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Today we sit down with Michael Kelly all the way from Ireland.  We have a great conversation about oyster farming, oyster types in Ireland and even his past time Hurling.   https://kellyoysters.com/     Ireland, with its extensive coastline and favorable conditions, is a major oyster-growing region, with the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) and the native flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) being the primary species farmed.   In Irish oyster farming, young oysters are grown in bags on trestles placed on the shore, accessible only at low tide, allowing them to feed on plankton brought in by the tides, and are then transferred to the seabed for further growth.  These trestles keep the oysters above the seabed and provide the perfect environment for the oysters to feed as the tide brings in the natural nutritious food supply of plankton from the Atlantic Ocean. Because the sea temperatures around Ireland are too low to allow spawning, these oysters are reared in hatcheries.

My guest, Deborah Hatswell, Investigator & Researcher of the strange and unexplained, shares her encounters with little people, a rock monster and an Ape Man she witnessed in 1982.  Deborah felt driven to seek answers from others who had experienced and seen the impossible. She shares an extraordinary case of an elderly man named Fred who saw something that he said resembled the wolf from Little Red Riding Hood peering into his window in the early hours.  In Irish lore, these beings are known as ‘Death Wolves' and are said to appear to the sick and dying twelve weeks before the person dies.  (Please be aware that this episode contains some scary elements and a graphic reference to injury that may be upsetting to the sensitive

On May 3, WYFF News 4 Sports Director Marc Whiteman shared this on social media: Been pretty low key on social media and at work lately, and I'm ready to share some news. Liam Finn Whiteman was born at just 28 weeks old last weekend at 3 lbs and 12 ounces. Earlier in the week, Mary and I were rushed to the hospital under the threat of preterm labor, and a little less than 72 hours later, Liam was here. We didn't have his name picked out. We thought we had more time. But as it became apparent that he was coming, sooner than expected, we realized it was always Liam.   In Irish, Liam points to a “strong-willed warrior.” In Hebrew, a “determined guardian.” We knew whatever was coming, he'd need to be both of those things. He is already so much more.   We're anxious to get our little guy home from the NICU, and are so confident in the incredible team of doctors, nurses and caregivers at Prisma looking after him. Progress isn't always linear, but we're incredibly encouraged by his growth so far. He's a tough little nugget.   Mary and I already love him so much more than we could even fathom, and are so eager to watch him get a little bit bigger, stronger and healthier each and every day.   We're so thankful for the village we have around us. Our family, friends and incredible co-workers have picked us up and looked after us as we grapple with each day. They've dropped what they were doing, rearranged their lives, and come to our side. We're looking forward to repaying that kindness in the future, and showering our baby boy with all the love in the universe when he comes home.   After 67 days in the hospital, Liam finally came home in late summer. He is now more than sixth months old. Marc joins the podcast to share their story.

Welcome, curious souls, to another intriguing episode where we dare to explore the shadowy depths of the unknown. Today, we embark on a journey into the realm of myth and mystery as we delve into the enigmatic world of mermaids and sirens. Picture this: you're standing on the windswept cliffs of the rugged Irish coastline, the salty sea air tingling your senses. Below, the waves crash against the rocks, and in the distance, you catch a glimpse of something shimmering beneath the surface – could it be a mermaid, beckoning you into the depths with her siren song? But before we plunge headfirst into the depths of folklore, let's take a moment to ponder the origins of these beguiling creatures. Throughout history, sailors have regaled us with tales of mermaids and sirens – half-women, half-fish beings who dwell in the darkest depths of the ocean. Some scholars believe that sightings of manatees or dugongs may have inspired the mermaid myth, while others speculate that the eerie songs of seabirds could have given rise to the siren's enchanting melodies. But regardless of their origins, there's something undeniably captivating about these aquatic temptresses. Now, let's dive into the rich tapestry of folklore and explore the colorful variations of the mermaid and siren myths. In Irish folklore, Merrows were said to inhabit the waters off the coast of Ireland, with their shimmering green hair and penchant for mischief.  In Irish folklore, the Merrows, or "muir folk," are said to inhabit the waters off the coast of Ireland, their shimmering green hair and haunting melodies captivating the hearts of sailors and fishermen alike. Legend has it that these mystical creatures are descended from the union of a human and a magical sea being.

His name is celebrated as an important figure of parliamentary democracy in the United Kingdom. Cromwell dispatched a tyrannical king, was the first Republican and an advocate for democracy. In Ireland his lasting effect is one of a genocidal tyrant. His consideration of the Irish people as inhuman and was self-professed , and the inhumanity for which he inflicted arguably places him in a position of contempt higher than any royal.In Irish folklore this contempt is plain to be seen, Cromwell is written as the personal assistant of the satan, if not the devil incarnate. 'An cogadh a chriochnaigh Éire' - The war that finished Ireland. This is what a conquest of the country during the War of the Three Kingdoms was dubbed. An ethnic cleansing headed by one man. In 1641 when all was said and done, total excess deaths for the entire period was estimated by Sir William Petty, the 17th-century economist, to be 600,000 out of a total Irish population of 1,400,000 - that is around 42% of the population. 42%

In Irish folklore tradition, leap days are a time that women can propose to their boyfriends. Carly took this opportunity to leap onto this moment, how did it go?Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/fifi-fev-and-nickSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a Text Message.In Irish mythology, a tragic heroine (Deirdre of the Sorrows) of whom it was prophesied that her beauty would bring banishment and death to heroes. King Conchubar of Ulster wanted to marry her, but she falls in love with Naoise, son of Usnach, who with his brothers carried her off to Scotland.  Will they live happily ever after?Support the Show.Irish Mythology - Mythical Cycle - Book of Invasions

Round towers are an -almost- uniquely Irish structure. (Only 3 ancient round towers exist outside of Ireland.) In Irish they are called cloitheach (cloy- cach), meaning bell house, and were probably built between the 9th and 12th centuries. podcast episode 193 Round Towers in Ireland At least 120 round towers are thought to have existed […] The post Round Towers – Amazing Ireland Experiences appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations.

This week we welcome author Willow Vincenty to the pod. She brings her character-crafting A-game to Fetch, the final episode in this year's spooky season. We have several excellent and spooky ghost stories (beginning at the 16:45 mark) for you this week, featuring a fetch; another fetch; 4 micro stories; a mortician who gets murdered (and doesn't mind all that much); and... another one about a fetch. Happy Halloween, y'all. From Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable: fetch In Irish and north of England folklore, the apparition of a living person; one's spirit-double, iden- tical in appearance, even to details of dress. A fetch can be seen usually only by persons with second sight. It is most commonly seen, however, by a special friend or near relative just before or at the moment of death of the original. If it is seen in the morning it is thought to presage longevity for the original; its appearance at night means he is about to die or has just died. The fetch usually comes walking along easily and casually and disappears across the fields or through a gap in a hedge. If it seems to be agitated or distressed, a violent death is known to be in store for the original. One's fetch is even occasionally seen by oneself. Check out our website for a featured story from this week's episode, and be sure to follow us on Instagram (if that's your sort of thing). Please do send us an email with your story if you write along, which we hope you will do. Episodes of Radio FreeWrite are protected by a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) license. All Stories remain the property of their respective authors.

Please hit Subscribe/Follow and leave a 5-star rating and review. Click here to go to our website. Click here to donate to the show. Click here to save on High-End clothing and accessories. Click here for the book The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Only $6   Other Legends The Headless Horseman The Headless Horseman is a mythical figure who has appeared in folklore around the world since the Middle Ages.  The figure is traditionally depicted as a rider upon horseback who is missing his head. Description Depending on the legend, the Horseman is either carrying his head, or is missing his head altogether, and is searching for it. Examples include the dullahan from Ireland, who is a demonic fairy usually depicted riding a horse and carrying his head under his arm; the titular knight from the English tale Sir Gawain and the Green Knight; and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," a short story written in 1820 by American Washington Irving, which has been adapted into several other works of literature and film including the 1949 Disney animated film The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad and the 1999 Tim Burton film Sleepy Hollow. In Irish folklore The dullahan or dulachán ("dark man") is a headless, demonic fairy, usually riding a horse and carrying his head under his arm. He wields a whip made from a human corpse's spine. When the dullahan stops riding, a death occurs. The Callahan calls out a name, at which point the named person immediately dies. In another version, he is the headless driver of a black carriage, the Cóiste Bodhar. A similar figure, the gan ceann ("without a head"), can be frightened away by wearing a gold object or putting one in his path. In Scottish folklore The most prominent Scots tale of the headless horseman concerns a man named Ewen decapitated in a clan battle at Glen Cainnir on the Isle of Mull. The battle denied him any chance to be a chieftain, and both he and his horse are headless in accounts of his haunting of the area. Among the Highland Scottish diaspora in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, seeing the image or hearing the sound of a horse or headless rider is traditionally regarded as an omen of an imminent death within the family. In German folklore In Germany, headless-horseman stories come mostly from the Rhineland. Rather than using decapitation, the headless horsemen killed their victims simply by touching them. They were revenants who had to wander the earth until they had atoned for their sins, sometimes by doing a good deed for a stranger, but instead of showing their gratitude by shaking hands, the stranger and the horseman held a tree branch between them and the branch would wither and die rather than the stranger.[8] Irving travelled in Germany in 1821 and had become familiar with Dutch and German folklore. In particular the last of the "Legenden von Rübezahl" ('Legends of Rübezahl') from Johann Karl August Musäus's literary retellings of German folktales (Volksmärchen der Deutschen, 1783) is said to have inspired The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Red Ghost of Arizona The legend began in 1883 when two men left their ranch house near Eagle Creek to check on their cattle. While they were out, one of the ranchers' wives heard their dogs loudly barking, followed by a loud scream. She rushed to the window and saw what she described as a "huge, reddish colored beast" ridden by a "devilish-looking creature", and proceeded to lock her front door and wait for the men to come back. When the two men returned, they found the other wife had been trampled to death. The men followed the footprints left by the creature the next day and found red hair in a bush. A few days later a group of prospectors reported something tearing through their campground; red hair was later found at the site. The creature was again spotted just a few days later, this time being described as 30 feet tall, and knocking over two wagons, with red hair again being found. The legend would quickly spread with various tales being told; one described the creature killing and eating a grizzly bear, while another said it disappeared into thin air when chased, but all the tales agreed that the skeleton of a man was on its back. A cowboy tried to lasso the beast, but was knocked to the ground and nearly killed by it, not before seeing the figure on the back was a skeleton. A few months later a group of five men shot at the beast, missing the camel but shooting the head of the skeleton off, finding some hair and skin still attached to it.   The legend remained popular until 1893 when farmer Mizoo Hastings found the creature eating in his yard and proceeded to shoot it, killing it in a single shot. It was then discovered that the beast was a camel, with leather straps on the side stuck so tight that it was scarred. It remains unknown why a dead man was attached to the back, but various tales have appeared to explain it over the years, some saying it was a prospector dying of thirst who tied himself to the back hoping it would bring him to some water, while others say it was a soldier learning to ride a camel when it suddenly bolted off. The verifiability of some parts of the legend remains questionable, as some records are missing or have been lost over time. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++   During the Westward expansion of the United States, military forces were looking for ways to ease transportation in arid regions. Throughout the early 19th century various proposals were made for camels to be used as pack animals, with a proposal by then Secretary of War Jefferson Davis finally being approved in 1855 with a budget of $30,000 in an experiment that would later become known as the Camel Corps. The process of acquiring camels began around the Mediterranean and eventually, 70 were procured. The project was originally a success, but due to the American Civil War, it was largely abandoned, with many supporters like Jefferson Davis joining the Confederacy. The camels were sold off or abandoned, with some being seen for decades afterward.

Today Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) joins Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling for the story of the Banshee. In Irish folklore the Banshee heralds the death of a family member, usually by shrieking, or keening. Anthony tells us a story about one dying man - Charles Bunworth d.1772 - who was called to his death by a Banshee's wailing cries.Written by Anthony Delaney.Edited by Tom Delargy.Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.Written by Anthony Delaney.Edited by Tom Delargy.Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free original podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians like Kate Lister, Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsley, Mary Beard and more.Get 50% off your first 3 months with code AFTERDARK. Download the app on your smart TV or in the app store or sign up at historyhit.com/subscribe.You can take part in our listener survey here.

As a child, Mary McKeown played hide and seek amongst the Beaghmore Stone Circles in her native County Tyrone. It's a mysterious, mystical site with seven circles, ten rows of stones and twelve cairns, all seemingly carefully aligned. They were found by turf cutters in the 1930s, excavated in the 1960s and carbon dated back to the early Bronze Age. There are many theories about what they were used for - perhaps a burial site, a place for harvest ceremonies, or some sort of lunar or solar calendar. The belief that the stones were connected to celestial events prompted Mary, now working as a tourism officer, to bid for Dark Sky status for Davagh Forest, a short distance away. It's one of the few areas in Northern Ireland unaffected by light pollution. In Irish, 'davagh' means cauldron – the site sits in a natural bowl in the forest protecting it from artificial light from surrounding towns and villages. Davagh became the world's 77th Dark Sky park and the first in Northern Ireland. Mary and her colleagues were also successful in getting funding to build an observatory. Resident astronomer, Barry Lynn, operates a telescope through a retractable roof and projects images of the skies on screens around the park. He says he was first attracted to the area by his interest in archaeoastronomy, the study of how past cultures viewed the skies. He says its fascinating to think that centuries ago, people watched the same moon, sun and stars as we do today. Back at the Beaghmore Stones, Helen is persuaded to join Mary for a barefoot walk inside the circles. Some believe that the 'energy' of the landscape promotes a sense of mental well being. Helen remains unconvinced about this, but enjoys recapturing childhood memories. Produced by Kathleen Carragher

A Horticultural Fuzz and Folklore Fuzz crossover here for ya folks. In Irish mythology, Hungry Grass (Irish: féar gortach) also known as Fairy Grass, is a cursed patch of grass. Anyone walking on it is supposedly doomed to perpetual and insatiable hunger and a permanent state of weakness.Support the pod:www.patreon.com/monsterfuzzCheck out our merch:https://monster-fuzz.creator-spring.comEverything else!www.linktr.ee/monsterfuzz

In Irish folklore there's a story about a creature known as a changeling. This is a kind of fairy who replaces a human child and takes over its life. Throughout history there have been real cases where a child goes missing, only for the parents to get the wrong child back. In this episode I'll tell you about three of those stories. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theconspiratorspodcast Notes: https://web.archive.org/web/20180213025539/https://www.ozy.com/flashback/the-terrifying-disappearance-of-little-pauline-picard/81719 https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/historical-strangeness/pauline-picard https://www.historicmysteries.com/pauline-picard-disappearance-story/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/bobby-dunbar https://www.iflscience.com/the-disappearance-of-bobby-dunbar-and-the-boy-who-came-back-67246 https://www.history101.com/bobbydunbarmystery/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/walter-collins https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-oct-19-ca-changeling19-story.html https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/72063/1920s-boy-who-impersonated-kidnapping-victim https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/wineville-chicken-coop-murders/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Commonly called Irish moss or carrageen moss, In Irish carraigín, "little rock" is a species of red algae which grows abundantly along the rocky parts of the Atlantic coast of Europe and North America.

Subconscious Realms Episode 196 - Angelic Hierarchy & Riders Of The Sidhe - Gary Wayne/Derek Gilbert & Vicki Joy Anderson. Ladies & Gentlemen on this Episode of Subconscious Realms we welcome back a Trio of absolute Killer returning Guest's to discuss Fallen Angel's & Riders Of The Sidhe....*Tradition places seraphim in the highest rank in Christian angelology and in the fifth rank of ten in the Jewish angelic hierarchy. A seminal passage in the Book of Isaiah (Isaiah 6:1–8) used the term to describe six-winged beings that fly around the Throne of God crying "holy, holy, holy". This throne scene, with its triple invocation of holiness, profoundly influenced subsequent theology, literature and art. Its influence is frequently seen in works depicting angels, heaven and apotheosis. Seraphim are mentioned as celestial beings in the non-canonical Book of Enoch and the canonical Book of Revelation. In the Book of Ezekiel and (at least some) Christian icons, the cherub is depicted as having two pairs of wings, and four faces: that of a lion (representative of all wild animals), an ox (domestic animals), a human (humanity), and an eagle (birds).(pp 2–4) As described by Ezekiel, "Their legs were straight, the soles of their feet like the hooves of a bull, gleaming like polished brass." The 'thrones'; also known as 'ophanim' (offanim) and 'galgallin', are creatures that function as the actual chariots of God driven by the cherubs. They are characterized by peace and submission; God rests upon them. Thrones are depicted as great wheels containing many eyes, and reside in the area of the cosmos where material form begins to take shape. They chant glorias to God and remain forever in his presence. They mete out divine justice and maintain the cosmic harmony of all universal laws. The hypothetical nominative form of the name, *Danu, is not found in any medieval Irish text, but is rather a reconstruction by modern scholars based on the genitive Danann (also spelled Donand or Danand), which is the only form attested in the primary sources (e.g. in the collective name of the Irish gods, Tuatha dé Danann "Tribe of the Gods of Danu"). In Irish mythology, Anu (sometimes written as Anann or Anand) is a goddess. She may be a distinct goddess in her own right or an alternative name for Danu, in which case Danu could be a contraction of *di[a] Anu ("goddess Anu"). *VickiJoyAnderson.com* *www.gilberthouse.org * *genesis6conspiracy.com* *It all makes sense now. This place is magnification, concentration, purification. Now the world goes black. I see my reflection in a pool of blood. I kiss it all goodbye" *Email - subconsciousrealms@gmail.com         / *Twatter* # @SubconRealms33 / Instagram # @subcon_realms33 / MINDS - @subconscious_realms / **FINALLY!!

In Irish folklore, the banshee is known as the bearer of bad news. Her name comes from “tumuli” - mounds that traditionally covered a grave or a number of graves that were said to be home to spirits of the dead. The banshee is surrounded by death on all sides, so join us today for the story behind the banshee and even some first hand accounts of meeting her. Stay safe out there. With love, Saaniya and Maddie x Sources: https://gengo.com/language-and-culture/creepiest-mythical-creatures-from-around-the-world/ https://www.celtic-weddingrings.com/celtic-mythology/legend-of-the-banshee https://www.irishpost.com/life-style/exploring-irish-mythology-banshee-170287 https://irishmyths.com/2022/07/25/banshee/

Delicate nodding bells of blue flowers still in flower through September on pastures, dunes and cliffs through the west of Ireland. In Irish this plant is called Méaracán gorm, which translates in to English as ‘blue thimble'. Discover the life strategy of this special little flower on this week's Nature File.

In episode 8 of The Her Sport Show, we are joined by Daragh Ó Conchúir to preview upcoming Camogie Championship Semi Finals, England's upcoming match against Spain in the Euros and the sports stories in the newspapers. Irish Rugby star Eve Higgins joined Her Sport following the 7's squad qualifying for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in South Africa this coming September, as well as reflecting upon the season as a whole so far. In Irish athletics, Adeyemi Talabi is one of Ireland's rising stars and is currently out at Oregon competing in the World Athletics Championships. The Her Sport Show is the weekly sports magazine show from Her Sport. Subscribe for an hour-long podcast each week - bringing you all the sports news, reaction, and in-depth analysis you need. We'll bring you feature interviews and much more from the biggest names in sport. Subscribe to The Her Sport Show podcast wherever you get yours. You can also watch the show on our YouTube channel, and get involved in the conversation on all our social channels. Visit the website https://hersport.ie/ Check out the Her Sport channels Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hersport.ie Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HerSport.ie/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/HerSportDotIE About Her Sport: Her Sport is a media platform centred on bringing the latest Irish and international women's sports news. Her Sport aims to empower women in sport, inspire more female participation, increase opportunity and level the playing field for future generations. Our objective is to create real and tangible change. Contact us: hello@hersport.ie

Today it's not so unusual to be a psychic/medium. But there is a man who paved the way for the current crop of psychics - who was involved in spiritualism long before today's trend. That man is legendary celebrity psychic/medium Kenny Kingston. Kenny's ability to contact the spirit world came when he was born to the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter. In Irish lore, this is a very psychic sign. During his childhood he received frequent visits from the spirit of his grandfather, who helped him with school examinations. He also credits three women in his life with helping him develop his psychic abilities: his grandmother taught him to read tea leaves; his beloved mother taught him psychometry; and legendary film immortal Mae West taught him clairaudio, when Kenny was just 9 years old. Starting in his youth and continuing today, Kenny has given psychic messages and readings to top personalities in all walks of life: Marilyn Monroe (he was her one and only psychic), Greta Garbo, Lily Tomlin, U.S. Presidents Truman and Eisenhower, Carol Burnett, Hugh Jackman, Phyllis Diller, Josephine Baker, Whoopi Goldberg, John Wayne, soap stars from "General Hospital", "Young & the Restless" and "Guiding Light" and Britain's royals from the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Princess Diana. Kenny Kingston's television career has flourished for many years. In addition to guest appearances on television programs around the world, he has hosted his own TV series twice - "Kenny Kingston: A Psychic Experience" in Los Angeles and "The Kenny Kingston Show" for syndication throughout the East Coast. During each show's run the mail response was tremendous; he often received in excess of 10,000 letters each week. - www.KennyKingston.org******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

It was a pleasure to be rejoined on the tortoise shack by Press Secretary for the US Debt Collective, Braxton Bevington, to discuss the latest in what is happening in the labyrinthine misery inducing US student debt "market." President Biden has pledged to address this in what is seen as a populist move in advance of the midterm elections. Braxton tells us that they are less that impressed by the plans as they will not take into account socioeconomic circumstances and is ultimately unjust. In Irish terms this is very significant as the main scandal embroiled company handling this debt, Maximus, have recently lobbied the Irish government to handle "job activation" schemes. Watch this space. Join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Today it's not so unusual to be a psychic/medium. But there is a man who paved the way for the current crop of psychics - who was involved in spiritualism long before today's trend. That man is legendary celebrity psychic/medium Kenny Kingston. Kenny's ability to contact the spirit world came when he was born to the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter. In Irish lore, this is a very psychic sign. During his childhood he received frequent visits from the spirit of his grandfather, who helped him with school examinations. He also credits three women in his life with helping him develop his psychic abilities: his grandmother taught him to read tea leaves; his beloved mother taught him psychometry; and legendary film immortal Mae West taught him clairaudio, when Kenny was just 9 years old. Starting in his youth and continuing today, Kenny has given psychic messages and readings to top personalities in all walks of life: Marilyn Monroe (he was her one and only psychic), Greta Garbo, Lily Tomlin, U.S. Presidents Truman and Eisenhower, Carol Burnett, Hugh Jackman, Phyllis Diller, Josephine Baker, Whoopi Goldberg, John Wayne, soap stars from "General Hospital", "Young & the Restless" and "Guiding Light" and Britain's royals from the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Princess Diana. Kenny Kingston's television career has flourished for many years. In addition to guest appearances on television programs around the world, he has hosted his own TV series twice - "Kenny Kingston: A Psychic Experience" in Los Angeles and "The Kenny Kingston Show" for syndication throughout the East Coast. During each show's run the mail response was tremendous; he often received in excess of 10,000 letters each week. - www.KennyKingston.org ****************************************************************** To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

Today it's not so unusual to be a psychic/medium. But there is a man who paved the way for the current crop of psychics - who was involved in spiritualism long before today's trend. That man is legendary celebrity psychic/medium Kenny Kingston. Kenny's ability to contact the spirit world came when he was born to the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter. In Irish lore, this is a very psychic sign. During his childhood he received frequent visits from the spirit of his grandfather, who helped him with school examinations. He also credits three women in his life with helping him develop his psychic abilities: his grandmother taught him to read tea leaves; his beloved mother taught him psychometry; and legendary film immortal Mae West taught him clairaudio, when Kenny was just 9 years old. Starting in his youth and continuing today, Kenny has given psychic messages and readings to top personalities in all walks of life: Marilyn Monroe (he was her one and only psychic), Greta Garbo, Lily Tomlin, U.S. Presidents Truman and Eisenhower, Carol Burnett, Hugh Jackman, Phyllis Diller, Josephine Baker, Whoopi Goldberg, John Wayne, soap stars from "General Hospital", "Young & the Restless" and "Guiding Light" and Britain's royals from the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Princess Diana. Kenny Kingston's television career has flourished for many years. In addition to guest appearances on television programs around the world, he has hosted his own TV series twice - "Kenny Kingston: A Psychic Experience" in Los Angeles and "The Kenny Kingston Show" for syndication throughout the East Coast. During each show's run the mail response was tremendous; he often received in excess of 10,000 letters each week. - www.KennyKingston.org******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

To go somewhere, you have to leave.  There will be times in our journeys in faith when we're called to leave, either by choice or circumstance. Sometimes we pull away for a moment; other times, maybe forever. The keys to navigating these times are discernment, detachment, and humility. We encounter moments where leaving is healthy and gives us perspective. Other times, we just need to get the hell out of bad or toxic situations.  Regardless of the reason, what we learn in these times of separation can be formative if we lean into the process with open eyes and humble hearts.  Engaging in change can be difficult, but we must remember that we don't fear change - we fear loss. That fear can keep us in places where we won't progress or grow. It can leave us in places we're not supposed to be.  In Irish folklore, there was a mythical race called the Tuatha De Danann. They were peaceful people who loved beauty and art. When confronted and driven to war by a hostile tribe, it is said that they just "turned sideways into the light and disappeared."  They knew that war would make them into something they were not and didn't dare to engage.  Sometimes, leaving is a decision to prevent yourself from becoming something you don't want to become. So, remember that healthy detachment can help you see more clearly.  I believe that the future will be written by those that choose to leave and create something better. Those who dare to tread on uncharted grounds are also those that discover what is new and next. Faith was never meant to be a stagnant or complacent process. To learn and grow, we must step into new territory with a brave face and a humble posture.  Let us cast away the inert stability of past institutions and mindsets while we look to better and more hopeful days forward. It is not easy to cast off our baggage, but it is a lighter load for the road ahead.  Travel well. We'll talk about all that and more snark!  Show notes Episode Timestamp: COVID: 02:05 Christian Crazy: 06:25 Main Conversation: 25:35 Bonus: 56:30 Big thanks to these outlets that make the Christian Crazy possible: Right Wing Watch Christian Nightmares Friendly Atheist Books Referenced: Spiritual Theology - Diogenes Allen Gifts of the Dark Wood - Eric Elnes Come along for the ride as we skewer through life, culture, and spirituality in the face of a changing world. www.SnarkyFaith.com

AN DIABHAL, The Devil, Old Nick, The Old...Boy? WE all know of the devil, he's the red fella with the horns who is likely to be the ruler of our infinite misery if indeed it is true that you should fast on Friday, he also is the mascot for hot sauces and red wine. He's a busy lad. BUT the devil in Irish Folklore is far from the fallen angel of Danté's Inferno, at his best he's like Al Pacino in Devi's Advocate and his worst, like Elma Fud in Looney Tunes. THE rule of thumb? In Irish folkore, the devil is either a simpleton you owe money to (TV License Inspector) or the subject of your night terrors (Your Landlord). LEARN about: LOFTUS HOUSE where the devil played cards with a woman, steeping her in love and driving her insane. MUIRDEACH'S HIGH CROSS and its ornate representations of demons. THE DEVIL IN LANGUAGE and how it reflects satan as the anti-thesis. THE devil as a half-witted slime ball who just cant catch a break.

 Paul Webster spoke with Michael McCormack this time last year just before the planned release of Breaking Out, a ten year oddysey with Interference frontman and singer Fergus O Farrell, his battle with Muscular Dystrophy and one of the most  unlikely musical comebacks ever.  But Covid had other plans. Breaking Out has finally hit Irish cinemas after a long and tumultuous journey to screen and we got to have a great chat with Michael about how it got there. In Irish cinemas now!  If you'd like to support the show you can subscribe on Headstuff+ or visit BuyMeACoffee.com/fni and Purchase us a coffee or become a member. Becoming a member has lots of cool perks. Including cool free tickets and events for members only!!! FNI Wrapchat is sponsored by Film Equipment Store, Wildcard Distribution and Octovid. Produced by Larry McGowan at the Podcast Studios Dublin. Director Michael McCormack's joyful, funny and deeply affecting portrait made over ten years captures the pain of Fergus's deterioration and the strength he gained from his wife Li, his family, Glen Hansard and many other friends. Winner of Best Irish Feature Documentary Galway International Film Fleadh 2019, This is such a moving Portrait. Suffering all his life from muscular dystrophy, Irish musician Fergus O'Farrell found his release through music and his ever-changing band of musicians. Filmed over a decade, charting his first tour to the Czech Republic, to Radio City Music Hall and to his last days of recording his final album at his home in West Cork, Breaking Out is a love story about music, family and friendship. #WeAreBack #WeAreFni #AlwaysOriginal #WeAreEncouraging #WeAreFni Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Paul Webster spoke with Michael McCormack this time last year just before the planned release of Breaking Out, a ten year oddysey with Interference frontman and singer Fergus O Farrell, his battle with Muscular Dystrophy and one of the most  unlikely musical comebacks ever.  But Covid had other plans. Breaking Out has finally hit Irish cinemas after a long and tumultuous journey to screen and we got to have a great chat with Michael about how it got there. In Irish cinemas now!  If you'd like to support the show you can subscribe on Headstuff+ or visit BuyMeACoffee.com/fni and Purchase us a coffee or become a member. Becoming a member has lots of cool perks. Including cool free tickets and events for members only!!! FNI Wrapchat is sponsored by Film Equipment Store, Wildcard Distribution and Octovid. Produced by Larry McGowan at the Podcast Studios Dublin. Director Michael McCormack's joyful, funny and deeply affecting portrait made over ten years captures the pain of Fergus's deterioration and the strength he gained from his wife Li, his family, Glen Hansard and many other friends. Winner of Best Irish Feature Documentary Galway International Film Fleadh 2019, This is such a moving Portrait. Suffering all his life from muscular dystrophy, Irish musician Fergus O'Farrell found his release through music and his ever-changing band of musicians. Filmed over a decade, charting his first tour to the Czech Republic, to Radio City Music Hall and to his last days of recording his final album at his home in West Cork, Breaking Out is a love story about music, family and friendship. #WeAreBack #WeAreFni #AlwaysOriginal #WeAreEncouraging #WeAreFni

Ireland is a land built on ancient Celtic traditions, one of which is the harvest festival known as Lúnasa. In Irish mythology it is said to have been started by Lugh, the ancient Irish god of crafts, in honour of his mother, and is traditionally celebrated on the first of August. Which is why Lúnasa is also the Irish word for the month of August. Traditionally Lúnasa has not only been a celebration of the harvest but also a time to show gratitude for everything that has been provided over the year just passed. In a more modern sense, Lúnasa can be used as a time of introspection, to reflect upon your journey and progress throughout the year and how much you've grown or changed. In this episode we chat to Ciaran Hogan from Ciaran Hogan Baskets. Ciaran is a basket weaver located in the craft village of Spiddal, County Galway. His beautiful woven creations are helping to continue the tradition of one of the world's oldest crafts. We also head to Killorglan in County Kerry to take a look at one of Ireland's oldest and most unique festivals.  Find out more at Irish At Heart and, exclusively for listeners to this podcast, use the discount code IRISHPOD for 10% off your Irish At Heart subscription box. 

Today it's not so unusual to be a psychic/medium. But there is a man who paved the way for the current crop of psychics - who was involved in spiritualism long before today's trend. That man is legendary celebrity psychic/medium Kenny Kingston. Kenny's ability to contact the spirit world came when he was born to the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter. In Irish lore, this is a very psychic sign. During his childhood he received frequent visits from the spirit of his grandfather, who helped him with school examinations. He also credits three women in his life with helping him develop his psychic abilities: his grandmother taught him to read tea leaves; his beloved mother taught him psychometry; and legendary film immortal Mae West taught him clairaudio, when Kenny was just 9 years old. Starting in his youth and continuing today, Kenny has given psychic messages and readings to top personalities in all walks of life: Marilyn Monroe (he was her one and only psychic), Greta Garbo, Lily Tomlin, U.S. Presidents Truman and Eisenhower, Carol Burnett, Hugh Jackman, Phyllis Diller, Josephine Baker, Whoopi Goldberg, John Wayne, soap stars from "General Hospital", "Young & the Restless" and "Guiding Light" and Britain's royals from the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Princess Diana. Kenny Kingston's television career has flourished for many years. In addition to guest appearances on television programs around the world, he has hosted his own TV series twice - "Kenny Kingston: A Psychic Experience" in Los Angeles and "The Kenny Kingston Show" for syndication throughout the East Coast. During each show's run the mail response was tremendous; he often received in excess of 10,000 letters each week. - www.KennyKingston.org******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

John Hagel has spent over 40 years in Silicon Valley and has experience as a management consultant, entrepreneur, speaker and author. He has recently retired from Deloitte and founded a new company, Beyond our Edge, LLC, that works with companies and people who are seeking to anticipate the future and achieve much greater impact. He has also worked with McKinsey & Co. and Boston Consulting Group. In addition to his new book, John is the author of 7 books, including The Power of Pull, Net Gain, Net Worth, Out of the Box and The Only Sustainable Edge. He is widely published and quoted in major business outlets including The Economist, Fortune, Forbes, Business Week, Financial Times, and Wall Street Journal, as well as general media like the New York Times, NBC and BBC. For more information, go to: http://johnhagel.comO.E. Tearmann is a pen name for a writing duo: Olivia Wylie and E.S. Argentum. The O. in O.E. Tearmann, Olivia Wylie (she/her), is a professional horticulturist and business owner who specializes in the restoration of neglected gardens. When the weather keeps her indoors, she enjoys researching and writing about the plant world, the future, and the complexities of being human. Her solo work is in illustrated non-fiction works of ethnobotany, intended to make the intersection of human history and plant evolution accessible to a wider audience. She lives in Colorado with a very patient husband and a rather impatient cat.As the “E” in the O.E. Tearmann writing duo, E.S. Argentum (they/them) brings to a life a cast of eccentric, loveable characters. They bring the same passion for diverse, character-driven stories seen in Aces High, Jokers Wild to their solo work. E.S Argentum's fantasy and scifi romances center on GLBTQ+ relationships with the emotional comfort of your favorite puff piece, layered with rich, unique twists. They have short stories published in multiple anthologies under the pseudonym of Emily Singer, including Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers' Crossing Colfax and Ultimate Power, from Northwest press. When they're not writing, they're generally found playing video games, having existential crises, or napping with their cat.For the curious: why Tearmann? Both Olivia and E.S. study the Irish language. In Irish, ‘tearmann' is defined as: noun. A refuge, place of asylum, home or sanctuary. When these two authors decided to write a series centering healthy social bonds as the best way to deal with traumatic events, and giving agency to marginalized characters, it seemed only fitting to use a name that means ‘a sanctuary'. http://oetearmann.comThe Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.comIf you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below.https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow

John Hagel has spent over 40 years in Silicon Valley and has experience as a management consultant, entrepreneur, speaker and author. He has recently retired from Deloitte and founded a new company, Beyond our Edge, LLC, that works with companies and people who are seeking to anticipate the future and achieve much greater impact. He has also worked with McKinsey & Co. and Boston Consulting Group. In addition to his new book, John is the author of 7 books, including The Power of Pull, Net Gain, Net Worth, Out of the Box and The Only Sustainable Edge. He is widely published and quoted in major business outlets including The Economist, Fortune, Forbes, Business Week, Financial Times, and Wall Street Journal, as well as general media like the New York Times, NBC and BBC. For more information, go to: http://johnhagel.comO.E. Tearmann is a pen name for a writing duo: Olivia Wylie and E.S. Argentum. The O. in O.E. Tearmann, Olivia Wylie (she/her), is a professional horticulturist and business owner who specializes in the restoration of neglected gardens. When the weather keeps her indoors, she enjoys researching and writing about the plant world, the future, and the complexities of being human. Her solo work is in illustrated non-fiction works of ethnobotany, intended to make the intersection of human history and plant evolution accessible to a wider audience. She lives in Colorado with a very patient husband and a rather impatient cat.As the “E” in the O.E. Tearmann writing duo, E.S. Argentum (they/them) brings to a life a cast of eccentric, loveable characters. They bring the same passion for diverse, character-driven stories seen in Aces High, Jokers Wild to their solo work. E.S Argentum's fantasy and scifi romances center on GLBTQ+ relationships with the emotional comfort of your favorite puff piece, layered with rich, unique twists. They have short stories published in multiple anthologies under the pseudonym of Emily Singer, including Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers' Crossing Colfax and Ultimate Power, from Northwest press. When they're not writing, they're generally found playing video games, having existential crises, or napping with their cat.For the curious: why Tearmann? Both Olivia and E.S. study the Irish language. In Irish, ‘tearmann' is defined as: noun. A refuge, place of asylum, home or sanctuary. When these two authors decided to write a series centering healthy social bonds as the best way to deal with traumatic events, and giving agency to marginalized characters, it seemed only fitting to use a name that means ‘a sanctuary'. http://oetearmann.comThe Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.comIf you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below.https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow

Hy-Brasil is a mysterious island appearing on maps from 1325 to the 1800s. In Irish myth, it was said to be clouded in mist except for one day every seven years, when it became visible but still could not be reached. Stories about the island have circulated throughout Europe for centuries, with tales that it was the promised land of saints or a paradise where an advanced civilization lived.

This is a great interview. Olivia aka O.E. Tearmann energy about the books series radiants through the interview. Olivia aka O.E. Tearmann is very passionate about writing. Making an impact to the community is very uplifting and inspiring. Writing books that helps other people who is part of the GLTBQ means everything. Olivia aka O.E. Tearmann has a partner who she writes with E.S. Argentum I give both great respect and that is how O.E. TEARMANN became a Pen Name -ABOUT O.E. TEARMANN: O.E. Tearmann is the author of the Aces High, Jokers Wild series. Their books include strong themes of diversity and found family, providing a surprisingly hopeful take on a dystopian future. Bringing their own experiences as a marginalized author together with flawed but genuine characters, Tearmann's work has been described as “Firefly for the dystopian genre.” Publisher's Weekly called it “a lovely paean to the healing power of respectful personal connections among comrades, friends, and lovers.” Tearmann lives in Colorado with two cats, their partner, and the belief that individuals can make humanity better through small actions. They are a member of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and the Queer Scifi group. In their spare time, they teach workshops about writing GLTBQ characters, speak and plant gardens to encourage sustainable agricultural practices, and play too many video games. O.E. Tearmann is a pen name for a writing duo: Olivia Wylie and E.S. Argentum.  The O. in O.E. Tearmann, Olivia Wylie (she/her), is a professional horticulturist and business owner who specializes in the restoration of neglected gardens. When the weather keeps her indoors, she enjoys researching and writing about the plant world, the future, and the complexities of being human. Her solo work is in illustrated non-fiction works of ethnobotany, intended to make the intersection of human history and plant evolution accessible to a wider audience. She lives in Colorado with a very patient husband and a rather impatient cat. Her works can be viewed at www.leafingoutgardening.com As the “E” in the O.E. Tearmann writing duo, E.S. Argentum (they/them) brings to a life a cast of eccentric, loveable characters. They bring the same passion for diverse, character-driven stories seen in Aces High, Jokers Wild to their solo work. E.S Argentum's fantasy and scifi romances center on GLBTQ+ relationships with the emotional comfort of your favorite puff piece, layered with rich, unique twists. They have short stories published in multiple anthologies under the pseudonym of Emily Singer, including Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers' Crossing Colfax and Ultimate Power, from Northwest press. When they're not writing, they're generally found playing video games, having existential crises, or napping with their cat. Their work can be viewed at https://argentumbooks.com For the curious: why Tearmann? Both Olivia and E.S. study the Irish language. In Irish, ‘tearmann' is defined as: noun. A refuge, place of asylum, home or sanctuary. When these two authors decided to write a series centering healthy social bonds as the best way to deal with traumatic events, and giving agency to marginalized characters, it seemed only fitting to use a name that means ‘a sanctuary'.  You can find all books and information at https://www.oetearmann.com/    https://www.facebook.com/wildcards1407  https://twitter.com/ETearmann  https://www.bookbub.com/profile/o-e-tearmann  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18359444.O_E_Tearmann   https://amphibianpress.online/aceshigh.html and https://www.oetearmann.com/travel-documents https://books2read.com/ap/nmAOPX/O-E-Tearmann You can also go to the website at www.O.E.Tearmann.com social media are O.E. Tearmann or Aces High Jokers Wild

In Irish folklore, a banshee is a Celtic mythological being, an attendant fairy that followed old, established families, and wails outside the door when one of them is meant to pass away. this spirit or ghost called banshee, is also known as the harbinger of death, because she was a wailing fairy foretelling doom. the banshee scream was meant to warn people about an upcoming death. the legend around the banshee is well-known in urban legend and storytelling.

Still Psychic After All These Years ! - Today it's not so unusual to be a psychic/medium. But there is a man who paved the way for the current crop of psychics - who was involved in spiritualism long before today's trend. That man is legendary celebrity psychic/medium Kenny Kingston. Kenny's ability to contact the spirit world came when he was born to the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter. In Irish lore, this is a very psychic sign. During his childhood he received frequent visits from the spirit of his grandfather, who helped him with school examinations. He also credits three women in his life with helping him develop his psychic abilities: his grandmother taught him to read tea leaves; his beloved mother taught him psychometry; and legendary film immortal Mae West taught him clairaudio, when Kenny was just 9 years old. Starting in his youth and continuing today, Kenny has given psychic messages and readings to top personalities in all walks of life: Marilyn Monroe (he was her one and only psychic), Greta Garbo, Lily Tomlin, U.S. Presidents Truman and Eisenhower, Carol Burnett, Hugh Jackman, Phyllis Diller, Josephine Baker, Whoopi Goldberg, John Wayne, soap stars from "General Hospital", "Young & the Restless" and "Guiding Light" and Britain's royals from the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Princess Diana. Kenny Kingston's television career has flourished for many years. In addition to guest appearances on television programs around the world, he has hosted his own TV series twice - "Kenny Kingston: A Psychic Experience" in Los Angeles and "The Kenny Kingston Show" for syndication throughout the East Coast. During each show's run the mail response was tremendous; he often received in excess of 10,000 letters each week.

This is a re-release of last year's August Fair Folk Almanac for Patreon about the Irish festival of Lughnasadh, its mysterious history, and its afterlife in modern Irish folklore. This is the feast of the harvest's beginning, of the shining sun, of first precious golden loaf. In Irish, Lughnasa is a gathering for the god Lugh, who was responsible for teaching the people of Ireland how to harvest the grain, and for maintaining the four quarters of the year, with the harvest at their peak. Music: Intro theme: Forest March by Sylvia Woods 10:00 Instrumental track: The Dear Little Isle (air)” by Antóin Mac Gabhann & Caitlín Nic Gabhann with Brian McGrath 18:45 "Corn Rigs" by Us and Them 29:00 "The Band of Shearers" by Carla Sciaky 37:15 "Corn Rigs" by Whirligig 44:30 "The Lammas Tide" by the Corries 51:05 "Corn Rigs" by Whirligig (again) The book I referenced is "The Festival of Lughnasa" by Máire MacNeill

Welcome to The Fully Lived Life podcast! A podcast for those who are longing to pursue the full life and want to break free from anything that holds them back. Listen in as two friends - a psychologist, Dr. Merry and a life coach, Gillian - talk about life, love and purpose - with wisdom, humour and transparency -  through the lens of science, psychology, and life experiences. Today we tackle the subject of anger and how it plays out in both our lives. Merry shares how anger is difficult for her and she experiences shame when she feels anger. In Merry's words - Asian culture does not do anger.  As an Enneagram 2, Merry is very aware that when others are angry with her it causes her much distress. Gillian responds with - In Irish culture we do anger. As an Enneagram 8, Gillian is very aware of her anger and expresses how much distress it has caused her and others.  Merry and Gillian both share how their formative years and how anger was expressed or not in their households has affected them. We identify 3 types of anger - misplaced anger, appropriate and righteous anger. In this very stressful season we are most likely feeling anger whether we realize it or not. Can we come through this time having given ourselves the grace to face our emotions and work towards healthy expressions of them? Merry offers us a great tip when we feel stirred up or “off” in our emotions. Hold your hand out and grab onto your thumb with your other hand. Your 4 fingers will be your guide. Using G I F T to label out fingers allows us to ask ourselves: G = Grief: Am I feeling sadness, anger, loss? I = Insecurity: Am I feeling insecure, inferior, overlooked, unnoticed? F = Fear: Am I fearful, scared, intimidated? T = Trauma = Is what is happening stirring up some trauma? This simple practice gives you the opportunity to see that anger is a secondary emotion. It is what is behind the anger that we need to address. Gillian shares that she was always trying to fix the anger and that didn't work - it wasn't until she learned this principle that she was able to gain control. Merry shares that acknowledging her emotions has helped her to express her anger. What gets you stirred up?. What is behind it?  What are you passionate about? Journal your anger and look for trends and patterns over a week and then what action can you take to express your action and passion appropriately. Notice, look for themes, take action. If this is too difficult for you to do alone, look for a coach, therapist or friend that can help you out. Links: Dr. Merry's book: https://amzn.to/2rCrJyI Dr. Merry's videos: https://bit.ly/377eFR0 Dr. Merry's website: https://drmerry.com Dr. Lin & Associates: http://drlinandassociates.com Gillian's Website: https://gillianmcshane.com Dr Merry's 700 Club Canada video on anger: https://vimeo.com/296326816

Many of us fear death, both for ourselves and for our loved ones. But what if there was something to signal when a family member was going to die? Would that be better or worse? In Irish mythology, banshees do just that. These female spirits herald the death of a family member or loved one by wailing, shrieking, or keening. If you're all caught up on the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, you already know a little bit about banshees, now let Megan tell you more. If you like this podcast, don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, and let your family know! If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or shoutouts for your favorite relative, feel free to reach out by emailing us at fairytalltalespod@gmail.com! You can also get social with us: Instagram: @fairytalltales Twitter: @fairytalltales Facebook: www.facebook.com/FairyTallTales --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fairy-tall-tales/support

Luke from the band anseo , Joined John for a chat on his newly released EP Wilder Shades Carrying the tradition of the pioneers of popular song, anseo continue to push out from the shadows of the cover gig circuit with their evocative second EP, lead single Deadbeat is an intimate and sensual invitation.Combining a love of moody synths and airy harmonies with an understated groove, Deadbeat is, above all, an expression of our desire to truly know the people we love. We can give them warmth and compassion, but not always empathy. With the earthy approachability of Matt Corby and the ascendent charm of D’Angelo, singer and songwriter Luke James Smith’s falsetto imparts the respect and trust needed on a fleeting trip through the inner workings of someone’s mind. The EP as whole, with the intoxicating flow of Afterglow and the stripped back Stay, is seductive for it’s blend of indie-rock vitality with R’n’B sensibilities.Deadbeat, along with the rest of the 4-track EP, was recorded at Forbes Street Studios in Sydney with engineer Dan Frizza, who has worked with the likes of King Princess, Amy Shark and Bernard Fanning.In Irish, anseo translates as here, or present. It was chosen as a reminder not to always look pensively ahead at the unknown, to live for the moment, to never forget that creating music is more about loving the ride than reaching the destination.As a solo musician, Luke James Smith had been writing, recording and performing acoustic gigs for several years. Beginning in pubs and clubs around Sydney, then eventually at venues all throughout the East coast of Australia, he was working on material and honing his craft in front of live audiences. Then in 2018, Luke brought together a live band to record anseo’s debut single Save Me, Katie, which was released on Spotify and iTunes, with a 5-track EP Delusions of Grandeur coming soon after. Much like the those before him who gigged heavily before working on their original compositions, this follow up EP Wilder Shades, is strengthened by Luke’s extensive experience as a performer. These four songs that explore the intrinsic value of love and loss, is due to be released on 25th October 2019.The ‘Wilder Shades’ EP by anseo is out now. Tracklist:1. Deadbeat2. 3 Wicked Years3. Stay4. Afterglow

In Irish "contemplative prayer" means "on the knife’s edge of waiting"

Who were the most-popular Celtic bands in 2017? We're ending the year with some of my favorite Celtic bands of the year with Celtic music from Black Market Haggis, The Gothard Sisters, Ed Miller, Ockham's Razor, We Banjo 3, Screaming Orphans, Jesse Ferguson, Battlelegs, Battlefield Band, The Elders, Poitin, Runa, Sons of Malarkey, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Screeched Inn, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse, Barleyjuice, Ciana, Coast, West of Mabou. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/ Listen and share this podcast. Download 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and your guide to the latest Celtic music and podcast news. Remember to support the artists who support this podcast: buy their CDs, download their MP3s, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY... THE CELTIC INVASION OF THE ISLE OF SKYE You can join me in Scotland in June 2018. Imagine joining a small group of eight Celtic music fans, driving in a van as we explore the  Isle of Skye. Some call it one of the most-beautiful islands in the world, with spectacular vistas, gorgeous castles and towns, fairy pools, and magic. We won't see everything. Instead, we will stay in one area, and get to know the region through its history, culture, and legends. Subscribe to the mailing list to join the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 "Welcome Paddy Home" by Black Market Haggis from Better Than It Sounds 4:52 "Chaos in La Casa" by The Gothard Sisters from Mountain Rose 7:58 "Bonnie Bessie Logan" by Ed Miller from Come Awa' Wi' Me 11:29 "I'm Coming Home Northumberland" by Ockham's Razor from Wolves in the Walls 16:29 "Over the Waterfall/Liberty Polka" by We Banjo 3 from Roots of the Banjo Tree 18:59 "The Ballad of Spring Hill" by Screaming Orphans from Taproom 22:47 CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 24:15 "All For Me Grog" by Jesse Ferguson from Folk Favourites 27:18 "Greenland Whale Fisheries (acoustic version)" by Battlelegs from Facemelt Friday 29:47 "Leaving Friday Harbor" by Battlefield Band from The Producer's Choice 34:55 "Golden Ghost" by The Elders from TRUE 40:26 SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION TIP TO HELP CELTIC BANDS 41:15 "O'puss No. 7" by Poitin from Simple Pleasures 46:16 "Bedlam Boys" by Runa from Live 49:37 "Killarney Boys of Pleasure" by Sons of Malarkey from Gulls Lads 51:58 "The Proposal" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Red House 58:15 "Farewell to Nova Scotia" by Screeched Inn from Screeched Inn 1:02:30 CELTIC FEEDBACK 1:04:48 "Billy Gray" by Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse from The Lang Awa' Ships 1:09:32 "Whiskey & Weed" by Barleyjuice from This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things 1:13:23 "King's House/The Maids of Selma/Abbey Reel" by Ciana from Rubicon 1:17:27 "Gordon's Reels" by West of Mabou from West of Mabou 1:23:29 "Windmills in the Sky" by Coast from Windmills in the Sky 1:29:32 "Silent Place" by Jiggy from Translate The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to iTunes or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.   THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Imagine a world with no Celtic music. Pretty crappy, right? All you have is boring music being shoved down your throats by big record labels. You wouldn't get to experience the incredible music shared each and every week in the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. These incredibly generous people bring you hours of great Celtic music. You can help celebrate Celtic music and culture and keep this show running every week. Become a Patron of the Podcast a http://patreon.com/celticpodcast   CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic and Geek musician and podcaster. This podcast is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. I want to ask you to support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Every year, I compile a list of the most-played Celtic bands on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. We're gonna end the year with some of my favorite bands played on the show in 2017. This is your last chance to vote for your favorite bands in the Celtic Top 20. Every year, I compile a list of the best tracks played on this podcast and I share it in an extra-long show like this one. I want to ask you to review the 2017 shows. Find your favorite tracks in each show. Then go vote at bestcelticmusic.net/vote/. In a few weeks, I will share your votes with the world. Celtfather Music & Travel podcast features an interview with Shannon Heaton of the Irish Music Stories. You may remember in show #314 Shannon Heaton was the the guest host of this podcast. I was really curious to learn about her history as an American playing traditional Irish music. She also published a video about Irish Session Etiquette. So I decided to ask her to share her insights into playing in Irish sessions in this podcast. Listen to episode #234 Demystifying Irish Sessions. If you're in a Celtic band, I want to invite you to submit your new album to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. It's easy to do. Complete the permission form at http://4celts.com/. Then follow the instructions to send a digital copy of your album. Band Social Media Promotion Tip. I've never been super fond of social media. Partially because of the negative nature of the beast. But partially because I've never been able to figure it out. I generally keep to myself. However, over the past year, I've made a dent in the social media monster and I wanted to share my best social media promotion tip which I beg you to use with your favorite Celtic artist. It's simple too--SHARE. Don't just laugh and like a post. If you support Celtic music, take an active role and share it. With one little click, you will not only proclaim your love of Celtic culture, but you will also immensely help these artists who are fighting to be heard. And of course, you can do the same with any posts from the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Please SHARE your love of Celtic music.   VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 It's easier than ever to do. Just list the show number, and the name of one or two bands. That's it. You can vote once for each episode help me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2017 episode. http://bestcelticmusic.net/vote/   I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture  of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Seán Roy Mac Aodha emailed: "Hi Mark, First off, I want to say that I really enjoy listen to your Celtic music podcasts. You do an excellent job putting together selections, and listening to an hour of the ICM podcasts is one of my great pleasures and I'm happy to be a subscriber. Right now, I'm listening to the podcast #324, Celtic in Connemara, and I think it's great that you want to learn to speak the language a little better. While I'm not a native speaker, I am an Irish-American with exposure to the language, and my pronunciation is pretty good. I'm glad to answer any questions you may have. Although many words look intimidating, it's really not that hard once you learn the rules of Irish orthography. You should probably know that the correct name of the language spoken in the Gaeltacht regions of Ireland is properly referred to in English as "Irish," and not Gaelic, as many people think, as "Gaelic" can mean Scottish Gaelic or even Manx. In Irish, the word for the language of course is "Gaeilge." Good luck with your Duolingo lessons, and I'll look forward to your continuing podcasts. Thanks so much for all you do."

“Chomh ramhar le rón – as chubby as a seal” In Germany, BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke) is pronounced BMV. In Latin, Vs are pronounced as Ws. Humans have been switching these sounds with each other for some time. While neither V nor W are in the traditional 18 letter alphabet, W is so verboten that it is often replaced with a V in some loanwords – tvúit for tweet being a famous example. In Irish, the letters B and M –when combined with a h – can make a V sound (Siobhán, Niamh) or a W (abhaile, ramhar) sound. What should learners watch out for when pronouncing these letter combinations? Darach talks to Gearóidín and Peadar about it all in today’s episode. --- Contact the show at https://twitter.com/motherfocloir or email us at motherfocloir@headstuff.org.

READ ALONG WITH PODCAST AT: www.StoryLinkRadio.com In Irish folklore, there are many stories about creatures who can transform themselves from seals to humans. These beings are called selkies. [all audio ©StoryLinkRadio]

READ ALONG WITH PODCAST AT: www.StoryLinkRadio.com In Irish folklore, there are many stories about creatures who can transform themselves from seals to humans. These beings are called selkies.

Surnames, a relatively recent invention, are done differently from language to language. In Irish, conventions exist to include gender and marital status identifiers in female surnames, but choices are still available. Darach talks (but mostly listens) to Siún, Éimear and Gearóidín about how this quirk of the language and how it dovetails with attitudes to Irish names – and women’s names – in general. --- Contact the show at https://twitter.com/motherfocloir or email us at motherfocloir@headstuff.org.

"Gotham Central Review Part 4" - Zero Year E13 Show Notes In Zero Year, Episode 13 of Gotham TV Podcast we talk about all the news surrounding Gotham and DC connected universe, in particular, this week the confirmed UK release of Gotham on Channel 5 this Autumn. We also continue our Gotham Central series review looking at issues #23-27 and including the story arcs "Corrigan", "Lights Out" and "On The Freak Beat" by Ed Brubaker, Greg Rucka and Michael Lark. The review is full of spoilers so if you haven't read the comics, grab a copy from your local comic book shop or you can read it digitally at Comixology and join us. Let us know your opinion on the story and we'll discuss any feedback on the next episode. Gotham News ⦁    The big news this week is that we finally have a confirmed UK broadcaster for Gotham. Channel 5 a UK channel will be broadcasting the show in the UK. The penetration of the channel is quite low in Ireland but luckily we can at least see it. In Irish broadcast news there's a vague confirmation that our national broadcaster RTÉ has picked up Gotham and will broadcast it on RTÉ 2. *UPDATE 16/10/2014 - The Irish Independent are reporting that RTÉ 2 have the rights for Gotham and will be showing the TV show from 2015 for those who don't have access to Channel 5. ⦁    Casting news in this weekend from Gotham is that David Zayas who played Detective Angelo "Angel" Batista throughout the hugely successful TV show Dexter will be swapping to the other side of the law to play Salvatore "The Boss" Maroni. Along with Carmine Falconé and Oswald Cobblepot, Sal is another of the big mobsters of Gotham. Previously he was played by Eric Roberts in Christopher Nolan's Batman: The Dark Knight and played a very big part in the creation of Two Face in the seminal graphic novel Batman: The Long Halloween. Other DC News ⦁    DC have planted flags in the sand for movies all the way up to 2020. This provides a little confirmation of the story we reported early from Nikki Finke of the supposedly leaked DC Movie slate but no actual films have been reported in the slots. ⦁    While we still haven't got confirmation of who's playing Aquaman, Jason Mamoa, who played Kal Drogo on season 1 of Game of Thrones, has been very strongly rumoured. Pretty interesting casting but another interesting story came out this week about DC commissioning two different writers to write two scripts for an Aquaman movie. So apparently there will be some kind of Aquaman battle Royale to decide which script is the king of the ocean. ⦁    A new Batman comic, Gotham by Midnight, is due to be released in October/November 2014 focusing on the even darker corners of Gotham City and its police force, the GCPD. Written by Ray Fawkes the current writer of "Batman Eternal" and featuring the artwork of "30 Days of Night"  and "Welcome to Hoxford" artist Ben Templesmith. Writer Fawkes says this series is a mix of horror and supernatural and will be largely devoid of the Caped Crusader. Jim Corrigan will also feature in the issues. ⦁    The upcoming Constantine TV Show is starting to stake their claim on some of the wider DC universe characters and confirmed that C.S.U. Officer Jim Corrigan of the Gotham City Police Department will play a big part in the first season of the TV Show. Very interesting and the progress of this story might provide an answer to whether characters from these shows will cross over. If they can work Corrigan into a cross over story with Gotham at some point it opens the door to network agnostic crossovers.... We talk a lot more about Corrigan in this weeks Gotham Central Review. As always thanks so much for listening and all your interactions over the last five months. We have just over a month left until Gotham launches in the US hopefully it won't be very long after until we get to see the show in Europe and keep up with the coverage. Next time we'll complete our Gotham Central coverage with the final set of is...

Speaker: Sean McMahon RIP Brasil, also known as Hy-Brasil or several other variants, is a phantom island which was said to lie in the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland. In Irish myths it was said to be cloaked in mist, except for one day every seven years, when it became visible but still could not be reached. It probably has similar roots to other mythical islands said to exist in the Atlantic, such as Atlantis, Saint Brendan's Island, and the Isle of Mam. Source: Wikipedia. © 2021-2022 Racontour Productions. This clip forms part of the Celtic Calendar audio archive from Racontour Productions. Feel free to share if enjoyed, but with a credit or a social media tag to Racontour Productions please. SPOTIFY: This platform has allowed us to be creative in ensuring you can access it on your smart phone with ease. Below are the Spotify options: - Celtic Calendar playlist - no music, just audio of all four festivals. Samhain folklore - music and lore for Samhain Imbolc folklore - music and lore for Imbolc Bealtaine folklore - music and lore for Bealtaine Lughnasa folklore - music and lore for Lughnasa

Beltaine or Beltane (/ˈbɛlteɪn/) is the Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it is held on the 1st May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man. In Irish it is Bealtaine ([ˈbʲal̪ˠt̪ˠənʲə]), in Scottish Gaelic Bealltainn ([ˈpjaul̪ˠt̪ˠɪɲ]) and in Manx Gaelic Boaltinn or Boaldyn. It is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals—along with Samhain, Imbolc and Lughnasadh—and is similar to the Welsh Calan Mai. Beltane is mentioned in some of the earliest Irish literature and it is associated with important events in Irish mythology. It marked the beginning of summer and was when cattle were driven out to the summer pastures. Rituals were performed to protect the cattle, crops and people, and to encourage growth. Special bonfires were kindled, and their flames, smoke and ashes were deemed to have protective powers. The people and their cattle would walk around the bonfire, or between two bonfires, and sometimes leap over flames or embers. All household fires would be doused and then re-lit from the Beltane bonfire. Doors, windows, byres and the cattle themselves would be decorated with yellow May flowers, perhaps because they evoked fire. In parts of Ireland, people would make a May Bush; a thorn bush decorated with flowers, ribbons and bright shells. Holy wells were also visited, while Beltane dew was thought to bring beauty and maintain youthfulness. Many of these customs were part of May Day or Midsummer festivals in other parts of Great Britain and Europe. Beltane celebrations had largely died-out by the mid-20th century, although some of its customs continued and in some places it has been revived as a cultural event. Since the latter 20th century, Celtic neopagans and Wiccans have observed Beltane, or something based on it, as a religious holiday. Neopagans in the Southern Hemisphere often celebrate Beltane at the other end of the year (~1 November). Source: Wikipedia under 'Beltane'. #Beltaine, #Beltane, #MayDay, #Customs, #Pagan,

This well known tune comes in the standard 32-bar format, with two parts, each played twice. It is an ideal tune to play if a hornpipe is requested by a step dancer. Unusually for such a melodic tune the whole tune is played within one octave excepting the three F# notes that occur near the end of both sections. In the last two bars of each section multiple note triplets occur. It is important that you pick each triplet rather than slurring or tying them. In Irish music, when played on a fretted instrument such as guitar or banjo, all the notes of triplets are picked individually. In the accompaniment, Tony has included A7 in the fourth bar of the third line. It creates a nice addition to the “standard” chords found in G Major tunes, and is sometimes referred to as a “passing” chord. You can leave it out and play the succeeding D chord for the whole bar but the accompaniment is enhanced by the A7. Chords are G, D, Em and A7.

A talk as gaeilge on Cromwell in Dublin in 1649 by Dr Maighréad Ní Mhurchadha.