RTÉ Gaeilge

Why are we uncomfortable with the Púca?

Sculptor Aidan Harte spoke to folklorist Jonny Dillon on the National Folklore Collection's podcast, Blúiríní Béaloidis about his Púca of Ennistymon which caused much controversy when the mould was unveiled.

National Folklore Collection • 23 Aug 21

Seeing the wood for the trees: Sacred trees in Irish folklore

Have you ever thought about the trees of Ireland? Have you ever considered how they might be perceived in Irish folk tradition? Folklorists Jonny Dillon and Claire Doohan talk us through the

Gaeilge • 24 Apr 19

Listen:The Changeling in Folk Tradition

Within the Irish Folk Tradition, changelings have a particular resonance. Listen to Claire and Jonny from The National Folklore Collection give a more critical understanding of the 'good people' and explain the difference between a legend and a fairy tale

Gaeilge • 18 May 18

Listen: The malevolence of May Day in Folk Tradition

What did May Day mean in Irish folklore? How did our predecessors mark the passing of time? At a time of the year when the barriers between our world and other world disappear, what customs were practiced to ensure good luck?

Gaeilge • 01 May 18

The Folklore Podcast: The Luck of the House

Blúiríní Béaloidis is The National Folklore's Collection's podcast. In this episode, Jonny Dillon and Claire Doohan talk about "things actively done or willfully left undone in order to draw luck and prosperity" on a dwelling or to 'cast out' spirits.

Gaeilge • 23 Apr 18

Listen: The Moon in Folk Tradition

What did the moon mean to those who went before us? Did it affect life in Ireland? Is it still important to us? Listen in to Blúiríní Béaloidis to learn what it meant and why.

Gaeilge • 16 Apr 18

Podcast: What is Folklore?

The National Folklore Collection, housed in UCD is one of the most comprehensive and valuable in the world.To share their knowledge and the gems in the collection the staff have set up a podcast, Blúiríní Béaloidis and we are honoured to share it with you

Gaeilge • 07 Apr 18

Language learning and frogs in Folklore tonight in UCD!

Did you know UCD houses one of Europe's largest archives of oral tradition and cultural history? They're opening their doors to the public tonight as part of College Awareness week at UCD.

Gaeilge • 21 Nov 17

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