41 episodes

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 Maeve? What is it like to spend hours alone in an ancient cave of transformation where Gaelic warriors endured periods of isolation to prove their manhood? How long does it take for an urban pond to become a multi-dimensional wonderland? Or, what exactly is the neurological effect of staring at an art work? The Almanac of Ireland aims to answer these and many more questions.

The Almanac of Ireland RTÉ

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 13 Ratings

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 Maeve? What is it like to spend hours alone in an ancient cave of transformation where Gaelic warriors endured periods of isolation to prove their manhood? How long does it take for an urban pond to become a multi-dimensional wonderland? Or, what exactly is the neurological effect of staring at an art work? The Almanac of Ireland aims to answer these and many more questions.

    Ancient Madness

    Ancient Madness

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

    • 23 min
    Stones

    Stones

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

    • 7 min
    Hay

    Hay

    Manchán Magan and Sally Foran learn about old weights and measures. // Presented by Manchán Magan and produced by Colette Kinsella. A Red Hare Media production for RTÉ Radio. Partially funded by the BAI with the television licence fee.

    • 9 min
    The Storyteller Part 2

    The Storyteller Part 2

    Celebrated contemporary storyteller Dr. Martin Shaw recounts an ancient Irish myth. // Presented by Manchán Magan and produced by Colette Kinsella. Production assistance by Ronan Kelly. A Red Hare Media production for RTÉ Radio. Partially funded by the BAI with the television licence fee.

    • 16 min
    The Storyteller Part 1

    The Storyteller Part 1

    Manchán Magan delves into the riches of Irish mythology with renowned contemporary storyteller Dr. Martin Shaw. Presented by Manchán Magan and produced by Colette Kinsella.

    • 29 min
    Weight

    Weight

    Manchán Magan learns about weights and measures, old and new. Presented by Manchán Magan and produced by Colette Kinsella. A Red Hare Media production for RTÉ Radio. Partially funded by the BAI with the television licence fee.

    • 8 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

VIHorwood80 ,

Produce more, please!

I love this show and have listened to many episodes over and over again. I wish it would start up again! What a lovely, colourful creation.

Tessie Oshay ,

My Happy Place

This is my Happy Place.

Thank you Manchán ❤️

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