Fireside

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Fireside is the Irish Storytelling Podcast. Kevin C. Olohan is your host and Fireside Bard. Every Wednesday, Kevin takes a story from Folklore or Mythology, gives it a fresh retelling, and discusses t... more

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The podcast currently has 249 episodes available.

Fireside episodes:

June 19, 2019 Episode XXVIII: The End of The Fianna
In the climactic final battle of the Fenian Cycle of Irish Mythology, Kevin tells of the causes, lead up to and casualties of the great Battle of Gabhra. this conflict would bring about the end of the Fianna of Ireland.

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June 12, 2019 Episode XXVII: Fair, Brown and Trembling
This week on Fireside is an early Irish variation on the fairy tale of Cinderella: Fair, Brown and Trembling, which tells the classic tale of a beautiful young princess, and the torment she goes through at the hands of her cruel older sisters... that is, until she meets the local hen wife...

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51min
June 05, 2019 Episode XXVI: The Hostel of the Quicken Trees
On Fireside this week, is another tale from the Fenian Cycle of Irish Mythology, of Fionn Mac Cumhaill's relationship with a vengeful young Scandinavian Prince, and the mysterious hostel where Fionn and his hunting party are lured...

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45min
May 29, 2019 Episode XXV: Guleesh and the Princess of France
This week on Fireside, a folk tale from County Mayo, about a young boy from Castlebar named Guleesh, who goes on an epic quest with a bunch of fairies to rescue the Princess of France...But all is not as it seems!

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37min
May 22, 2019 Episode XXIV: The Pursuit of Diarmuid and Gráinne
As we approach the climax of the Fenian cycle of Irish Mythology on Fireside, Kevin tells epic love story of the Princess Gráinne and her love Diarmuid O'Duibhne, and their flight from Fionn Mac Cumhaill... whom Gráinne was meant to marry!
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45min
May 15, 2019 Episode XXIII: Danno or the Devil?
On this week's Fireside, a recent folk tale from the County of Limerick. Kevin tells the tale of two young girls who encounter an old woman in the woods in the company of a tall, mysterious and dangerous figure... Danno or the Devil?
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37min
May 08, 2019 Episode XXII: The Legend of Sadhbh
This week on Fireside, continuing our look at the Fenian Cycle of Irish Mythology, Kevin tells of the legend of Sadhbh, the first and most beloved wife of Fionn Mac Cumhaill, who was transformed into the form of a deer by a dark druid whose love Sadhbh spurned...
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36min
May 01, 2019 Episode XXI: Mr. Fox
In another episode of Irish American Folklore on Fireside, Kevin tells the story of a young woman named Pretty Polly and her dealings with a mysterious stranger called Mr. Fox... There's murder, mystery and even a talking parrot.
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44min
April 24, 2019 Episode XX: Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the Burner
In our continuing look at the Fenian Cycle of Irish Mythology, on this week's Fireside, the great warrior Fionn Mac Cumhaill finally takes his place as the leader of the Fianna. But first, he must defeat a magical harp-playing fire-breathing demon!
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39min
April 17, 2019 Episode XIX: Hudden and Dudden and Danielle O’Neary
On this Fireside, Kevin tells the Irish American Folk Tale of a the rivalry between two rich and greedy farmers named Hudden and Dudden, and a young Irish woman. There’s mischief, deception and talking crows. What’s not to like?
Get a glimpse into Kevin's life back this side of the Atlantic, on Instagram and Twitter @olohansolo.

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37min

FAQs about Fireside:

How many episodes does Fireside have?

The podcast currently has 249 episodes available.