Live Irish Myths in Conversation episode #1: Eddie Lenihan

In the first of this new offshoot series, Live Irish Myths in Conversation, Anthony Murphy of Mythical Ireland chats with famous storyteller, lore collector and author of 20 books Eddie Lenihan.

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[seaniepc]

Once more Eddie gives a Masterclass of Irish Lore and knowledge. If you think he knows a lot after listening to him here, I can assure you he is holding back. He knows he has to field many questions and he makes as much time for every one. If it was a story session you would see a fast talking quick thinking man that would regale us with one story after another, going from traditions to happenings, curses, piseogs, Ban-shees, Daoine-Shee, Fae Folk, and so much more.. It would be a dream for me to listen to him some night. Youtube and books are no match for the Real Man Himself. Oh and I Believe, no doubt about it

[drago]

#100#grateful for this fabulous treasure ❤

[Fidelista]

Very significant comment about Americanisation. It's a great threat to all world cultures. It trivialises human existence and commodities everything. Ireland eternal & bless wise beautiful Addie and may he live a long life like his aunt bless her. I'm from Austral but my DNA is 100% is north western Cork, my ancestors came in chains her fro Knocknagashel in 1822.

[johnc]

Absolute Legend could listen to Eddie all day, even though alot have forgotten at least some of us still appreciate our identity & traditions

[RichardMcSweeney]

"People matter." Eddie Lenihan

[alicetatman]

He is very right about America , im American and I know it gets worse every year. Wonderful talk thank you

[hawthornintheglen]

I went down to him from Tyrone 4 years ago, welcome me in.. Cup of tea the lot! He's a great man

[johninman]

Thanks Eddie for the good word about prayer.Since I was a boy, Itoo, listened to old people and graveyards. I am an American.

[patriciamctague]

I love this group and the goodbyes were fab! so nice to see a smiling Eddie! The whole episode just GREAT! I feel so lucky to be a part of this!

[nancybingham]

I grew up in Canada surrounded by many Irish relatives who immigrated here in early 1900s. This brought back so many wonderful memories of being told tales from Ireland. So pleased to find this post.. Thanks for posting.

[emseebe]

WOW! the AMOUNT of research this great man has accomplished. Absolutely astounding!

[lauradesmarais]

Awesome show. Thank you so very much 🇮🇪☘️💕

[whitehair]

I'd be happy to go threw and write down all the tapes this legend of a man has!! Sign me up

[fionanigiollarua]

Such an honour to hear the great Eddie Lenihan speak with myself in western Canada! I have only just finished his book, "Meeting the Other Crowd." Fabulous! I have been involved some 25 years now, in re-introducing Diaspora descendants to their culture of origin (Irish) through storytelling and especially the telling of myth. Great fun! (and as all storytellers do, I am always on the hunt for new material!) Thank you so much Anthony for inviting Eddie to the show.

[franc]

Of course Eddie Lenihan is one of the best storytellers around in Ireland today, although he's not the only one. Nevertheless I find it a great pity that he as an Irish speaker, who has been collecting folklore from other Irish speakers for so many years, has chosen to publish all his books in English. It would have been so more enriching to have them available in a bilingual edition. The same goes for his storytelling sessions, again it would be marvellous to hear him telling stories in his native tongue, with a transcription provided of course. I have the feeling that we're missing out on an important part of Irish language and culture.

[deeppurple]

The art of storytelling is central to our identity, loose that and we've nothing to draw from. We don't have the same calibrer of people we once had. There needs to be a revivel of the arts rooth and branch. A perfect time to start. This is how we Irish made a name for ourselves, our culture and our history, it was right across the bord. We've always boxed above our wight. If we care enough we should all get behind it. ✊☘️

[davecollins]

As a travelling man growing up years age my grandfather travelled around Ireland in wagons and tents he used to get sticks for the campfire at night by God he could tell you some stories as my father told me do you have any record of the travelling people Around Ireland some great stories my father who I lost 13 years ago tell me about the fairy forts my grandfather sent my father out to get sticks for the campfire at night he asked my father where did you get the sticks he said over there my grandfather went to see where he got the sticks he nearly died with shock knowing what it was a fairy fort he wallet him with the stick and made him put them back some great stories please could you let me know if you've got any stories from the travelling people thanks Eddie

[gregduff]

Hi folks. I live in rathcoole or the rath of cumhail. I visit some ancient sites there that Eddie might be interested in. I'm roaming this hill for 5 years now and know it inside out. If anyone is interested in a walk around this hill I would love to show and if anyone could throw some light on its significance it would be great.

[Mellismart]

What a delight to hear this erudite man speak. Ireland has unique cultural treasure in him. I must agree with him about the cultural contamination which is occurring through American media. There is so much there that isn't laudable or worth imitating. But, I note that Ireland has managed to maintain its unique identity over many centuries of exposure to outside cultures.

[sheionafinn]

Eddie is right it's ever so sad that the traditions are being lost but with people like Eddie and a good few here like us watching in Ireland hopefully they won't be. 💪🥰💚💚👏