Fireside
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.- Kevin C. Olohan
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Episode LXXI: A Clash of Faith
This week on Fireside is Episode 71: A Clash of Faith
A Wicklow Folk Tale about a Protestant landowner and his Catholic indentured servant, rivals in faith, in life...and in death.
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Episode LXX: The Death of Cú Chulainn
This week on Fireside is Episode 70: The Death of Cú Chulainn
The final tale from the Ulster Cycle of Iris...
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Episode LXIX: The Rent Arrears Resurrection
This week on Fireside is Episode 69: The Rent Arrears Resurrection
A folk tale from County Wicklow of a po...
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Episode LXVIII: The Deaths of Kings and Queens
This week on Fireside is Episode 68: The Deaths of Kings and Queens
The penultimate tale of the Ulster Cyc...
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Episode LXVII: A Hand in the Dark
This week on Fireside is Episode 67: A Hand in the Dark
A cautionary Folk Tale from County Wicklow, about ...
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Episode LXVI: The Champion’s Portion – A Trial of Beheading
This week on Fireside is Episode 66: The Champion’s Portion – A Trial of Beheading
Part two of the Champ...
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