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Whilst Chris and Spence work away to prepare to delve into Cú Chulainn on next week’s episode, we have enlisted a very special guest to fill in this week - Spence’s daughter, Eliza. Listen in to hear this fun tale of our little green friend, and let us know in the comments if you believe in leprechauns too ! We will be back next week with our full length episode on origins of the hero of the Ulster Cycle…

The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. myths and legends in all their dark, fantastical glory and how these vivid yarns continue to resonate across the world to this very day.

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Welcome back to part two of the legend of the little green sprite, smoking a pipe and with a rainbow coming out of his *** (at least according to Chris). On this episode, Chris and Spence delve into the culture which surrounds this mischievous figure, and attempt to out-geek each other with their Leprechaun movie trivia. Leave your favourite pop culture Leprechaun in the comments !

The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. myths and legends in all their dark, fantastical glory and how these vivid yarns continue to resonate across the world to this very day.

Join Hosts Chris Patterson and Spence Wright as they fuse their love for all thing's horror with a wellspring of Irish lore.

From the terrifying figure of the Dullahan to the origins of Halloween itself, if it’s a yarn you’re after, pull up a chair and let ‘Irish Gothic’ fill your ears.

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This week is part one of the mischievous tales of Ireland’s iconic little green man; he Leprechaun. A fan of a prank themselves, listen to Chris and Spence unveil the secrets of Ireland’s legendary trickster, and tell tales of their hoaxes and capers gone by. Come back next week for part 2 of the legend of the Leprechaun !

The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. myths and legends in all their dark, fantastical glory and how these vivid yarns continue to resonate across the world to this very day.

Join Hosts Chris Patterson and Spence Wright as they fuse their love for all thing's horror with a wellspring of Irish lore.

From the terrifying figure of the Dullahan to the origins of Halloween itself, if it’s a yarn you’re after, pull up a chair and let ‘Irish Gothic’ fill your ears.

Hosts: Chris Patterson & Spence Wright

Producer: Rebecca Alcorn

Production Company: Causeway Pictures

Bibliography:

Fairy & Folk Tales of Ireland, W.B. Yeats : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fairy-Tales-Ireland-William-Butler/dp/0684829525

Legends and Stories of Ireland, Samuel Lover : https://archive.org/details/legendsstories00love

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Chris and Spence are hitting each other over the head with sticks in this week’s episode of Irish Gothic….. April Fool’s ! All joking aside, on this week's episode, Chris and Spence are diving into the fascinating lore of Ireland's fighting stick : the Shillelagh. Listen in to learn more about this iconic Irish weapon.

The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. myths and legends in all their dark, fantastical glory and how these vivid yarns continue to resonate across the world to this very day.

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Bibliography:

Buy your very own fighting stick here !

https://mccaffreycrafts.com/collections/blackthorn-shillelagh?srsltid=AfmBOopWF3HF4XAZdlc-U4FPQb8kYS7zFz6KHEYvKAkC3EECsmwBtgpk

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Vampires are … Irish !?

Welcome to season two and a happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at Irish Gothic ! No, you haven’t drank too many pints of the black stuff, you read that right - the legend of the vampire finds its origins in the Irish legend of the Abhartach. Join Chris and Spence as they reveal how all of your fanged favourites find their origins in a humble field just outside of County Derry/Londonderry.

The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. myths and legends in all their dark, fantastical glory and how these vivid yarns continue to resonate across the world to this very day.

Join Hosts Chris Patterson and Spence Wright as they fuse their love for all thing's horror with a wellspring of Irish lore.

From the terrifying figure of the Dullahan to the origins of Halloween itself, if it’s a yarn you’re after, pull up a chair and let ‘Irish Gothic’ fill your ears.

Hosts: Chris Patterson & Spence Wright

Producer: Rebecca Alcorn

Production Company: Causeway Pictures

Bibliography:

Learn more about the Abhartach here !

https://yourirish.com/folklore/abhartach-irish-vampire

https://northwordni.org/your-stories/abhartach/

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This week, Chris bites into the mystery that surrounds Ireland's Dark Hedges. Listen in to learn more about the iconic beech trees which formed the epic Kingsroad in HBO's Game of Thrones.

The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales. myths and legends in all their dark, fantastical glory and how these vivid yarns continue to resonate across the world to this very day.

Join Hosts Chris Patterson and Spence Wright as they fuse their love for all thing's horror with a wellspring of Irish lore.

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Visit the Dark Hedges here !

https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/the-dark-hedges-p703291

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This week, Spence takes you into the world of Thomas Crofton Croker and his book Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland, published in 1825.

The Good Woman is a misadventure story that harks back to our Episode 2: The Dullahan.

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Join Spence in the first of our mini-episodes as we prepare for the new season later in the month.

This week, we hear about an Irish Priest who meets 'The Old Gentleman' himself, the Devil.

Host: Spence Wright

Producer: Rebecca Alcorn

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