Shrovetide
The word shrove is the past participle of the English verb to shrive, which means to obtain absolution for one's sins by way of confession and doing penance. During the week before Lent, sometimes cal...
19 Juli 201424s
Seanchaí
We're hoping with our Rambling House Lockdown Edition, we'll foster and encourage some budding young seanchaís along the way in the tradition of Eamon Kelly. Hear a bit more about what exactly a seanc...
19 Juli 20141min
Scoraiocht
19 Juli 201411s
Sam Henry
Sam Henry (1870–1952) was an Irish folk-song collector, photographer and folklorist, best known for his collection of ballads and songs in Songs of the People. His collection is the largest and most c...
19 Juli 201456s
Salt Monday
Mary Murphy tells us about a forgotten about custom in the West of Ireland that takes place on the first Monday of Lent. © 2021-2022 Racontour Productions. This clip forms part of the Celtic Calendar...
19 Juli 201417s
Ring forts
19 Juli 20141min
Irish proverbs
19 Juli 20141min
Puss Sunday
Speaker: Sean McMahon RIP Puss is surely one of the better examples of onomatopoeia used by the Irish. Sean McMahon tells us of the various uses including the little heard Puss Sunday, the last Sunda...
19 Juli 201443s
