Leprechaun Museum

Now its Brendan's turn to tell us a story with their signature enthusiasm and buoyancy! If that wasnt enough of a treat Mark is joined by our newest Storyteller Molly for some colourful commentary and insight as we hear how a young Fionn carve out his destiny. If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum.

Join Storytellers Naoise and Mark as they sit down this month for a new old tale from the one and (thankfully "only") Paudie. Even the great Warriors of Ireland deserve a day off .... but unfortunately for them it seems there really is no rest for the wicked! If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum.

Join Storytellers Jade and Mark as they sit down this month for a true feast of a tales from the delightful Dee. Its a story of Na Fianna .... but not one you'd hear all too often growing up in Ireland. If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum.

Its Mark and the Museum's newest Storyteller Ceecee as they sit down together to break bread and listen to the mysterious tale of The Dark Rider as told by Naoise, a strangely familiar story. Its a cautionary tale and as we well know, those who dont heed warnings usually end up being the stories we tell in the future! If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum.

Naoise and Mark sit themselves down to listen to the haunting story of The Swam Maiden told by Deirdre, told as only she can. Connections are made, comparisons are drawn and at the end of the day its a story with a message. If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum.

This Episode Paudie and Mark are taken on a journey to Donegal with Lenny at the storytelling wheel. The mysterious waters of Loch Derg are explored and of course treasures and topics are uncovered! If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum.

Join the dynamic duo Paudie and Lenny as they explore the tale of one of Ireland's greatest warriors. How Cuchulainn Got His Name is an Irish classic and its a story Mark has been telling since the museum open back in 2010. We look at villians and heroes, and who decides which is which. Of course Lenny cant do a podcast with talking about dogs but this time its relevant ... thankfully Paudie has a tight hold on the leash! If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum.

In today's episode Lenny tells the story of the Dagda's Harp, while Paudie and Mark discuss the story, Brighid, the Dagda and family! If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum. Featuring Paudie, Mark and Lenny. The Dagda's Harp is told by Lenny. Recorded in the National Leprechaun Museum of Ireland.

Jade is back but this time to tell us a story! The tale of the Lady of Gollerus is one of those classic tragic Irish tales that Jade was born to tell. Deirdre and Mark listen to and discuss the twists and turns this story takes, how stories from our past can help us to talk about topic such as consent and entitlement. If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum.

The wonderful Deirdre tells us a story that skirts at the edge of creepy in a way that only she can! The man in this story is clearly suspicious of any woman who is independently wealthy. Mark is joined by Storyteller Jade (who's own podcast AboutABook is a joy to the ears), as they discuss the mysteries of the sea as they long for a day at the beach themselves! If you have any questions you’d like us to answer, topics you’d like us to discuss, or stories you would like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram

In todays episode Stiofáin tells the story of the Piper of Knockfierna. Mark takes a look at how, while this story seems quite fantastical, really its handled in such an every day way. He also thinks back to the field trip back in February 2020 when the museum's Storytellers scaled Knockfierna and immersed themselves in the stories! If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum. Featuring Mark. The Piper of Knockfierna is told by Stiofáin. Recorded in the National Leprechaun Museum of Ireland.

In todays episode Paudie tells the story of Bicriu's Feast. Mark and Brendan discuss the story, in Brendan's debut episode of the podcast! If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum. Featuring Paudie and Jade. The Rathcoffey Púca is told by Mark. Recorded in the National Leprechaun Museum of Ireland.

In todays episode Mark tells the story of The Rathcoffey Púca. Paudie and Jade discuss the story, in Jades debut episode of the podcast! If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum. Featuring Paudie and Jade. The Rathcoffey Púca is told by Mark. Recorded in the National Leprechaun Museum of Ireland.

Naoise tells the story of Daniel Crowley and the Corpse, affectionately referred to in the museum as the Corpse Disco. Mark and Paudie discuss the story, how a story can have many different endings and if they all exist within the one universe. If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum. Featuring Paudie Holly and Mark Ó'Géaráin. Daniel Crowley And The Ghost is told by Naoise Dunne. Recorded in the National Leprechaun Museum of Ireland.

In anticipation of spooky season just around the corner, Naoise brings us the classic Samhain tale of Taig O'Kane. Join Deirdre and Tara as they listen and discuss the idea of running from your responsibilities and the consequences you could face on a dark Irish road, how traveling alone at night is never a good thing, and how important the strange and dark tales are within Irish mythology and folklore. If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum. Featuring Tara Ferguson and Deirdre Quinn. Taig O'Kane is told by Naoise Dunne. Recorded in the National Leprechaun Museum of Ireland.

Mark is back in the Storytelling seat to bring us the tale of The Three Geese. Paudie and Deirdre listen to and discuss the twists and turns this story takes, from how far you can take a lovers quarrel, an Irish funeral, and how much trouble a goose can cause in ones life. If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum. If you'd like to support the podcast and the museum, our Ko-Fi and Shop is at ko-fi.com/leprechaunmuseum. Featuring Paudie Holly and Deirdre Quinn. The Three Geese is told by Mark Ó Géaráin. Recorded in the National Leprechaun Museum of Ireland.

Paudie returns to the podcast today to bring us The Great Potato, the captivating story of a woman who puts her skills in exaggeration and embellishment to the test... But to what end? Mark is joined by podcast-newcomer Tara, as they discuss the history and uses of the potato in Ireland and Irish folklore, and their own personal relationship with what is probably the best food of all time. If you have any questions you’d like us to answer, topics you’d like us to discuss, or stories you would like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum. Featuring Mark Ó Géaráin and Tara Ferguson. The Great Potato is told by Paudie Holly. Recorded in the National Leprechaun Museum of Ireland.

Museum director Tom returns as a Storyteller to bring us one of the museum's most beloved stories, the Legend of Knockgrafton. Mark and Eleanor delight in Tom's unique telling, as well as discuss the beautiful but poisonous foxglove plant, the enduring and unusual appeal of Lusmore as a folkloric protagonist, and Mark wonders: what if Lusmore was queer? If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum. If you'd like to support the podcast and the museum, our Ko-Fi and Shop is at ko-fi.com/leprechaunmuseum. Featuring Mark Ó Géaráin. The Legend of Knockgrafton is told by Tom O'Rahilly. Recorded in the National Leprechaun Museum of Ireland.

Eleanor has a wide-ranging conversation with museum director Tom O'Rahilly about the power of live oral storytelling, the state of storytelling in Europe, and where the idea for the National Leprechaun Museum came from. And they listen to a story! Deirdre tells a story of two lads in Cork who give some rich folks more than they bargained for, literally. Plus, some news from Eleanor. If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum. If you'd like to support the podcast and the museum, our Ko-Fi and Shop is at ko-fi.com/leprechaunmuseum. Featuring Eleanor Walsh and Tom O'Rahilly. The Five Pigs of Monkstown is told by Deirdre Quinn. Recorded in the National Leprechaun Museum of Ireland.

Eleanor goes from co-host to Storyteller in this episode, telling a story of two brothers from Donegal who fight over a woman and lose nearly everything in the process. Mark is joined by Lenny to discuss the ferocity of sibling rivalry, how to talk to animals, and Lenny's dislike of the sea and all she holds in her. If you have any question you'd like us to answer, topics you'd like us to discuss, or stories you'd like us to tell, tweet us at @leprechaun_ie with #AskAStoryteller or find us on Instagram @leprechaunmuseum. If you'd like to support the podcast and the museum, our Ko-Fi and Shop is at ko-fi.com/leprechaunmuseum. Featuring Mark Ó Géaráin and Lenny Bickerdike. The O'Donnell Brothers is told by Eleanor Walsh. Recorded in the National Leprechaun Museum of Ireland.