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The Almanac of Ireland

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Manchán Magan investigates the quirks, conundrums and wonders of Ireland such as, how were the Irish able to make a cheese hard enough to kill the semi-divine leader of Connaught, Queen Maev...

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Listen to The Almanac of Ireland, a Society & Culture podcast by RTÉ. Stream 51 episodes in English, follow new audio stories, and play episodes online on Radio and Podcast.

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The Preacher and the Prelate

An epic tale of idealism, delusion, terror and fanaticism set amidst the stunning beauty of Achill Island in Co. Mayo. // A Red Hare Media p...

0:27:44Mar 22, 2025

Dorothy Cross

Manchán Magan investigates the quirks, conundrums and wonders of Ireland. In this episode he beholds some of the unsettling and alluring cre...

0:29:35Mar 15, 2025

Síle na Gigs

Manchán Magan explores the mysterious and elusive Síle na Gigs, the grotesque carvings embedded in the walls of churches, barns and castles...

0:19:30Mar 15, 2025

Michael Fortune

Manchán Magan heads towards a forgotten Gaelic stronghold in Co. Wexford, the Macamores, where old dialects and customs survive. He is joine...

0:34:46Mar 8, 2025

Tydavnet Stories

In this episode Manchán travels to Tydavnet in Co. Monaghan to hear stories about a fire-proof Irish saint.

0:18:16Mar 1, 2025

Pete Micheál's God

In this episode Manchán learns about a phallic rock on the Beara Peninsula known as Pete Micheál's God.

0:06:46Mar 1, 2025

Crane Notions

In The Almanac of Ireland presenter Manchán Magan investigates the quirks, conundrums and wonders of Ireland. In this episode, he meets Lorc...

0:25:07Feb 22, 2025

For the love of Bog

In this episode Manchán is enchanted by the Abbeyleix Bog Project, a community-based initiative that restored and rejuvenated a swathe of bo...

0:26:03Feb 15, 2025

Over Nine Waves

Manchán speaks to Marie Heaney about the importance of engaging with our old myths and stories. A Red Hare Media production.

0:21:13Feb 8, 2025

Fuais

Manchán speaks to the legendary Mitey McNally from west Cork about crab fishing.... A Red Hare Media production.

0:05:59Feb 8, 2025

Ancient Madness

Presenter Manchán Magan investigates the quirks, conundrums and wonders of this country.

0:23:04Aug 27, 2023

Stones

Presenter Manchán Magan investigates the quirks, conundrums and wonders of this country.

0:07:32Aug 27, 2023

The Storyteller Part 2

Celebrated contemporary storyteller Dr. Martin Shaw recounts an ancient Irish myth. // Presented by Manchán Magan and produced by Colette Ki...

0:16:22Aug 20, 2023

Hay

Manchán Magan and Sally Foran learn about old weights and measures. // Presented by Manchán Magan and produced by Colette Kinsella. A Red Ha...

0:09:43Aug 20, 2023

The Storyteller Part 1

Manchán Magan delves into the riches of Irish mythology with renowned contemporary storyteller Dr. Martin Shaw. Presented by Manchán Magan a...

0:29:50Aug 13, 2023

Weight

Manchán Magan learns about weights and measures, old and new. Presented by Manchán Magan and produced by Colette Kinsella. A Red Hare Media...

0:08:20Jul 30, 2023

Wild

Manchán Magan rewilds himself in County Meath. Presented by Manchán Magan and produced by Colette Kinsella. A Red Hare Media production for...

0:21:48Jul 30, 2023

Magic Mountain

Manchán Magan hears strange tales of fairy folk in Co. Leitrim. Presented by Manchán Magan and produced by Colette Kinsella. A Red Hare Medi...

0:08:46Jul 23, 2023

Currach

Manchán Magan takes to the sea in an ancient, giant boat in Co. Mayo. Presented by Manchán Magan and produced by Colette Kinsella. A Red Har...

0:18:08Jul 23, 2023

An Sáspan Dubh

Manchán Magan investigates the origins of a mysterious love potion. Presented by Manchán Magan and produced by Colette Kinsella. A Red Hare...

0:09:32Jul 16, 2023

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