Fingal Libraries' Podcast of Many Things Cultural (and anything else that takes our fancy)

Smuggling and piracy is not something usually associated with Fingal - but it should be!

St. Brigit’s day is nearly upon us. Did you know Brigit was originally an ancient Irish goddess long before her conversion? Have a listen to this week’s podcast to learn more.

This week we shall have a gander at some of our lovely wee garden birds and see what they fancy for dinner. 

Some people think Ireland's first invasion was by the Vikings but they were actually seventh in line. On this week's episode, we look at Ireland's six mythological invasions! 

This week, we have a look at our vital little pollinator friends and try and get to know the much disliked wasp!

For Heritage Week 2020, Barry Smith of Fingal Libraries writes and narrates this podcast that explores the role of trees in ancient Irish society, their place in our ancestors' world, the myths that grew with them, the veneration attached to them and the dramatic decline of their importance in Ireland. 

In this episode we look at the beginnings of Christianity in Ireland. 

Considering the time of year, I thought it might be nice to discuss something that we are all stepping on, around over or indeed through! 

This week's episode will delve into Ireland's relationship with the auld Vikings and try and determine if they were really as bad as history remember them.