Story Archaeology
Latest Episodes
A new conversation with Jamie Madden: The Writing of the Takings
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?
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
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
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
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
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
A Conversation with ÉIRÍ winner, Ruth Egan
Ruth EganMeet Ruth Egan, one of the seven adult winners of the IR art competition and project. So, join Chris and Ruth as they discuss, art, mthology and the importance of listening to the stories told by your grandmothers.This is one of a seri
Chris’ Ramble 6: Just how old are Irish Stories?
So how old are the Irish stories? Come to think of it what exactly is meant by old, or medieval or any of the other terms so frequently used to describe mythological stories, and... does it matter?
A Conversation with Nicola Bowes and Rosemary Carty.
Nicola and Rosemary are both gifted artists from the Celtic Eye artists group who have all come together to draw on their talents to create some inspiring and innovative landscape and environmental p
Chris’ Ramble 5: The Landscape of Stories
This ramble, begun in Queensland, Australia and completed in Leitrim, Ireland. begins to explore the ways in which the environment in which the stories were told may change elements creating the ta