A tale of the Morrigan, a Vision-Quest and the Lay of Brighid In this tale we hear about the old Shannachie, Laoidheach, who visits a clan to bring them news. He is encouraged by a lively young woman to tell tales of the Old Gods. So he tells her all he knows of the Morrighan and takes her on a Vision Journey. Afterwards, she asks him to teach her the Lay of Brighid. Full Shownotes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish26 Running Order: Intro 0:40 News & Views 1:14 Story 2:52 Listener Feedback - Bel, Liz and Scarlet 26:28 Promo - Kirins 31:02 Promo - Tribeways 33:40 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x x Released: 16th May 2009, 37m Please send us a message! We love to get your feedback, please email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or call us on Speakpipe   News & Views We apologise for getting Cindy Spear's name wrong in our last show, the Beltane 2009 Holiday Special, SP11. We called her Cindy Ross instead of Cindy Spear. We also offer support for our Contributing authors who are offering Competitions. We have two to tell you about - both of whom have excerpts from their books for us to perform later on in the year. Rhonda Carpenter, author of The Mark of a Druid has competitions on her website. Christine Rose, author with Ethan Rose, of Rowan of the Wood, is running a competition with a Kindle 2 as a prize which you can find details about on their website.   Blood and Fire Names Used in this Story Listed in order of appearance For more information about the Characters below, see our Biographies section. Laoidheach the Shannachie Ulaid Beltainne Shannachie Moya Gráinne Faolán Morrighan Teamhair Fianna Mechi Magh Mechi Magh Fertaige Mac Cecht Erin Magh Luathad Cu Chulainn Conchobar Finched Cualgne Cruachan Taichinem Conaire Mor Odras Connac Hua Cuined Sidhe Falga Sliabh Buane Magh Rath Congal Claen Cluantarbh Murchadh Brian Badb Dunbolg Aedh Niall Brighid/Brigit Leinster Aine Manannan Cathair Aine Leanan Sidhe Oilioll Oluim River Maigh Luimnech Magh Mucruimhe Magh Mucruimhe Craig Liath Aoibhell Munster Dubhlaing ua Artigan Meardha Connachta Lochlann Muirthemne River Liffey Catháir the Great Curragh Logaire Ailill Áne Labraid Longsech Dinn Rig Cobthach the Slende Lore Oengus of Róiriu Maistiu Mug Airt Alenn Crimthan Bresal Bree Elg Fiachra Fobree Ferus Finn Roth Sétna Carbre Niafer Fiachna Fomuin Bregia Iuchna Tadg Nuada Necht Feradach Dunlang Fornochta Illan Enna Cormac Carbre Colman Brandub Faelan the Fair Fianamail Braiin Conall Dian    Listener Feedback Bel, Liz and Scarlet We read a message from Bel and listen to voice feedback from Liz and Scarlet from the Lakefront Pagan Voice podcast.    Promo - Kirins by James Priest Kirins: The Spell of Noan A race of tiny, magical beings lives on Earth today. They dwell in elaborate tree homes and mysterious underground sanctuaries. Because of an ancient dispute, however, humans are unaware of their hidden civilization. They are kirins. For thousands of years they lived in peace. But a deadly menace now threatens their existence. A party of daring explorers, led by the wise magician Speckarin, is sent on trained ravens to destroy an evil lurking a continent and an ocean away. Failure of this mission would mean death to the voyagers and the entire kirin race. But their success will depend on aid from a truly unexpected source, human beings. Fly with these adventurers and witness today's world as it has never before been seen. You'll find yourself looking to the skies for this mystical race of beings, because maybe, just maybe . . . You can access this Podiobook on podiobooks.com or James Priest's website. Promo - Tribeways Tribeways: The ADF Podcast Tribeways The ADF Podcast (now sadly pod-faded) is a selection of recordings broadcast each High Day featuring liturgy, essays, reviews, chants, poetry, music, workshops and celebrations from ADF members. Tribeways runs on submissions, so please see our subm