Celtic Myth Podshow

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:

• Intro 0:41
• News & Views 1:17
• To Drive the Cold Winter Away by Samantha Gillogly 04:04
• The Isle of Many Gods, Pt.1 by David Rankine & Sorita D'Este 6:52
• Believe by Jenna Greene 13:15
• The Wife or the Wuddy by John Mackay Wilson 19:30
• Dagda by Andrew Hinkinson-Hodnett 44:15
• The Isle of Many Gods, Pt.2 by David Rankine & Sorita D'Este 46:45
• The Greenwood Grove by Damh the Bard 54:55
• Promo - Digital Magic by Philippa Ballantine 1:01:16
• Nines by the Pentacle Drummers 1:03:06
• Out-takes 1:06:08

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 9th April 2010, 1h 9m

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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...

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

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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.

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.

Get EXTRA content in the Celtic Myth Podshow Ap...

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

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.

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.

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!

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...

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:

• Intro 0:41
• News & Views 2:08
• Beltane by Portcullis 3:50
• Dryad by Deborah Shinegarden 5:57
• Spring Love by Jenna Greene 27:54
• Danny Boy by The Dolmen 51:18
• Listener Feedback: Annie 56:00
• Promo - Bo on the Go! 58:31
• Song of Awen by Damh the Bard 1:00:12
• Out-takes 1:06:08

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

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.

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!

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.

by The Dolmen

An all original set both musically and in character, their pumping rhythms derive from the best ingredients of Celtic and deep Folk, bathed in the surf of Piratical Rock. Far from the expected, The Dolmen has proudly developed an identity that puts them in their own musically unique area. They have toured and covered most of the major venues in...

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

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

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

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.

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