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On this Fireside, Kevin tells the Irish American Folk Tale of a the rivalry between two rich and greedy farmers named Hudden and Dudden, and a young Irish woman. There’s mischief, deception and talking crows. What’s not to like? Get a glimpse into Kevin's life back this side of the Atlantic, on Instagram and Twitter @olohansolo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing the Fenian Cycle of Irish Mythology on this week's Fireside, Kevin tells of the boyhood deeds of Fionn Mac Cumhaill, of his training with the poet, Finegas and the catching of a famous enchanted fish—The Salmon of Knowledge! Enjoying the podcast? Why not show your appreciation on Kevin's Twitter and Instagram pages! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Fireside is another American Folk Tale. 'The Cunning Thief' is about a young man named Jack with an incredible aptitude for cunning and thievery. Catch up with Kevin, as he prepares to return home to Ireland from his US tour on Instagram and Twitter @olohansolo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Fireside, we begin our look at the Fenian Cycle of Irish Mythology, as Kevin tells the story of the foundations of the warrior clan known as the Fianna, and of the birth of their greatest leader: FIonn Mac Cumhaill. Check in with Kevin on tour, on Twitter and Instagram @olohansolo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our first look at an Irish American Folk Tale on Fireside, Kevin tells the story of a bad blacksmith who is granted three wishes, which ends in a conflict with the devil himself. Catch up with real-life Fireside Bard, Kevin on Twitter and Instagram @olohansolo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Fireside is the final story of the Irish Mythological Cycle: The Landing of the Gael. This is the tale of the mortal men who would arrive on the shores of Ireland, to overthrow the Tuatha Dé Danann. We also finally meet Ériu, Fodhla and Banba, and learn how Ireland got it's name. Why not give Kevin a follow on Instagram and Twitter. For the craic, like. Learn more about your ad choice...

On unlucky episode 13 of Fireside, Kevin tells the folk tale of a change in fortune for a young hunchback boy, who gets mixed up with the other folk. There's some music, and even a bit of the Irish language! Get a glimpse into the life of a touring Firside Bard on Twitter and Instagram @olohansolo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Fireside is the most famous tale from the Mythological Cycle, and probably the most famous Irish myth of all time: The Children of Lir. The Children of Lir is an imaginative, vivid and deeply tragic tale, of a man's love for his children, a step mother's jealousy and the 900 year torment she cursed them with. Receive constant updates from your favourite Fireside Bard on Twitter and In...

This week on Fireside, we hear a fairy story of a tobacco obsessed farmer who goes on a journey to find his precious smoke. A journey that takes him all the way to America! This is... The Tobacco Quest Find out about your Fireside Bard, and his activities apart from his story telling duties on Twitter and Instagram @olohansolo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The climax of the Irish Mythological Cycle. This week on Fireside, Kevin gives the epic conclusion to the Lugh and Bres Saga, in which the Tuatha Dé Danann, face off against the dreaded Fomorians, in The Great Battle of Magh Tuireadh. Do follow Kevin on Twitter and Instagram @olohansolo to find out about his activities away from the Fireside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

This week on Fireside, Kevin tells the story of a fisherman’s obsessive pursuit of a merrow, and of what he finds when he is invited into that merrow’s home, at the bottom of the sea… Find out in… The Soul Cages. To find out more about what your Fireside Bard is up to, follow Kevin on Twitter and Instagram @olohansolo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Fireside, in our continuing look at Irish Mythology, Kevin tells story of three sons who greatly wronged Lugh, King of the Tuatha Dé Danann, and the Herculean quest they were sent on as penance. Make sure to follow Kevin on Twitter and Instagram @olohansolo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Changelings have always been one of the darkest, strangest, and most enduring aspects of Irish Folklore. In this story on Fireside, Kevin tells of the actions of one woman, who suspected her own baby was one of the “other people.” We then take a look at about background and lore of the Changelings themselves... Make sure to follow Kevin on Twitter and Instagram @olohansolo. Learn more about your a...

Continuing our look at Irish Mythology, Kevin tells the story of the life of Lugh Lámh Fhada (of the long arm), mighty King of the Tuatha Dé Danann, and one of the greatest and most important heroes in Irish Mythology. From the prophecy of his birth to his arrival at the gates of the Tuatha Dé Danann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Irish are known as a nation of storytellers. In Episode V of Fireside, Kevin tells the story of the series of unfortunate events that followed an Irishman who had no story to tell! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Fireside, Kevin continues his take on early Irish mythology with the story of the reign of Bres – the beautiful, but miserable king of the Tuath Dé Danann. We'll also find out about the earliest prosthetic limb in mythology... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Fireside, Kevin tells a folktale about a blind Uilleann Pipers, beautiful mermaids and a tune that makes everyone who hears it dance uncontrollably. He also talks about the folklore surrounding Merrows in Ireland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Coming of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Kevin tells of the arrival in Ireland of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the earliest Gods of Ancient Ireland, and their great battle with the Firbolgs. He also talks about the Queen of all Irish Folklore herself: Lady Gregory! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin tells of the Legend of Knockmany, of Fionn Mac Cumhalls great batttle with a Scottish Giant named Bennandonner and of the creation of the Giants Causeway. He also gives a background to the creation of Fireside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fireside is the new Irish Storytelling Podcast. Kevin C. Olohan is your host and Fireside Bard. Every Wednesday, Kevin takes a story from Folklore or Mythology, gives it a fresh retelling, and discusses the story itself and the craft, culture and history of Storytelling. Whether you’re a folklore fanatic, or someone who just enjoys hearing a good yarn, you can always join Kevin by the Fireside.  A...