Irish Gothic Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 4 of the Irish Gothic Podcast. In this episode, we explore The Morrígan, one of the most powerful and unsettling figures in Irish mythology. Associated with war, fate, prophecy and death, The Morrígan appears across early Irish texts as a goddess, shapeshifter and omen of conflict. Often linked to crows and ravens, she moves between the battlefield and the supern...

Send us Fan Mail Just an update to announce the new series. Next full episode: The Morrigan. Coming 2nd week of July. Presented by Spence Wright & Chris Patterson Produced by Irish Gothic Ltd From Causeway Pictures Network Listen, subscribe, and join us as we explore the darker edge of Irish myth, folklore, and legend. #IrishGothic #IrishFolklore #IrishMythology #UlsterFolklore #NorthernIrelan...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Irish Gothic Bitesize, a short-form companion to the Irish Gothic podcast. In this episode, Spence Wright explores the work of Sam Henry, the Coleraine-born folklorist, song collector, and storyteller best known for his Songs of the People series. Henry travelled through rural Ulster gathering songs, folklore, and local tales, preserving oral traditions before they were...

Send us Fan Mail Whilst Chris and Spence work away to prepare to delve into Cú Chulainn on next week’s episode, we have enlisted a very special guest to fill in this week - Spence’s daughter, Eliza. Listen in to hear this fun tale of our little green friend, and let us know in the comments if you believe in leprechauns too ! We will be back next week with our full length episode on origins of the...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to part two of the legend of the little green sprite, smoking a pipe and with a rainbow coming out of his *** (at least according to Chris). On this episode, Chris and Spence delve into the culture which surrounds this mischievous figure, and attempt to out-geek each other with their Leprechaun movie trivia. Leave your favourite pop culture Leprechaun in the comments...

Send us Fan Mail This week is part one of the mischievous tales of Ireland’s iconic little green man; he Leprechaun. A fan of a prank themselves, listen to Chris and Spence unveil the secrets of Ireland’s legendary trickster, and tell tales of their hoaxes and capers gone by. Come back next week for part 2 of the legend of the Leprechaun ! The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Fol...

Send us Fan Mail Chris and Spence are hitting each other over the head with sticks in this week’s episode of Irish Gothic….. April Fool’s ! All joking aside, on this week's episode, Chris and Spence are diving into the fascinating lore of Ireland's fighting stick : the Shillelagh . Listen in to learn more about this iconic Irish weapon.  The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of I...

Send us Fan Mail Vampires are … Irish !? Welcome to season two and a happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at Irish Gothic ! No, you haven’t drank too many pints of the black stuff, you read that right - the legend of the vampire finds its origins in the Irish legend of the Abhartach . Join Chris and Spence as they reveal how all of your fanged favourites find their origins in a humble field just...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Chris bites into the mystery that surrounds Ireland's Dark Hedges. Listen in to learn more about the iconic beech trees which formed the epic Kingsroad in HBO's Game of Thrones.  The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. myths and legends in all their dark, fantastical glory and how these vivid yarns continue to resonate across the wor...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Spence takes you into the world of Thomas Crofton Croker and his book Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland, published in 1825. The Good Woman is a misadventure story that harks back to our Episode 2: The Dullahan. New Full Episodes COMING SOON. Follow us: Instagram: @irishgothicpod X: @irishgothicpod Website : https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Show y...

Send us Fan Mail Join Spence in the first of our mini-episodes as we prepare for the new season later in the month. This week, we hear about an  Irish Priest who meets 'The Old Gentleman' himself, the Devil. Host:  Spence Wright  Producer: Rebecca Alcorn  Production Company: Causeway Pictures  Follow us: Instagram: @irishgothicpod X: @irishgothicpod Website : https://irishgothicpod.buzzs...

Send us Fan Mail HO HO HO, NOLLAIG SHONA DUIT !  Chris and Spence have donned their red (or black) Santa suits to tuck into more than just a minced pie for Irish Gothic’s first Christmas special. We’re covering everything from Ireland’s festive ‘devil bird’, to the big man himself - Saint Nicholas. Listen in to hear toe-curling tales, even scarier than having your in-laws over for turkey. However...

Send us Fan Mail Haunting the lakes and streams of the Celtic isles is a malevolent shape shifting spirit : the Kelpie. Join Chris and Spence as they unlock the myths and legends which surround this fantastic beast, and maybe you'll be able to find them!   The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. myths and legends in all their dark, fantastical glory and how these vi...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, Chris and Spence put down their pints of Guinness to delve into the myths and legends that surround Ireland's Patron Saint : Saint Patrick. Listen now to hear tales of serpents and kidnappings, and hear how Ireland's most iconic figure is perhaps not even Irish at all !  The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. myths and...

Send us Fan Mail The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. myths and legends in all their dark, fantastical glory and how these vivid yarns continue to resonate across the world to this very day.  Join Hosts Chris Patterson and Spence Wright as they fuse their love for all thing's horror with a wellspring of Irish lore.  From the terrifying figure of the Dullahan to t...

Send us Fan Mail The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. myths and legends in all their dark, fantastical glory and how these vivid yarns continue to resonate across the world to this very day.  Join Hosts Chris Patterson and Spence Wright as they fuse their love for all thing's horror with a wellspring of Irish lore.  This week on the Irish Gothic Podcast, we dive...

Send us Fan Mail The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. myths and legends in all their dark, fantastical glory and how these vivid yarns continue to resonate across the world to this very day.  Join Hosts Chris Patterson and Spence Wright as they fuse their love for all thing's horror with a wellspring of Irish lore.  From the terrifying figure of the Dullahan to t...