Irish Gothic Podcast
- Episodes
- 23
- Released
- every two weeks
- Location
- Ireland
- Latest episode
- Oct 31, 2026
About the podcast
Join Chris Patterson and Spence Wright for Irish Gothic, an Irish folklore podcast exploring Irish mythology, ghost stories and Northern Ireland legends.
From the banshee and the Púca to the Morrígan and Cú Chulainn, we examine the characters, beliefs and stories passed through generations. Expect dark tales, historical context, conversation and humour, with a particular interest in Ulster and the Causeway Coast.
Whether you grew up with these stories or are hearing them for the first time, join us for a closer look at Ireland’s supernatural traditions.
New main episodes fortnightly.
Support the podcast and browse official merchandise and producer tools: https://shop.causewaypictures.com
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishgothicpod/
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Contributors
- Chris PattersonCo-host
- Spence WrightCo-host
Episodes 23
Episode Fourteen: The Banshee: Ireland’s Most Misunderstood Spirit
Send us Fan MailA cry in the night. News of a death by morning. But does the banshee bring death, or mourn it?Chris Patterson and Spence explore the Irish banshee tradition, from the bean sí and her ties to …
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A cry in the night. News of a death by morning. But does the banshee bring death, or mourn it?
Chris Patterson and Spence explore the Irish banshee tradition, from the bean sí and her ties to particular families to keening women, the forbidden comb and the washer at the ford. They discuss how stories travelled with Irish emigrants, why films so often turn the banshee into a monster, and whether a terrifying cry might have a very ordinary explanation.
This episode considers the grief, family bonds and warnings behind one of Ireland’s best-known supernatural figures.
Do you have a banshee story in your family? Send it to [email protected]. We may feature listener stories in a future episode.
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Contains strong language.Irish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
Irish Gothic Bitesize: The Púca
Send us Fan MailIrish Gothic Bitesize: The PúcaPresented by Spence Wright.A shapeshifter. A trickster. A creature you do not want to meet on a dark Irish road.The Púca is one of the most unpredictable figures …
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Irish Gothic Bitesize: The Púca
Presented by Spence Wright.
A shapeshifter. A trickster. A creature you do not want to meet on a dark Irish road.
The Púca is one of the most unpredictable figures in Irish folklore. Appearing in many forms, from a black horse to a strange human figure, it has frightened, confused and fascinated generations.
In this Irish Gothic Bitesize, Spence Wright explores the folklore, stories and traditions surrounding one of Ireland’s most enduring supernatural creatures.
Listen now, and follow Irish Gothic for more stories from the darker side of Irish folklore, mythology, hauntings and strange history.
If you enjoy the episode, follow or subscribe so you do not miss the next Irish Gothic Bitesize.
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Irish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
Irish Gothic Bitesize: The Crooked Back
Send us Fan MailIrish Gothic Bitesize: The Crooked BackPresented by Spence Wright.A strange tale from the darker corners of Irish folklore.Spence explores The Crooked Back, a story of superstition, fear and the …
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Irish Gothic Bitesize: The Crooked Back
Presented by Spence Wright.
A strange tale from the darker corners of Irish folklore.
Spence explores The Crooked Back, a story of superstition, fear and the supernatural, passed down through generations of Irish storytelling.
Listen to Irish Gothic Bitesize: The Crooked Back now.
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Irish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
Irish Gothic Bitesized Fire & Brimstone at Dunseverick
Send us Fan MailIrish Gothic Bitesized: Fire & Brimstone at DunseverickOn the rugged North Antrim coast, the ruins of Dunseverick Castle stand above the Atlantic. But its history carries darker stories.Fire …
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Irish Gothic Bitesized: Fire & Brimstone at Dunseverick
On the rugged North Antrim coast, the ruins of Dunseverick Castle stand above the Atlantic. But its history carries darker stories.
Fire, faith, fear and folklore collide in this short journey into Dunseverick’s past. From ancient associations and religious tradition to tales shaped by centuries of conflict and belief, we explore the stories surrounding one of Northern Ireland’s most atmospheric coastal sites.
A short dose of Irish Gothic for listeners drawn to the stranger corners of Ireland’s history and folklore.
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#IrishGothic #Dunseverick #DunseverickCastle #NorthAntrim #CausewayCoast #IrishFolklore #IrishHistory #DarkHistory #IrishLegends #CelticFolklore #Folklore #HauntedIreland #NorthernIreland
Irish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
Episode Thirteen: Cú Chulainn, Part Two
Send us Fan MailCú Chulainn, Part Two | The Irish Gothic PodcastThe story of Cú Chulainn continues.In Part Two, we follow the legendary warrior deeper into the violence, prophecy and tragedy that made him one …
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Cú Chulainn, Part Two | The Irish Gothic Podcast
The story of Cú Chulainn continues.
In Part Two, we follow the legendary warrior deeper into the violence, prophecy and tragedy that made him one of the most enduring figures in Irish mythology.
Drawing on the Ulster Cycle, this episode explores the darker side of the hero’s legend: supernatural forces, terrible choices and the fate awaiting Ireland’s greatest warrior.
Listen to The Irish Gothic Podcast for atmospheric journeys through Ireland’s mythology, folklore, hauntings and forgotten histories.
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Start with Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2254604/episodes/19547073-episode-twelve-cu-chulainn-part-oneIrish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
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Episode Twelve: Cú Chulainn, Part One
Send us Fan MailIrish Gothic: Cú Chulainn, Part OneIn this episode of Irish Gothic, Spence Wright and Chris Patterson begin the story of Cú Chulainn, one of the great warrior figures of Irish mythology.Born as …
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Irish Gothic: Cú Chulainn, Part One
In this episode of Irish Gothic, Spence Wright and Chris Patterson begin the story of Cú Chulainn, one of the great warrior figures of Irish mythology.
Born as Setanta, he is a child marked by strength, violence, destiny, and terrible promise. From his early life to the moment he takes on the name Cú Chulainn, Part One looks at the making of a hero whose legend is as brutal as it is enduring.
This is not a clean heroic tale. It is a story of blood, honour, prophecy, rage, and the old world of Ulster myth.
Join us as we step into a world of warriors, kings, omens, and the boy who would become the Hound of Ulster.
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Continue with Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2254604/episodes/19617617-episode-thirteen-cu-chulainn-part-twoIrish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
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EPISODE ELEVEN : THE MORRIGAN
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Season 4 of the Irish Gothic Podcast.In this episode, we explore The Morrígan, one of the most powerful and unsettling figures in Irish mythology.Associated with war, fate, prophecy …
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Welcome to Season 4 of the Irish Gothic Podcast.
In this episode, we explore The Morrígan, one of the most powerful and unsettling figures in Irish mythology.
Associated with war, fate, prophecy and death, The Morrígan appears across early Irish texts as a goddess, shapeshifter and omen of conflict. Often linked to crows and ravens, she moves between the battlefield and the supernatural, warning of bloodshed and influencing the fate of warriors and kings.
We look at the stories behind her legend, her connection to Cú Chulainn, and why The Morrígan still holds such a strong place in Irish folklore and modern culture.
Subscribe to Irish Gothic for more stories drawn from Irish myth, folklore, history and the supernatural.Irish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
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Irish Gothic Podcast: UPDATE
Send us Fan MailAn announcement from June 2026 introducing the new Irish Gothic series.The Morrígan episode is now available.Listen to The Morrígan: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2254604/episodes/19479009-episode-e …
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An announcement from June 2026 introducing the new Irish Gothic series.
The Morrígan episode is now available.
Listen to The Morrígan: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2254604/episodes/19479009-episode-eleven-the-morriganIrish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
Irish Gothic Bitesize | Fire and Brimstone at Duncrue
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Irish Gothic Bitesize, a short-form companion to the Irish Gothic podcast.In this episode, Spence Wright explores the work of Sam Henry, the Coleraine-born folklorist, song collector …
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Welcome to Irish Gothic Bitesize, a short-form companion to the Irish Gothic podcast.
In this episode, Spence Wright explores the work of Sam Henry, the Coleraine-born folklorist, song collector, and storyteller best known for his Songs of the People series. Henry travelled through rural Ulster gathering songs, folklore, and local tales, preserving oral traditions before they were lost.
This episode also celebrates the work of Colin Irwin, a modern storyteller, folk singer, and songwriter who has revisited Henry’s folklore through The Arn Hagg, a collection published by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.
Spence reads Fire and Brimstone at Duncrue, a dark coastal legend filled with castles, crusaders, betrayal, vengeance, fire, and ghosts on the Antrim coast.
This is a bite-sized taste of the myths, stories, places, and people that shape Irish Gothic.
Presented by Spence Wright
Produced by Irish Gothic
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Listen, subscribe, and join us as we explore the darker edge of Irish myth, folklore, and legend.Irish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
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Irish Gothic Bites : The Leprechaun
Send us Fan MailGuest storyteller Eliza, Spence’s daughter, shares a short tale of the leprechaun.Listen to this Irish Gothic Bites episode for a playful story about Ireland’s legendary trickster.Producer …
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Guest storyteller Eliza, Spence’s daughter, shares a short tale of the leprechaun.
Listen to this Irish Gothic Bites episode for a playful story about Ireland’s legendary trickster.
Producer: Rebecca AlcornIrish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
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EPISODE TEN : LEGEND OF THE LEPRECHAUN (PART 2)
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to part two of the legend of the little green sprite, smoking a pipe and with a rainbow coming out of his *** (at least according to Chris). On this episode, Chris and Spence delve …
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Welcome back to part two of the legend of the little green sprite, smoking a pipe and with a rainbow coming out of his *** (at least according to Chris). On this episode, Chris and Spence delve into the culture which surrounds this mischievous figure, and attempt to out-geek each other with their Leprechaun movie trivia. Send your favourite pop culture leprechaun through Fan Mail.
Producer: Rebecca Alcorn
Start with Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2254604/episodes/16937179-episode-nine-legend-of-the-leprechaun-part-1Irish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
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EPISODE NINE : LEGEND OF THE LEPRECHAUN (PART 1)
Send us Fan MailThis week is part one of the mischievous tales of Ireland’s iconic little green man; the Leprechaun. A fan of a prank themselves, listen to Chris and Spence unveil the secrets of Ireland’s …
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This week is part one of the mischievous tales of Ireland’s iconic little green man; the Leprechaun. A fan of a prank themselves, listen to Chris and Spence unveil the secrets of Ireland’s legendary trickster, and tell tales of their hoaxes and capers gone by.
Producer: Rebecca Alcorn
Bibliography:
Fairy & Folk Tales of Ireland, W.B. Yeats : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fairy-Tales-Ireland-William-Butler/dp/0684829525
Legends and Stories of Ireland, Samuel Lover : https://archive.org/details/legendsstories00love
Continue with Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2254604/episodes/16981492-episode-ten-legend-of-the-leprechaun-part-2Irish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
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EPISODE EIGHT : THE SHILLELAGH, IRELAND'S FIRST WEAPON
Send us Fan MailChris and Spence are hitting each other over the head with sticks in this week’s episode of Irish Gothic….. April Fool’s ! All joking aside, on this week's episode, Chris and Spence are …
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Chris and Spence are hitting each other over the head with sticks in this week’s episode of Irish Gothic….. April Fool’s ! All joking aside, on this week's episode, Chris and Spence are diving into the fascinating lore of Ireland's fighting stick : the Shillelagh. Listen in to learn more about this iconic Irish weapon.
Producer: Rebecca Alcorn
Bibliography:
Buy your very own fighting stick here !
https://mccaffreycrafts.com/collections/blackthorn-shillelaghIrish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
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EPISODE SEVEN : ABHARTACH
Send us Fan MailVampires are … Irish !?Welcome to season two and a happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at Irish Gothic ! No, you haven’t drank too many pints of the black stuff, you read that right - the …
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Vampires are … Irish !?
Welcome to season two and a happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at Irish Gothic ! No, you haven’t drank too many pints of the black stuff, you read that right - the legend of the vampire finds its origins in the Irish legend of the Abhartach. Join Chris and Spence as they reveal how all of your fanged favourites find their origins in a humble field just outside of County Derry/Londonderry.
Producer: Rebecca Alcorn
Bibliography:
Learn more about the Abhartach here !
https://yourirish.com/folklore/abhartach-irish-vampire
https://northwordni.org/your-stories/abhartach/Irish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
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Irish Gothic Bites : The Dark Hedges
Send us Fan MailThis week, Chris bites into the mystery that surrounds Ireland's Dark Hedges. Listen in to learn more about the iconic beech trees which formed the epic Kingsroad in HBO's Game of …
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This week, Chris bites into the mystery that surrounds Ireland's Dark Hedges. Listen in to learn more about the iconic beech trees which formed the epic Kingsroad in HBO's Game of Thrones.
Producer: Rebecca Alcorn
Visit the Dark Hedges here !
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/the-dark-hedges-p703291Irish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
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Irish Gothic Bites: The Good Woman
Send us Fan MailThis week, Spence takes you into the world of Thomas Crofton Croker and his book Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland, published in 1825.The Good Woman is a misadventure story …
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This week, Spence takes you into the world of Thomas Crofton Croker and his book Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland, published in 1825.
The Good Woman is a misadventure story that harks back to our Episode 2: The Dullahan.
Listen to The Dullahan: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2254604/episodes/16070126-episode-two-the-dullahan-ireland-s-headless-horsemanIrish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
Irish Gothic Bites: The Weeping Lake
Send us Fan MailSpence Wright tells The Weeping Lake, a short Irish folklore tale.This week, we hear about an Irish Priest who meets 'The Old Gentleman' himself, the Devil.Host: Spence WrightProducer …
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Spence Wright tells The Weeping Lake, a short Irish folklore tale.
This week, we hear about an Irish Priest who meets 'The Old Gentleman' himself, the Devil.
Host: Spence Wright
Producer: Rebecca AlcornIrish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
EPISODE SIX : AN IRISH CHRISTMAS
Send us Fan MailHO HO HO, NOLLAIG SHONA DUIT !Chris and Spence have donned their red (or black) Santa suits to tuck into more than just a minced pie for Irish Gothic’s first Christmas special. We’re covering …
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HO HO HO, NOLLAIG SHONA DUIT !
Chris and Spence have donned their red (or black) Santa suits to tuck into more than just a minced pie for Irish Gothic’s first Christmas special. We’re covering everything from Ireland’s festive ‘devil bird’, to the big man himself - Saint Nicholas. Listen in to hear toe-curling tales, even scarier than having your in-laws over for turkey.
Producer: Rebecca Alcorn
Bibliography:
Learn more about Ireland at Christmas here !
https://www.shamrockgift.com/blog/christmas-folklore-ireland/Irish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
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EPISODE FIVE : THE KELPIE
Send us Fan MailHaunting the lakes and streams of the Celtic isles is a malevolent shape shifting spirit : the Kelpie. Join Chris and Spence as they unlock the myths and legends which surround this fantastic …
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Haunting the lakes and streams of the Celtic isles is a malevolent shape shifting spirit : the Kelpie. Join Chris and Spence as they unlock the myths and legends which surround this fantastic beast, and maybe you'll be able to find them!
Producer: Rebecca Alcorn
Bibliography:
Learn more about the legend of the Kelpie here ! https://www.scotclans.com/pages/the-kelpie-s-last-battle-by-lari-don
https://mandybaker86.medium.com/the-legend-of-the-kelpie-981f61e4792d
Rabbie Burns - Address to the Deil
https://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/robertburns/works/address_to_the_deil/Irish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
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EPISODE FOUR : PATRICK, THE PATRON SAINT OF IRELAND
Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, Chris and Spence put down their pints of Guinness to delve into the myths and legends that surround Ireland's Patron Saint : Saint Patrick. Listen now to hear tales …
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On today's episode, Chris and Spence put down their pints of Guinness to delve into the myths and legends that surround Ireland's Patron Saint : Saint Patrick. Listen now to hear tales of serpents and kidnappings, and hear how Ireland's most iconic figure is perhaps not even Irish at all !
Producer: Rebecca Alcorn
Bibliography:
Explore the sites of Patrick's life in Ireland here! -
https://www.visitmournemountains.co.uk/explore/saint-patricks-storyIrish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
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EPISODE THREE : THE GIANT'S CAUSEWAY
Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, we travel down through the hexagonal stoned landscape of County Antrim's Giant's Causeway. Made up of some 40,000 massive black basalt columns sticking out of …
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In today's episode, we travel down through the hexagonal stoned landscape of County Antrim's Giant's Causeway. Made up of some 40,000 massive black basalt columns sticking out of the sea, this dramatic sight has inspired legends of giants striding over the sea to Scotland. In this episode, Chris and Spence discuss the legendary Finn McCool, and unearth some lesser known giants from this land.
Producer: Rebecca Alcorn
Bibliography:
Book your visit to the Giant’s Causeway here! -
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/giants-causeway
Giants, Dwarfs and Other Oddities, by C. J. S. Thompson (1989)
Fairy Legends and Traditions of The South of Ireland, by T. Crofton Croker (1844)Irish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
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EPISODE TWO : THE DULLAHAN, IRELAND'S HEADLESS HORSEMAN
Send us Fan MailThis week on the Irish Gothic Podcast, we dive into the chilling tale of the Dullahan, Ireland's own headless horseman. To some an instrument of vengeance to others a Harbinger of death …
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This week on the Irish Gothic Podcast, we dive into the chilling tale of the Dullahan, Ireland's own headless horseman. To some an instrument of vengeance to others a Harbinger of death, from its origins within Irish folklore to Hollywood Movies and beyond The Dullahan continues to inspire fear and fascination. So buckle up and join Chris and Spence on the 'Death Coach' as together we journey down the lonely lanes of rural Ireland and into the dark night of the Dullahan.
Producer: Rebecca Alcorn
Bibliography:
Banshees, Beasts and Brides from the Sea: Irish Tales of the Supernatural (Bob Curran, 1998):
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Banshees-Beasts-Brides-Sea-Supernatural/dp/0862815533Irish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
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EPISODE ONE : IRELAND, THE HOME OF HALLOWEEN
Send us Fan MailHidden beneath a dense thicket of hawthorns in a rustic Roscommon field lies Ireland's legendary gateway to the underworld, the very place where the haunting traditions of Halloween first …
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Hidden beneath a dense thicket of hawthorns in a rustic Roscommon field lies Ireland's legendary gateway to the underworld, 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/the-history-of-rathcroghan/
Producer: Rebecca Alcorn
Bibliography:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/inside-irelands-gate-to-hell-that-birthed-halloween
https://cavesofireland.com/home/caves/oweynagat-cave-of-the-cats-co-roscommon/
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/monsters-fueled-nightmares-world-gallery
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-35863186
https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/tir-na-nog-legend-eternal-youthIrish Gothic explores Ireland’s folklore, mythology and ghost stories with Chris Patterson and Spence Wright. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNetwork Follow on Instagram: @irishgothicpod Support Irish Gothic: https://buymeacoffee.com/irishgothicpod More episodes: https://irishgothicpod.buzzsprout.com Produced by Causeway Pictures. © Causeway Podcast Network. Support the shows and browse official Causeway merchandise, including Irish Gothic, Unknown Skies and Hostage to the Devil designs, at the Causeway Producer Store: https://shop.causewaypictures.com/
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