Pisrógs

Join Aran and Luke this week as they explore their parish and townlands past with stories of treachery, ghosts, hauntings, strongman Seán Byrnes and Miles 'The Slasher'. Also a sprinkling of Piseóga, superstitious beliefs and practices, and riddles throughout. Thank you Gareth Quinn Redmond for the music. Thank you Aisling Larkin (@aislinglarkindesign) for the logo.

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 Aisli...

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 persona...

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 hea...

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.

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

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...

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...

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 experi...

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

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

What is it a rich man wants, a poor man has, a blind man sees, and a deaf man hears? Find out in this weeks fun episode filled with riddles, stories and superstitions from Skerries. Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond Logo by AislingLarkinDesign

The first secret oath bound society rose up to stand against the oppression and inequalities Irish tenants were experiencing from landlords and big land owners. Maybe we need to take a leaf from their book in these current times....... Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond Logo by AislingLarkinDesign

You step out into the darkness, time to head home. You begin to wander in the direction of home, only the faint moonlight offering any illumination. As you begin to doubt yourself, a blue glow emanates from a path to the left. You begin to follow... Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond Logo by AislingLarkinDesign

Aahhh the Halloween Special. Join us this week as we discuss the origins of Halloween in Samhain, from games to old customs. We also explore the Púca, with a story recounting the deeds of one of Ireland's greatest heroes..... Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond Logo by AislingLarkinDesign

Have you ever thought that a loved one is acting strange all of a sudden? They seem to have a full beard one day where previously there was none? They seem to know things they couldn't? They jump about and play the flute when no one is watching? Then perhaps, you're living with a Changeling....... Music by Gareth Quinn Redmond Logo by AislingLarkinDesign