‘Dúchas’: Podchraoladh faoinár mbéaloideas, ár miotaiseolaíocht, ár bpisreoga agus ár ndúchas. Buail isteach ag teach an dúchais d’oíche scéalaíochta cois teallaigh i dteannta Chían Mhic Choisteala ⁊ Chúáin de Búrca. Sa tsraith éadrom spraíúil seo, foghlaimeoimid faoi na creidimh agus na scéalta atá i gcroílár ár bhféiniúlachta mar Ghaeil. Fill ar do dhúchas!
Tá siad ar ais! San eagrán féiltiúil féastach seo — taifeadta go beo sa Phuball Gaeilge ag an bPicnic Leictreach — insíonn na leaids scéalta taibhsí faoi mhuintir Cosby agus an tSráidbhaile fadó, pléann siad féilte agus nósanna ólacháin na nGael mar a bhí sa chianaimsir, agus dáileann siad cannaí Smirnoff Ice go fial ar lucht a n-éisteachta.
Ár mbuíochas le hOllscoil na Gaillimhe as urraíocht a dhéanamh ar an eagrán seo! :)
4 Mar 2026
Eagrán 14: Beo ó Nás na Ríogh
Thriail na buachaillí báire chomh fada le Nás na Ríogh ar na mallaibh chun eagrán Dúchas a thaifead go beo ós comhair a lucht leanúna dhílis. Phléigh siad Bríd, banéarlamh Chontae Chill Dara. Ar bhean rialta is banab í nó bandia breabhsánta? Cé na cleachtais agus na deasghnácha a bhain le Lá ‘le Bríde (nó Imbolg, más págánach salach thú ar nós an Choistealaigh)? Cén saghas tagairtí atá i lámhscríbhinní ár sinsear ar an mbandia? É sin uilig agus i bhfad eile san eagrán bríd-mhar beoga seo.
27 Jan 2026
Eagrán 13: Na Normannaigh
Caisleáin, cathanna agus coiníní: is iomaí lorg a d'fhág na Normannaigh ar fhód Bhanba, ach cérbh iad na heachtránaithe caithréimeacha seo an chéad lá ariamh? Pléann na buachaillí na fáthanna a tháinig na Normannaigh go hÉireann agus cuid den diabhlaíocht a bhí ar bonn acu anseo.
27 Oct 2025
Eagrán 12: Samhain
Cé acu is measa, an diabhal nó goth baddie stuacach? An tairseach ifrinn atá sa Workman's Club nó Uaimh na gCat taobh le Ráth Cruachan? San eagrán speisialta seo pléann na buachaillí an fhéile ársa Oíche Shamhna, seanchas na cianaimsire, saol gnéis an Daghdha, Seán an Lampa, arm osnádúrtha, diabhlaíocht Donnchadh Ó Curraoin agus conas is féidir le collchnónna do chleamhnas a thairngreacht cois teallaigh!
26 May 2025
Eagrán 11: An Conriocht
The hosts discuss the history of wolves in Ireland, the legend of werewolves, and goats that die in the belly of the wolf in this episode.
13 Apr 2025
Eagrán 10: Sean-Nós
Saoirse Nic Aogáin explores the captivating and emotive sean-nós singing tradition, delving into its historical context and its significant role in shaping Irish identity in this interview episode.
31 Mar 2025
Eagrán 9: An Chailleach
The hosts explore the multifaceted image of the Cailleach, an old woman figure woven through Irish folklore, and her connection to the winter season in Ireland and Scotland.
17 Mar 2025
Eagrán 8: Naomh Pádraig
The hosts discuss lesser-known details about Saint Patrick, including his bell, purgatory, monsters, and drinking, offering listeners potentially new insights into the celebrated figure.
26 Feb 2025
Eagrán 7: Poitín
The hosts of Dúchas explore the history of poitín, including how to make a barrel, the 'scailtín,' and share stories from the archives.
14 Feb 2025
Eagrán 6: Dlíthe na mBreithiúna
The hosts explore ancient Brehon Laws, the historical significance of bees, a day dedicated to Gobnait, and the ideal way to spend a week as royalty.
31 Jan 2025
Eagrán 5: Lí Ban
The hosts of "Dúchas" discuss the Irish legend of Lí Ban, a sacred mermaid, touching on topics like men's mental health and historical figures in this episode.
27 Jan 2025
Réamhbhlaiseadh
Chian Mhic Choisteala and Cúán de Búrca share stories in Irish, offering listeners a taste of Irish storytelling traditions.
18 Dec 2024
Eagrán 4: An Bás
Cian and Cúán discuss historical death customs in Ireland, including signs of death and funeral practices, and how these rituals help people cope with grief.
22 Nov 2024
Eagrán 3: Cóisírí Gnéis Leispiach Vaimpiríeach
The hosts discuss the Irish legend of 'Abhartach,' a vampire from Irish mythology, and its connection to gothic literature and lesbian vampire sex parties.
15 Nov 2024
Eagrán 2: Hy-Brasil
Seosamh Mac Seoin discusses the phantom island of Hy-Brasil with the hosts, exploring its appearance on Irish maps until 1873 and its cultural significance, in this interview episode.
8 Nov 2024
Eagrán 1: An Bhean Sí
The hosts discuss the Banshee, the joy of selling a cow at the fair, and why one shouldn't gossip about girls at the Workman's Club's smoking area.
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