Celtic Myth Podshow

An Arthurian story, a Druid's Herbal and some great music!

In our second half, we conclude our celebrations with four great pieces of music, a short Arthurian story, an excerpt from A Druid's Herbal of Sacred Tree Medicine by Ellen Evert Hopman and some great family stories from listeners - one of which is a very special story called The Fireball by listener, Jason MacNamara.

Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/halloween2

Running Order:

• Intro 0:40
• News & Views 1:02
• I Will Be a Stranger by Kim Thompsett 2:21
• The House of Pendragon Bk.1: Firebrand by Debra A. Kemp 7:10
• Faerie Feeling by Karen Kay 14:42
• A Druid's Herbal of Sacred Tree Medicine by Ellen Evert Hopman 18:26
• The Cauldron Born by Damh the Bard 34:08
• Call of the Morrigan by Ruthie 41:04
• The Fireball by Jason MacNamara 49:47
• Ancestor's Song by Kellianna 1:02:20
• Listener Feedback - Brooks, Lozboy 1:06:18
• Promo - Ancestor 1:07:56
• Outtakes 1:09:33

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x

Released: 9th November 2008, 1hr 12m

We love to hear from you! Please email [email protected], or call us using Speakpipe

We tell our listeners about some of the changes made to the website to hopefully make it easier to navigate. We also discuss some amazing new fairy art that has been submitted to us by renowned artist, Justin Russell.

by Kim Thompsett

Kim Thompsett is a musician and songwriter living and working in the South East of England. She plays guitar, flute, native American flute and zither. Her songs have an escapist quality which evokes the England of old with hints of Celtic, medieval and the classic folk artists of the '60's and 70's.

The album Songs from the Uglee Meadow is due for release on 30th November 2008. The album title is inspired by a serene and beautiful place in East Sussex called the Uglee Meadow. The album features musicians such as Will Summers from Circulus on recorders, flutes and crumhorn and Philip Martin (alias Drohne) on hurdy gurdy.

You can find out more about Kim on Myspace, last.fm or our Contributor Page.

The House of Pendragon Book 1: Firebrand

by Debra A. Kemp

Despite the collar marking her as a slave of Dunn na Carraice, young Lin is fiercely determined to retain her pride and keep her family intact. That dignity bears a price, for Lin has drawn the wrath of Modred, the youngest prince of Orkney. His single-minded quest to break strong-willed Lin--by any means necessary--nearly succeeds. Although accustomed to the death, disease, rape and famine that runs rampant in the slave hovel she calls home, it is when her beloved brother Dafydd is placed on the auction block that her warrior spirit becomes apparent to all who challenge her, and the shocking secret of her lineage is finally revealed.

Find out more about Debra and the House of Pendragon on Myspace, Amber Quill or Telltale Press. More details will also be found on our Contributor page.

by Karen Kay

Karen says: I live literally at the ends of the earth in magical mystical Cornwall. I love the sea and lush green nature. The stunning scenery inspires my music and meditations. I love to create and express myself using my voice. I hope you will enjoy my creations.

She is also the editor and founder of Fae Magazine - a new magazine for faery fans in the UK, rest of Europe and around the faery world!

You can find out more about Karen on her website or our Contributor page.

by Ellen Evert Hopman

The Druids used the ancient Ogham Tree Alphabet to work magic and honor the dead, surrounding each letter with medicinal and spiritual lore. Poets and bards created a secret sign language to describe the letters, each of which is named for a tree or a plant. For centuries this language was transmitted only orally in order to protect its secrets.

Combining her extensive herbal knowledge and keen poetic insight, Ellen Evert Hopman delves deeply into the historic allusions and associations of each of the 20 letters of the Ogham Tree Alphabet.

She also examines Native American healing methods for possible clues to the way ancient Europeans may have used these trees as healing agents. Druidic spiritual practices, herbal healing remedies, and plant lore are included for each tree in the alphabet as well as how each is used in traditional rituals such as the Celtic Fire Festivals and other celebrations. Hopman also includes a pronunciation guide for the oghams and information on the divinatory meanings associated with each tree.

Names Used in this Section

• Samhain
• Halloween
• Oiche Shamhna
• Oiche na Sprideanna
• Sean-Shamhain
• Samhuin
• Hallow E'en
• Calan Gaeaf
• Galen Gwaf
• Kala-Goanv
• Beltaine
• Fianna
• Trinouxtion Samonii
• Coligny Calendar
• Tuatha de Danaan
• Tara
• Echtra Nerai
• King Ailil
• Queen Medb
• The Sidhe
• Shillelaghs
• Puca
• Seachain!
• Tlaghta
• Mog Ruith
• Cernunnos
• NicNevin
• Nemain
• Morrigan
• Cailleach
• Avvaloch
• Avalon

You can find out more about Ellen on the Celtic Heritage website, buy her book on Amazon and also find out more about the Order of the White Oak on their website.

You can find more details on our Contributor Page.

by Damh the Bard

Another one of our all-time favourite tracks based in Celtic Mythology by Damh the Bard. This one concerns the Cauldron of Cerridwen and its magical powers.

Damh is a modern-day Bard whose spirituality, and love of folk tradition, is expressed through his music, storytelling and poetry.

You can find his music on iTunes, Woven Wheat Whispers or from his website, Pagan Music. He is also the voice behind Druidcast, the official podcast of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD, for short) - modern day Druids. You can find out more details about Damh on his Contributor Page on our website.

Call of the Morrigan

Ruthie

Ruthie says: "I was inspired to write this by one of our listeners. An amazing woman who is a singer in her own right."

Hear the call of the Morrigan, The Great Mother, the Crow of Battle, The giver of all life and the bringer of death. I am the Goddess that trembles the hearts of men, Receive me not in dread, my Daughters, for I dwell within you.

Feel my cry in the strife of war! I anoint and guide the weeping dead. I bless the land and bring the harvest. I protect and guide you in distant lands.

I bring the spirits of your ancient kin To stand with you under the cloak of my wings. I am the great healer - ally in your darkest hour. I, the Warrior Queen that walks by your side, I, the memory of your ancestral home, I am The Morrigan.

Ancestor's Song

by Kellianna

Kellianna can be found on Myspace, but her own website provides lots of useful information, including the lyrics to her songs, another chance to listen to more music as well as being able to buy her two CDs. Her music can also be purchased through iTunes. You can find out more details about Kellianna on her Contributor Page on our website.

The track she has given us permission to play is called Ancestor's Song from the album, I Walk With the Goddess, and you can find the lyrics on her site.

Brooks, Lozboy

We read some amazing family stories our to celebrate our ancestors, including one that has been transformed into a story by listener Jason for us to perform for you. We ask you to contact us if you'd like to hear more and we'll pass your emails along to him. We also say Thank You to Lozboy who has given us a review on the UK iTunes - all helpful in getting people to listen to the show.

Promo - Ancestor

Scott Sigler

Scott Sigler makes amazing podcasts out of amazing stories and Ancestor is no exception. On a remote island in Lake Superior, scientists struggle to solve the problem of xenotransplantation -- using animal tissue to replace failing human organs. Funded by the biotech firm Genada, Dr. Claus Rhumkorrf seeks to recreate the ancestor of all mammals.

Irish Phrase of the Day

Go Raith Maith Agat - Thank you very much. Also, in the show we mention that this means Thank you a Thousand Times - that's wrong. Oops! The phrase for Thank you a Thousand times is Go Raith Mile Maith Agat.

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For incidental music:

Artanis, from Artanis by Armolithae See the Contributor Page for more details.

Eleonore, from Les Cordes de l'Ame by Adragante See the Contributor Page for more details.

Winter, from Heart of Winter by Frozen Silence See the Contributor Page for more details.

Ernst, from Scotland Yard by Olga Scotland See the Contributor Page for more details.

James Underberg The Battle See the Contributor Page for more details.

Soundtrack to Angel 3, by Sara Ayers, Podsafe Audio See the Contributor Page page for more details.

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise. See the Contributor Page for more details.

Jigger, Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for more details.

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor Page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.

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Celebrate the ancestors with the novel Ravenwolf!

We begin to celebrate the festival of the ancestors with some great music, an excerpt from the novel Ravenwolf and some very powerful poetry from renowned Irish poet Aine Mac Aodha.

Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/halloween1

Running Order:

• Intro 0:41
• News & Views 1:19
• Hy Brasil Podcast 2:26
• Hallowe'en 3:01
• Aftermath by Saor Patrol 6:00
• Fire of the Gaels & Mise Eire by Aine MacAodha 11:37
• The Book of Invasions by The Hungry Bentleys 15:40
• Ravenwolf by Kelly Heckart 18:33
• Song of the Sea by Sharon Knight 31:55
• Feedback 39:58
• Promo - School of Podcasting 39:17
• Irish Phrase of the Day 40:03
• Outtakes 40:30

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x

Released: 1st November 2008, 43m

We love to hear from you! Please email [email protected], or call us using Speakpipe

We tell our listeners about the technical difficulties we have been having with a server crash and apologise for any delays. We also talk about the new Icelandic film about Vikings, Saga, and wonder where the Celtic films are? We also send greetings and welcomes to our new Portuguese listeners and with the help of Aline Martins from the Hy Brasil Podcast, Gary tries his hand at a little Portuguese.

Hy Brasil Podcast

Aline Martins

Aline Martins is the irrepressible hostess of the Hy Brasil podcast, the plays some great Celtic/Folk music (much in English) as well as discussing Celtic culture and beliefs.

You can find the podcast on mypodcast.com or Podbean, or find out more about Aline.

Hallowe'en

We also discuss some of the meaning of Hallowe'en or Samhain to the Ancient Celts and quote from Thomas Rolleston's book Myths and Legends of the Celtic Race which can be found on Sacred Texts.

by Saor Patrol

The unique sound of Scotland in the 21st century, bringing the sounds of the past into the present and launching the listener into an exciting future for this Scottish band based at their Kincardine headquarters in Scotland.

Those that have heard SAOR PATROL live never forget the visual image, and the vibrant energy they send out to their audience during a performance.

Their vibrant pipe tunes and drum rhythms please, and excite, many a crowd from all walks of life.

Still holding onto their unique sound and style they continue to combine old roots and new blood. Once again Saor Patrol has brought to you their very own Celtabilly music.

Aftermath (Blar-Nan-Leine 1544) Battle of the Field of Shirts

The Battle of Kinloch-Lochy, also known as the Battle of the Shirts or Blar na Léine, was a 1544 battle in Scotland, fought between branches of the Clan Donald, with the involvement of their allies the Clan Cameron against the Clan Fraser, led by Fraser of Lovat, who was aided by members of Clan Grant. The site was on Loch Lochy. [wiki]. See also Clan Cameron's description.

The Clanranald Trust

Duncarrow

All of the members of Saor Patrol are deeply involved in Charity Work, starting the Clanranald Trust. They say:

Our ultimate aim is to replicate a medieval Motte and Bailey Fort as an interactive educational visitor attraction (See more at DunCarron). The idea behind the project is to provide an arena in which groups, individuals and school parties can experience the atmosphere of an authentic medieval working community.

Once completed the Trust intend to use this development as a centre from which to base their work with the local community and educational institutions, whilst also offering a great forum for companies to entertain clients and employees alike. The Film and TV industries will also find the project useful as a "set".

See their Myspace page and hear more music or visit their homepage, Saor Patrol. You can find out more details about Saor Patrol on their Contributor Page on our website. You can visit the Clan Ranald site or see more details on our Charity page.

Fire of the Gaels & Mise Eire

by Aine MacAodha

She says:

I am A writer and rising photographer from Omagh in Tyrone,Ireland, AkA (Ann Keys). I write poetry and Short Stories, was awarded The Tyrone Guthrie bursary from Omagh District council. Published in Magazines including, Argotist online,Luciole Press, Arabesque press, Red Pulp Writers,Shamrock Haiku, Irish Hailu, Citizen 32, The herald, Oasis Press, Forward Press, New Belfast Arts, Faces of the Goddess,and poetry now. My first collection of poems titled, 'Where The Three Rivers Meet', can be purchased as a hard copy or as a download.

You can find Aine on her Myspace page or more details about her on our Contributor Page, including where to get her book.

by The Hungry Bentleys

Beautifully crafted, elegiac lyrics set to acoustic minor key. Guitar and piano blended like a vintage whisky. And those lyrics; at once verbose and precise.

Aural sketches of the persistent low cloud in John's North Western home town, but Hungry Bentley also make time to notice the single shaft of sunlight breaking through, illuminating the Cemetery Gates.

Songs of love, songs of joy, songs of hope to make you smile and dream and weep.

This track is a collaboration between John of the Hungry Bentleys and Irish poet Nigel McLoughlin. Nigel McLoughlin is the author of four collections of poetry, the latest of which is Dissonances (bluechrome, 2007).

You can find the Hungry Bentleys on Myspace. You can find out more details about Nigel on his Myspace page or about them both on their Contributor Page on our website.

by Kelly Heckart

In this, the second contribution from Celtic Romance author Kelley Heckart, Ravenwolf takes the reader on a journey to an ancient land filled with spiteful goddesses who threaten to tear Ambiorix and Nemu apart.

To protect his family from harm, Ambiorix has no choice but to join the Roman Army, once again commanding a cavalry unit, and torn between the soldier inside and being a husband and father. Nemu must confront a past life that is filled with betrayal, loss and revenge.

As her past life collides with her present life, she finds herself trapped in the Celtic Underworld by a god who was once obsessed with her when she was known as Becuille.

You can visit Kelley Heckart's website or find out much more about her and where to get her books on our Contributor Page.

by Sharon Knight

Alive with soulful longing, passionate hope, and vivid imagery, the music of Sharon Knight is a journey into the otherworldly mists of a timeless land, filled with brave heroes, epic love, and mythical quests.

For more than 10 years, the San Francisco Celtic songstress has been performing and recording her unique musical vision as both a solo artist and fronting the world-rock fusion band Pandemonaeon. Her voice is strong and soulful, with a hint of vulnerability, and her striking poetry is set to lush instrumentation reminiscent of Loreena McKennitt's work. Sharon has also been favorably compared with Fairport Convention, Stevie Nicks, and Tori Amos.

Sharon can be found on Myspace, but Sharon's own website, Sharon Knight: Music, Myth & Magic is a beautifully designed tour de force about Sharon and her work. You can find out more about Sharon on her Contributor Page on our website.

We talk about the inspiration that Dave Jackson of the School of Podcasting has given us as regards making our website more useable by the Visually Impaired on Show 155. As a Thank You, we play you his Promo.

Promo - School of Podcasting

Dave Jackson

School Of Podcasting Morning Announcements is the superb podcast that goes with Dave's School of Podcasting. I must admit I have been following this for quite a while now. Dave says:

If you are looking to start a church podcast to reach a global audience, a business podcast looking to qualify leads, a school looking to boost education through podcasting, an entrepreneur looking to get more sales, I've helped them all start and launch successful podcasts.

Check out the School of Podcasting.

Irish Phrase of the Day

Go Raith Maith Agat - Thank you very much. Also, in the show we mention that this means Thank you a Thousand Times - that's wrong. Oops! The phrase for Thank you a Thousand times is Go Raith Mile Maith Agat.

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Help Spread the Word: Please also consider leaving us a rating, a review and subscribing in iTunes or 'Liking' our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow as it helps let people discover our show - thank you :)

If you've enjoyed the show, would you mind sharing it on Twitter please? Click here to post a tweet!

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For incidental music:

The Village's Inn & Before Midnight, from Artanis by Armolithae. See the Contributor Page for details.

Commemmoration from Heart of Winter by Frozen Silence. See the Contributor Page for details.

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise. See the Contributor Page for more details.

Jigger, Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for more details.

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor Page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.

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In this story, which is part 2 of the 2 part story of Fintan, we hear how the oldest and greatest Seannachie or Story-teller of Ireland, Fintan meets his end. Before he does however, he meets the world's oldest Hawk, an old friend never before seen, and they share their life histories.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish19

Running Order:

• Intro 0:40
• News & Views 1:10
• Story 2:30
• Listener Feedback -Patte 28:19
• Promo - Society of Celtic Shamans 29:45

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 24th October 2008, 33m

We love hearing your feedback, please email [email protected], or call us on Speakpipe

We tell our listeners that we are going to be taking a holiday over the Holiday over the Christmas/Yule period and will be releasing a couple of music shows instead of our normal stories. We invite musicians to submit their music for inclusion in these shows. We also mention our email mailing list for those who are short of time and yet want to be kept up to date as to when an episode is released.

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

For more information about the Characters below, see our Biographies section.

• Fintan
• Diarmait
• Cerball
• Erin
• Flann Febla
• Scannlan
• Cennfaelad
• Ailill
• Temhair
• Trefuilngid Tre-ochair
• Uisnech
• Drowes
• Belach Cuairt
• Boyne
• Comar Tri nUsci
• Glas
• Belach Conglais
• Luimnech
• Dun Tulcha
• Ciarraighe Luachra
• Bóchra
• Inber Bairche
• Parthalon
• Aife
• Sliabh Elpa
• Tamlacht
• Nemed
• Iath Boirche
• Magh Rain
• Eblenn
• Lugh
• Cian
• Ethne/Ethliu
• Magh Tuiredh
• Gomer
• Tuatha De Danaan
• Fomori
• Balor
• Toga
• Sliab Raisen
• Lecco
• Tal
• Mid
• Comor Cuan
• Magh Mais
• Gleoir
• Glainide
• Lamech
• Cessair
• Bith
• Noah
• Ladru
• Sons of Mil
• Achill
• Dun Telera
• Ros Greda
• Illan
• Fian
• Assaroe
• Ladra
• Bush
• Bann
• Nra
• Suck
• Suir
• Shannon
• Slaney
• Liffey
• Maigue
• Ethne
• Moy
• Mourne
• Muir
• Solan
• Lee
• Laune
• Dael
• Dubh
• Sligo
• Mond
• Eme
• Mac Modorn
• Slainge
• Eochaid
• Druim Ibar
• Nuada
• Fodhla
• Eo Rossa
• Mughna Mor
• Tortan
• Conchobar
• Traigh Baile
• Cuchulainn
• Cúroi
• Clann Degad
• Garbh
• Starn
• Naisi
• Cet
• Monodhar mac Cecht
• Conall
• Fergus mac Roich
• Táin
• Muirthemne
• Cu of the Feats
• Commor
• Inis Geidh
• Magh Leana
• Druim Brice
• Leithin
• Sliabh Fuai
• Druim Seghsa
• Lughaine
• Conn Hundred Battler
• Cormac mac Airt
• Midhe
• Dathi
• Niall Nine-Hostager
• Diarmuid Donn
• Fergus mac Cearbhall
• Fianna
• Erc
• Ochomon
• Fidach
• Brighid
• Fithier
• Rual
• Annid
• Ham
• Noah
• Lamech

Patte

We read a message from listener Pattie.

Society of Celtic Shamans

We are remembering ancient ways and reconnecting with our ancestors. Come, tread the paths of Avalon and sail to Tir na nOg. Begin the journey that will lead you into the Shining Country. To learn more about the Society of Celtic Shamans please visit us at http://www.faeryshaman.org. Subscribe to the podcast at podbean.com

Anne has graciously allowed us to use three pieces for Fintan's Harp in this tale. The tracks are Bridget Cruise from the album Haste to the Wedding, The Seas Are Deep from the album Mermaids and Mariners and The Golden Castle from the album A Light in the Forest. More details about Anne and these albums can be found on her Contributor Page.

Anne's music repertoire spans traditional Celtic (Irish, Scottish, Welsh), English, folk, religious and secular, Early, Renaissance and classical music, to Broadway, contemporary, pop and Jazz, and is virtually unlimited. She can easily provide the traditional "Canon in D" and "Here Comes the Bride" for a wedding processional, and play classic Frank Sinatra or Metallica at a reception. Her ability to faithfully play such a broad range of musical styles has helped to establish her popularity. Visit Anne's website Celtic harp music or find more details on her Contributor Page.

http://www.shee-eire.com/Magic&Mythology/Myths/Heroes&Heroines/The-Hawk-of-Achill/Page1.htm http://www.maryjones.us/ctexts/Temhair.html http://www.ucd.ie/tlh/trans/rib.eriu.4.001.t.text.html http://www.ucd.ie/tlh/trans/ws.fl.3.001.t.text.html

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

Jo Morrison for her wonderful harp music used in this episode. You can find her website here. The track we use here as the bardic accompaniment is Chiorsdain's Lullaby. See the Contributor Page for details.

Victor Stellar, The Glacial Epoch from Podsafe Audio. See the Contributor Page page for details.

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise, All or None . See the Contributor Page for details.

Jigger Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for details.

For our Theme Music

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.

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In this story, which is part 1 of a 2 part story, we hear the tale of the oldest and greatest Shannachie or Story-teller of Ireland, Fintan. It was the job of the Shannachie to travel the land of Erin and collect stories from far-flung corners and this tale tells of his long life and his place in the history of the magical Isle of Erin.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish18

Running Order:

• Intro 0:40
• News & Views 1:21
• Story 2:20
• Listener Feedback -Paul 30:44
• Promo - The Mark of a Druid 32:00

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 10th October 2008, 35m

We love hearing your feedback, please email [email protected], or call us on Speakpipe

We send thanks to Anne Roos for her Harping that is heard within this tale.

Anne Roos

Anne has graciously allowed us to use three pieces for Fintan's Harp in this tale. The tracks are My Lagan Love from the album Hasten to the Wedding, High Barbary from the album Mermaids and Mariners and Craigieburn Wood from the album A Light in the Forest. More details about Anne and these albums can be found on her Contributor Page.

Anne's music repertoire spans traditional Celtic (Irish, Scottish, Welsh), English, folk, religious and secular, Early, Renaissance and classical music, to Broadway, contemporary, pop and Jazz, and is virtually unlimited. She can easily provide the traditional "Canon in D" and "Here Comes the Bride" for a wedding processional, and play classic Frank Sinatra or Metallica at a reception. Her ability to faithfully play such a broad range of musical styles has helped to establish her popularity. Visit Anne's website Celtic harp music or find more details on her Contributor Page.

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

For more information about the Characters below, see our Biographies section.

• Fintan
• Brega
• Temhair
• Erin
• Niall of the Nine Hostages
• Ui Neill
• Glen Etin
• Lough Lumman
• Aed Abaid
• Diarmait
• Fergus Cerball
• Erin
• Flann Febla
• Scannlan
• Fingen
• Paidraig
• Fiachra
• Colman
• Cennfaelad
• Aillil
• Muiredach
• Magh Rath
• Finnchad
• Falmag
• Leinster
• Cú-alad
• Bran Bairne
• Deg
• Fir Olnegmacht
• Tuan
• Cairell
• Ulaid
• Bóchra
• Bith
• Noah
• Dun Tulcha
• Kerry
• Berran
• Luachair Dedaid
• Cessair
• Sliab Betha
• Ladru
• Ard Ladrann
• Tul Tuinde
• Parthalon
• Agnoman
• Fir Bolg
• Fir Gaelion
• Fir Domnann
• Irrus
• Tuatha De
• West Munster
• Druim Den
• Fénius Farsaid
• Cai Cain-brethach
• Amairgen Glungel
• Liath-druim na Ler
• Sons of Mil
• Donn
• Tech Duind
• Skellig
• Eber
• Eeremon
• Conaing Bec-eclach
• Trefuilngid Treochair
• Mis Gluairi
• Irrus Domnann
• Mu
• Nimrod
• Nél
• Goedel Glas
• Féne
• Scota
• Moses
• Caucasus
• Scythia
• Caspian
• Palus Maeotis
• Breogan
• Shannachie/Seanachie
• Tortu
• Ross
• Mugna
• Dathe
• Uisnech
• Bile Tortan
• Eó Rosa
• Craebh Daithi
• Ess Ruaid

Missing Section

In the interests of brevity and not boring you to death with long lists of Irish place-names, we removed the following sections from the Show. This is obviously a ritual inventory or dialogue that would not be hard for the Celt to hear as all the place names would hold meaning for them. Trefuilngid: True indeed, O Fintan, you are an excellent shannachie in holding the memory of this land. It is thus that it has been, and will be for ever, namely: Her learning, her foundation, her teaching, her alliance, her judgement, her chronicles, her counsels, her stories, her histories, her science, her comeliness, her eloquence, her beauty, her blushings, her bounty, her abundance, her wealth — from the western part in the west.

Conaing: Where do these come from? Trefuilngid: Easy to say. From Ae, from Umall, from Aidne, from Bairenn, from Bres, from 'preifiie, from Bri Airg, from Berramain, from Bagna, from Cera, from Corann, from Cruachu, from Irrus, from Imga, from Imgan, from Tarbga, from Teidmne, from Tulcha, from Muad, from Muiresc, from Meada from Maige (that is, between Traige and Reocha and Lacha), from Mucrama, from Maenmag, from Mag Luirg, from Mag Ene, from Arann, from Aigle, from Airtech. Fintan: It was then that he said: Trefuilngid: Her battles, also, and her contentions, her hardihood, her rough places, her strifes, her haughtiness, her unprofitableness, her pride, her captures, her assaults, her hardness, her wars, her conflicts, From the northern part in the north.

Conaing: Where do these come from? Trefuilngid: Easy to say: From Lie, from Lorg, from Lothar, from Callann, from Farney, from Fidga, from Srub Brain, from Bernas, from Daball, from Ard Fothaid, from Goll, from Irgoll, from Airmmach, from the Glens, from Gera, from Gabor, from Emain, from Ailech, from Imclar. Her prosperity then,and her supplies, her bee-hives, her contests, her feats of arms, her householders, her nobles, her wonders, her good custom, her good manners, her splendour, her abundance, her dignity, her strength, her wealth, her householding, her many arts, her accoutrements, her many treasures, her satin, her serge, her silks, her cloths, her green spotted cloth, her hospitality, from the eastern part in the east. Conaing: Where do these come from? Trefuilngid: Easy to say. From Fethach, from Fothna, from Inrechtra, from Mugna, from Bile, from Bairne, from Berna, from Drenna, from Druach, from Diamar, from Lee, from Line, from Lathirne, from Cuib, from Cualnge, from Cenn Con, from Mag Rath, from Mag mis, from Mag Muirthemne. Her waterfalls, her fairs, her nobles, her raiders, her knowledge, her subtlety, her musicianship, her melody, her minstrelsy, her wisdom, her honour, her music, her learning, her teaching, her warriorship, her fidchell playing, her vehemence, her fierceness, her poetical art, her advocacy, her modesty, her code, her retinue, her fertility, from the southern part in the south.

Conaing: Where do these come from? Trefuilngid: Easy to say. From Mairg, from Maistiu, from Raigne, from Rairiu, from Gabair, from Gabran, from Cliu, from Claire, from Femned, from Faifae, from Bregon, from Barchi, from Cenn Chaille, from Clere, from Cermna, from Raithlinn, from Glennamain, from Gobair, from Luachair, from Labrand, from Loch Léin, from Loch Lugdach, from Loch Daimdeirg, from Cathair Chonroi, from Cathair Cairbri, from Cathair Ulad, from Dun Bindi, from Dun Chain, from Dun Tulcha, from Fertae, from Feorainn, from Fiandainn. Her kings, moreover, her stewards, her dignity, her primacy, her stability, her establishments, her supports, her destructions, her warriorship, her charioteership, her soldiery, her principality, her high-kingship, her ollaveship, her mead, her bounty, her ale, her renown, her great fame, her prosperity, from the centre position. Conaing: Where do these come from? Trefuilngid: Easy to say. From Mide, from Bile, from Bethre, from Bruiden, from Colba, from Cnodba, from Cuilliu, from Ailbe, from Asal, from Usnech, from Sidan, from Slemain, from Slâine, from Cno, from Cerna, from Cennandus, from Bri Scâil, from Bri Graigi, from Bri meic Thaidg, from Bri Foibri, from Bri Din, from Bri Fremain, from Temhair, from Tethbe, from Temair Broga Niad, from Temair Breg, the overlordship of all Erin from these.

Paul

We read an email from listener Paul.

The Mark of a Druid

When twenty-six-year-old Eve McCormick awakes, the images from her nightmare are indelible. The dream feels so real she must force herself to get a grip. This experience is just the beginning for Eve, a Los Angeles clinical hypnotherapist and researcher investigating whether reincarnation is fact or fiction.

Unstoppable visions of an ancient lifetime steal days from her. The danger escalates when she wakes up physically injured and marked with a strange symbol. While Eve battles the past to maintain her sanity and safety, her project is jeopardized as another researcher's attempts to take over. One partner dies and another is accused of inappropriate conduct. Eve and her friend, Dr. Andrea McMurray, don't believe in coincidence and probe their shared visions for answers. On the other side of the Atlantic, Welshman Ryerson Sanders is haunted by his dreams and believes Eve's research project can help him. For both of them, an ancient Celtic prophecy and long-sought revenge entangles the past with the present. A druidess and a shape-shifter must join to save the druid way of life, while a queen conspires to kill Erin's only high king. Will the oaths and agendas of the past reach across the centuries to strengthen or to destroy? Find the book at Podiobooks.com and at themarkofadruid.com. Find out more about the author at rhondacarpenter.com.

http://www.shee-eire.com/Magic&Mythology/Myths/Heroes&Heroines/The-Hawk-of-Achill/Page1.htm http://www.maryjones.us/ctexts/Temhair.html http://www.ucd.ie/tlh/trans/rib.eriu.4.001.t.text.html http://www.ucd.ie/tlh/trans/ws.fl.3.001.t.text.html

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise, All or None . See the Contributor Page for details.

Jigger Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for details.

For our Theme Music

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.

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Finally, the mystery of the great Dagda's Club is revealed as he seeks a way to bring his dead son back to life. We also hear an alternate story about the Dagda and Aengus in the Brugh Na Boyne.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish17

Running Order:

• Intro 0:40
• News & Views 1:06
• Story 2:51
• Listener Feedback -Rob 13:39
• Seashore by Orient XPress 15:03
• Promo - Terry Ferdinand 19:09
• Promo - Classical Mythology Podcast 20:05
• Promo - Spoken Lore 20:42

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 26th September 2008, 23m

We love hearing your feedback, please email [email protected], or call us on Speakpipe

We ask our listeners to help us celebrate all of our ancestors in story and Ruthie says Thank You for all her get well soon messages.

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

For more information about the Characters below, see our Biographies section.

• Fintan
• Dagda
• Aengus Mac Og
• Brugh Na Boyne
• Tuatha De (Danaan)
• Glen Etin
• Lough Lumman
• Aed Abaid
• Ess Rúaid
• Rúad Rofhessa
• Eochaid Ollathair
• Ogham
• Lugh
• Cian
• Erin
• Cermait Milbél
• Buac
• Daire Donn
• Leinster
• Sons of Mil
• Lugh mac Ethne
• Síd Rodrubá
• Ogma
• Síd Archltrai
• Síd Leithet
• Síd Cnocc Bain
• Brú Ruair
• Síd an Broga
• Midir
• Brí Leit
• Nindid

Patrick Brown

Thanks go to Patrick Brown for his permission to use the translation of the tale of Aengus and the Dagda that makes up the basis of part 2 of our tale. You can find out more about Patrick and his amazing artwork in our Contributor pages. Copyright to the translation remains © 2008 Patrick Brown.

Rob

We read an email from listener Rob and include a song, 'Seashore', by his band Orient Express.

Seashore

by Orient XPress

Essex Blag, Polish spirit, and a whole heap of loveliness. The sort of band that a 15yo crazy will love but his mum will too (from their Myspace page). You can find out more about Orient Xpress on their Contributor Page.

Terry Ferdinand

Bishop FM is a community radio station set up in Bishop Auckland to meet the needs of local residents. Run entirely by volunteers, the station completed a four week trial on FM in 2007 and has been awarded a five year FM community radio license by Ofcom. Terry does the 9-11pm Monday night Folk spot.

Classical Mythology Podcast.

With this series they will investigate the gods, heroes, and myths that formed bedrock of belief in the ancient Greek and Roman world. Whether you are interested in a certain divinity or a particular story, this podcast is a must for all students of mythology. Part of the Learn Out Loud series of podcasts.

Havamal

A podcast just beginning of the Viking Classic, The Havamal from the Poetic Edda, read by David and Sandra of the Spoken Lore Podcast. This podcast has now sadly podfaded.

http://paddybrown.co.uk/?page_id=363 http://www.maryjones.us/ctexts/dagda.html#english

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

For Voice Acting

Edward, our son, as Aengus mac Og

Morgan, our son, as Cairmait Milbél

Tavola Rustica 02 - II. Motet, from the Album COPPER SUITE pour 2 Trompettes, 2 Cors, 2 Trombones Tuba. See the Contributor page for details.

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise, All or None . See the Contributor Page for details.

Jigger Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for details.

For our Theme Music

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.

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Meester Stoorworm from Scotland and W.B. Yeats

We celebrate the Autumn Equinox with some amazing pieces of music, a poem by W B Yeats and a traditional Scottish folk-tale. The tale is the Meester Stoorworm which tells of a poor boy made good - a typical fairy tale from Celtic lands. The W B Yeats poem is the Rider from the North from Yeats' book In the Seven Woods.

Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/autumn2008

Running Order:

• Intro 0:40
• News & Views 1:20
• The Autumn Equinox 2:18
• Faerie Night by Jacqui Callis 5:12
• The Rider from the North by W. B. Yeats 8:15
• Light by Sora 11:40
• The Meester Stoorworm by Katherine Pyle 14:40
• Morgana by Kellianna 37:29
• Feedback - Ann 39:58
• Promo - British History 101 41:36
• Promo - From the Edge of the Circle 43:25
• Outtakes 44:43

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x

Released: 20th September 2008, 47m

We love to hear from you! Please email [email protected], or call us using Speakpipe

We talk about all the different types of Celtic groups on the Internet and invite groups to contact us so that we can build up a contact list for them.

The Autumn Equinox

We investigate the meanings of the Autumn Equinox - the time of equal day and night. Also known as Mabon and Alban Elfed. Known by the Americans as Harvest Home.

by Jacqui Callis

Faerie Night is a powerful faerie song written and performed by Jacqui Callis from a poem by friend and author Suzan Caroll. Although available to download individually, it is from a collection of original songs called Soul Vagabond. The CD features 18 songs with a Celtic/folksy/multidimensional feel, written, or co-written, by Jacqui - some are unaccompanied voice and harmonies and others feature: fiddle, dulcimer, pedal steel, slide, lead and rhythm guitars, banjo and double bass. See her Myspace page and hear more music or visit her homepage, Soul Vagabond. You can find out more details about Jacqui on her Contributor Page on our website.

The Rider from the North

by W. B. Yeats

W. B. Yeats

William Butler Yeats (13 June 1865 – 28 January 1939) was an Irish poet and dramatist, and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. A pillar of both the Irish and English literary establishments, in his later years Yeats served as an Irish Senator for two terms. He was a driving force behind the Irish Literary Revival, and together with Lady Gregory and Edward Martyn founded the Abbey Theatre, and served as its chief during its early years. In 1923, he was awarded a Nobel Prize in Literature for what the Nobel Committee described as "inspired poetry, which in a highly artistic form gives expression to the spirit of a whole nation;" and he was the first Irishman so honored.

Maud Gonne

Originally published in the Weekly Critical Review on 4th June 1903, The Rider from the North was later called The Happy Townland. This poem was read from In The Seven Woods which can be found at Sacred Texts, subtitled Being poems chiefly of the Irish Heroic Age.

by Sora

Sora (aka Andrea Hunt) is an independent musician with a different philosophy on how she wants to share her music with the world. Perhaps it was all of the touring she did as a teenager with the Calgary Youth Orchestra and the Calgary Fiddlers that made her appreciate the subtleties of having a solid home base. It may have been the influence of playing with elite musicians and performing to sell out crowds that seeded her desire to mold a new musical lifestyle.

Her natural flair for Celtic vocal styling leaps out in her 2003 debut CD "Winds Of Change". On this self produced project all 13 tracks were recorded live off the floor. "What you hear is what we did" Sora says. "Everyone was in the same small room at the same time". The arrangements for each song were chosen specifically because they were so different from anything she had ever heard – which gave her the chance to put her heart and sound into each track.

You can find her music on Myspace or Corvid Media. You can find out more details about Sora on her Contributor Page on our website.

by Katherine Pyle

A Scottish folk tale from a collection of tales by Katherine Pyle and illustrated by herself. The most complete bibliography for Katherine Pyle we have found is here.

This book can be found on Project Gutenberg or Many Books.

by Kellianna

Kellianna is an accomplished musician and performer worldwide. Her CD's , Lady Moon and I Walk with the Goddess are being recognized around the globe as a must have for any lover of Goddess inspired folk music. The track she has given us permission to play is called Morgana, and you can find the lyrics on her site. About the track she says:

"Morgana was created after I read Marion Zimmer Bradley's "The Mists of Avalon" for the third time. The lyrics were completed upon my return from the Ancient Isle of Avalon in Glastonbury, England. Being in Avalon and on the Tor, I could easily imagine Morgan losing her way in the mists and traveling to the Fairy World. She was strong and always emerged from the magical realm to her beloved Avalon."

Kellianna can be found on Myspace, but her own website provides lots of useful information, including the lyrics to her songs, another chance to listen to more music as well as being able to buy her two CDs. Her music can also be purchased through iTunes. You can find out more details about Kellianna on her Contributor page on our website.

Ann

We remind our Listeners that we have a poll on the website to help us realise what direcvtion they want us toi take the show in. Do we tell more Irish Tale? Welsh? Scottis? etc.

Promo - British History 101

Michael Anthony

British History 101 was begun in June of 2006 after being inspired by Matt Dattilo's Matt's Today in History. Michael Anthony, the owner/host/producer of British History 101, wanted to share his fascination with the British Isles and learn more himself, and so decided to create his own podcast for the topic. Michael Anthony is a history student at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and spends his summers in scenic southern Indiana along the Ohio River.

Promo - From The Edge of The Circle

Tommy Elf

From The Edge of The Circle's Tommy Elf describes his podcast as: "One pagan waxing eloquently (well, sometimes) about various topics of a pagan nature. Come walk on the edge of the circle with me."

We recommend Episode 16 for its discussion of mythology in our everyday lives. Episode 16 can still be downloaded from his feed in iTunes but not, I think, for his website.

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For incidental music:

Sortie, from Copper Suite by Tavola Rustica . See the Contributor Page for details.

A Warm Place from Heart of Winter by Frozen Silence. See the Contributor Page for details.

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise. See the Contributor Page for more details.

Jigger, Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for more details.

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor Page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.

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Today we hear the tale of Tuan and Saint Finnian, one of the best shape-changing myths in the Celtic mythos. Set in historical times, we look back through history with the meeting of Tuan the Immortal. This episode is slightly longer than normal at 47 minutes - sorry, we just didn't want to break this story.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish16

Running Order:

• Intro 0:40
• News & Views 1:12
• Story 4:02
• Listener Feedback -Myspace 42:30
• Promo - Anne is a Man! 43:00
• Promo - Njal's Saga 44:02
• Irish Gaelic Phrase of the Day 45:40

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 12th September 2008, 48m

We love hearing your feedback, please email [email protected], or call us on Speakpipe

We discuss our new Fairy Art gallery and wonder whether Fairy Art has a greater significance in today's society

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

For more information about the Characters below, see our Biographies section.

• Lough Foyle
• Magh Bhille
• Finnian
• Collum Cille
• Tuan
• Cairill
• Muredach Red-neck
• Ulaid
• Leinster
• Starn
• Sera
• Partholon
• Erin
• Noah
• Nemed
• Agnoman
• Semion
• Stariath
• Domnann
• Fir Bolg
• Gaeleoin
• Beothach
• Iarbonel
• Tuatha De Danann
• Padraig
• Alban

St Columba (Collum Cille)

Saint Columba (Collum Cille) at Bridei's fort

Saint Finnian

San Finnian di Molville

We send welcomes and thank yous to all the friends we have made on Myspace.

Anne Frid de Vries

A blogsite that reviews some seriously good podcasts.

Njal's Saga

A podcast of the Viking Classic, Njal's Saga, read by David and Sandra of the Spoken Lore Podcast.

Irish Gaelic Phrase of the Day

Céad Míle Fáilte which actually means a hundred thousand welcomes not a thousand welcomes as we thought and said in the Show :) You might also see it as Céad míle fáilte romhat! which means 'A hundred thousand welcomes to you!'

Irish Fairy Tales The Story Or Ireland The Story of Tuan mac Carill The History of Ireland, Geoffey Keating Clan Donald Heritage Mysterious World: Ireland The Epics of Celtic Ireland , Jean Markale The Story of Tuan mac Caroll The Celtic Encyclopedia, Harry Mountain

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

Victor Stella After the War, Podsafe Audio . See the Contributor page for details.

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise, All or None . See the Contributor Page for details.

Jigger Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for details.

For our Theme Music

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.

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Set in the time of the Kingship of the great Dagda, this tale tells the story of the birth of Aengus Mac Og and how his foster-father, Midir, fell in love with the most beautiful woman in all Erin.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish15

Running Order:

• Intro 0:41
• News & Views 1:03
• Story 3:18
• Updates & Comments 26:05
• Promo - Fairy Tale Corner 26:55

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 30th August 2008, 30m

We love getting your feedback! Please email [email protected], or call us on Speakpipe

We tell our new listeners about what they can find on our website to support the stories.

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

For more information about the Characters below, see our Biographies section.

• Etain
• Tuatha De Danaan
• Erin
• Eochaid Ollathair
• Dagda
• Brugh na Boyne
• Ethne
• Boann
• Boyne
• Elcmar
• Bres
• Elatha
• Magh nInis
• Aengus Mac Og
• Midir
• Bri Leith
• Tethba
• Triath
• Febal
• Fir Bolg
• Uisnech
• Midhe
• Samhain
• Cnoc Sidhe
• Borga
• Cleitech
• Dian Cecht
• Ulaid
• Ailill
• Etain Echraide
• Magh Macha
• Magh Lemna
• Magh nItha
• Magh Tochair
• Magh nDula
• Magh Techt
• Magh Li
• Magh Line
• Magh Murthemne
• Find
• Modornn
• Slena
• Nas
• Amnas
• Oichen
• Or
• Banda
• Samair
• Loche
• Fuamnach
• Bethach
• Iardanel
• Bresal
• Danaan
• Lugh
• Ogma
• Bresal Etarlam
• Etar
• Inber Cichmaine
• Conchobar
• Aenach Bodbgna

We correct some mistakes that we have made in past episodes. The link to the Out of the Ordinary Festival can be found here. Scott Sigler's Nocturnal Book & Podcast can be found at scottsigler.com.

Fairy Tale Corner

A podcast featuring Classic, Modern, and Original Fairy Tales that are safe for the whole family.

http://www.maryjones.us/ctexts/etain.html http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm17.htm http://www.last.fm/music/Adiemus/_/The+Wooing+Of+Etain http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tochmarc_%C3%89ta%C3%ADne http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eochu_Airem http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T100054/text047.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89ta%C3%ADn http://www.timelessmyths.com/celtic/ulster.html http://www.o-r-g.org/university/orfeo/node20.html http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T300012/index.html http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T300012/text001.html http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T300012/text002.html http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T300012/text003.html

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

For voice acting:

Edward, our son, as Aengus mac Og

Matt Howard, as Elcmar

Estelle Ashman, as Ethne

Sara Ayers Winter And The Sound of Nothing. See the Contributor Page for details.

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise, All or None. See the Contributor Page for details.

Jigger Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for details.

For our Theme Music

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor Page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor Page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor Page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor Page.

Get EXTRA content in the Celtic Myth Podshow App for iOS, Android & Windows

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The Children of Danu choose Bodb Dearg as a new High King for themselves much to King Lir's displeasure. To bring the clans together, Bodb's foster-daughter marries Lir and bears four beautiful children to him. Sadly she dies and Lir marries her sister, who in jealousy curses the Children and turns them all into swans...

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish14

Running Order:

• Intro 0:40
• News & Views 1:23
• Story 3:36
• Listener Feedback - Stephen, Coo 23:48
• Promo - Irish Emigrant Podcast 25:53
• Promo - Ravencast 27:05

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 16th August 2008, 30m

We love getting your feedback! Please email [email protected], or call us on Speakpipe

We tell our listeners about the new Contributor pages and repeat our invitation to send us stories of your ancestors for our Samhainn Holiday Special. We would also like to offer a platform for those authors, musicians and bloggers who work in the Celtic field. You can find all the ways to contact us on our Contact Us page.

The Statue of the Children of Lir in the Garden of Remembrance, Dublin

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

For more information about the Characters below, see our Biographies section.

• Children of Danu
• Bodb Dearg
• Lir
• Sruth na Maoile
• Fionnuala
• Carraig na Ron
• Aodh
• Lough Dairbhreach
• Fiachra
• Conn
• Maoile
• Erin
• Alban
• Banna
• Aodh Aithfhiosach
• Fergus Fithchiollach
• Riders of the Sidhe
• Sidhe Fionnachaidh
• Manannan
• Angus
• Tuatha De Danaan
• Irris Domnann
• Ochone
• Inis Gluaire
• Lough na-n Ean
• Inis Geadh
• Accuill
• Donn
• Son of Mil
• Connacht
• Aibric
• (Saint) Mochaemhog
• Lairgren
• Colman
• Cobthach
• Deoch
• Finghin
• Aoife
• Cill Dun
• Ogham

We read some listener email and introduce some new podcasts that we have been listening to. Stephen's Celtic Music list can be found here.

Irish Emigrant Podcast

News from home for the Irish Emigrant. It podfaded in 2006 but the back episodes are still available on iTunes and the website is still very current.

Ravencast

An Asatru podcast for and about our community. We'll have great interviews, discuss Lore, our gods and goddesses, and anything else relating to Asatru.

Joseph Jacobs. Celtic Fairy Tales. Based on P.W. Joyce's version in Old Celtic Romances. The Children of Lir by Cruachan The Children of Lir, poem by "A.E." Old Celtic Romances, P W Joyce The Children of Lir, Legendary Fictions of the Ancient Celts, Patrick Kennedy

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

For voice acting:

Edward, our son, as the Kings of the Tuatha de Danaad

Matt Howard, as the Sons of Lir

Teresa Doyle Gabham Molta Bhride (Ode to Brigid) . See the Contributor Page page for details.

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise, All or None. See the Contributor Page for details.

Jigger Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for details.

For our Theme Music

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor Page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor Page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor Page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor Page.

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Music, facts, and a story for Lughnasadh 2008

It's always great to hear from you! Email [email protected], or call us using Speakpipe Show Summary:

We've got some great stuff for this Holiday Special. For the first time, we've got three pieces of fantastic music, a section from an unpublished book about the Celtic traditions for Lughnasadh and a great section of an Arthurian Fantasy by Kelley Heckart: White Rose of Avalon.

More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com

Running Order:

• Intro 0:41
• News & Views 1:39
• Kesh Jig by The Connemara Stone Company 4:46
• Lughnasadh: The Land Gives Birth by Shae Clancy and Francine Nicholson 6:26
• Lughnasadh by Damh the Bard 21:30
• White Rose of Avalon by Kelley Heckart 26:45
• Warrior Queen by Kellianna 40:10
• Promo - Billibub Baddings 44:54
• Promo - Digital Magic 46:20
• Outtakes 49:52

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

We discuss news that listener Jason tells us about - new stone circle in Australia and a similar one being constructed near us, at Knockhatch.

The Australian Standing Stones began as an ambitious project by a small, dedicated group of citizens who wanted to mark Glen Innes's Celtic heritage.

It was in Australia's 1988 Bicentenary Year that the Celtic Council of Australia developed the idea of erecting a national monument to honour all Celtic peoples who helped pioneer Australia.

Glen Innes responded with a 46-page submission for Australian Standing Stones, inspired by the Ring of Brodgar in Scotland's Orkneys. Australian Standing Stones Alignment Details

Sussex Peace Circle

Peace Stones the Out of the Ordinary Festival

by The Connemara Stone Company

The Connemara Stone Company have been together since 1995, and all played previously in various Folk-Rock Groups, which is soon obvious when you see them live on stage. Right from the start they decided to rearrange Traditional Celtic music into modern Folk-Rock songs and tunes. Apart from that, it was very important to them to bring Folk music to the younger generation.

To their surprise not only did the younger generation like their music. This was more as apparent as they played a concert with "Wishbone Ash", the audience being (putting it mildly) a little bit older. They have kindly given us permission to play a wonderful piece of foot-tapping music, called the Kesh Jig from their album, Birds & Beasts. See the Myspace page and hear more music or visit their homepage, Connemara Stone.

by Shae Clancy and Francine Nicholson

Shae Clancy and Francine Nicholson have collected essays from Celtic scholars to form a fascinating book that helps to explain the difference between Celtic fact (what we actually know) from Celtic fiction (what we speculate). Sadly, the book has never been published and Francine passed away in 2003. Shae has enabled the book to be published on the web. Francine Nicholson, M.A., was a librarian in New England and scholar of all things Celtic. The loss of her passing, perhaps appropriately on 1 February 2003 (Imbolc), is poignantly crystallised by fellow Celtic scholar, David Stifter:

'It is very sad news to hear that Francine Nicholson has left us. She had a vast and astounding erudition and knowledge of Celtic mythology and folklore, and her contributions . . . were a great source of enrichment and information. I feel it as a heavy loss that she will no longer contribute to our discussions.'

by Damh the Bard

Damh is a modern-day Bard whose spirituality, and love of folk tradition, is expressed through his music, storytelling and poetry. Drawing on the Bardic traditions his performances are both entertaining and educational, weaving a tapestry of myth, peace, and anthems that speak directly to the heart, but never without a good splash of humour. Damh is a musical storyteller who works within the world of myth that cannot be proved; where the Faerie really do dance on Midsummer's Eve, where the trees talk, and the Hollow Hills take you into the realms of Annwn. Where the Goddess rides her horse, guiding you to magic, and the Horned God of old calls us from the shadows of the Greenwood.

You can find his music on iTunes, Woven Wheat Whispers or from his website, Pagan Music. He is also the voice behind Druidcast, the official podcast of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD, for short) - modern day Druids. You can find Druidcast here and find out more about OBOD here. We'd like to thank him for giving us permission to play this track for you. You can find out more details about Damh on his Contributor page on this website.

by Kelley Heckart

Kelley Heckart lives in Arizona with her husband, Michael, and their two dogs, Hercules and Xena. Kelley was born with a vivid imagination and a fascination with ancient history and the supernatural. Though she resides on the earthly realm, she always has one foot firmly planted in the otherworldly realm of mystical creatures and magic. She has written numerous short stories and song lyrics. This is her first novel. In addition to writing books, she also enjoys playing and writing music, and designing crosses out of driftwood.

Currently, she is working on a sequel to Of Water and Dragons. Of Water and Dragons can be found on her website, www.kelleyheckart.com, www.amazon.com, www.booksurge.com and many other online stores. If your local bookstore doesn't have it in stock, it can easily be ordered.

With the land falling into Saxon hands, the Christian monks make a pact with Morgaine, Queen of the Faeries. She promises to give them a High King who will unite the Britons against the Saxons if he takes a queen from the faery realm. She hopes this will restore the Goddess faith, bringing Avalon back to its rightful place and not hidden within the mists. Lancelot is sent to guard the future High King, but when a love potion falls into the wrong hands, all seems lost. Gwenhwyfar is the only hope for the future, but betrayal, revenge and forbidden love surround her, threatening to destroy the lives of four people, and send Britain and Avalon into ruins.

Thank you to Kelley for contributing her story to the show - we can't wait to read this lusty tale. For more information about Kelley and her books, see our Contributor Page.

by Kellianna

Kellianna is an accomplished musician and performer worldwide. Her CD's , Lady Moon and I Walk with the Goddess are being recognized around the globe as a must have for any lover of Goddess inspired folk music. Her live shows are a combination of acoustic guitar songs and chants to the God and Goddess.

Kellianna can be found on Myspace, but her own website provides lots of useful information, including the lyrics to her songs, another chance to listen to more music as well as being able to buy her two CDs. Her music can also be purchased through iTunes. You can find out more details about Kellianna on her Contributor Page on our website.

The track she has given us permission to play is called Warrior Queen, and you can find the lyrics on her site.

Tee Morris, the author, has a podcast for the first novel starring Billibub: The Case of the Singing Sword. We can hope that Tee podcasts the current novel. He has provided a PDF of the novel for download (no longer available) and the book can be purchased at Amazon.

Philippa Ballantine, the author of the much-loved Chasing the Bard, has written a sequel to that book, called Digital Magic. Digital Magic is a follow-on to Chasing the Bard, a favourite podcast or ours about the involvement of the Fey in the world of Shakespeare. Digital Magic takes the story into the future. She has provided a PDF of the book for download (no longer available) and the book can be purchased at Amazon.

Get EXTRA content in the Celtic Myth Podshow App for iOS, Android & Windows

Contact Us: You can leave us a message by using the Speakpipe Email us at: [email protected]. Facebook fan-page http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow, Twitter (@CelticMythShow) or Snapchat (@garyandruth), Pinterest (celticmythshow) or Instagram (celticmythshow)

Help Spread the Word: Please also consider leaving us a rating, a review and subscribing in iTunes or 'Liking' our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow as it helps let people discover our show - thank you :)

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The Connemara Stone Company, The Kesh Jig . See the Contributor page for details.

Damh the Bard, Lughnasadh . See the Contributor page for details.

Kellianna, Warrior Queen . See the Contributor page for details.

For incidental music:

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor page for details.

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

OBOD

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permisssion to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.

We'd like to wish you 'Hwyl fawr!', which is Welsh for Goodbye and have fun, or more literally Wishing a Good Mood on you!

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