EPISODE ONE : IRELAND, THE HOME OF HALLOWEEN
The Irish Gothic Podcast explores the origins of Irish Folk tales, myths, and legends in all their dark, fantastical glory and how these vivid yarns continue to resonate worldwide to this day.
Join Hosts Chris Patterson and Spence Wright as they fuse their love for horror with a wellspring of Irish lore.
From the terrifying figure of the Dullahan to the origins of Halloween itself, if it's a yarn you're after, pull up a chair and let 'Irish Gothic' fill your ears.
This episode...
Hidden beneath a dense thicket of hawthorns in a rustic Roscommon field lies Ireland's legendary gateway to the underworld. This is the very place where the haunting traditions of Halloween first emerged. Venture into its ominous depths, where ancient mysteries and chilling tales await!
If you're brave enough to enter into the Cave of Cats, you can find all the information you need here: https://www.rathcroghan.ie/discover/t...
Hosts: Chris Patterson & Spence Wright
Producer: Rebecca Alcorn
Production Company: Causeway Pictures
Bibliography:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/cu...
https://cavesofireland.com/home/caves...
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/hi...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-en...
https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/hi...
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