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Episode 7 : The Fairy Wind

Episode 7 : The Fairy Wind

FromTell Me A Story with Eddie Lenihan


Episode 7 : The Fairy Wind

FromTell Me A Story with Eddie Lenihan

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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
May 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This month, Eddie gives a brief introduction to the fairies, na daoine uaisle. He explores the traditional roots of fairy folklore and legends, and tells of a West Clare women's deadly encounter with the fairy wind, an sí gaoithe.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tell-me-a-story-with-eddie-lenihan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
May 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (31)

Eddie Lenihan is Ireland’s most well known storyteller. He has been telling tales for over 35 years. Each month, Eddie will share Irish wisdom and stories from the past on the Tell Me A Story with Eddie Lenihan podcast.As a cultural preservationist, Eddie has amassed the largest collection of folk stories and tales in Ireland. His dedication to the tradition has seen him collect and compile stories from all across the country, particularly those that deal with the themes of the supernatural, fairies and Irish lore.Produced and recorded by Philip Murphy and John Lillis. Music by Clare Sands. Photography by Valerie O’Sullivan.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tell-me-a-story-with-eddie-lenihan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.