlelit Tales Candlelittales – Episode01-shadowsofthetain-part1_whelanslive Story Archaeology, storyarchaeology.com storyarchaeology.com/feed/podcast/ Hog and Dice hoganddice.com And almost every other Irish Storyteller I've met or heard.

This culture night the shadows are delighted to be preforming in Ballyroan Library along side and exhibition of work by Ariyana Ahmad. This story is inspired by her work and the Malay folktale of the Seri Gumum Dragon. Ariyana Ahmad's instagram if you would like to see her work https://www.instagram.com/arifookitty/?hl=en Including one of her illustration of the Puteri Sri Gumum and Putera Kemboja story https://www.instagram.com/p/CNzn4VJnYLA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

Episode 5, including Aillill's Jealousy, and The Fighting at the Ford CW: Blood and Battle Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/ Some of the source I'm drawing on; The Tain: Translated from the Irish Epic Tain Bo Cuailnge: From the Irish epic Táin Bó Cuailnge, Thomas Kinsella The Táin: Translated from the Old Irish Epic Táin Bó Cúailnge, Cairan Carson Cuchulain of Muirthemne: The Story of the Men of the Red Branch of Ulster, Lady Gregory Candlelit Tales candlelittales.ie Shadow of the Táin, Candlelit Tales Candlelittales – Episode01-shadowsofthetain-part1_whelanslive Story Archaeology, storyarchaeology.com storyarchaeology.com/feed/podcast/ Hog and Dice hoganddice.com And almost every other Irish Storyteller I've met or heard.

Episode 4, including the Birth of Cú Chulainn, and How Cú Chulainn got His Name. CW; Weird Pregnancy Stuff, Death of a Dog Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/ Some of the source I'm drawing on; The Tain: Translated from the Irish Epic Tain Bo Cuailnge: From the Irish epic Táin Bó Cuailnge, Thomas Kinsella The Táin: Translated from the Old Irish Epic Táin Bó Cúailnge, Cairan Carson Cuchulain of Muirthemne: The Story of the Men of the Red Branch of Ulster, Lady Gregory Candlelit Tales candlelittales.ie Shadow of the Táin, Candlelit Tales Candlelittales – Episode01-shadowsofthetain-part1_whelanslive Story Archaeology, storyarchaeology.com storyarchaeology.com/feed/podcast/ Hog and Dice hoganddice.com And almost every other Irish Storyteller I've met or heard.

CW: still-birth Episode 3 includes Fergus and Medb, and The Curse of Macha. Sounds from the Shadows: Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/ Some of the source I'm drawing on; The Tain: Translated from the Irish Epic Tain Bo Cuailnge: From the Irish epic Táin Bó Cuailnge, Thomas Kinsella The Táin: Translated from the Old Irish Epic Táin Bó Cúailnge, Cairan Carson Cuchulain of Muirthemne: The Story of the Men of the Red Branch of Ulster, Lady Gregory Candlelit Tales candlelittales.ie Shadow of the Táin, Candlelit Tales Candlelittales – Episode01-shadowsofthetain-part1_whelanslive Story Archaeology, storyarchaeology.com storyarchaeology.com/feed/podcast/ Hog and Dice hoganddice.com And almost every other Irish Storyteller I've met or heard.

Second episode of a new series of telling the Irish epic of the Táin. Episode 2 features the Messengers from Connacht, The Story of Nassa, Rise of Conchobar, and The Marriage of Meadb and Conchobar. TW: Rape, Murder Sounds from the Shadows: Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/ Some of the source I'm drawing on; The Tain: Translated from the Irish Epic Tain Bo Cuailnge: From the Irish epic Táin Bó Cuailnge, Thomas Kinsella The Táin: Translated from the Old Irish Epic Táin Bó Cúailnge, Cairan Carson Cuchulain of Muirthemne: The Story of the Men of the Red Branch of Ulster, Lady Gregory Candlelit Tales candlelittales.ie Shadow of the Táin, Candlelit Tales Candlelittales – Episode01-shadowsofthetain-part1_whelanslive Story Archaeology, storyarchaeology.com storyarchaeology.com/feed/podcast/ Hog and Dice hoganddice.com And almost every other Irish Storyteller I've met or heard. the táinirishEpicStorytellingoralmythFemaleincestmurderwarsexjealousywealthcattlecowsFolkloreStory

First episode of a new series of telling the Irish epic of the Táin. Episode 1 features the 'Pillow Talk of Meadh and Ailill' and 'The Children of Clothru'. TW; themes of murder, incest, death in childbirth. Sounds from the Shadows: Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/ Some of the source I'm drawing on; The Tain: Translated from the Irish Epic Tain Bo Cuailnge: From the Irish epic Táin Bó Cuailnge, Thomas Kinsella The Táin: Translated from the Old Irish Epic Táin Bó Cúailnge, Cairan Carson Cuchulain of Muirthemne: The Story of the Men of the Red Branch of Ulster, Lady Gregory Candlelit Tales candlelittales.ie Shadow of the Táin, Candlelit Tales Candlelittales – Episode01-shadowsofthetain-part1_whelanslive Story Archaeology, storyarchaeology.com storyarchaeology.com/feed/podcast/ Hog and Dice hoganddice.com And almost every other Irish Storyteller I've met or heard.

A new storytelling series were Emily tries to Tackle to Táin. Sounds from the Shadows: Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/ Some of the source I'm drawing on; The Tain: Translated from the Irish Epic Tain Bo Cuailnge: From the Irish epic Táin Bó Cuailnge, Thomas Kinsella The Táin: Translated from the Old Irish Epic Táin Bó Cúailnge, Cairan Carson Cuchulain of Muirthemne: The Story of the Men of the Red Branch of Ulster, Lady Gregory Candlelit Tales https://candlelittales.ie Shadow of the Táin, Candlelit Tales https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales/episode01-shadowsofthetain-part1_whelanslive Story Archaeology, https://storyarchaeology.com https://storyarchaeology.com/feed/podcast/ Hog and Dice http://hoganddice.com And almost every other Irish Storyteller I've met or heard.

A new version of an old story, I hope you enjoy! Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

The shadows are back! This time with some stories of Loathful Ladies. Akidwa and FGM https://akidwa.ie/female-genital-mutilation/ Emily's Hair Cut https://youtu.be/TjxH8G0Bdr4 https://youtu.be/BV8pqiKwe9g Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

On the twelfth day of Christmas my truelove sent to me twelve drummers drumming. Emily tells about the hall of sleeping heres and the drum that will wake them. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

On the eleventh day of Christmas my truelove sent to me eleven pipers piping. CW; Child Abduction, Sad Ending Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

On the tenth day of Christmas my truelove sent to me ten lords a leaping. Emily tells the story of The Stone Servant, the first part of the Story of Lucky Luck, a story to be continued after the days of Christmas are over. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

On the nineth day of christmas my truelove sent to me nine ladies dancing. Emily tells the story of the twelve dancing princesses. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

On the eighth day of christmas my truelove sent to be eight maids a milking. Emily tells the story of The Green Cow, or The Glas Chaibhleann. CW; False imprisonment, attempted infanticide, but there's a happy ending. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

On the seventh day of Christmas my truelove sent to me seven swans a swimming. Emily tells a story about a Swan Maiden, and who she got her red feathers. CW; forced marriage, implied rape, implied murder. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

On the sixth day of Christmas my truelove sent to me six geese a laying. Emily tells the story of The Goose Girl. CW: Cruel and Unusual Punishment. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

On the fifth day of Christmas my truelove sent to me five golden rings. Emily tells a story of a ring worth more than its weight in gold. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

On the fourth day of christmas my truelove sent to me four molly birds. A Colly Bird is a Black Bird. Emily shares the story of snow White. CW for little ears (and the parents there of); blood and violence. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

On the third day of Christmas my truelove sent to me three french hens. Emily brings you a rather short story about an ambitious hen. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

On the second day of christmas my truelove sent to me two turtle loves. Emily brings you the story of The Dove. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

On the first day of Christmas my true-love sent to me, a partridge in a pear tree. Well, there are no partridges in this story, but it does start with a pear tree. On this the first day of Christmas Emily brings you the story of 'The Girl With No Hands'. CW FOR LITTLE EARS, (or the parents of) violence at the start, involvement of the Devil, but a happy ending. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

Starting 25th Dec a new series of 12 stories, from a pear tree to drummers, each story will have some link to 'The 12 Days of Christmas'.

"I forbid you maidens all that wear gold in your hair, to come or go to Carter Hall, for young Tam Lin is there." Emily retells the famous tale of Tam Lin, or Brave Janet. Sionnan telling stories at Unlicensed Oral Arts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMjbvAxyELw&t=104s Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

Preparing for Halloween Emily revisits a classic tale for children, too many sweets, and a wicked witch. Hullabaloo! Festival; https://www.hullabaloofestival.ie Unlicensed Oral Arts; https://youtube.com/channel/UCN6FrKMD-C73LB2tKHI8C6A Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

'Tis the spooky season! And to celebrate Emily tells some stories of visits from beyond the grave. The Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens; https://www.lafcadiohearngardens.com Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

Emily is joined by storyteller Naoise O'Duinn to discuss on of the most famous and most illusive figures in Irish folklore and legend, the Banshee! Naiose's twitter https://twitter.com/NDuinn Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

Emily and Georgia are going back to the very beginning (at least according to one book) and talking about apples. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

Emily is opening the forbidden door and telling stories about a man with a blue beard and many wives. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/ Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UCYMjTKUTMPn_LmKk1o7jggA

Emily's in a cupboard telling boxes, singing stories, and talking about dragons! Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYMjTKUTMPn_LmKk1o7jggA

From under a pile of blankets Emily shares a story about a pile of mattresses, perfect for bedtime! Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com ko-fi.com/fromtheshadowsPatreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

Emily coming to you live from the blanket fort with two irish stories about She-Wolves and Shape Shifters. For more on Irish werewolves and shape shifters, talk to Hog and Dice, http://hoganddice.com . For more about Werewolves in general, chat to Mark of the Leprechaun Museum https://twitter.com/leprechaun_ie Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com ko-fi.com/fromtheshadowsPatreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

Bringing you more stories for St. Patrick's Day. This time Sionnán tell us why you should be careful what you wish for, especially when talking to a Leprechaun. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi www.ko-fi.com/fromtheshadowsPatreon Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows Facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ Twitter twitter.com/talesshadows Instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

Emily talks about Ireland's favourite folklore creature, the Leprechaun. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com https://ko-fi.com/fromtheshadowsPatreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

Sionnán tells the story of the birth of the great king Mongon. There are more first breathing sheep than you might expect.

The shadow gals are talk about birds in the fairytales of Oscar Wilde. Featuring Emily Collins, George Doorley,, and Róisín Finnegan. Wild(e) Tales as part of Vault 2020 vaultfestival.com/whats-on/wilde-tales/ Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi www.ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

Wild(e) Tales as part of Vault 2020 vaultfestival.com/whats-on/wilde-tales/ Sionnon tells the story of how Tiamat and Abzu made the gods and how the god Marduk then made the world. Wild(e) Tales as part of Vault 2020 vaultfestival.com/whats-on/wilde-tales/ Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi www.ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

The shadow gals have a few yarns to spin! From turning straw into gold to dismembering your sister, let them weave you some tales about spinning. Featuring Emily Collins, Deirdre Quinn, and Róisín Finnegan. Wild(e) Tales as part of Vault 2020 https://vaultfestival.com/whats-on/wilde-tales/ Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Ko-Fi www.ko-fi.com/fromtheshadows Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

Deirdre tells the story of how Conán Mac Morna, known affectionately as ' Conán the Bald' became known as 'Conán the Wooly'. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

Georgia and Emily travel back in time and to france to look at the creation of Literary Fairytale in the paris salons, and the story of Belle-Belle, or The Chevalier Fortuné. Vault Tickets https://vaultfestival.com/whats-on/wilde-tales/ Melissa Ashely Article https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/nov/11/the-first-fairytales-were-feminist-critiques-of-patriarchy-we-need-to-revive-their-legacy Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

Emily tells the story of the Night of the Horned Women Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

We got more dog stories! From avenging hounds to cuddly lapdogs, we know every dog is a good god. Featuring Emily Collins and Georgia Doorley. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

Here's a spooky mini episode for Halloween! This is a Japanese legend which was adapted into a bunraku play (puppets, no wonder we're drawn to it.) The it features a Yurei, a particular type of Japanese female ghost normally dressed in white with trailing black hair, possibly of the Onryo subset as she is on the vengeful side. As you'll recognise, this story has had a huge influence of horror both within and outside pf Japan. Emily alters the ending in this version, let us know what you think of her ending, and maybe if you'd like more Yurei stories (there as so many and they are so terrifying!) Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

More talking about the one whom the slipper fits. Featuring Emily Collins, Deirdre Quinn, and Georgia Doorley. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

The shadow gals are back and talking about one of the most well known fairytales, Cinderella and Cinderella-Type tales. Featuring Emily Collins, Deirdre Quinn, and Georgia Doorley. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

One of the most well known Irish Myths, the Children of Lir. Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

We will be taking part in the Monkstown International Puppet Festival on September 21st with a shadow show retelling some of the fairytales of Oscar Wilde. To get in the mood for this, Deirdre is telling the story of The Selfish Giant. Information of the festivalwww.mipf.ie Wedsite www.talesfromtheshadows.com Parteon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/

CW; Miscarriage, Death by misadventure, terrible mother-daughter relationship. We're back with more of the Queen of the Friendly Thighs, Queen Medb, Wolf-Queen of Connaught. Specifically we are talking about her role in the Táin Bó Cúailnge, the Cattle Raid of Cooley. We get side-tracked my a few other stories or Remscéla (back stories) but we also come back to Medb. Featuring Sionnán ní Nualláin, Deirdre Quinn, and Emily Collins Website www.talesfromtheshadows.com Patreon www.patreon.com/talesfromtheshadows facebook www.facebook.com/talesfromtheshadows/ twitter twitter.com/talesshadows instagram www.instagram.com/talesfromtheshadows/