Candlelit Tales Irish Mythology Podcast
Fiction & Audio Drama
About
We are a group of storytellers, performers, and musicians. We tell Irish myths to a live audience with live music.Candlelit Tales was founded by brother-sister storytelling duo Aron and Sorcha Hegarty. Driven by a passion for Irish mythology, we started retelling the stories to a near-empty room upstairs in a Dublin pub one rainy evening in November. The next week, the room was a lot less empty, and we were joined by musician Ru O’Sé. By the fourth week, the room was full, and so was the hall outside. We realised that when we share our passion, it becomes contagious. And we’ve been telling stories and playing music from that day to this. Since then, over the past five years of telling stories in the capital of this nation of storytellers, we have developed and refined our uniquely expressive, naturalistic and modern style. Live music is the heartbeat of all our performances, and a live original music score composed by a team of talented musicians drives the rhythm of the stories
Episodes
- Who is the Irish King of the Gods | EXPLAINED
Sorcha is here to tell us about the Irish King of the Gods Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This podcast includes Sorcha's idea of what jokes are, wh…
- The Death of Goll Mac Morna - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode, things go from bad to worse as the conflict between Fionn and Goll escalates beyond any hope of reconcil…
- The Fallout - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
The Fallout - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast) by Candlelit Tales
- Who is Saint Columcille? | EXPLAINED
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel Sorcha's back to tell us about Saint Columcille! Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This podcast in…
- The Proficient - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode, we’re putting an end to the tale of Diarmuid and Gráinne, with the extraordinary vengeance of their bril…
- The Stolen Hand of Dubh Lacha - The King and the Cailleach (Irish Mythology Podcast)
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- The Boar - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. We’re on to the penultimate episode of our Diarmuid and Gráinne mini-arc, which sees the lovers at peace… for a little wh…
- The Rowan - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode, we follow the harried lovers, Dairmuid and Gráinne, to a temporary refuge and a fraught friendship with…
- Who is the Irish God of Love | EXPLAINED
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel Aron's here to tell us about the Irish God of Love Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This podcast…
- The Drop - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. Things are heating up in this episode as we continue to follow Diarmuid and Gráinne in their flight from the Fianna’s hou…
- The Beast of Slieve Mish - F**ked Up Love Stories (Irish Mythology Podcast)
The Beast of Slieve Mish - F**ked Up Love Stories (Irish Mythology Podcast) by Candlelit Tales
- The Wedding - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
The Wedding - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast) by Candlelit Tales
- Who is the Irish Goddess of Winter | EXPLAINED
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel Sorcha's back to tell us about the Cailleach, the coolest Goddess of Winter! Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please…
- The Proposal - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode, we’re starting on a seven-part mini-arc of one of the great love stories of Irish mythology: The Pursuit…
- Death Stories - The Death of Cú Chulainn
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. We recorded some of our live shows from the Harbour Bar earlier this year. Join us as Sorcha & Aron tells the tale of The…
- The Hunt of Slieve Gullion - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fianna Saga with a story of change. Fionn Mac Cumhaill was the fair-haired leader of the Fiann…
- Irish & Celtic Mythology Book Sources | EXPLAINED
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel! Sorcha's back, and she has brought along Aron again, to discuss where they start, concerning Irish & Celtic Mythology Book Sources. We have had a lot of requests…
- Magnéis Mac Morna - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode resumes our Fianna Saga with a character who is often overlooked in the Fianna Cycle, but seems to be pivota…
- Corpse Skin - Samhain Stories (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode we’re getting into spooky season with a delightfully gruesome tale inspired by Lady Jane Wilde’s folklore…
- The Dead Are Dancing - Samhain Stories (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode we’re getting into spooky season a few tales inspired by those originally collected by Lady Jane Wilde. T…
- What is Samhain in Ireland | EXPLAINED
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel! Sorcha's back to tell us about our favourite time of the year, Samhain Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take…
- The Seas Takes Its Tithe - Samhain Stories (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode we’re getting into spooky season with a short, sharp tale originally collected by Lady Jane Wilde. The Go…
- The Reunion - Samhain Stories (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode, we’re getting into spooky season with a sinister take on the changelingstories, inspired by a tale in a…
- The Enchanted Hall - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fianna Saga with another strange encounter with the otherworld when part of the Fianna go hunt…
- Fionn's Madness - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fianna Saga with a story about an encounter with an Otherworldly woman, who wants things to be…
- Where to Start with Irish Mythology | EXPLAINED
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel! Sorcha's back and she has brought along Aron this time, to help share some ideas on where to start with Irish Mythology. Please note the content of these stories…
- The Bodach - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fianna Saga the strange tale of an even stranger encounter with the Bodach. This character, th…
- Caoilte's Rabble - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fianna Saga with a story about Caoilte mac Rónáin, the fastest member of the Fianna and the fa…
- Who is the Irish God of Healing | EXPLAINED
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel! Sorcha's back to tell us about the Irish God Of Healing Dian Cecht. Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take car…
- The Pied Hag of the Mist - Part 2 - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fianna Saga with a two-part story of what happens when the Fianna split up to go hunting. You…
- The Pied Hag of the Mist - Part 1 - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fianna Saga with a two-part story of what happens when the Fianna split up to go hunting. You…
- Death Stories - The Death of Conchubar Mac Nessa (Live Show)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. We recorded some of our live shows from the Harbour Bar earlier this year. Join us as Aron tells the intriguing tale of T…
- Fionn and the Phantoms - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Fionn and the Phantoms - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast) by Candlelit Tales
- Dark, Battle & Eagle - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fianna Saga with a classic Fianna adventure. This is yet another adventure tale turned wrong.…
- Who Is The Irish God Of The Sea | EXPLAINED
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel! Sorcha's back to tell us about the Irish God Of The Sea Manannán mac Lir. Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please ta…
- The Trials of Naoise - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fianna Saga with a tale that introduces a new generation of warriors to the fold; some you’ve…
- F***ed Up Love Stores - The Seduction of Connla
Hi folks, here's another story from one of our live shows at the Harbour Bar in Bray, Co. Wicklow. We hope you enjoy!
- The Cave of Kesh - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fianna Saga with a classic Fianna adventure. This is another adventure story, and it’s placed…
- Who Is The Irish God Of War | EXPLAINED
Who Is The Irish God Of War | EXPLAINED by Candlelit Tales
- Myth Moot Interview
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode we’re taking a break from our current Fianna series to share with you an interview. Sorcha is going to be jo…
- The Birth of Diarmuid Part 2 - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode, we continue our Fianna Saga. This story introduces one of the great heroes of the next generation of the…
- The Birth of Diarmuid - Part 1 - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode, we continue our Fianna Saga. This story introduces one of the great heroes of the next generation of the…
- Who Was Cú Chulainn | Explained
Time to rejoin Sorcha for another whistle-stop tour of Irish Myths and Traditions, in this episode of Irish Myths Explained. This time she'll be telling us all about Cú Chulainn, the legendary character of Irish mythology, and his short bu…
- The Kidnapping of Sadbh - Live Show (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode, we continue our Fianna Saga. This story centres on one of the great heroes in the Fianna: Goll Mac Morna…
- Who Were The Irish Gods | Explained
Time to rejoin Sorcha for another deep dive into Irish Myths and Traditions. This time she'll be telling us all about the Irish Gods. Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourse…
- The Red Woman - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fianna Saga with a classic Fianna adventure, a hunt that starts strange and gets stranger: The…
- Lugaid & Uirne - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode, we continue our Fianna Saga. This is the story of a man who is not part of the Fianna, but stands outsid…
- Death of Conchubar - Live Show (Irish Mythology Podcast)
Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. In this episode we are taking a break from the current Fianna Saga, to bring you a recording of a live show from the Harb…
- Trees & Mythologies (Irish Mythology Podcast)
SIGN UP TO OUR FREE STORYTELLING WORKSHOP THIS WEEKEND! Sunday 30th of March, 2025, at 6pm for a taste of our upcoming courses: https://candlelittales.ie/free-webinar-signup Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales Podcast. This episode is a co…
- The Lady of Gollerus - Irish Mythology Storytelling (Live Show)
Recorded Live at the Harbour Bar, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland