Pisrógs

Pisrógs

By Luke Pisrogs Conroy and Cathal Pisrogs BerginArts
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Pisrógs episodes

  • Book of Invasions (Lebor Gabála Érenn)
    Ever wondered whose the first person to settle in Ireland?
    Well there's a few first people, six groups in fact, and one group are gods, and one aren't gods... but both are related?
    Lets start from the beginning.
    Journey back in time with Aran and Luke to meet the many groups that settled, ruled and fought for Ireland (according to the Book of Invasions).
    Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
    Logo by AislingLarkinDesign
    1 hr 11 min
  • The Bean Sí (Banshee)
    The Bean Sí, literally the Fairy Woman, has no abode. She comes near a house to wail for one who is about to die.
    Those who know how piercing is the caoine, the people's lament for the dead, will realise what a dread visitant the Bean Sí would be.
    Join Aran and Luke as they explore the Bean Sí's origins, purpose and alternative interpretations throughout the country.
    Filled with tales both personal and from older generations.
    Also hear of Luke's new internship with the Bean Sí's
    Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
    Logo by AislingLarkinDesign
    1 hr 2 min
  • After Life
    The Irish had and have a funny approach to death, that bit after life.
    It's a very funny and uplifting one for an episode about death, that's all we'll say.
    Come along with Aran and Luke to learn about the mad craic and practical jokes which would be carried out at Wakes, a celebration of the dead individuals life (It gets very Weekend at Bernie's).
    ALSO discover Irish Folktales of journeys to heavenly islands where abundant feasts, parties and beautiful beautiful people await.
    Thanks for the fan submission that made this episode possible!
    Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
    Logo by AislingLarkinDesign
    1 hr 5 min
  • Dobhar-chú
    At Glenade lake in County Leitrim a mythical creature known as the Dobhar-chú was said to have murdered a woman whilst she washed clothes, a tombstone exists supposedly depicting this act.
    Aran and Luke dive in to the murky depths of the stories and songs about the legendary Dobhar-chú!
    There's also a water horse too.
    40 min
  • Cailleach
    Veiled One, Crone, Witch. The embodiment of Winter, a creator deity and daughter of the Little Sun. The Cailleach is one of Ireland's oldest characters who very well may still be on this island.
    Also explored in this episode are the colloquial Caillí, Witches, the like to fill your boots with butter or squeeze you to death.
    Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
    Logo by AislingLarkinDesign
    1 hr 3 min
  • The Christmas Special
    The boys cant meet in person but they can meet in spirit, a SEASONAL MIRACLE for the final episode of this season!
    In this episode the lads chat about a long celebrated and peculiar Irish tradition, The Wren (or Wran, depending where you're from).
    The tradition involves gaggles of lads all over Ireland chasing down the little bird dressed in false faces, tinsel, straw and- you know what, its best you just listen.
    Learn about The Wren and laugh about much more in this fantastic Christmas themed episode.
    Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
    Logo by AislingLarkinDesign
    43 min
  • Bean Feasa (Woman of Knowledge)
    The boys explore An Bheán Feasa, wise women who possessed remedies for physical and spiritual ailments as well as being a diplomat between the the people of the physical world and the Good People of the netherworld.
    If there was a prize for the wisest of the wise women, it'd go to none other than Biddy Early.
    To the Church and the local priest, Biddy Early was a witch. To those of the locality who received her help, she was the closest thing they had to a living saint.
    Join Aran and Luke to learn more about Biddy Early, and how you definitely, definitely, DEFINITELY should not speak ill of her. Or maybe even speak of her full stop.
    Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
    Logo by AislingLarkinDesign
    56 min
  • City of the Dead
    We are all used to epidemics at this stage. . .
    But have you ever seen bodies rising from the ground?
    Beacons burned night-after-night to ward away infectious air?
    Farmers coughing blood at the roadside dropping one-by-one as a town is turned from a quiet borough to a 'city of the dead.'
    Aran and Luke explore the experience of Charlotte Thornley in Sligo town during the cholera epidemic, an experience which went on to inspire her son, Bram Stoker.
    Lastly, the boys chat about their own (comparatively minor) struggles after a year of Covid-19.
    Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
    Logo by AislingLarkinDesign
    1 hr
  • Cures
    Pains? Cured. Burns? Cured. Warts? Cured. Childishness? Cured. Epilepsy? Cured.
    You may find the cure to your ailments in this episode. Or if not, you may have a lead to tracking down your desired cure. Or discover your own ability to cure.....
    Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
    Logo by AislingLarkinDesign
    1 hr 5 min
  • The Black Pig
    An omen of war, a massacre to come. The Black Pig brings nothing but hatred between men. Oh, he also wants your money when you're walking home late at night.
    We explore the many representations of the Black Pig throughout Irish history and folklore.
    Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond
    Logo by AislingLarkinDesign
    52 min

About Pisrógs

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Pisrogs podcast is an audio adventure of Irish myth, folklore, history and more. The podcast started with hosts Luke Conroy and Aran Reidy trawling through the Duchás Folklore Archives for the most spell-binding, peculiar, imaginative and funny Irish folk stories they could find.