Pisrogs podcast is an audio adventure of Irish myth, folklore, history and more. The podcast started with hosts Luke Conroy and Aran Reidy trawling through the Duchás Folklore Archives for the most spell-binding, peculiar, imaginative and funny Irish folk stories they could find. With Aran having emigrated to the plains of Tír na nÓg, Luke returns with a brand new season of interviews, investigati... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 57 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Piracy, sea serpents, fairy women, gun-slinging priests.
A fun little episode for a fun little island!
Cathal and Luke are on their way to Sherkin Island (which allegedly boasts its own micro-climate), just off Baltimore, Cork.
Inis Arcáin means ... more
A horse veterinarian/kinesiologist casually informed us that a mythical white horse once appeared on the Benaughlin mountains every 'Billberry Tuesday.' As you do.
This week, new-cohost Cathal Bergin joins Luke and together they descend into one of ... more
In Kildallan lies the Relic, an ancient graveyard where two trees wrapped around eachother above the graves of two forbidden lovers.
Luke and his Mam share memories of their tight knit rural community of Kildallan.
The pair read the stories of some... more
Returning guest, Naas-born visual and performance artist Rónán Ó Raghallaigh.
Rónán’s work moves between indigenous Irish art and ritual action, and after a few years it was time for Luke to catch up with an old friend.
Fire throwing Fairies , Swor... more
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- A gift, a breath of fresh air
very well produced, reliably interesting, not at all obnoxious. Could not ask for more. thank you luke conroy
Apple Podcasts5mostlyconstant
United States2 months ago - <3 THIS POD!!!!!!!
Many years have passed and I’ve been aching and scrounging the internet for a pod like this. It was such a treasure to come across this pod on my insta feed and I’m already such a big fan of it! Give it a listen if you’re into organic storytelling and folkloric exploration!!!
Apple Podcasts5maqlamoUnited States3 months ago - Pisrógs is my new obsession!
Dreamy voices, tall tales, folklore and craic. I’m in heaven, keep it up. Grá 💖
Apple Podcasts5Hollie Phair
United Kingdom3 years ago - Whopper
This podcast came at the right time for me as I was finding a love for my country’s culture and folklore more and more. Great to hear two people so passionate and with a great sense of humour, while also being a well produced and researched podcast. Very meaningful and enjoyable.
Apple Podcasts5Ndombele Knees
Ireland4 years ago - Great job
Really liked episode on Eoin roe O’Neill. The soldier diaspora is interesting wanted to know if you’ve heard about Bernardo O’Higgins and the Irish in South America. Excited to keep listening. Thank You.
Apple Podcasts5ecraw8United States5 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #207 | Ireland/Arts |
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The show blends Irish folklore, myth, and local history with a warm, conversational style. Episodes frequently feature artists, elders, and cultural practitioners who illuminate regional legends, place-name lore, and archival material, often weaving personal memories with collective folklore. Across seasons, it stands out for its eclectic guest mix (from wrestlers to visual artists) and its use of archival sources to connect past narratives with contemporary creativity. Listeners can expect lively storytelling, deep dives into Irish myth, and a respectful, humorous tone that makes dense folklore accessible and entertaining.
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Pisrógs launched 6 years ago and published 57 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Anna Conroy
2. Rónán Ó Raghallaigh
3. Conor Brady Lee
4. Rory Sweeney
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