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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeIn this deep dive into the ancient figure of Crom Cruach, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School explores the lore, legends, and mystery surrounding this lesser-known Irish deity. Crom Cruach, an enigmatic figure from Ireland's pre-Christian past, is mentioned in texts like the Annals of the Four Masters and the Metrical Dindshenchas, but much of what we know is fragmentary and colored by Christian reinterpretation. Was Crom Cruach a fearsome idol demanding human sacrifice, or a misunderstood deity associated with fertility, prosperity, and abundance?✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/

Join Andy and Elton as we sneak across occupied Europe to get back to ol’ Blighty. Lt. Rosenthal joins the 100th just as one of its crews reaches a milestone. The U-boat pens at Bremen become a target for the second time.

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On this weeks DL Debate  Brendan wraps up all the GAA news of the week featuring the u21 football finals, more success for Four Masters, plus Downings ladies history making All Ireland semi final win. Brendan is also joined by Irish news columnist Cahir O Kane and in studio with Pauric Hilferty.   The post The DL Debate – 2/12/24 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

On the first McEvoy's Supervalu Virginia pod of the year Paul and Damien look back on the Ulster minor football final where Cavan Gaels lost out to Four Masters. Aideen Coyle has an exculsive interview with the new Cavan ladies football manager Mickey O'Rourke as he settles into his new role.

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

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We start by talking about our BBTOAT Final, then get into both NCAA Final Four's and Masters week. After that, we do our weekly Minnesota sports recap, Top 5's, Bold Predictions, and finish with past Masters Champions Trivia.Instagram: @therrpodcastTwitter: @The_RR_PodcastTikTok: @therrpodcast

Four Masters manager Damien Dunnion gives his postmatch reaction to Ocean FM Sport's Conor Breslin following their 2-7 to 1-8 loss to Dungiven (Derry) in the St Paul's Ulster minor club tournament final on New Year's Day.

Four Masters minor captain Caolan Sweeney speaks to Conor Breslin after Saturday's 1-10 to 1-9 quarter-final win over Clan na Gael(Armagh) in the St Pau's Ulster minor football tournament.

I travel out once more on one of the arteries of the famous Wild Atlantic Way Route which is one of the Worlds longest coastal driving routes which stretches from Donegal in the North to Cork in the south punctuated with World famous views that will take your breath away. Inward I travel from my Baile Bhuinn An Abhainn Studio, In this episode I will again explore more of the hidden parts of our country's rich built heritage. On the outskirts of the famous village of Abbeydorney a few miles from Tralee, there is located shrouded in history the impressive ruins of a Cistercian abbey which was founded according to historians in the year 1154 and dedicated to Saint Bernard the famous Kyrie Eleison Abbey of Abbeydorney. In this episode I take a short walk around the Abbey which has captivated many who visit its ruins each year from around the World. I have consulted many references for this episode Annals of Ireland by The Four Masters etc just to mention a few. Again this is just a taste of what can be seen.

On episode 83 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby continue their Mythological Creatures Series with an episode on the Mermaid and the Sidhe. In this conversation, they discuss the Rusalky, the Siren's Song, and the Merfolk's enchanted comb. They also talk about the Sidhe, including the Banshee, Washing Woman at the Ford, Cat Sidhe, and other faerie creatures from the Celtic Otherworld. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen "Shapeshifter Series: The Rusulky" - TamedWild.com Blog "Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft: Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods" by Madame Pamita Lusty Ladies: Mermaids in the Medieval Church by Patricia Radford http://homepage.eircom.net/~archaeology/three/mermaid.htm INSIGHT Magazine - Mermaids (eircom.net) "Women's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects" by Barbara Walker "Shadows of the Goddess - The Mermaid" by Scarlett deMason https://serena-mare.livejournal.com/3818.html "Mermaids: Myths, Legends and Lore" by Skye Alexander "The Mermaid Chair" by Sue Monk Kidd "A Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaids" by Margot Datz "Magickal Mermaids and Water Creatures" by DJ Conway Annals of Ulster and the Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters

As a history-making league of Ireland season for the first-ever Sligo Rovers senior women's team draws to a close, head coach Steve Feeney is in studio to reflect on Season No 1. In a week when Four Masters minor gaelic footballers completed a league and championship double in Donegal, we'll be asking where has this conveyor of exciting underage talent come from in Donegal Town. Club Chairperson and underage mentor Pauric Harvey will provide the answers. Plus - it's national cup weekend for the All-Stars in Basketball. We lay-up for Saturday's trip to St Vincent's in Dublin with Point Guard Tom Child.

I bet you know a lot of Kevins, but when was the last time you saw a baby named Kevin?Today we explore Kevins journey from Celtic Saint to American scamp. Learn just how popular (or unpopular) this name really is!Sources:ArticlesChildren's names: Why rich parents set the trend, not celebrities - BBC NewsThe Ossianic Society on JSTOR What's In A Name: The Surprising Rise And Fall (And Rise) Of ‘Kevin' | by The Establishment | The Establishment | MediumSaint Kevin | patron of Dublin | BritannicaSaint Kevin - Glendalough - World Cultures European (irishcultureandcustoms.com)Gaelic Revival | Encyclopedia.comTrace your Irish roots - traditional Irish naming pattern (irishcentral.com)http://manchesterhistorian.com/2021/what-led-to-the-19th-century-gaelic-revival-by-erin-kilker/ Irish Free State declared - HISTORY Irish in Washington -- The Early Years (1840s to 1890) - HistoryLink.orgApparently, Some Countries Really Hate The Name ‘Kevin' | HuffPost Weird News The Strange German Disease Called "Kevinism": Can a Lame Name Mess Up Your Life? | Discover MagazineDigitized RecordsAnnals of the Four Masters (ucc.ie) The Annals of Ulster (ucc.ie) Irish GenealogyBooks

After multiple years as a best-selling toy-line and popular animated series, it seemed like a live-action movie was a can't-miss proposition for Mattel's Masters of the Universe property. But between an untested leading man, a notoriously cheap studio, and disagreements over what the movie should be between various involved parties, even the mighty He-Man was no match for the difficulties of Hollywood franchise filmmaking. "Fall Back to the 80s" continues as we take a look at the film that confused and angered many children back in 1987....well, at least the ones who even bothered to see it in the first place. Our Twitter Our Facebook Our Instagram Our YouTube Trev's Letterboxd Chris' Letterboxd

Final Four recap and Masters talk (1:40-23:30), Augusta National Draft with Cragun's Golf Pro Logan Jackson (23:30-47:00), and then our bold predictions, top 5 lists, and a couple listener questions to wrap up (47:00).Instagram: @therrpodcastTwitter: @The_RR_Podcast

PULL OVER #5 Donamon Castle          Location: 53.631712, -8.318195  Donamon Castle is one of the oldest inhabited buildings in Ireland. There was a fort here from early times, but the first recorded reference is in the Annals of the Four Masters for the year 1154. It was the seat of the O'Finnaghys, the Chiefs of Clan Conway, who held the land for miles around. In 1232, Adam de Staunton, a Norman Knight, improved the buildings, but they were demolished by the O'Connors the following year. The rebuilt Castle was occupied in 1294 by de Oddingseles. He died the following year. The de Birminghams then took over but it was again destroyed by the O'Connors. 1307 saw the last of the O'Finaghys and the first of the Burkes. The McDavid Burkes occupied it for the next 300 years.  

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Spring is here. Final Four predictions (00:00 - 11:23) and Masters picks (11:23 - 36:12) as Caroline gets ready to head down to Augusta. Schulz returns after a long hiatus (since episode 2!) to give us his own hot takes about basketball, golf, and everything in between.

The Four Masters and Ardara GAA clubs pay tribute to former Donegal county footballer Donna Boyle (née Dunnion) who passed away in the care of Donegal Hospice this week.

Two Sligo footballers are savouring Sigerson Cup success over the past 24 hours. Coolaney/Mullinabreena's Nathan Mullen and Conan Marren of Tourlestrane tell us the story of NUI Galway's College run. Provided Storm Eunace doesn't wreak havoc, the new League of Ireland kicks-off this weekend. We assess how Rovers and Harps are fixed with Jessica Farry and Gavin Dykes. And - we'll remember former Donegal county footballer and Four Masters stalwart Donna Boyle – nee Dunnion – who passed away this week.

Darren Kelly and Niamh Kindlon present the football magazine show looking at the Lidl National Football Leagues. Schedule: Latest News (0:00) Cóilín Duffy on 3rd Level Football (22:20) National League Division 1 Preview - Dublin vs Cork (41:30) Darren and Niamh look at the latest news including the Paidi Ó Sé tournament, more on integration and the BUA programme. And we pay our respects to Donna Boyle from Four Masters who passed away. Cóilín Duffy gives us the latest insight into third level football and how the O'Connor Cup is shaping up (this show was recorded before Wednesday's games). And then our attention turns to the Lidl National Football League and the showdown between Dublin and Cork in Croke Park. == SPORTSDAZ FOOTBALL broadcasts every week on sportsdaz.ie Theme Song (c) josephmcdade.com/music #SportsDaz

Frederick Wedmore presents short vignettes of influential artiest of the 19th century who were noted for their mastery of etching: Seymour Haden, Jules Jacquemart, J. A. M. Whistler, and Alphonse Legros Genre(s): Art, Design & Architecture, Biography & Autobiography Language: English Frederick Wedmore (1844 - 1921) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3daudiobooks0/support

In episode 5 of Shelfmarks Zoë explores the myth of Cessair and Fintan mac Bochra from the Leabhar Gabhála (The Book of Invasions / The Book of the Taking of Ireland). In the myth Cessair is the grand-daughter of Noah and daughter of Bith. Bith is refused passage on The Ark and so Cessair builds three ships to seek out a new land. Each ship is crewed by fifty women. During the seven year journey two of the ships sink but the third containing Cessair, fifty women, her husband Fintan, her father Bith and her brother Ladra arrive in Ireland. She takes the first step on Irish soil. Zoë explores this myth, the taking of Ireland and how becoming at one with the natural world becomes essential to survival. As part of this podcast writer Siobhán Mannion writes a fictional account of this first step and what Ireland might have looked like to Cessair and her crew. Zoë also takes a walk across Dublin city with Siobán to discuss her relationship with nature, walking, writing and routine. Siobhán Mannion's stories and essays have appeared in Irish and international publications including Granta, Winter Papers, Banshee, Eighteen Bridges, Stand, The Moth, The Long Gaze Back: An Anthology of Irish Women Writers and Galway Stories: 2020. She has written plays and non-fiction pieces for radio, and her work has appeared in translation. Her honours include an Arts Council Literature Bursary, a MacDowell fellowship, two Hennessy Awards, and two New York Festivals Radio Awards. She lives in Dublin, where she worked for many years as a radio producer in RTÉ and is now completing a collection of stories. 'The Book of Invasions' (‘Leabhar Gabhála') 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.' Find out more at https://www.ria.ie/leabhar-gabhala-book-invasions

Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon speaks to Ocean FM Sport's Paddy McGill after Sunday's 1-21 to 0-10 win over Four Masters in the Donegal SFC - the team's first senior championship match for 11 years.

Four Masters stalwart Barry Dunnion reflects on Sunday's 1-21 to 0-10 loss to Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon in the Donegal SFC.

This week Jason told Kevin about the legend of Buile Shuibhne aka Mad Sweeney, the wandering King. We also did a bonus episode about the Annals fo the Four Masters (the ancient book this story comes from) which you can listen to over on our patreon.

This week Jason told Kevin about the legend of Buile Shuibhne aka Mad Sweeney, the wandering King. We also did a bonus episode about the Annals fo the Four Masters (the ancient book this story comes from) which you can listen to over on our patreon.

Daniel Melly joined Na Rossa in the early noughties after moving to live in Dooey. He had previously lined out for Four Masters underage. In 2005 he made his Na Rossa senior debut aged just 15. A year later he was part of the squad which won the Div 3 title. Daniel was also named club junior player of the year in 2006. Four years later he was named senior player of the year. Daniel has played under numerous managers, we talk about this and much more including looking at Na Rossa's positive start to div 4 this season, where Daniel is still very much involved at the heart of our defence. He also names his 1 to 15 of best opposition faced in Donegal GAA.This episode and the forthcoming episodes of this Na Rossa podcast is aimed at promoting our club's current fundraiser, and the hope is to get enough funds on board to build new dressing rooms at the club's new pitch in Madavagh, Lettermacaward. For more info on how to support this, please visit, go.rallyup.com/narossa

Ashley kicks off our Irish triptych with a tale woven together from a few different sources and a few different religions. Take a trip back in time to witness the turmoil surrounding the arrival of Crom Cruach, a dark and ancient deity brought to Ireland by the Fomorians to strike fear into the hearts of King Tigernmas and his people. Through the lens of this dark and bloody myth, we can see the effects of the clash between the Ancient Celts and other powerful cultures in Europe. For dessert, Ashley offers up a smorgasbord of supreme beings who were worshipped through sacrifice.Find Blood and Firewater on your favorite social media or streaming platform at https://linktr.ee/Bfwpodsquad (https://linktr.ee/Bfwpodsquad)To stay on top of all the latest from Pineapple Pizza Podcast, be sure to check out our website at http://www.pineapplepizzapodcast.com (www.pineapplepizzapodcast.com) where you will find links to merch, Patreon and a variety of ways to support the show, as well as detailed episode descriptions and regional specials. Help our show grow by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pineapple-pizza-podcast/id1543640038 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pineapple-pizza-podcast/id1543640038)Or on Podchaser at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/pineapple-pizza-podcast-1568165 (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/pineapple-pizza-podcast-1568165)You can also send mail to: Pineapple Pizza PodcastPO Box 341Wyoming, MN 55092Remember, no matter how you slice it, you're awesome and we love you.Sources:J. P. Reedman. Smoke from the Samhain Fires: Four Tales from the Celtic Shadows.“The Fall of Crom Cruach.” Emerald Isle. https://emeraldisle.ie/index.php?p=the-fall-of-crom-cruach (https://emeraldisle.ie/index.php?p=the-fall-of-crom-cruach)“Crom Cruach. (Krom crew ahk)” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crom_Cruach (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crom_Cruach)“Ancient Celtic Religion.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Celtic_religion (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Celtic_religion)“Dindsenchas.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dindsenchas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dindsenchas)“Fomorians.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fomorians (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fomorians)“Moloch.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moloch (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moloch)“Plagues of Egypt.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plagues_of_Egypt (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plagues_of_Egypt)“Huitzilpochtli.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki)/HuītzilōpōchtliProinsias (Pron she iss) Mac Cana. “Celtic religion.” Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Celtic-religion/The-Celtic-gods (https://www.britannica.com/topic/Celtic-religion/The-Celtic-gods)“Moloch.” Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Moloch-ancient-god (https://www.britannica.com/topic/Moloch-ancient-god)“Myths & Legends – The Metrical Dindshenchas (Din hen chas) – Volume 3.” Mythical Ireland. https://mythicalireland.com/myths-and-legends/the-metrical-dindshenchas-volume-3/ (https://mythicalireland.com/myths-and-legends/the-metrical-dindshenchas-volume-3/)“Who Were the Celts?” History. https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/celts (https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/celts)“Annals of the Four Masters.” Royal Irish Academy. https://www.ria.ie/library/catalogues/special-collections/medieval-and-early-modern-manuscripts/annals-four-masters (https://www.ria.ie/library/catalogues/special-collections/medieval-and-early-modern-manuscripts/annals-four-masters)“Huitzilopochtli.” World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/Huitzilopochtli/ (https://www.worldhistory.org/Huitzilopochtli/)

Trevor Melly made his Na Rossa senior debut in the mid 90's and after establishing himself as a halfback he would go on to be a part of successful sides. In 97, the division two title was won in fine style and two years later the division two title was won again but this time with it, an intermediate title; the second in our clubs history. Trevor also captained Na Rossa in 2006 to the Div 3 title. I reflect with him on a lot of his memories including a famous Na Rossa win up in Donegal town v Four Masters in the 01 Senior Championship. Trevor also names his 1 to 15 of the best opposition he faced in Donegal GAA.This episode and the forthcoming episodes of this Na Rossa podcast is aimed at promoting our club's current fundraiser and the hope is to get enough funds on board to build new dressing rooms at the club's new pitch in Madavagh, Lettermacaward. For more info on how to support this, please visit go.rallyup.com/narossa

Our brand new Monk subclass, the Way of the Four Masters, allows you to bend Ki into physical shapes and fire it from your fingertips. Another day, another subclass. Plus, loads of great game hooks in Ed's Character Box!

In this episode we look at the less popular picks for The Masters, as well as have some fun trying to imagine what the pros think when they are putting.

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Episode 78 - Nick, Kyle and Irfan are joined by the host of On The Mic, Kellen Forrest to discuss the Final Four in the Men's and Women's NCAA Basketball Tournament. The host also talk about the upcoming Masters Golf tournament and MLB Opening Day. - Recorded April 2, 2021

To Hell, to Connacht or to the high seas. This week we dissect the folklore from fiction as we discuss the life of legendary pirate Queen of Connacht, Granuaile in part two of our pirate special. *Correction: In this episode Shaunna mistakenly says Grace O'Malley lives until the age of 93 when in fact she lived to 73, (which is still pretty astonishing considering the life she lived). Notes/ references Grace O Malley, The Biography of Ireland's Pirate Queen 1520-1603- Anne Chambers, Gill Books http://www.graceomalley.com https://www.rte.ie/radio1/the-history-show/programmes/2019/0127/1025870-the-history-show-sunday-27-january-2019/ https://www.historyireland.com/early-modern-history-1500-1700/grainne-mhaol-pirate-queen-of-connacht-behind-the-legend/ https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/under-the-crossbones-the-pirate-podcast/e/53768984? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annals_of_the_Four_Masters

Dan Schnelle was born and raised in New York and came to LA to attend college at USC. While in school,... The post 060 – Dan Schnelle: Learning From Four Masters, Playing In the Moment, Practicing vs. Listening appeared first on Working Drummer Podcast.

An overview of the county and town of Donegal. Narrator: Mary Murphy A proper introduction and how to use this guide can be found in the next audio piece called 'Donegal's Hallowed Sites'.  This audio clip with an overview of County Donegal comes from Mary Murphy whose silky voice is peppered throughout the tour. Mary tells us about the origin of the name as well as who the Conal was in Tirconaill, who the foreigners were in the 'Fort of the Foreigners' translation of Donegal and a bit about Donegal Town itself, home to the O'Donnell clan and where the Annals of the Four Masters was mainly written. The Donegal crest's colours of green and gold corresponds to its green hills and many golden strands. The shield and red cross relate to King Conall and St. Patrick's early pact. Patrick needs no introduction, but Conall might.  Conall Gulban (died c. 464) was an Irish king and eponymous ancestor of the Cenél Conaill or kindred of Conall, who founded the kingdom of Tír Chonaill in the 5th century, comprising much of what is now County Donegal. He was the son of Niall of the Nine Hostages. He is significant in the history of Irish Christianity as he was the first nobleman baptised by St. Patrick, thus opening the way for the conversion of the ruling classes of Ireland.  According to 'Life and Acts of Saint Patrick', St. Patrick lifted his sacred crozier, the 'Bachall Íosa' and upon hitting Conall's battle shield with it, caused the royal shield to become engraved with the sign of the Cross. St. Patrick then gave Conall the popular Latin motto of the ancient Roman Emperor Constantine "In Hoc Signo Vinces", meaning 'In this sign is your victory'. By following the sign of the Cross and Christ's teachings, victory to the kindred of Conall was assured from that day onwards. Audio taken from Donegal's Hallowed Sites on the Racontour Archive. Spotify URL: Donegal's Hallowed Sites playlist on Spotify