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Celtic Myth Podshow

Celtic Myth Podshow

Gary & Ruth Colcombe

The Celtic Myth Podshow will tell you ancient tales, stories, legends, folklore and mythology of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man bringing you the bravery of heroes and heroines, the magnificent pantheon of gods and goddesses and the magic and wonder of druids, faeries and folklore. The stories weave together the rich, beautiful tapestry of mythological history, battles and sagas of the Celts. You'll also find some 'Special' Shows with music, modern stories, some great information and lots more from the modern Celtic communtiy weaved in among the Story Shows. Come and join Gary, Ruth and their friends as they tell you the great stories from Celtic legend. So sit down, get comfortable and join us for music, chat and a story from Celtic Mythology!
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Celtic Myth Podshow - CMP Special 02a Midsummer 2008 Part 1
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06/27/08 • 37 min

Music, stories, and facts for Midsummer 2008

Always great to hear from you! Email [email protected], or call us using Speakpipe

More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Show Summary:

We celebrate the Midsummer Festival with a massive offering of goodies. So we've divided the episode into two parts. The first part contains a reading from The Religion of the Ancient Celts, another from a modern book called Fairy Healing, some music, and a story by Willie Meikle called The First Silkie.

Running Order:

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

News & Views

We talk about Midsummer being celebrated on the 20th, 21st or 22nd of June. Midsummer is traditionally a time for fairies - although it is dangerous to visit the fairy world at this time! We talk about the Solstice and time that the sun appears to wobble in its 'apparent' orbit around the earth.

The Religion of the Ancient Celts

by J. A. MacCulloch

We select a passage concerning the Midsummer rituals from the Religions of the Ancient Celts by J. A. MacCulloch. This book, which appears for the first time on the Internet at Sacred Texts, is one of the earliest scholarly treatments of the ancient Celtic religion. Written early in the 20th Century, Religion of the Ancient Celts includes extensive treatment of that perennially fascinating subject, the Druids. MacCulloch details the Celtic belief in reincarnation and a spectral otherworld; documents the enormous pantheon of now-obscure gods and goddesses, including many local deities; and describes totemistic and animistic beliefs. In addition, MacCulloch does not flinch (nor sensationalize) when describing the darker side of Celtic practices, including the famous 'Burning Man' human sacrifices, cannibalism and exogamous incest.

Fairy Healing: the Lore and Legacy

by Margie McArthur

We then present a small section of a modern book about Fairy Healing: The Lore and Legacy written by Margie McArthur. The section we read is from Chapter 5: The Irish Traditions and tells us about the Fairy Doctor. Thank you to Margie for allowing us to read this for you. She has her home on the web at Brigid's Hearth where you can find out about this and her other books. She also runs a fairy healing website. Find out more about Margie McArthur in our Contributor pages.

Shimmering Wings

by Gaelic Wind Project

They hail from Essen, Germany. Yet the repertoire of Gaelic Wind Project consists of Irish traditional songs and tunes, but they also perform their own material. This Irish folk band consists of two female lead vocalists who are accompanied by Irish wooden flute, accordion, guitar, Irish bouzouki and percussion. Gaelic Wind Project is a nice addition to any Celtic music collection.

"Our new song Shimmering Wings is inspired by Juliet Marillier ́s novel Daughter of the Forest. Here you ́ll find more information about the author and her books."

You can find the Gaelic Wind Project on the web at their

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Celtic Myth Podshow - CMP021 Fostered by Milk Pails
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12/12/08 • 27 min

Eithne meets Saint Padraig and Aengus Og hunts for her

We return with part 2 of the Fosterage of two Milk Pails story. In this story, which is part 2 of a 2 part story, we hear about the how Eithne meets Padraig the Saint and converts to Christianity. When Aengus Og eventually finds her, we discover what happens to the stricken maid.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish21

Running Order:

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 12th December 2008, 28m

Please send us a message! We love to get your feedback, please email [email protected], or call us on Speakpipe

News & Views

We introduce our Christmas schedule and thank all of the people who have voted on their choice of Myths for next Spring.

Fostered by Milk Pails

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

For more information about the Characters below, see our Biographies section.

  • Sons of Mil
  • Tuatha De Danaan
  • The Tailginn
  • Padraig the Saint
  • Erin
  • Eithne
  • Feth Fiadha
  • Brugh na Boinne
  • Calpurnius
  • Aengus Og
  • Curcog
  • Ros Dighair
  • The Dagda
  • Finbarr
  • Manannan mac Lir
  • Ilbrec
  • Sigmall
  • Abhartach
  • Bodb
  • Fodhla
  • Ceall Eithne
  • Ceasan
  • Fid Gaible
  • Cluain Cesain
  • Ros Mic Treoin
  • Fianna
  • Finn-magh
Listener Feedback

Sarah

We read a message from listener Sarah and send a shout out of thanks for the votes cast on Podcast Alley.

Promo - Dale Jarvis - Storyteller

Dale Jarvis - Storyteller

Storyteller Dale Jarvis, based in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, presents a selection of ghost stories, traditional tales and stories of the fairies. You never know what you'll be able to hear. Enjoy the stories, or subscribe to the podcast!

Promo - Druidcast

Druidcast

Your host is Damh the Bard and in each episode he will feature poetry, story and song offered by Bards throughout the world. There will also be interviews with people from the Druid tradition, seasonal thoughts, explorations of Celtic mythology and history, reviews, and competitions. You can hear the full podcasts at: http://www.druidcast.libsyn.com/ or subscribe through your podcatcher, or through iTunes.

Sources used in this Episode

http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm11.htm

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

Special Thanks For Voice Acting: Morgan Colcombe, our son as Aengus Mac Og For incidental music:

eNoz, Pagode onirique,from Nuits de Glace. See the Contributor Page for details.

Adragante, Marche de ferrel from les cordes de l'âme. See the Contributor Page for details.

Maya Filipic, Stories from Emona II from Between Two Worlds. See the Contributor Page...

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Celtic Myth Podshow - CMP020 The Insult of Finbarr

CMP020 The Insult of Finbarr

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11/21/08 • 40 min

An insult with far-reaching consequences!

In this tale, we hear about the coming of Manannan Mac Lir to the Tuatha De Danann and a maiden that cannot eat mortal food. We hear about an insult that has dire effects and the coming of the Christian God to the Ancient Celts.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish20

Running Order:

  • Intro 0:41
  • News & Views 1:07
  • Story 3:26
  • Listener Feedback -Nick, Steve 31:44
  • Promo - Druidic Dawn 35:24
  • Promo - The Fox 36:40

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 21st November 2008, 41m

We love to get your feedback, please email [email protected], or call us on Speakpipe

News & Views

The 30th November is St Andrew's Day and we talk about some of the traditional associations with the Scottish Saint. We also send good wishes to our American friends for Thanksgiving, which is in origin a Celtic festival.

The Insult of Finbarr

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

For more information about the Characters below, see our Biographies section.

  • Finbarr
  • Tuatha De Danaan
  • Sons of Mil
  • Manannan Mac Lir
  • Bodb Derg
  • Sidhe Buidb
  • Lake Deggert
  • Midir
  • Sidhe Truim
  • Sidhemall
  • Sidhe Neannta
  • Finbarr Meadha
  • Sidhe Meadha
  • Tadg Mor
  • Nuada
  • Sidhe Druim Dean
  • Abhartach
  • Illathar
  • Sidhe Buidhe
  • Fagartach
  • Sidhe Finnabrach
  • Ilbreac
  • Sidhe Aeda of Asseroe
  • Lir
  • Lugaid
  • Sidhe Finnachadh
  • Derg Diansgothach
  • Sidhe Cleitidh
  • Feth Fiadha
  • Feast of Goban
  • Sidhe Brugh
  • Emain Ablach
  • Erin
  • Ealcmar
  • Cairbre Cromfill
  • Sigma
  • Cairbre Cromm
  • Aengus Og
  • Dagda
  • Dichu
  • Roc
  • Eachdond Mor
  • Abartach
  • Sidhmall Siteach
  • Cruitin na Cuan
  • Sidhe
  • Curcog
  • Eithne
  • Munster
  • Cnoc Medha
  • Eremon
  • Laegaire
  • Niall Noigiallach
  • Tailginn
Listener Feedback

Nick, Steve

We read messages from listener Nick and listener Steve.

Promo - Druidic Dawn

Druidic Dawn

Druidic Dawn is non-affiliated to any Druid Association, Group, Order or Individual. It will be seeking an independent non-profit status in the near future. Overall it’s working towards becoming a social enterprise for the Global Druid Community. It is a balance, between a non-profit business model and Druidic working. The visible elements presented here are celebrating the diversity of its many Druidic Paths.

Promo - The Fox

The Fox

The Fox is a historical novel that contains adventure, ancient Celtic beliefs, sacrifice, love of family, ancient and modern culture, and divorce. Have you ever wondered who your ancestors were? How did they live? How did they die? Most of us do. Genealogy is a huge business. Curiosity about our bloodlines, our past, makes us want to go back as far as possible. But, genealogy can only go back as far as there are written records. What if you had a chance to find a connection to ancient roots? To someone who lived two thousand years ago? Proof you could touch and hold in your hand?

Aine Macrea has that chance. She is the archaeologist who is on the search for a vision. Jahna has come to her and lead her to discoveries.

In The Fox, you will follow the lives of Jahna and Lovern, two people who lived in what is now Scotland, during the time of the invading Romans. The Romans threatened Jahna and Lovern, their clan and most importantly, the life of their child. They struggled to find a way to stop the coming invasion and in doing so, left traces of their lives. Aine is working to rebuild her career and is led by instinct, or a vision (or is it a ghost?) to a hilltop in Scotland. Follow their stories in my podcast novel

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Celtic Myth Podshow - CMP Special 06 Yule Holiday Special 2008
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12/19/08 • 55 min

Yule traditions, a great story and some rockin' music for the holidays!

In this our Midwinter, Yule, Holiday Special we bring you a piece about the meanings of Yule and its traditions, some poems, four great pieces of music and an excerpt from Priestess of the Forest by Ellen Evert Hopman. The story is set in 3rd Century Ireland and tells of the meeting of Ethne, a Druid Healer and Ruadh, a member of the Fianna.

Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/yule2008

Running Order:

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x

Released: 20th December 2008, 56m

We love to hear from you! Please email [email protected], or call us using Speakpipe

News & Views

We talk about some more amazing new fairy art that has been submitted to us by renowned artist, Justin Russell, and describe the new book he is writing. Both of us have been interviewed by Christopher Blackmore for Action magazine for the AREN organisation.

The Meanings of Yule

We then discuss the meanings and traditions of Yule with a reading from the Golden Bough.

Lords & Ladies

by Kim Thompsett

Kim Thompsett is a musician and songwriter living and working in the South East of England. She plays guitar, flute, native American flute and zither. Her songs have an escapist quality which evokes the England of old with hints of Celtic, medieval and the classic folk artists of the ‘60’s and 70’s.

The album Songs from the Uglee Meadow is due for release on 30th November 2008. The album title is inspired by a serene and beautiful place in East Sussex called the Uglee Meadow. The album features musicians such as Will Summers from Circulus on recorders, flutes and crumhorn and Philip Martin (alias Drohne) on hurdy gurdy.

You can find out more about Kim on Myspace, last.fm or our Contributor Page.

Ogma's Lament

by Dr. Joe Christopher

We wrongly ascribe this wonderful sonnet to Professor Joe Christopher instead of the Doctor Joe Christopher in the show. Apologies for this!

Joe Christopher of Tarleton, Texas, author of 'C. S. Lewis', Twayne English Authors Series, writes - 'I don't know that the enclosed sonnet is appropriate for the C. S. Lewis Newsletter, for the Church of Ireland may have doubts about a work that has only one brief allusion to Lewis's Christianity and is otherwise pagan. Further, the sonnet has one weak rhyme and certainly counts on a rea...

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Celtic Myth Podshow - CMP029 There and Back Again

CMP029 There and Back Again

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07/25/09 • 41 min

Saga of Manannan, Part 3 and end of the Irish Mythological Cycle

This is the third and final part in the Saga of Manannan which contains two stories. The first, the Tale of Laogaire, tells of a visit of a great warrior to the Realm of the Undying who given the chance refuses to return to Erin. The second tale, the Tale of Tadg and the Three Duns or Castles tells the tale of the voyage of Tadg amongst Manannan's Islands and his encounter with the three great Halls in the Many-Coloured Land.

This is also the last episode in the Irish Mythological Cycle and the tale of Tadg rounds off the tale by returning our vision back to Four Islands in the Otherworld, perhaps the very same islands from which the Tuatha De Danaan came from to settle the land of Erin.

Full Shownotes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish29 Show Summary:

Running Order:

  • Intro 0:41
  • News & Views 1:22
  • Story 3:11
  • Listener Feedback - Ancestral Celt 34:01
  • Promo - Genesis Avalon 36:40

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 25 July 2009, 42m

We love to get your feedback, please email [email protected], or call us on Speakpipe

News & Views

We talk about an Irish Fest taking place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the USA. You can find details about this festival at irishfest.com. We also take about a Welsh Festival taking place in Pennsylvania in September and you can find out more details on the Pennsylvania attractions site.

We also mention that we attended the Anderida Gorsedd Conference a couple of weeks back and will be trying to bring you a Special Report in a future show.

We tell you our plans to round off the Irish Mythological Cycle with a Summary show and ask for feedback from you that we can include in this show as well as introduce the Welsh Mythology section of our tales with an Introductory Show before the stories begin.

There and Back Again: Part 3 of the Saga of Manannan

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

  • Loch na n-Ean
  • Connacht
  • Crimthan Cass
  • Laegaire
  • Fiachna
  • Betach
  • Sidhe
  • Eochaid the Dumb
  • Sal
  • Goll
  • Dalbh
  • Magh Mell
  • Deorgreine
  • Connachta
  • Manannan
  • Erin
  • Tadg
  • Cian
  • Oliol
  • Airnelach
  • Eoghan
  • Cathmann
  • Munster
  • Tabarn
  • Fresen
  • Beire do Bhunadas
  • Liban
  • Conchubar Abratrudh
  • Curragh
  • Inislocha
  • Rudrach
  • Dergcroche
  • Bodb
  • Cesair
  • Partholon
  • Nemed
  • Fir Bolg
  • Tuatha De Danaan
  • Inis Daleb
  • Inis Ercandra
  • Conn
  • Connla
  • Cliodna
  • Gebann
  • Treon
  • Ciabhan
  • Boynne
  • Croidhe Essu
  • Children of Danu

Listener Feedback

Ancestral Celt

We play some audio feedback from Ancestral Celt, one of our earliest listeners and dearest friends.

Promo - Genesis Avalon

"Genesis Avalon" is a full-cast, fantasy maxi-series serial drama. Like a lot of kids who grew up in the 1990s, I grew up with shows like X-Men, Batman: The Animated Series, Superman, Justice League, and Spider-man. As a child of the 90's though, I also grew up with a totally different form of the superhero in the form of anime. From the boys of Gundam, to the seven warriors of Suzaku in Fushigi Yuugi, to even (dare I say it) Sailor Moon, I had been able to see two different kinds of heroes. The kinds with capes and gadgets (Or alien powers), and the kind whose mystical powers governed their duties and how they fight. So I decided I would take the mythology I loved the most and apply it to a superhero. Thus came Genesis Avalon. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed writing and directing it. And my cast is made of platinum, you are all amazing. Kathryn Pryde Creator, writer and director, "Genesis Avalon" Sources used in this Episode

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Celtic Myth Podshow - CMP Special 17b Spring Holiday 2010 Part 2
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04/09/10 • 68 min

Great 18th Century Scots story and The Isle of Many Gods

This is the second half of our Spring Seasonal Special. You can hear the second half of our epic 18th century tale from Scotland - the Wife or the Wuddy, four great pieces of music, a listener poem and a truly informative piece from the book, The Isles of Many Gods by David Rankine and Sorita D'Este.

Full Show-notes, with all credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/spring2010b

Running Order:

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 9th April 2010, 1h 9m

It's always great to hear from you! Email [email protected], or leave us a message using Speakpipe

News & Views

We talk some of the new features that can be found on the website. First, there's the Confused...? Start Here page and we ask if you have any better ideas for names for this page. We also mention that we've got a Skype answerphone set up so that you can leave messages for us or possibly talk to us if we're here. Add 'celticmythpodshow' to your contacts list and you can leave a message for us. If you want the message to be personal and not go on the air, just say Personal message and we'll respect that. :)

We also mention that we have added a 'Donate' button to the front page as several people have asked us to do. We thank Colleen and James for their gifts so far. It really is much appreciated - it helps us save up to fix broken equipment that much quicker. Thank you so much! :)

We also mention that we've been nominated for the European Podcast Awards in the hope that you might feel inclined to vote for us. You can vote once per day if you wish. The nominations stage closes at the end of July, we believe, and the results aren't announced until September.

To Drive the Cold Winter Away

by Samantha Gillogly

Sam is a fabulous artist and frequent contributor to the show. Here she has played 'To Drive the Cold Winter Away' for us and we read her favourite verse for her in the show and print it below. When not practicing, performing, or composing, Gillogly’s off hours are spent writing fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and experimenting in painting, drawing and calligraphy. She is a published writer in multiple formats, and has been a contributing critic to The Green Man Review, an online arts and culture magazine, and now writes on Celtic Arts and Culture for Examiner.com. Her favourite culinary pursuit is brewing her infamous triple-espresso c...

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Celtic Myth Podshow - CMP Special 18 St Patrick's Day Special
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03/17/10 • 9 min

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a Triad of super Poems

Let's celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a short collection of poems (not recipes!) and all of our good wishes for the Next Year. We do so with a very small celebration for St Patrick's Day on March 17th. We bring you three poems that are typically Irish - they deal with Harps, Shamrocks and St. Patrick's Birthday! Then we head off to the pub for some of the black stuff!

Full Show-notes, with all credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/patrick

Running Order:

  • Intro 0:40
  • The Legend of Ireland's Magic Harp by Author Unknown 01:52
  • The Four-Leaved Shamrock by Samuel Lover 3:42
  • St Patrick's Birthday by Samuel Lover 5:58
  • Out-takes 1:06:08

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 17th March 2010, 10m

It's always great to hear from you! Email [email protected], or leave us a message using Speakpipe

The Legend of Ireland's Magic Harp

This beautiful and magical poem, sadly of author unknown, makes a lovely start to our show. The original can be found on Old Irish Poems and Dizzy Boy. We did find a reference on liceogilvaniu.it that attributes it to (Carlo Calzolari, 3^B internaz.) - but we're not sure what that means.

The Four-Leaved Shamrock

by Samuel Lover

Samuel Lover (February 24, 1797 Dublin – July 6, 1868) was an Irish songwriter, novelist, as well as a painter of portraits, chiefly miniatures. He was the grandfather of Victor Herbert. Samuel was born at number 60 Grafton Street and went to school at Samuel Whyte's at 79 Grafton Street, now home to Bewley's cafe. By 1830 he was secretary of the Royal Hibernian Academy and lived at number 9 D'Olier Street.

Lover produced a number of Irish songs, of which several — including The Angel's Whisper, Molly Bawn, and The Four-leaved Shamrock — attained great popularity. This short biography came from Wikipedia and the poem itself from Old Irish Poems.

St Patrick's Birthday

by Samuel Lover

Saint Patrick (Latin: Sanctus Patricius, Irish: Naomh Pádraig) (c. 387 – 17 March, 493;) was a Romanized-Celt, a Romano-Briton and Christian missionary, who is the most generally recognised patron saint of Ireland (although Brigid of Kildare and Colmcille are also formally patron saints).

By the eighth century he had come to be revered as the patron saint of Ireland. The Irish monastery system evolved after the time of Patrick and the Irish church did not develop the diocesan model that Patrick and the other early missionaries had tried to establish.

Saint Patrick's Day (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig) is a yearly holiday celebrated on 17 March. It is named after Saint Patrick (circa AD 387–461), the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland. It began as a purely Catholic holiday and became an official feast day in the early 1600s. However, it has gradually become more of a secular celebration of Ireland's culture.

For more information, check out the Wiki entries for Saint Patrick and St. Patrick's Day and the poem itself from Old Irish Poems.

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Celtic Myth Podshow - CMP Special 20 Competition & Feedback Show
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08/10/10 • 21 min

Competitions, feedback and music as well!

We bring you the results of the competition we set in SP19 - the Damh the Bard Interview and set a new competition as well! Is there no end to the madness? :) We also read some feedback and play you some great pieces of music.

Full Show-notes, with all credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/competition

Running Order:

  • Intro 0:42
  • News & Views 1:20
  • Wild Mountain Thyme by Damh the Bard 1:58
  • Competition No.1 - Tales from the Crowman 7:54
  • New iPhone/iPad App 8:32
  • King's Return by Portcullis 9:58
  • Competition No.2 - Book of Kells 14:20
  • Dance With Me by Jenna Greene 16:19
  • Listener Feedback: Joe 18:45

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 10th Aug 2010, 22m

It's always great to hear from you! Email [email protected], or leave us a message using Speakpipe

Wild Mountain Thyme

by Damh the Bard

Damh is a musical storyteller who works within the world of myth that cannot be proved; where the Faerie really do dance on Midsummer's Eve, where the trees talk, and the Hollow Hills take you into the realms of Annwn. Where the Goddess rides her horse, guiding you to magic, and the Horned God of old calls us from the shadows of the Greenwood. [source]

Damh is also the relaxed voice behind Druidcast, the podcast from the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD).

You can find out more about Damh and his work on his website at paganmusic.co.uk or on our Contributor Page.

Competition No.1 - Tales from the Crowman

The answer to Ruthie's question about the horse-lady from the Mabinogion is, of course, Rhiannon and the winner is Isabella from Germany. She will receive a signed copy of Damh's latest album.

New iPhone/iPad App

You can find out full details of our wonderful App on a page we have set up to describe it in full detail. It enables you to stream or download the shows on your iPod.

You lucky iPad owners also have access to some unique content with certain episodes that is unavailable elsewhere. True at the moment, until we find out how we can release the show on the Android platform!

King's Return

by Portcullis

We first performed at Herstmonceux medieval Festival UK in 2001 with some other local musicians. We met lots of interesting people, and quickly developed a passion for re-enacting as Medieval Minstrels/Troubadours. In 2003 we formed Portcullis, and Jason began to put our CD together, which was released in 2004.

You can find out more about Portcullis on their Myspace page or on their Contributor Page.

Competition No.2 - The Book of Kells

Our second competition is about the Book of Kells and the prize is a copy of Aiden Meehan's Celtic Design: A Beginner's Manual.

Dance With Me

by Jenna Greene

"Her ethereal music is inspired by Celtic lore and nature myth. She believes both nature and music are powerful healers. Fused together, her music will take you on a journey to sacred groves, standing stones and places of beauty within yourself."

Dance With Me: is a light-hearted jig about not taking life too seriously. I wrote this song after having a very...

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Celtic Myth Podshow - CMP Special 23 Spring Equinox Holiday Special 2011
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03/21/11 • 67 min

We tell the Dryad story and bring you even more music

This is our Spring Holiday special for 2011. We start off with a plan, and finally bring you the Dryad story that we have been promising since Autumn last year! You can also hear 4 great pieces of music - one of which is a highly sought after preview from the Dolmen's forth-coming album 'Storm'. We finish off with some Listener Feedback, a promo for another great podcast and that'll do us - back in the driving seat again!

Full Show-notes, with all credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/spring2011

Running Order:

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 21st March 2011, 1h 9m

It's always great to hear from you! Email [email protected], or leave us a message using Speakpipe

Beltane

by Portcullis

We first performed at Herstmonceux medieval Festival UK in 2001 with some other local musicians. We met lots of interesting people, and quickly developed a passion for re-enacting as Medieval Minstrels/Troubadours. In 2003 we formed Portcullis, and Jason began to put our CD together, which was released in 2004.

We have performed at England's Medieval Festival at Herstomonceux castle for nine years,and have entertained at weddings, banquets and garden parties.

You can find out more about Portcullis on their Myspace page or on their Contributor Page.

During the show we say that Portcullis performed for us in Episode SP21, but in true fashion for us - we were wrong! :) They were kind enough to let us play The King's Return in Episode SP20.

Dryad

by Deborah Shinegarden

Dryad is the story of a Tree Spirit that falls in love with the music and the music of a mortal man. Deborah has been a long-term listener and friend to the show and we are proud to showcase this work of fiction for her. She is in the process of writing a novel set in 5th Century Wales.

We can't wait for that one! Thank you and good luck, Debs!

Spring Love

by Jenna Greene

Jenna Greene is a Celtic Pagan singer-songwriter and harpist. Her songs are inspired by hope and healing, following bliss, nature mythology, the law of attraction and the little miracles in everyday life. She believes that music, nature and ritual are an empowering combination. Deeply influenced by the works of Joseph Campbell, she has studied world mythology and weaves these universal themes into her music.

Jenna can be found on Myspace, but her own website provides lots of useful information. You can find out more details about Jenna on her Contributor Page on our website.

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Celtic Myth Podshow - CMP004 The Coming of Lugh

CMP004 The Coming of Lugh

Celtic Myth Podshow

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03/29/08 • 25 min

A stranger with many differrent skills comes to Teamhair

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Tensions increase as the tyranny of the Fomor bites on the Children of Danu. A stranger with many gifts comes into Teamhair and brings them all new hope. However, Bres makes a new alliance with a mighty King of the Fomor, Balor of the Evil Eye and invasion is planned.

This episode is the 4th episode of the Irish Book of Invasions.

More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Show Summary:

Running Order:

  • Intro 0:42
  • News & Views 0:54
  • Bumper - Philippa Ballantine 2:03
  • Story 3:28
  • Appeal for Tara - Gary & Ruth 19:35
  • Promo - Chasing the Bard 21:02
  • Listener Feedback - Byron, Morgana 22:20

All the credits for this episode can be found in our show-notes at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish4

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

News & Views

We apologise for the loss of the forums and announce the arrival of the new look website. We will contact all members by email and advise them of their new logins and say we'll get a forum working soon.

The Coming of Lugh - Episode 4 of the Irish Mythological Cycle and Part 4 of the Book of Invasions

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

  • Lugh
  • Teamhair
  • Nuada
  • Tuada De Danaan
  • Balor
  • Erin
  • Bres
  • Net
  • Fomori, Fomor
  • Sidhe
  • Gamal
  • Cian
  • Eithne
  • Eochaid
  • Duach
  • Luchtar
  • Luachaid
  • Colum Cuaillemech
  • Ogma
  • Abhean
  • Diancecht
  • Bicelmos
  • Erc
  • Ethaman
  • Danu
  • Credne Cerd
  • Samildanach
  • Nemed
  • Currachs
  • Druim na Teine
  • Tailltiu
  • Uisnech
  • Lugh Lamhfada
  • Manannan
  • Sgoith Gleigeil
  • Goitne Gorm-Shuileach
  • Sine Sindearg
  • Donall Donn-Ruadh
  • Aonbharr
  • Freagarthach
  • Eine
  • Eathfaigh
  • Coron
  • Compar
  • Lochlann
  • Ciathlenn
  • Eab
  • Neid
  • Seanchab
  • Sital Salmhor
  • Liath
  • Lobais
  • Elatha
  • Berbhe
  • luaths
  • Men of Dea
  • Eas Dara
  • Connachta
  • Bodb Dearg
  • Dagda
  • Grellach Dollaid
  • Amrun
  • Brehon
  • Maethgen
  • Slieve League
  • Denna Ulad
  • Mourne Mountains
  • Bri Ruri
  • Slieve Bloom
  • Sliab Snechtai
  • Slemish
  • Blai-sliab
  • Nemthenn
  • Sliab Maccu Belgodon
  • Segais
  • Cruachan Aigle
  • Croagh Patrick
  • Lough Derg
  • Lough Luimnigh
  • Lough Corrib
  • Lough Ree
  • Lough Mask
  • Lough Neagh
  • Lough Gara
  • Lough Reagh
  • Márloch
  • the Bush
  • the Boyne
  • the Ban
  • the Nem
  • the Shannon
  • the Moy
  • the Erne
  • the Liffey
  • the Suir
  • Figol
  • Mamos
  • Morrigan

Locations mentioned in this story Listener Feedback

We had some help on pronounciation from Byron. Thank you so much for your amazing help with pronouncing Lebor Gabala Erenn.

Voice Feedback

We're very proud to bring you our first voice feedback from Erin from Columbus, Ohio. Thank you so much for your awesome feedback Erin.

Sources used in this Episode

Timeless Myths http://www.timelessmyths.com/celtic/invasions.html#DanannArrival

Lebor Gabala http://members.aol.com/lochlan2/lebor.htm

The Irish Tradition http://members.aol.com/lochlan6/mlegend1.htm

The Second Battle of Moytura http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T300011.html

Lebor Gabala Erenn

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