Episode 169 - Mythic Places - Tara - Becuma

Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast.

This series, we’re taking a look at some of the most iconic locations in Ireland, and the stories and myths attached to them.

This story takes place during the reign of King Conn of the Hundred Battles, or Conn Céad Cathach. He ruled from Tara and was the High King of Ireland at the time, but this story is about his son, and how he manages to rid the land of a terrible blight, inflicted upon them by his fathers new young bride. A woman of the Sídh. A woman with a greedy gaze…

If you know a place with an interesting tale, drop us a line and let us know and it could be featured in one of our Mythic Places stories!

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This story was created by Aron and Sorcha Hegarty. We found a version we really liked in a book called ‘Legendary Ireland’ by Eithne Massey.

This podcast was edited and produced by Alan Homan and Oisin Ryan, with music from Alan Homan.

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