Celtic Nemeton Podcast - A Folklore, Mythology and History Podcast

Púca of Killin - Halloween Special

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

On this Halloween I will tell a tale of a man who struggles to keep a secret as he's terrorised by a Púca, this is a retelling of a story found on: https://www.duchas.ie/ga/cbes/4428288/4392045

I highly recommend searching around Duchas.ie as its an amazing resource!

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The Morrigan's Son

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to my Halloween episode, today we'll visit ancient Ireland and follow the short life of the Morrigan's son, in my retelling of the tale, Airmed, Mac Cecht and Meiche face difficult choices as this dark story unfolds.

Also at the end of the episode, Morgan Daimler has given me permission to read out her translation of the Dindshenchas tale Berba from her book 'The Treasure of the Tuatha De Danann' this is the tale my story is based on.

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Saint Ursula and 11,000 virgins

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Hello and welcome! In this episode, we will follow two young women as they are caught between their father's plans for them and their own desires to be good Christians. So come and listen to the fates of Pinnosa and Ursula as they leave Romano Cornwall. See what happens on their journey.

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The Nuberu

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Today I am taking you back to the ancient Celtic tribes of northern Spain where a mischievous sky Deity is brought down to earth hard. So let's hope you have room in your heart for the Nuberu when he comes knocking on your door.

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The Temple of Nodens and the Cursed Ring

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Welcome to my first episode, today we'll explore the Temple of Nodens in Lydney, near the banks of the beautiful river Severn. This is a story I've written based on a curse tablet found there. This episode brings to life Roman Britain and shows how a Celtic god managed to fit into this time period.

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