Folking Legends

Temples and Threats 11.12.2023 41:48 ↓

A secret city in Carlingford Lough and the prelude of the The Cattle Raid of Cooley!

Traps and Spears 05.12.2023 46:19 ↓

Will the drunken Ulstermen find their way home unscathed? And will Lleu Llaw Gyffes and his Flower faced bride live happily ever after?

Boxes and Baths 14.11.2023 44:53 ↓

The story behind Pandoras Box and what happens when Findabairs parents disapprove of the man she wants to marry.

Fairies and Wolves 07.11.2023 45:21 ↓

A mother outwits the fairies to get her stolen baby back, and a priest meets a cursed warewolf of Ossary. 

Pumpkins and Petticoats 31.10.2023 41:26 ↓

Stingy Jack tricks the Devil and becomes Jack of the Lantern, Petticoat Loose is banished to the depths of Bay Loch and the Top 11 most Haunted places in Ireland! Happy Halloween!

Twins and Bears 24.10.2023 37:45 ↓

The Pangs of Ulster and the Norwegian tale of the White Bear King Valemon

Pigs and Pups 17.10.2023 35:02 ↓

Connacht and Ulster go head to head in a battle for Mac do Tho's hound and it involves a pig, and we learn the origin story of Fionns beloved hounds Bran and Sceolan.

Spies and Songs 10.10.2023 33:24 ↓

Lovesick Aengus and Be Mannair, The gender fluid shapeshifting spy

Rings and Tails 03.10.2023 41:22 ↓

Connlas Questfind his father and become a warrior and the Mermaid Saint of Ireland.

Foes and Fawns 26.09.2023 40:37 ↓

A new arrival on the shores of Ireland threatens the Firbolg and the birth of a well known warrior 'little fawn'

Hags and Bags 19.09.2023 37:56 ↓

Fiachra Finns quest for white cows with red ears leads to the birth of a hairy beast and the origin story of the Fir Bolg!

Towers and Lights 12.09.2023 51:58 ↓

The Fomorians Vs The Nemedians and the Aurora Borealis

Babies and Warriors 05.09.2023 41:48 ↓

Deichtre impregnated by Lug by swallowing a fly and gives birth to a great warrior and CuChullain captures Scathach and has a baby with Aoife.

Bites and Suckers 06.06.2023 40:44 ↓

St. Patrick and the Devils bit and the goat sucking Chupacabra.

Lakes and Rocks 16.08.2021 51:48 ↓

The tales of Conn-eda and Deirdre of the Sorrows!

Spring and Beauty 02.08.2021 37:49 ↓

Goddess to Saint Bridget and the love story of Cupid and Psyche!

Folking Christmas Special 23.12.2020 48:44 ↓

Discover some of the most famous origins of Santa Claus and Christmas traditions from different cultures in this very special Christmas Episode!

Pigeons and Grain 22.11.2020 48:42 ↓

The Prince of Erin and The Goddess Aine

Slaves and Pursuits 15.11.2020 46:50 ↓

The Irish slave princess Melkorka and the Pursuit of Diarmuid and Grainne!

Heads and Caves 31.10.2020 58:01 ↓

Our Spooky Halloween Special uncovers the origins of the headless horseman, The Dullahan and the story of The Oweynagat, the infamous Gates to Hell!

Feathers and Pigskins 24.10.2020 1:14:29 ↓

The stories of Cú Chulainn's wife Emers only jealousy and Lugh's triumph over the Fomorions.. and his grandfather!

Youths and Shapeshifters 10.10.2020 1:00:44 ↓

Tir na nÓg and the shape shifting phantom queen.. The Morrigan!

Wells and Lilies 27.09.2020 38:18 ↓

The Goddess Boann and The Näcken