Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmody

Mythical Women 02: The Story of Macha – Story Archaeology

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Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmody

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Chris Ramble 20 ~ What is so special about the Cath Maige Tuired? 10.02.2026 29:17

The settling of the The Tuatha Dé Danann in Ireland and their struggle against the mysterious Fomoire, form the central strand of the ancient Irish Mythological Story Cycle. Join Chris as she explores why this great cycle of stories might just be the ‘Jewel in the Crown’ of Irish mythology. If you explore further into...

Revisiting Mythical Women 2 – Revisiting Macha 23.10.2015 1:22:37

In the second of our “revisits”, we look back at our discussions on Noinden Ulaid and the Dindshenchas stories of Emain Macha in Co. Armagh. This was the first discussion that we had about cóir, although we were then using the Egyptian term Ma’at, signifying natural order and justice. Reviewing this episode really highlights how...

Mythical Women 02: The Story of Macha 04.07.2012 57:35

Macha gives her name to Emain Macha (Navan Fort, the seat of the Ulster kings) and to Armagh. She is also remembered for racing the king’s horses and cursing the Ulstermen. Why should a woman about to give birth be forced into a contest against race-horses? Explore this fantastical myth in relation to Early Irish...