This being the last day of Samhain for 2023, I am starting a new season with some unusual news stories and in the second half, I talk about the Catholic church and some of the Protestants as well. I have also changed up the mid-episode commercial, the post message and all of the music to start the new season off with a clean slate. Enjoy

First episode for the Celtic New Year

<p>The Village Oak Tree is where the Irish storyteller comes to your digital village to bring you stories from the outside world. Join me every Wednesday as I try my best to find topics that are not plastered all over the main stream news pages everywhere you look. I research news from around the world, that despite not being in all over the front pages, may be important to regular people nonetheless. To wrap things up, I try to add a little imagination to your visit with a short story that might make you think. Sláinte</p>

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News Commentary

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The Village Oak Tree is where the Irish storyteller comes to your digital village to bring you stories from the outside world. Join me every Wednesday as I try my best to find topics that are not plastered all over the main stream news pages everywhere you look. I research news from around the world, that despite not being in all over the front pages, may be important to regular people nonetheless. To wrap things up, I try to add a little imagination to your visit with a short story that might make you think. Sláinte

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First episode for the Celtic New Year

First episode for the Celtic New Year