Hags, Queens and Wise Women: Supernatural Females of the Irish Otherworld

Gearoid Ó Crualaoich reveals the results of his investigations into the feminine in Gaelic tradition. He explains how the female goddess of ancient Irish cosmology was finally reduced by patriarchal powers to the role of hag. He brings together depth, psychology, Irish legends and a thousand years of Gaelic literature in a fascinating and challenging presentation.

Readings by Niall Toibin and Macdara O Fatharta

The seven-part series is produced by Cathal Póirtéir

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Programme 3: 16th September 2006
Cailleach Bhéarra's Shower of Stones - Click here

Programme 4: 23rd September 2006
The Cailleach of Gleann na mBiorach and the Black Bull- Click here
The Cailleach Bhéarra and Saint Caitiairn - Click here

Programme 5: 30th September 2006
The Cailleach Bhéarthach (Carna: Cill Chiaráin) - Click here

Programme 6: 14th October 2006
Máire Ní Mhurchú and the Carters - Click here
Máire Ní Chearbhaill and the Heifer - Click here

Programme 7: 21st October 2006
The girl who was struck dumb - Click here
Máire Ní Mhurchú and the young man who was "swept" - Click here

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