Episode 12 : Trees

Tell Me A Story with Eddie Lenihan by Eddie Lenihan

Dec 3, 202031:00Arts

We're back at last. This month, Eddie speaks about the great trees of Ireland, and why they held such a profound spiritual power over the native Irish people - from druids, to saints and farmers. He discusses the traditi...

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