41 episodes
The Almanac of Ireland RTÉ
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- Society & Culture
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4.9 • 107 Ratings
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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 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.
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Ancient Madness
Presenter Manchán Magan investigates the quirks, conundrums and wonders of this country.
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Stones
Presenter Manchán Magan investigates the quirks, conundrums and wonders of this country.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Customer Reviews
Nourishing
I love the connection to nature and that Irish myth is both Irish and universal but there is so much wisdom that could have been lost but people Martin Shaw are continuing the story telling. I’d love to listen to more and more of these stories if you could share these sources through your podcast. I hope you are healing from your illness.
A box of treasures
Absolutely wonderful where science meets the rich mythology of Ireland. A treasure throve and wondrous journey with the rich eclectic mind of Manchán.
Iontach
Léargas fíorshuimiúil ar a bhfuil thart orainn sa tír seo, agus ar a bhfuil dearmadta againn