Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmody

The Battle of Moytura 08: Stories in the Landscape – Story Archaeology

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Conversations on Irish Mythology

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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...

The Cath Maige Tuired, for a wider audience: Part 11~ The Great Battle. 30.09.2025 17:04

his audio re-telling of ‘The Battle of Moytura’ is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. In part 11: The Great Battle, the Dé Danann, and the Fomoire come to blows and we discover what happens when the giant, Balor’s withering eye is finally opened. Discover more about the The Cath Maige...

The Battle of Moytura 08: A Journey Through Moytura – Stories in the Landscape 20.02.2013 1:01:46

When we listen to stories of the Túatha Dé Danann and their exploits, it can be hard to remember that they are set in real physical locations. Can a landscape story-archaeology survey of these sites give us a new perspective on the story? Follow the Story Archaeologists on a virtual ramble through the West of...