Podcasts by The Almanac of Ireland
Manchán Magan investigates the quirks, conundrums and wonders of Ireland such as, how were the Irish able to make a cheese hard enough to kill the semi-divine leader of Connaught, Queen Maeve? What is it like to spend hours alone in an ancient cave of transformation where Gaelic warriors endured periods of isolation to prove their manhood? How long does it take for an urban pond to become a multi-dimensional wonderland? Or, what exactly is the neurological effect of staring at an art work? The Almanac of Ireland aims to answer these and many more questions.
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Ancient Madness from 2023-08-27T18:30
Presenter Manchán Magan investigates the quirks, conundrums and wonders of this country.
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The Storyteller Part 2 from 2023-08-20T18:30
Celebrated contemporary storyteller Dr. Martin Shaw recounts an ancient Irish myth. // Presented by Manchán Magan and produced by Colette Kinsella. Production assistance by Ronan Kelly. A Red Hare ...
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The Storyteller Part 1 from 2023-08-13T18:30
Manchán Magan delves into the riches of Irish mythology with renowned contemporary storyteller Dr. Martin Shaw. Presented by Manchán Magan and produced by Colette Kinsella.
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Magic Mountain from 2023-07-23T18:30
Manchán Magan hears strange tales of fairy folk in Co. Leitrim. Presented by Manchán Magan and produced by Colette Kinsella. A Red Hare Media production for RTÉ Radio. Partially funded by the BAI w...
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Wrought Iron from 2023-07-16T18:30
Manchán Magan learns about the secrets of Ireland's wrought iron gates. Presented by Manchán Magan and produced by Colette Kinsella. A Red Hare Media production for RTÉ Radio. Partially funded by t...
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An Sáspan Dubh from 2023-07-16T18:30
Manchán Magan investigates the origins of a mysterious love potion. Presented by Manchán Magan and produced by Colette Kinsella. A Red Hare Media production for RTÉ Radio. Partially funded by the B...
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Amethyst Quest from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.669299
Manchán Magan delves into the mystery of how an amethyst gem is born.
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Stonemason from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.666625
Manchán Magan uncovers a secret supernatural stonemason deep in the Tipperary countryside
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The power of place names from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.654415
Why is a place associated with a tragic shipwreck called "he prison"? And what is the real story behind a depression in the landscape called “the fool's hole”? Manchán discovers how place names act...
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Magh and other stories from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.651681
This episode is about a word that we don't use much anymore, an ancient legal term for measuring distance, and we also hear about a magical cow who has advice about how to save the planet.
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An Almanac Extra: Tying sheep with hay rope from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.637323
The Almanac of Ireland will be back shortly with brand new adventure-filled stories from all over Ireland. Until then, please enjoy this tiny tale of sheep, hay ropes, and an ingenious plot to esca...
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An Almanac Extra: Fog stories from the Aran Islands Part 2 from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.634644
Another tiny story from the Aran Islands about how to keep your bearings when at sea in foggy weather.
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An Almanac Extra: Fog stories from the Aran Islands Part 1 from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.631729
We're still crafting new stories for you that we'll be showcasing soon on The Almanac of Ireland. In the meantime, have you ever wondered how you might help a fogbound currach find its way safely b...
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Imbolc, St Brigid’s Day from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.575424
To celebrate St Brigid's Day, 1st February, Manchán Magan reads accounts of St Brigid's Day traditions as collected by schoolchildren in the 1930s for The School's Collection.
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Wellness Waters Part 2 from 2021-07-28T12:00
Manchán Magan visits a holy well with a hydrogeologist to search for the powers hidden in its water. With Dr Bruce Misstear.
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Wellness Waters from 2021-07-21T12:00
Manchán visits St. Ciaran's Well in Co. Meath to learn about its cultural and spiritual history. With Dr. Ronan Foley.
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Red Fox Press from 2021-07-14T12:00
Manchán Magan visits a publishing house at the edge of the world. http://www.redfoxpress.com/
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Breaking Bread from 2021-07-14T12:00
Manchán Magan investigates the true origins of traditional Irish cuisine with Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire.
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Of weather, waves and wireless from 2021-06-23T12:00
The Almanac of Ireland was presented by Manchán Magan and produced by Colette Kinsella. A Red Hare Media production for RTÉ Radio. The series was partially funded by the Broadcasting Authority of...
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The Deserted Village from 2021-06-23T12:00
The Almanac of Ireland was presented by Manchán Magan and produced by Colette Kinsella. A Red Hare Media production for RTÉ Radio. The series was partially funded by the Broadcasting Authority of...
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Of Comets and Kings from 2021-06-16T12:00
Thanks to Professor Mike Baillie of Queens University Belfast. The Almanac of Ireland was funded in part by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the television license fee. Presented by Manc...
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Everything Is Connected from 2020-11-30T12:00
This is the second part of Manchán's conversation with environmental philosopher Matthijs Schouten. Manchán and Matthijs chat about how everything in the world – the natural world and the human-bui...
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Enchanted by Nature from 2020-11-13T12:00
Manchán travels the breadth of Ireland for an uplifting chat with environmental philosopher Matthijs Schouten about how to reconnect our souls to the natural world. For more information on the Natu...
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An Almanac Extra: Samhain from 2020-10-28T12:00
Manchán visits the Hill of Tara to consider the meaning and mythology of Samhain, Hallowe'en. A tiny tale from The Almanac of Ireland.
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An Almanac Extra: Changelings - a tiny tale from 2020-10-21T12:00
How do you spot a changeling, a human child that has been replaced by a fairy? Billy Connell tells us what to look for.
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Beauty and the Brain from 2020-08-26T12:00
What happens inside your brain when you look at art? And if you could find out, would you want to? Manchán speaks to Dr. Richard Roche about why we sometimes moved by art.
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Achill Prophecies from 2020-08-19T12:00
Manchán travels to Achill Island in Co. May to meet Gerard Mangan, who introduces him to a 17th-century Irish soothsayer.
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Milo's cabinet of curiosities from 2020-08-12T12:00
A container of treasures, lore and wisdom.
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Introducing... The Almanac of Ireland from 2020-07-15T12:00
Presenter Manchán Magan investigates the quirks, conundrums and wonders of Ireland. Starts July 29th 2020.
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