The Celtic Tales Chronicles Podcast

In part three of this series Rab and Kerry chat about the growing sense of horror on the good ship Mary Russell as the captain begins to capture and bind the crew...

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In this bonus episode, Kerry chats to friend of the show Jim Ward about all things Galway. Enjoy!

Catch up with Jim's Galway Trails tours at  Galway Trails - Walking Tours of Galway

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In the second part of the story Rab and Kerry look at how the tension and madness ramped up on the good ship Mary Russell as she sailed across the Atlantic in 1828...

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Music: Achaidh Cheide by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Over the next two episodes Rab and Kerry will be taking a look at a horrific mass murder that took place on the Mary Russell, an Irish cargo ship, in 1828.

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Tickets for the Celtic Tales storytelling show: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/celtic-tales-storytelling-show-tickets-503373151647

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Kerry and Rab take a deep dive into the lives of Irish and Scottish dragons, mermaids, sea serpents and other cryptids.

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Tickets for the Celtic Tales storytelling show: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/celtic-tales-storytelling-show-tickets-503373151647

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In this episode Rab and Kerry explore the life and world of Ann Bonny an Irish pirate in the Caribbean, and her swashbuckling buddy Mary Read. It is a tale of adventure, death and cursing women. Enjoy!

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Tickets for the Celtic Tales storytelling show: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/celtic-tales-storytelling-show-tickets-503373151647

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Music: Achaidh Cheide by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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In this episode Kerry and Rab have a look at belief systems of pirates, including the relationship between Saint Brigid and the Vodou faith. This episode was recorded live in Galway City Library on 1st February, St Brigid's Day, and features a caravan of (possibly) French Tractors rolling by the library...

Thanks to Caroline Rowan and all the city library crew for supporting the event.

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In this first episode of Season Two, Rab and Kerry take a deep dive into The Pirate Queen herself, Granuaile, as she fights, loves, gives birth in the middle of a sea battle, and finally shows Queen Elizabeth Tudor who's the real boss.

Clarification: Rab gets his dates mixed up at one point and says 1856 instead of 1586. 

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In this Halloween episode Rab and Kerry discuss all things Spooky including the origins of Halloween, a deadly fairy encounter, and the 1997 Corrib Park Poltergeist.

CONTENT WARNING This episode also includes discussion about slavery, infanticide and clerical sexual abuse.

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The Halloween Horror Celtic Tales live shows take place in the Crane bar, Galway on 27 October and 2nd November. Tickets from: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/celtic-tales-storytelling-show-tickets-503373151647

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On 22nd September Kerry had a great time chatting about all things podcasting with two other podcasters in Galway City Library, as part of Culture Night 2023. The event was hosted by Caroline Rowan of Galway City Library.

The three podcasters at the event were:

Kerry Graham, co-host of The Celtic Tales Chronicles

Richard Loftus, co-host of The Shnug Podcast

Andy Gaffney, host of Promenade

After listening to this episode go check out all the podcasts on your favourite app; they'll give you a brilliant insight into culture, society, history...

Here's lots of awesome news, including details of The Celtic Tales Chronicles first live outing. 

On 22 September The Celtic Tales Chronicles will be one of three podcasts featuring in a live panel discussion in Galway City Library, as part of Culture Night 2023.

The three podcasters on the panel are:

Kerry Graham, co-host of The Celtic Tales Chronicles

Richard Loftus, co-host of The Shnug Podcast

Andy Gaffney, host of Promenade

The event is free, but it will be busy so book your free ticket at https://ti.to/g...

In Part two of their examination of UFOs over Ireland, Kerry and Rab overcome Covid and a dodgy zoom connection to take a deep dive into UFOs in Irish history.

Hosted by Kerry Graham and Rab Fulton, this offshoot of the world famous Celtic Tales storytelling show takes a deep dive into all the weird, wild and wonderful stories that can be found along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Coastline. Subscribe now on your favourite app.

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This bonus episode features a recording from the July 27th Celtic Tales show where Rab told a story for Sinéad O'Connor who had passed the day before.

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With Love & Respect to Sinéad - one of the bravest speakers of truth ever to bless this island.

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Music: Achaidh Cheide by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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In this episode Kerry and Rab examine the weird world of UFOs in Ireland.

Hosted by Kerry Graham and Rab Fulton, this offshoot of the world famous Celtic Tales storytelling show takes a deep dive into all the weird, wild and wonderful stories that can be found along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Coastline. Subscribe now on your favourite app.

Support the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TheCelticTalesChroniclespodcast

For details tickets, times and dates of the Celtic Tales live shows check out: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/celtic-tales-storytelling-show-tickets-503373151647

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To mark Kerry's upcoming appearance at the Galway Flea Market, Rab and Kerry have a relaxed chat about Irish fashion. From Iron Age Nobles to 1916 Rebels and on to the latest Gucci GAA fusion, this bonus episode contains everything you need to know about Irish Fashion.

Be sure to check out Kerry's stall at the Galway Flea Style Market on June 4th in Aras na nGael on Dominic Street from 12-5PM on Sunday, June 4th. 

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Hosted by Kerry Graham and Rab Fulton, this offshoot of th...

In this episode Kerry and Rab take a deep dive into the history of Human Zoos in Ireland. From the early 19th century to the early 20th century black people where exhibited in Ireland for the entertainment of white audiences. CONTENT WARNING: Some of the subject matter is difficult to say the least, so just be aware of that.

Clarifications:

Sarah Baartman has a district municipality named after her in the Eastern Cape, SA.

Timicheg has a tunnel named after him in Ghent, Belgium.

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In this bonus episode Kerry and Rab take a look at one if Ireland's fouler sons: George Berkeley, human rights abuser and people trafficker whose side hustles included being a philosopher, and Anglican Bishop and a lecturer at Trinity College.

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Hosted by Kerry Graham and Rab Fulton, this offshoot of the world famous Celtic Tales storytelling show takes a deep dive into all the weird, wild and wonderful stories that can be found along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Coastline. Subscribe now on your favourite app.

For det...

This episode features a live recording of Rab retelling a Medieval LGBT sex comedy that includes the tale of an Inishbofin monk kidnapped by Sky Demons.  Rab came across the story as he and Kerry were researching the next part of The Wicked Skull Thief of Inishbofin. Kerry and Rab also discuss the background to the medieval tale, and how it was cancelled by the newly independent Irish state.   

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Hosted by Kerry Graham and Rab Fulton, this offshoot of the world famous Celtic Tales storytelling show takes a deep dive int...

Hello Celtic Callers!! Coming to you live from Kerry's bedroom, we have two short story excerpts, first created by Kerry waaaay back in 2019 (and edited since!).  First is Kerry's take on the mythical Byronic hero in a modern world (aka f*ckboy alert!) and then her take on the idea of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl (Rab is more of a Manic Goblin Nightmare Girl, tbh). The full stories can be read at TheKerryGraham on substack. Enjoy!   Follow Kerry @TheKerryGraham and Rab at @HaveringRab on Twitter, and pick up tickets to the next Celtic Tales show on Eventbrite! Slán XX ...

In this first episode of The Celtic Tales Chronicles, Kerry and Rab take a deep dive into a sacrilegious true crime that took place in Inishbofin in 1890. It's a fascinating story, but just to let you know some of the themes covered may be a little heavy for some listeners.

Please note, this episode was recorded via zoom as Rab was ill, as you will hear from his voice.

Hosted by Kerry Graham and Rab Fulton, this offshoot of the world famous Celtic Tales storytelling show takes a deep dive into all the weird, wild...

This bonus episode features an extract from the live show, where Rab explains where fairies come from. Enjoy!

Kerry and Rab are currently working on the first full episode. Stay tuned.

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Slan!

For details of the live shows check out: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/celtic-tales-storytelling-show-tickets-503373151647

Music: Achaidh Cheide by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Hosted by Kerry Graham and Rab Fulton, this offshoot of the world famous Celtic Tales storytelling show takes a deep dive into all the weird, wild and wonderful stories that can be found along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Coastline. Featuring tales of pirates, portals, axe murderers, extra-terrestrials, killer islands, genocidal explorers and much more, this podcast is a must listen for anyone daring to visit Ireland’s wild west. Subscribe now on your favourite app.

For details of the Celtic Tales live shows check out - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/celtic-tales-storytelling-show-tickets-503373151647

Music: Achaidh Cheide by K...