9 episodes

Barry Smith, on behalf of Fingal Libraries, presents this podcast series called: "Fingal Libraries’ Podcast of Many Things Cultural (and anything else that takes our fancy)". This easy-going and relaxed series will explore topics relating to Ireland's culture, history and wildlife with some interviews dotted in here and there. Episodes will air on Fridays and will be available on Facebook, Spotify and iTunes.
All views and opinions expressed in the series are that solely of the presenter.

Fingal Libraries' Podcast of Many Things Cultural (and anything else that takes our fancy‪)‬ Fingal Libraries Podcast

    • History

Barry Smith, on behalf of Fingal Libraries, presents this podcast series called: "Fingal Libraries’ Podcast of Many Things Cultural (and anything else that takes our fancy)". This easy-going and relaxed series will explore topics relating to Ireland's culture, history and wildlife with some interviews dotted in here and there. Episodes will air on Fridays and will be available on Facebook, Spotify and iTunes.
All views and opinions expressed in the series are that solely of the presenter.

    Episode VIII - Pirates just north east of the Caribbean

    Episode VIII - Pirates just north east of the Caribbean

    Smuggling and piracy is not something usually associated with Fingal - but it should be!

    • 12 min
    Episode VII - Brigit - too good a goddess to saintly sanitise.

    Episode VII - Brigit - too good a goddess to saintly sanitise.

    St. Brigit’s day is nearly upon us. Did you know Brigit was originally an ancient Irish goddess long before her conversion? Have a listen to this week’s podcast to learn more.

    • 10 min
    Episode VI - Birds of a feather... eat together.

    Episode VI - Birds of a feather... eat together.

    This week we shall have a gander at some of our lovely wee garden birds and see what they fancy for dinner. 

    • 8 min
    Episode V - Mythological Mayhem - Ireland's Six Invasions

    Episode V - Mythological Mayhem - Ireland's Six Invasions

    Some people think Ireland's first invasion was by the Vikings but they were actually seventh in line. On this week's episode, we look at Ireland's six mythological invasions! 

    • 15 min
    Episode IV - Pollinators - the terror of the skies and our only hope of survival

    Episode IV - Pollinators - the terror of the skies and our only hope of survival

    This week, we have a look at our vital little pollinator friends and try and get to know the much disliked wasp!

    • 13 min
    Heritage Week 2020 - A Gentle Amble Through Some of Ireland’s Tree Heritage.

    Heritage Week 2020 - A Gentle Amble Through Some of Ireland’s Tree Heritage.

    For Heritage Week 2020, Barry Smith of Fingal Libraries writes and narrates this podcast that explores the role of trees in ancient Irish society, their place in our ancestors' world, the myths that grew with them, the veneration attached to them and the dramatic decline of their importance in Ireland. 

    • 1 hr 44 min

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