The Almanac of Ireland

by RTÉ Radio 1

Category

History

Frequency

Language

English

Manchán Magan investigates the quirks, conundrums and wonders of Ireland such as, how were the Irish able to make a cheese hard enough to kill the semi-divine leader of Connaught, Queen Maeve? What is it like to spend hours alone in an ancient cave of transformation where Gaelic warriors endured periods of isolation to prove their manhood? How long does it take for an urban pond to become a multi-dimensional wonderland? Or, what exactly is the neurological effect of staring at an art work? The A...

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Recent Reviews

Incredible series

NeamhainH•8/29/2026

Every episode is a unique beautiful experience. Manchán was an incredible storyteller with an amazing mind.

Inflammable Gal

RayrayFreeville•3/5/2025

Where else can I hear these precious old stories, this lore of the culture of care, sheltering the mentally ill, gods people, under their own roof, to honor the Inflammable Saint and her deranged father ? Thank you for the distressing and encouraging tale, all at once.

Pure magic

Rissap32•11/28/2023

I find myself reaching for the show when I feel overwhelmed by the fast pace of modernity. Thank you for making a Podcast that reminds me it’s okay to marvel at the natural world. 🥰

A must listen!

Fizzlekicks2019•8/15/2023

Amazing

Obsessed

(She)rlock•7/20/2023

I’m so glad that this show is back. It opens up my country to me. Keep the episodes coming!