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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
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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
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“Eddie is a national gem who deserves our respect & admiration for his efforts to protect the stories of our rural past . our greatest living seanchaí”
jetta2000 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
02/12/23
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“I love listening to this, but I can only do it in a completely silent room with no ambient noise because otherwise I can't make out what he's saying even with my earphones on top volume. Can whoever produces this please make it louder”Read full review »
Ilex 359 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/09/22
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“Fantastic delivery. My attention is held by the host like no other. Maith thú ‘gus GRMA.”
Amiga Ireland via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/30/22
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“I’m amazed by these stories.
My grandmother told me a long time ago when she was younger she was walking home from somewhere in Croom co Limerick she was walking home by the old hospital it was only knocked a few months ago. she may have been walking home from a Dance maybe there was something on...”Read full review »
5112paddybig via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
11/21/21
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“Brilliant and captivating story-teller, I could listen all day. Thank you Eddie for keeping our stories alive !!”
ljhana11 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
11/12/21
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“I absolutely love this podcast and Eddies passion for the Irish tradition of storytelling and folklore is immense. I hope he gets the recognition he deserves for keeping this critical part of Irish culture alive.”
lovelylush92 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/19/21
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“When I was a child in Limerick this man came and told stories to my classmates and I’m 43 years old now I live in America and he left a lasting impression on my life, I’m so thankful for this podcast as it brings me back to childhood folk stories of Ireland.”
GregHogan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/21
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“I can’t explain just how much I love this podcast. I’ve been living across the globe for several years now and am quite homesick, and Mr Lenihan gives me that little bit of home that I’ve been longing for! Wonderful story telling as always.”
E.J.O92 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/28/21
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“Eddie is incredible, and keeping alive a very important part of our heritage and culture alive, story telling. Make yourself tae put the feet up and listen!”
zacharypinkelton via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/18/21
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“A great storyteller inviting us into another world that sadly is disappearing from us. The importance of stories and song lines that have been passed down through the ages is confirmed here. Thank you Eddie”
Antarctic Deano via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/14/21
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“Such a great storyteller and lovely preservation of old lore. Top stuff!”
Jerker Kung via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
03/31/21
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“I could listen to Eddie talk about anything. The subject matter he covers in these podcasts is fascinating and wonderful to listen to. Really enjoy these.”
Seany boy 3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/21
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“Eddie voiced my favourite children’s story tapes of Irish folk tales some 30 years ago. His voice ignited my imagination as a kid. I was so excited to see he had a podcast. These stories are incredible, and beautifully told by a master of storytelling.
Eddie, please record as many of the stories...”Read full review »
Seán Seán via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/20/21
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“I’d listen to him all day, pint in hand”
Dubnorthstar via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
02/17/21
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“Eddie has an amazing voice, and is such a knowledgable authority of Irish folklore. I always look forward to his next one. His latest one about spirits and creatures you’d meet on a long dark night is absolutely wonderful. What a story teller. Essential listening.”
Walter Smithers via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/13/21
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“Hugely enjoy Eddie’s stories, would love to see a Patreon in the future so I could donate monthly. Wonderful podcast”
Nki-c via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/06/21
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“Truly a masterful storyteller and narrator. His ability to paint Irish stories and tales with words is amazing, and his mission to preserve them is deeply commendable. Absolutely worth it.”
I Donnelly via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/13/20
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“Preservation of the old stories that are no longer present in mainstream Irish society. Beautifully told.”
Denise Hayes via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/11/20
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“Absolutely love Eddie. He is so interesting and full of Knowledge, knowledge is power!”
Síle F via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/30/20
“I love this podcast and the stories of old.
My only problem is with the sound levels. Sometimes the voice is so low I have to turn the volume up to full blast. Then of course it comes back at normal volume and blasts my ears away.
I’m guessing these are old recordings but I hope some technical...”Read full review »
read'emandweep via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/20
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“Everything has been pretty miserable lately, with COVID and in America - trump, but this podcast actually makes me happy. It’s comforting and warm and reminds me of my grandma. Tell me stories forever please!”
kelley michelle langan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/20
“Fantastic podcast. Ireland up until recent times had a history of story tellers and collectors. Sadly this tradition is in rapid decline and these stories are being lost. Listening to this podcast gave me a real insight into some of the stories my grandmother would tell and some of the characters...”Read full review »
Omearad via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
07/26/20
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“Eddie is a true legend! I love this mans story’s his voice. The way he tells his story’s is absolutely amazing. I would love to speak
To Eddie and share my own Banshee story with him. Keep the story’s coming I have listened to every story that I could find.🙂❤️”
Jennel young19 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/15/20
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“Nice to see you on here Eddie. I and my wife traveled from Derry to listen to some of the most interesting stories you had to tell, one night in Dundalk. It was actually nice to have met you. Eddie, hears the story, then meets the people and places to get an indepth feeling of the place and the...”Read full review »
Cpl Mark Lutton via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/01/20
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“I wish there was more and that there may be more to come”
Pogginose via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/05/20
“Eddie is a legend himself, great sound boys”
David Geraghty via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
05/15/20
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“I love listening to Eddie Lenihan tell his stories, its like being there in his living room by the fire or even in his kitchen with a cup of tea by the stove. Facinating storries, I hope there are lots more to come. Really enjoyed the Biddy Early episode”
Longislander via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/20
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“Eddie is an Irish treasure. Thank you”
mickmaccana via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/18/20
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“Mr. Lenihan has a remarkable talent for storytelling and makes every subject he talks about enthralling for the listener. If you are a fan on folktales, be sure to listen to this podcast.”
ultranintendo64 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/20
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“Eddie Lenihan is an important custodian of traditional Irish storytelling culture. He has decades of fieldwork behind him and his collections of stories have been gathered from primary sources; older individuals, many of whom will be dead now. As such, Eddie has maintained a unique access point...”Read full review »
LR🎃 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/03/20
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