Candlelit Tales Irish Mythology Podcast
Episodes
Death Stories - The Death of Cú Chulainn
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. We recorded some of our live s...
The Hunt of Slieve Gullion - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fi...
Irish & Celtic Mythology Book Sources | EXPLAINED
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel! Sorcha's back, and she has brought along Aron again, to discuss where t...
Magnéis Mac Morna - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode resumes our Fianna...
Corpse Skin - Samhain Stories (Irish Mythology Podcast)
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode we’re getti...
The Dead Are Dancing - Samhain Stories (Irish Mythology Podcast)
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode we’re getti...
What is Samhain in Ireland | EXPLAINED
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel! Sorcha's back to tell us about our favourite time of the year, Samhain ...
The Seas Takes Its Tithe - Samhain Stories (Irish Mythology Podcast)
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode we’re getting...
The Reunion - Samhain Stories (Irish Mythology Podcast)
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode, we’re gettin...
The Enchanted Hall - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fian...
Fionn's Madness - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fia...
Where to Start with Irish Mythology | EXPLAINED
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel! Sorcha's back and she has brought along Aron this time, to help share s...
The Bodach - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fia...
Caoilte's Rabble - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fian...
Who is the Irish God of Healing | EXPLAINED
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel! Sorcha's back to tell us about the Irish God Of Healing Dian Cecht. Pl...
The Pied Hag of the Mist - Part 2 - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fian...
The Pied Hag of the Mist - Part 1 - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fian...
Death Stories - The Death of Conchubar Mac Nessa (Live Show)
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. We recorded some of our live sh...
Fionn and the Phantoms - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fionn and the Phantoms - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast) by Candlelit Tales
Dark, Battle & Eagle - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fian...
Who Is The Irish God Of The Sea | EXPLAINED
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel! Sorcha's back to tell us about the Irish God Of The Sea Manannán mac Li...
The Trials of Naoise - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fian...
F***ed Up Love Stores - The Seduction of Connla
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi folks, here's another story from one of our live shows at the Harbour Bar in Bray, Co. Wicklow. We hope you enjoy!
The Cave of Kesh - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fian...
Who Is The Irish God Of War | EXPLAINED
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who Is The Irish God Of War | EXPLAINED by Candlelit Tales
Myth Moot Interview
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode we’re taking a b...
The Birth of Diarmuid Part 2 - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode, we continue ou...
The Birth of Diarmuid - Part 1 - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode, we continue ou...
Who Was Cú Chulainn | Explained
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time to rejoin Sorcha for another whistle-stop tour of Irish Myths and Traditions, in this episode of Irish Myths Explained. This time she'll be telli...
The Kidnapping of Sadbh - Live Show (Irish Mythology Podcast)
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode, we continue ou...
Who Were The Irish Gods | Explained
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time to rejoin Sorcha for another deep dive into Irish Myths and Traditions. This time she'll be telling us all about the Irish Gods. Please note the...
The Red Woman - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fian...
Lugaid & Uirne - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode, we continue ou...
Death of Conchubar - Live Show (Irish Mythology Podcast)
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode we are taking a...
Trees & Mythologies (Irish Mythology Podcast)
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The Lady of Gollerus - Irish Mythology Storytelling (Live Show)
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded Live at the Harbour Bar, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
Fionn's Harper - The Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode, episode 271 we...
Caoilte's Tales - The Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode, we continue ou...
Midir & Etain (Irish Storytelling Podcast)
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a re-release of one of our earliest episodes for those who need a love story for Valentine's day!
Conán's Feast - The Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode, episode 269, w...
The Grief of Saint Brigid - Irish Mythology Storytelling (Live Show)
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode we are taking a...
The Beginning of Saint Brigid - Irish Mythology Storytelling (Live Show)
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode we are taking a...
The Leadership of Fionn Mac Cumhaill - The Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode, Episode 266, ...
The Fianna - Deardubh, Fionn & Aillil - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Episode 265
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode, we continue our series on the Fianna,...
Samhain Reflections - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Episode 264
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Samhain Reflections - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Episode 264 by Candlelit Tales
Death of Cúchulainn (recorded live) - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Episode 263
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conas taoi, how are ye? Welcome to the Candlelit Tales podcast where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode, we bring you a liv...
The Fianna - Boyhood - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Episode 262 - Collaborations
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. After our seasonal break for some Samhain-themed storytelling and spookier stories, this episode continu...
Samhain Stories - Bridget Cleary - The Other Side - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Episode 261
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this episode, we’re continuing our seasonal break from our Fianna series to bring you stories of th...
Samhain Stories - The Burning Of Bridget Cleary - Re - Release
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. We are telling some stories of the creatures of the Otherworld in the lead-up to the Celtic New Year: Sa...
Samhain Stories - Fear Dearg - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Episode 260 (music by THE WRAN)
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this episode, we are taking a seasonal break from our Fianna series to bring you stories of the Other...
Samhain Stories - The Taking Of Biddy Purcell - Re - Releae
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. We are telling some stories of the creatures of the Otherworld in the lead-up to the Celtic New Year: Sa...
Samhain Stories - Abhartach - Re - Release
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. We are telling some stories of the creatures of the Otherworld in the lead-up to the Celtic New Year: Sa...
The Fianna - Kidnap - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Episode 259
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. This episode continues our new series, all about the band of warriors known as the Fianna. In this stor...
The Fianna - Liath Luachra - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Episode 258
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. This episode continues our new series, all about the band of warriors known as the Fianna. In this stor...
The Fianna - Bodhmall - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Episode 257
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. This episode continues our brand new series, all about the band of warriors known as the Fianna. This i...
The Goddess Tailtiu - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Lughnasa Special - Episode 256
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. This episode focuses on a forgotten Goddess in Irish mythology. We celebrate Lughnasa or Lughnasadh as t...
The Fianna - Cumhaill - Irish Mythology Storytelling - Episode 255
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. This episode continues our brand new series, all about the band of warriors known as the Fianna. In thi...
Episode 254 - The Fianna - Aodh Mac Morna
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. This episode kicks off a new series, all about the band of warriors known as the Fianna. In this story,...
Episode 253 - Gaelic Woodland Project Chat
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. And this special interview and chat between Sorcha the board of directors of the Gaelic Woodland Project...
Episode 252 - Collaborations - The Song Of Amergin With Jenny Ní Ruiséil
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. And another wonderful collaboration episode. In these sporadic episodes, we’re fortunate enough to col...
Episode 251 - The High King - Reflections
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this episode, we look back on and discuss the High King series and some of our sources and inspiratio...
Episode 250 - The High King - Learning & Legacy
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. This episode concludes our new series on the greatest High King in mythological, pseudo-historical memor...
Episode 249 - The High King - Promise & Plenty - Part 1
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. This episode continues our new series on the greatest High King in mythological, pseudo-historical memor...
Episode 248 - The High King - Blood & Beetle
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. This episode continues our new series on the greatest High King in mythological, pseudo-historical memor...
What Is Bealtaine In Ireland?
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. As this episode is released on the first of May, also called Bealtaine, we decided to take a break from ...
Episode 247 - The High King - Fire & Fury
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. This episode continues our new series on the greatest High King in mythological, pseudo-historical memor...
Episode 246 - The High King - Cormac & Eithne
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. This episode continues our new series on the greatest High King in mythological, pseudo-historical memor...
Episode 245 - The High King - Wool & Woad
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. This episode continues our new series on the greatest High King in mythological, pseudo-historical memor...
Episode 244 - The High King - Wolf & Horse
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. This episode continues our new series on the greatest High King in mythological, pseudo-historical memor...
Episode 243 - The High King - Art & Achtan
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this episode, we are kicking off a new series on the greatest High King in mythological, pseudo-histo...
Episode 242 - Collaborations - Intoxication Of The Ulstermen With Fancy Dan
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. As Spring is in full swing, and Aron and Sorcha are off gallivanting across the Pond (see our website fo...
Oisín & St. Patrick - Re-Release (St. Patrick's Day Special)
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. As Spring is in full swing, and Aron and Sorcha are still off gallivanting across the Pond and sharing s...
Episode 241 - The Plain Of Two Mists
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. As Spring is in full swing, and Aron and Sorcha are off gallivanting across the Pond (see our website fo...
Episode 240 - Táin Mosaic - Reflections
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this series, we looked back at an old story, or set of stories, and told it in a new way, from a lot ...
Episode 239 - Táin Mosaic - Bulls
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. This is the final episode of our Táin Mosaic series. In this series, we looked back at an old story, or...
Episode 238 - Táin Mosaic - Awakening
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this episode, we are going right back to before the beginning, where the seeds of this conflict were ...
Episode 237 - Táin Mosaic - Follman
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this episode, we are taking the perspective of Conchubar Mac Nessa’s youngest son, Follman. Follman...
Brigid Goddess
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. This week, we are taking a break from our Táin Mosaic series to check in with the Goddess, and Saint, B...
Episode 236 - Táin Mosaic - Finnibhear
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this episode, we are hearing from Medbh and Aillil’s daughter, Finnibhear, whose hand in marriage w...
Episode 235 - Táin Mosasic - Fraech
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this episode, we are spending some more time with a character we last met in The Muster: Fraech. Frae...
Episode 234 - Táin Mosaic - The Terror
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this episode, we come to the initial part of the war for the Brown Bull, and a campaign of guerilla w...
Epsiode 233 - Táin Mosaic - Leag
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this episode, we are catching up with Cuchulainn’s chariot driver Leag, as he has a few frustrated ...
Episode 232 - Táin Mosaic - The Muster
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. And to the third part in our brand new series. If you’ve missed the start at episode 230, go back and ...
Episode 231 - Táin Mosaic - Ailill
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. And to a brand new series. In this series, we are looking back at an old story, or set of stories, and t...
Episode 230 - Táin Mosaic - Fergus
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. And to a brand new series. In this series, we are looking back at an old story, or set of stories, and t...
Cesaire - (Re-release)
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. This is an old story. A story that tells Irish people where we come from. In a time where the world seem...
Episode 229 - Interview with Neal Hegarty of CreaSol Permaculture
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this episode, we’re interviewing an Irishman who journeyed far and rooted deep in foreign soil. He’...
Episode 228 - Collaborations - The Dagda's Harp
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. We have a special episode this week, a collaboration with the wonderful musician Connie Dawson, aka @the...
Irish Mythology Storytelling with Candlelit Tales & Special Guest (Live in Dublin)
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Live from The Sugar Club, Dublin, Ireland. Candlelit Tales & Special Guest, Sadbh Grehan, performs stories from Irish Mythology as The Dark Descends. ...
Episode 227 - Samhain Season Reflections
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this series, we’ve been telling seasonal tales of Irish folklore in the run-up to the Celtic New Ye...
Episode 226 - Samhain Stories - Abhartach
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this series, we’re telling seasonal tales of Irish folklore in the run up to the Celtic New Year, S...
Episode 225 - Samhain Stories - Crom Dubh And The Dullahan
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this series, we’re telling seasonal tales of Irish folklore in the run up to the Celtic New Year, S...
Episode 224 - Reflections On The Ulster Classics
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this series, we’ve been retelling some of the Classics of Irish mythology, those stories that most ...
Episode 223 - Reflections Of The Fianna Classics
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this series, we’ve been retelling some of the Classics of Irish mythology, those stories that most ...
Episode 222 - Classics - The Children Of Lir
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the Classics of Irish mythology, those stories that mos...
Episode 221 - Classics - Deirdre Of The Sorrows - Part 2
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the Classics of Irish mythology, those stories that mos...
Episode 220 - Classics - Deirdre Of The Sorrows
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the Classics of Irish mythology, those stories that mos...
Episode 219 - Classics - How Cúchulainn Got His Name
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the Classics of Irish mythology, those stories that mos...
Episode 218 - Classics - The Birth Of Setanta
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the Classics of Irish mythology, those stories that mos...
Episode 217 - Classics - Fionn And The Dragon
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast. In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the Classics of Irish mythology, those stories that mos...