On a quiet farm in the Irish countryside, Owen is the only one who can connect with Windy, a wild gray pony that refuses to be tamed.

But when the wind begins to whisper secrets only Owen can hear, the boy and the horse discover something ancient running through the hills.

Why do people call Limerick the City of the Broken Treaty?

In today’s history-sode, we travel back to 1690 and 1691, when the people of Limerick stood strong during two major sieges.

Discover the bravery behind the walls, the treaty that was signed—and broken—and how a single stone became a symbol of both hope and heartbreak.

Sources Used:

• Limerick Museum: https://limerickmuseum.ie

• History Ireland: “The Treaty of Limerick”

• BBC Bitesize: Irish Conflicts Timeline

• Irish Central: The Wild Geese and Irish Military History

• Shannon Heritage: King John’s Castle Archives

Cara thought her family’s summer trip to Ireland would be quiet… until the old lighthouse blinked back to life in the middle of the night.

When she investigates, she finds a glowing journal, whispers from the past, and a message meant just for her.

A mystery set on the cliffs of County Clare, where stories—and light—never really disappear.

Have you ever wondered why there’s a Republic of Ireland and a Northern Ireland—even though they share the same island?

This episode gently explains how history, religion, and politics shaped two governments, and why today’s Ireland is a place of both memory and peace.

Kid-friendly and easy to follow, this episode breaks down borders with curiosity and care.

Sources Used:

• BBC Bitesize: “Northern Ireland and Ireland – What’s the Difference?”

• Britannica Kids: Ireland vs. Northern Ireland

• UK Government Education Portal

• Irish Government Archives

• Good Friday Agreement Summary (Children’s Rights Alliance)

Every afternoon in Dublin’s St. Stephen’s Green, a boy named Finn listens to a street musician who seems to play music that matches his feelings. When the flute passes into Finn’s hands, he discovers that the right notes can do more than make music—they can change hearts.

A modern Irish story about the magic of music, empathy, and connection.

More than 1,200 years ago, a group of monks created one of the most breathtaking books in the world—by hand.

In this episode, we journey to Trinity College in Dublin to discover the Book of Kells, a masterpiece of art, language, and devotion.

Learn how this ancient manuscript was made, why it was hidden from danger, and what it still teaches us about the power of imagination and preservation.

Sources Used:

• Trinity College Dublin: https://www.tcd.ie/library/manuscripts/book-of-kells.php

• BBC History: “The Monks Who Made the Book of Kells”

• Irish Times Archives

• National Museum of Ireland

• The Book of Kells: A Masterpiece of Medieval Art (Harper Collins)

On a cliffside in Ireland, a young shoemaker named Neal lives a quiet life—until one stormy night when a pair of strange boots appear on his doorstep… and a note from “The Good Folk” changes everything.

As Neal works by candlelight, he discovers that kindness, craftsmanship, and a little magic might be more connected than he thought. A whimsical story inspired by Irish fairy lore and the legends of Skellig Michael.

Down in the Outer Banks of North Carolina lies Ocracoke Island, where the accent sounds like it’s from another time and another continent.

In this special U.S.-Irish history-sode, we explore how Irish and Scottish settlers helped shape the unique Ocracoke Brogue, and how families like yours may have carried old-world language into a new coastal life.

Sources Used:

• North Carolina Language and Life Project (NCLLP)

• "Hoi Toide on the Outer Banks" by Walt Wolfram & Jeffrey Reaser

• National Park Service: Ocracoke History

• Hyde County Historical Records

• RootsIreland.ie and Colonial Land Records

• Irish & Scottish Immigration Patterns to the American South (University of North Carolina Archives)

Maeve never believed her gran’s warnings about the old rowan tree at the edge of the forest—until one summer afternoon when she touched its bark and slipped through time.

Now, with only three sunrises to return home, Maeve must navigate the past, make a new friend, and unlock the secret of the tree’s quiet promise. A gentle magical tale inspired by Irish folklore.

In 1666, a small bakery fire on Pudding Lane turned into one of the most destructive disasters in London’s history. In this history-sode, we explore how the Great Fire of London raged for four days, destroyed over 13,000 homes, and reshaped the city forever. We’ll also uncover how fear and rumors fueled blame—and why the fire may have helped stop the plague.

Sources Used:

• Diary of Samuel Pepys (1666), public domain

• Museum of London Fire Exhibition Archives

• UK National Archives: "The Great Fire of London"

• BBC History: “What Caused the Great Fire?”

• Historic Royal Palaces: https://www.hrp.org.uk