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Unreal is a podcast about Irish history, stories, folklore and tradition. Each episode searches for the origins of some of Ireland’s most famous myths and folklore, and takes a fresh look at exciting legends and history which have become almost forgotten in centuries past.
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Sunday Nov 21, 2021
RE-RELEASE: Giants and Causeways
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
A re-release of the second ever episode of Unreal, while I recover from illness. A new episode will come soon once my voice is back at full strength!
Giants sculpted our landscape. They are strong, and fierce, and can be terrifying if you’re unprepared. But anyone can defeat a giant – if you are clever enough to trick them…
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SOURCES AND FURTHER READING
The Story of Fionn and the Giant
- The Giant’s Causeway, Dublin Penny Journal
- A Legend of Knockmany, by William Carleton (and the original article)
- Joe Moore’s Story of Finn Macooilly and the Buggane, Manx Fairytales by Sophia Morrison
- Versions from the School’s Folklore Collection at Duchas.ie: 1, 2, 3, 4
The very rude Scottish poem featuring the giant-sized descendants of Fionn
Other Tales Mentioned
- The fall of the Viking chieftain Turgesius
- Maoil a Chliobain
- Jack and the Beanstalk
- Jack the Giant-killer
- Stingy Jack
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