English, Old Time Radio, 1 season, 31 episodes, 16 hours, 6 minutes
Tell Me A Story with Eddie Lenihan
English, Old Time Radio, 1 season, 31 episodes, 16 hours, 6 minutes
About
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.
Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
Episode 15 : Roads Pt.1
This month, Eddie takes a historic look at the role that roads play in Ireland in all their complexity, beauty and ugliness. The windy and straight, the good and the bad, the up and the down. Eddie explores why certain roads in Co. Clare exist and what purpose they served both long ago in the past and in the present now. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tell-me-a-story-with-eddie-lenihan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/4/2021 • 24 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode 13 : Christmas
This month, Eddie speaks about Christmas customs and traditions in Ireland in the olden days. A time for preparations, rituals and feasts. The point of midnight on Christmas Eve is a special time, a moment when magic can happen. It's said that animals have the gift of speech, but make sure you don't listen in on their conversations. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tell-me-a-story-with-eddie-lenihan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/16/2020 • 30 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 12 : Trees
We're back at last. This month, Eddie speaks about the great trees of Ireland, and why they held such a profound spiritual power over the native Irish people - from druids, to saints and farmers. He discusses the traditions and folklore that surround Irish trees, and how the Irish translation of their names give us an important insight into the geography and history of the island of Ireland. This episode is proudly part of the 'Whose Woods These Are' festival taking place from the 17th - 20th of December. 'Whose Woods These Are' is a four day celebration of trees in music, art, film, talks and story presented by Natalia Beylis and Eimear Reidy in association with The Dock Arts Centre. For more information, visit https://www.thedock.ie/whats-on/whose-woods-these-areSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tell-me-a-story-with-eddie-lenihan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/3/2020 • 31 minutes
The Blessing (Snippet)
A quick memory revisited by Eddie about the old custom of offering a blessing when you stepped inside the home of someone else. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tell-me-a-story-with-eddie-lenihan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/14/2020 • 3 minutes
Episode 4 : St Brigid
Eddie tells some stories about St Brigid. St Brigid is also known as Mary of the Gael or Muire na nGael. She is one of the Patron Saints of Ireland.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tell-me-a-story-with-eddie-lenihan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/29/2020 • 29 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 3 : Animals in Irish Folklore
In this episode Eddie talks about animals in Irish Folklore and their importance in storytelling. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tell-me-a-story-with-eddie-lenihan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/2/2020 • 23 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 2 : Biddy Early Part 1
A great woman. In this episode Eddie gives an introduction to Biddy Early, the bean feasa, the “wise woman” of Clare.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tell-me-a-story-with-eddie-lenihan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
