The National Folklore Schools Collection was compiled in 1937 with stories and memories collected with the support of schools from all over Ireland. Itis one of Ireland’s unique and valuable treasures and a wonderful resource. Join Chris as she explores this collection including its current relevanceand considers whar a similar collecton might look like if…
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A Conversation with Anthony Murphy
Anthony Murphy, is an author, journalist, astronomer and photographer. He also curates the wondeful Mythical Ireland website. Join Chris and Anthony as they explore how Irish mythological stories, supported by recent evidence from genertics, seem to reflect the remarkable story of both neolithic and bronze age Ireland. This is a slightly longer ‘Conversation in the…
Many Shades of Darkness (revisited)
This article posted by Isolde, a few years ago now, has proved a favourite, both for me and a number of Story Archaeology friends. I am not a philologist but I had always wondered how much this method of managing colour perception might be found in other early language forms, looking back, perhaps, to their…
ÉIRÍ: Latest updates from Celtic Eye
The Celtic Eye group have been busy with some exciting activities. Here are reports some of their recent events. This report is from 18th Jan 2024 We look forward to seeing Katie & her Farm PEAT team on Friday February 2nd 2-4 as we join them in Ballydangan to collaborate with the Community & Local…
Candles in the Window: an anthology of Christmas memories
Back in 2004, I was asked to created a short book based on transcribed conversations I shared with groups of older people in Longford nursing homes. They painted some vivid memory pictures and I really did enjoy our conversions. It was a great pleasure and it was also very interesting to compare their memories of…
Chris Ramble 9: An Irish Winter Solstice Journey
Grianstad an Gheimhridh, the winter solstice is that special moment when the year turns and the hours of daylight, begin slowly to increase. This time of year has long been a cause for reflection and celebration. So, join Chris on yet another ramble, as she explores an Irish Winter Solstice journey. Links for this episode…
Extolling the Holly ~ revisited
Season’s Greetings / Happy Holidays / A Joyful Solstice …. or just here comes 2024!!! Whicherver suits you best I do want to send my very best seasonal wishes to all listeners, readers, or discovers of, or to, Story Archaeology. I was unexpectdly busy through November and most of December. Also, for a variety of…
Celebrating Professor Ralph Kenna
As many friends of Story Archaeology will now have heard, Professor Ralph Kenna passed away and left the world we know, last Thursday. I received the sad news from his wife, Claire, last Friday. It is so very sad that it has taken me a few days to feel ready to write this post. I…
Chris’ Ramble 8: A Story for our Times
The Táin Bó Cúailnge is an dramatic epic well worth the telling but with some challenging themes including broken loyalties and friendships with destruction laid on the land, for the sake of status and honour. Join Chris as she explores the telling of the tales and encounters a fresh resonance for our times. Links for…
Celtic Eye and the Karst Farming Group
Biodiversity & Survey Report 2023. The Uí Maine Kingdom groups ( Karst faming Group, Celtic Eye Art Group & Taughmaconnell Hall ) were delighted to hold a presentation on thursday October 19th at 9pm in the Taughmaconnell Hall, South Roscommon. Wonderful Co Meath Ecologist Linda Gilsenan who has worked on this survey & report over…