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Patricia Trainor is a retired university teacher at the University of Malaga. She is originally from Belfast and is interested in Ireland and all things Irish. Patricia taught Irish Studies to Spanish... more
FAQs about Stories of Ireland and the Irish:How many episodes does Stories of Ireland and the Irish have?The podcast currently has 131 episodes available.
February 05, 2021Cú ChulainnHe's a legendary figure that has captured imaginations for generations. Patricia tells the story of Cú Chulainn ...more6minPlay
February 05, 2021Streets of the IrishThere are a lot of streets named after the Irish. Patricia takes us through them, especially Calle de los Irlandeses in Madrid. ...more3minPlay
February 05, 2021NamesPatricia tells us about our names and where they come from. The story winds its way round to Macha, the Godess of the Horses...more7minPlay
February 05, 2021Lough DergLogh Derg has long been a place of pilgrimage. Patricia gives us the background to it. ...more12minPlay
February 05, 2021The Giant's CausewayPatricia tells us about one of the island of Ireland's most visited attractions, the Giant's Causeway...more4minPlay
February 05, 2021Irish PlacenamesIrish placenames and their origins have always been a mystery to the non-Irish. Patricia shines a little light on the matter here. ...more12minPlay
February 05, 2021The Oldest Vernacular LiteratureAccording to Calvert Watkins, Professor of Linguistics at Harvard University Ireland has the oldest vernacular literature in the world. Patricia takes up the story. ...more6minPlay
February 05, 2021In Praise of MoLIOn 21st September 2019 the Museum of Literature Ireland (otherwise known as MoLI) opened in the heart of Dublon City. The name is a nod to James Joyces' Molly Bloom. There was a lot of coverage and excitement in advance of MoLI's opening. Patricia spoke to Ger Sweeney on Live on Eire about it. ...more5minPlay
February 04, 2021St. FiacrePatricia tells us the story of Kilkenny native St. Fiacre who was born near the end of the sixth century. He grew up in a monestary and was known for his experiments with herbal medicine. ...more3minPlay
February 04, 2021The Sherry Houses of SpainIt is well known that Irish people like their whiskey. However, it appears that we like our sherry just as much, as Patricia explains in this story about the Sherry Houses of Spain...more5minPlay
FAQs about Stories of Ireland and the Irish:How many episodes does Stories of Ireland and the Irish have?The podcast currently has 131 episodes available.