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Irish Gothic Bitesize: The Púca

October 7, 2026 · 8 min

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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.

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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/

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