The Celtic Druids and The Irish (#820)

In this episode we look at how the Celtic Druids of Ireland in pre-christian times evolved into the monks, priests, brehon judges, bards and poets of christian times - and also chat about some of the Irish family surnames associated with those "druidic" professions and vocations. We then go on to ask the question: "Do you see yourself as Irish?". This question, and our answer, was triggered by an enquiry from one of our readers. Have a listen - and see what answer you come up with yourself. We also have some lovely Irish music and song to help us along the way. I do hope you enjoy! Music featured in this episode: "Boil the Breakfast Early" performed by The Chieftains. "Suantraithe - Lullabies" performed by Nóirín Ní Riain. "Na Laetha Geal M'Óige" performed by Enya. Support the Letter from Ireland Show: Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to ALetterfromIreland.com/plus .

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The Celtic Druids and The Irish (#820) is an episode from The Letter from Ireland Podcast - with Carina & Mike Collins by Mike Collins.

This episode is 29:35 long.

This episode was published on May 18, 2023.

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