Sheela Na Gig

Sheela Na Gig

Send us Fan Mail What ancient artifacts are there explaining the role of woman in ancient society as opposed to modern society? A Sheela na gig is a figurative stone carving of a naked woman explicitly displaying or pulling open her vulva, commonly found on Romanesque churches, castles, and historical buildings, particularly in Ireland and Britain, dating roughly between the 11th and 16th centuries. These enigmatic figures, often featuring exaggerated, hag-like features, are interpreted as pr...

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Oíche Samhain, Halloween, and Ireland's ghosts

Oíche Samhain, Halloween, and Ireland's ghosts

Send us Fan Mail Oíche Samhain was celebrated on the eve of November 1st. It is also the Irish name for the month of November. The festival was a time when people believed the veil between the world...

21 Loka 202430min

The Fairy Song - Port na bPúcaí

The Fairy Song - Port na bPúcaí

Send us Fan Mail The story behind this song is just amazing and totally Irish. I will tell you the tale behind this song and share with you a version that you can watch in the YouTube link below. ...

2 Loka 202414min

Irish Peacekeepers on the Blue Line

Irish Peacekeepers on the Blue Line

Send us Fan Mail Irish Peacekeepers have stood tall on the Blue line for over 44 years. The Blue Line is a demarcation line dividing Lebanon from Israel and the Golan Heights. It was published by the ...

1 Loka 202418min

Ireland - UN's Peacekeepers

Ireland - UN's Peacekeepers

Send us Fan Mail Ireland is proud of being the only nation to have a continuous presence on UN and UN-mandated peace support operations since 1958, with Irish peacekeepers highly respected internation...

9 Syys 202420min

Famous Witches of Ireland

Famous Witches of Ireland

Send us Fan Mail Ireland's witches include Alice a four-times-married moneylender; Biddy a much-loved healer; Bridget a successful seamstress seen as a bit too high and mighty; and eight women from Is...

22 Elo 202432min

The Great Frost and Forgotten Famine of 1740

The Great Frost and Forgotten Famine of 1740

Send us Fan Mail Most people are unaware of the famine before An Gorta Mor. Bliain an Áir, meaning "The year of the slaughter" took place in 1741. A bizarre weather pattern lasting 2 years will caus...

20 Elo 202423min

Am I irish?

Am I irish?

Send us Fan Mail This is my struggle with answering what should be a very simple question. Support the show Irish Mythology - Mythical Cycle - Book of Invasions

7 Elo 202417min

Druids & Celtic Tree Astrology

Druids & Celtic Tree Astrology

Send us Fan Mail Druids – draoithe, plural of draoi – are sorcerers with supernatural powers, who are respected in society, particularly for their ability to do divination. Dictionary of the Irish Lan...

28 Heinä 202433min

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