The Dead Are Dancing - Samhain Stories (Irish Mythology Podcast)

Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode we’re getting into spooky season a few tales inspired by those originally collected by Lady Jane Wilde. The Fae and the “Good Folk” were always thought to take people from time to time, to bring them to their halls for feasting and merriment, leaving their mortal lives behind them. This tales hails from the western islands of Ireland, where fishing was a way of life and the sea was a harsh mistress. Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This story contains allusions to death by drowning, poverty, and alienation. This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website Find details of our upcoming shows here: Find details of our upcoming courses here: candlelittales.ie/answer-noble-call-2 and here candlelittales.ie/turning-the-wheel-early-bird You can order our book Celtic Mythology now! Ireland: US: UK:

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This episode was published on Oct 29, 2025.

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