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Latest Episodes

A Conversation with Anthony Murphy
April 25, 2024

Newgrange at Twilight ~ Anthony Murphy Anthony Murphy, is an author, journalist, astronomer and photographer. He also curates the wondeful Mythical Ireland website. Join Chris and Anthony as they explore how Irish mythological stories, supported by r

Chris Ramble 9: An Irish Winter Solstice Journey
December 30, 2023

Grianstad an Gheimhridh, the winter solstice is that special moment when the year turns and the hours of daylight, begin slowly to increase. This time of year has long been a cause for reflection and celebration. So, join Chris on yet another ramble, as

Celebrating Professor Ralph Kenna
November 02, 2023

Professor Ralph KennaAs many friends of Story Archaeology will now have heard, Professor Ralph Kenna passed away and left the world we know, last Thursday. I received the sad news from his wife, Claire, last Friday. It is so very sad that it has take

Chris’ Ramble 8: A Story for our Times
November 01, 2023

The Tin B Cailnge is an dramatic epic well worth the telling but with some challenging themes including broken loyalties and friendships with destruction laid on the land, for the sake of status and honour. Join Chris as she explores the telling

A new conversation with Jamie Madden: The Writing of the Takings
September 11, 2023

The The Lebor Gabla tells of a series of mythical Irish migration stories, which can be traced back to a very early date. Its history is somewhat complex and, although fascinating, it is not an 'easy read'. So, join Chris and Jamie as they share Jamie'

Chris’ Ramble 7: What’s in a Name?
September 07, 2023

Culture heroes, ancestor figures, genii loci, gods and godesses ... Can all, or indeed, any of these terms be useful in defining some favourite characters in Irish mythology, Join Chris as she takes a walk throuh a forest of stories on a light hear

A Conversation with ÉIRÍ winner, Kate Lionis
August 14, 2023

The Morrigan by Kate LionisMeet Kate Lionis one of the seven adult winners of the IR art competition and project. So, join Chris and Kate as they discuss, the many creative possiblities of digitally enhanced photography, the enviromental relevance

An Immráma Voyage with Jamie Madden
August 07, 2023

Click to view the complete Immram Brig BostinWhat if Brigid had undertaken her own Immrm? Join Chris and Jamie as they explore James' Immrm Brig Bostn, an Irish Mythology Collage, in which he garners stories from Irish mtyhology and folklore, to

A Conversation with ÉIRÍ winner, Louise Shine
July 29, 2023

Meet Louise Shine, one of the seven adult winners of the IR art competition and project. So, join Chris and Ruth as they discuss, the importance of creativity in art and education, explore art and technology as well as the way in which women from Irish

A Conversation with ÉIRÍ winner, Lee Fenlon
July 17, 2023

Band by Lee FenlonMeet Lee Fenlon, one of the seven adult winners of the IR art competition and project. Now, join Chris and Lee as they discuss, what can be acheived in leaded glass and ceramic mosaic work , how Sinann has been treated in Athlo