Ireland is full of remarkable stories — but which are fact, which are folklore, and which are a mixture of both?Ireland: Fact or Folklore investigates the history, archaeology and evidence behind Ireland’s legends, myths and curious tales.From Viking Ireland and ancient monuments to ruined castles, saints, fairy folklore and forgotten communities, each episode separates the evidence from the fireside story to discover what may really have happened.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIreland is full of remarkable stories, but which are fact, which are folklore, and which are a mixture of both? Ireland: Fact or Folklore investigates the history, archaeology and evidence behind Ireland’s legends, myths and curious tales.
Recent episodes include "Every November 2nd, Ireland prays for its dead, but where did that practice actually come from?" (30 October 2026, 8 minutes), "The Cliffs of Moher - Secrets Beneath Your Feet" (28 October 2026, 1 minute), and "The Banshee: Ireland’s Terrifying Warning of Death #creepy #animation #shorts" (28 October 2026, 1 minute).
Ireland: Fact or Folklore publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 7 minutes across 24 episodes.
Booking probability for Ireland: Fact or Folklore is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Ireland: Fact or Folklore requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Ireland: Fact or Folklore's contact route on record: public web form.
Ireland: Fact or Folklore is a history podcast with 24 episodes published.
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Ireland: Fact or Folklore
All Souls' Day is the quiet centre of the Irish year: thefeast when the living pray for the souls still being purified, and the last surviving thread of a much older idea. Long before the Church set a date, Irish...
Ireland: Fact or Folklore
The Cliffs of Moher are famous. But what is beneath your Feet.
Ireland: Fact or Folklore
In Irish folklore, hearing her cry meant someone was about to die. Witness the eerie presence of the Banshee in this chilling animation. This short film is not for the faint of heart, as it delves into the dark and...
Ireland: Fact or Folklore
Those scratches on an Irish standing stone could be someone’s name, carved around 1,500 years ago. But how did some of these stones end up supporting the roof of an underground passage? Discover Ogham, Ireland’s ancient...
Ireland: Fact or Folklore
Get ready for a chilling experience with this terrifying poem that will send shivers down your spine. If you're looking for a scary story to keep you up at night, then this is the perfect video for you. With a haunting...
Ireland: Fact or Folklore
Discover the spooky reason why picking berries after Halloween is a big no-no in many cultures. Delve into the fascinating history and folklore surrounding this autumnal taboo, and find out what happens when you...
Ireland: Fact or Folklore
Did Ireland invent the hypodermic needle? Yes, with a twist. Francis Rynd pioneered an early method in Dublin in eighteen forty-four. His instrument relied on gravity, without a modern plunger. Later, Alexander Wood in...
Ireland: Fact or Folklore
Get ready for a spine-tingling Halloween experience as we explore the most terrifying Halloween decoration that will leave you sleeping with the lights on. This creepy turnip decoration is not for the faint of heart...
Ireland: Fact or Folklore
Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of bog bodies, where ancient remains have been remarkably preserved for over 2,000 years. These naturally mummified bodies have been found in peat bogs across Europe, with...
Ireland: Fact or Folklore
Think Irish heritage belongs in the past? Belfast’s artists are creating its next chapter. Explore the Royal Ulster Academy’s 145th Annual Exhibition at the Ulster Museum in this 60-second animation. Around 350 works...
Ireland: Fact or Folklore
In County Antrim, there are thousands of dark columns, packed together like a road. Who built it and when? Welcome to Ireland Fact or Folklore.
Ireland: Fact or Folklore
Discover the dark history behind Halloween and why it's still feared by many to this day, particularly in Irish folklore. In this video, we delve into the origins of Halloween, exploring its roots in ancient Celtic...
Ireland: Fact or Folklore
Before the film dragons arrived, real Vikings attacked this coast. Discover the real Northern Ireland behind the 2025 live-action How to Train Your Dragon—and find out whether you can actually visit Berk.Join me as we...
Ireland: Fact or Folklore
Folklore says Finn McCool built a road across the sea to Scotland. Geology tells another story.
Ireland: Fact or Folklore
Never Cut this Tree. See a lone hawthorn in an Irish field? Folklore says you might leave it alone.
Ireland: Fact or Folklore
These cliffs look permanent. They aren't. Every Atlantic wave that hits the Cliffs of Moe-her is quietly dismantling one of Ireland's most famous landscapes. Not dramatically enough for us to watch a whole cliff vanish...
Ireland: Fact or Folklore
Before the pumpkin, there was a carved turnip glowing in an Irish window. But did Ireland really invent Halloween? In this Halloween special of Ireland: Fact or Folklore, we follow the clues from Samhain’s winter...
Ireland: Fact or Folklore
Ever wondered why there are snakes in Britain but not in Ireland? Did St Patrick Drive them out?
Ireland: Fact or Folklore
In 1965, a Belfast medical team placed a 70 kg (154 lb) defibrillator, powered by two car batteries, inside an ambulance. It was hardly portable—but it helped transform emergency medicine. In this episode of Ireland...
Ireland: Fact or Folklore
What if some of the sayings we think of as unmistakably Irish… aren’t quite as Irish as we imagine? In this episode of Ireland: Fact or Folklore, we investigate the surprising stories behind familiar phrases including...
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