Ireland's Unreal: Irish Folklore for Kids

Kids & Family

About

Ireland is such an Unreal place, You’d think there’d be a podcast all about the strange goings on... Well now there is! Magical new stories by Hugh Cooney for listeners under 7. Part of the award-winning catalogue of junior podcasts for kids from RTÉ.

Episodes

  • The Laziest Man in Ireland

    This episode of Ireland's Unreal: Irish Folklore for Kids tells the story of the laziest man in Ireland and what happens when he is given charge of the family farm. It is a magical tale from author Hugh Cooney.

  • Trees are Good, Trees are Good

    This episode explores the magic and myth surrounding Ireland

  • Ireland's Magic Little Folk

    This episode discusses Ireland

  • Pigs on Wheels

    This episode of Ireland's Unreal: Irish Folklore for Kids, titled 'Pigs on Wheels,' explores the whimsical idea of pigs driving cars. It humorously suggests that four legs are just as capable as two when it comes to operating vehicles, dra…

  • The Girl who cried Badger

    This episode of Ireland's Unreal: Irish Folklore for Kids is titled "The Girl who cried Badger". It involves a character who cries and a talking dog named Barnaby.

  • Shuggie Boogie's Christmas Wish

    In Shuggie Boogie's Christmas Wish, Hugh explains that the Boogie Man is not something to be feared and emphasizes the importance of friendship at Christmas.

  • The Christmas Leprechaun

    This episode of Ireland's Unreal: Irish Folklore for Kids tells a story featuring Granny, fairies, and the wee folk.

  • The Crows of Christmas

    This episode of Ireland's Unreal: Irish Folklore for Kids tells the story of Santa's real helpers in Ireland and explains how their tale began.

  • Top Tips for Escaping the Fairies

    This episode of Ireland's Unreal discusses the Tuatha de Danann and fairy mounds, sharing the true story of the 'good folk'.

  • The Busiest Man in Ireland

    This episode of Ireland's Unreal: Irish Folklore for Kids features the story 'The Busiest Man in Ireland.' It examines the scenario of a person known for laziness who suddenly becomes very busy.

  • Ireland’s Taepot

    The podcast episode tells the tale of a strong man who was not very intelligent. This story is featured on Ireland’s Unreal: Irish Folklore for Kids.

  • The Banshee and the Fox

    In this episode of Ireland's Unreal: Irish Folklore for Kids, a fox imitates a Banshee's cry, leading the Banshee on a pursuit to find the mischievous creature.

  • Top Tips for Trick or Treating

    This episode of Ireland's Unreal offers tips for Halloween, focusing on face covering, unusual behavior, and finding a turnip for carving.

  • Introducing... Ireland's Unreal

    Ireland's Unreal is a new podcast for kids under 7, sharing magical stories by Hugh Cooney. It is part of the RTÉjr Podcast family.