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'neither heaven nor hell'- the other world in Folk Tradition

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In the latest episode of the folklore podcast, Blúiríní Béaloidis, Claire Doohan and Jonny Dillon tackle the Otherworld Islands. From tír na n-óg to tír na tairgne, we discover the supernatural and its lore.

Described by folklorist, Jonny Dillon as 'neither heaven nor hell but a third realm', the lore of the supernatural is a fascinating look at the how the other world was viewed by our ancestors.

Blúiríní Béáloidis is the podcast of The National Folklore Collection, housed in UCD.

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