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Eddie Lenihan
Tell Me A Story with Eddie Lenihan
Eddie Lenihan is Ireland’s most well known storyteller. He has been telling tales for over 35 years. Each month, Eddie will share Irish wisdom and stories from the past on the Tell Me A Story with Eddie Lenihan podcast.As a cultural preservationist, Eddie has amassed the largest collection of folk stories and tales in Ireland. His dedication to the tradition has seen him collect and compile stories from all across the country, particularly those that deal with the themes of the supernatural, fairies and Irish lore.Produced and recorded by Philip Murphy and John Lillis....
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4.9 stars from 298 ratings
I love Eddie
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“Eddie Lenihan needs his own tv show, or at least his own radio show. I could listen to him all day. He is a national treasure and I’ve just bought some of his books and cds so I can enjoy more of this amazing man’s stories. Simply no one like him. 10/10”
EvieEvilGothPants via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
11/04/23
“I can't emphasize enough how important oral traditional storytelling is in order to keep the cultural traditions of Ireland alive. Those stories are really interesting, some of them were used to teach children a lesson, to guide or educate them. Nonetheless, they are not only interesting as...”Read full review »
Lumikinos via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/23
Eddie is a great storyteller and teacher
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“I love listening to not only the information that Eddie has gathered together but his thoughts on how things have changed, on how we may look at things differently now than in the past, and so on. I also just love the way he talks. It isn’t like listening to an academic, someone removed from the...”Read full review »
C. J. Wolf via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/04/23
Recent Episodes
This month, Eddie recounts the curious tale of Dennis O'Rourke and how his meeting with a stranger on the way to the Tulla horse-fair pulls him into Other World. Dennis is drawn into the Big House, a place where caution is called for against every creature that you might encounter. This tale was...
Published 03/08/23
Published 03/08/23
This month, Eddie brings us an in-depth insight into the traditions surrounding Irish wakes. He speaks about how our relationship with death has changed over time, and the importance of honouring the rituals surrounding it. In particular, Eddie focuses on the games that would occur at wakes,...
Published 02/01/23
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