Episode 23 : The Place Names of Ireland

This month, Eddie discusses the place names of Ireland. He traces how the Irish version of the name often contains important geographical references to the land itself. Eddie looks at the English version of these names, and explores what is being lost in the translation of the original language. Using over 50 examples of Irish towns and villages, Eddie paints a picture of the physical landscape of Ireland encoded through words and names. This episode is kindly sponsored by Creative Ireland.
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[@nuadaairgetlam]

As a young man of 21 from Dublin it's great to have someone such as yourself keeping the folklore alive. Since hearing your stories I've gotten a few books by lady Gregory as well and feel a connection to Ireland I'd never gotten in the big concrete box called Dublin. Thank you!

[@wolfwinddh]

good man eddie man thanks

[@claytonbouldin9381]

A new podcast from Eddie on my day off. It can't get any better than this!!!

[@Bigjohn2121]

Love the stories! Hope you're doing well!

[@wendybutler-murphy7434]

I thought I had listened to all your podcast episodes ! So thrilled I found this one , I learn something from each episode , and this one s no exception .. Brilliant Thank you Eddie and hope you are well 😘😘

[@mylesalovelysong.oreilly3165]

Eddie you're a wealth of knowledge I grew up listening to you with my late parents brings me back too fond memories may God bless you Eddie🙏❤🇮🇪

[@mrsenan8092]

I love listening to you stories

[@anidiquaojala1804]

Just talking with a friend ab you yesterday and here you are today, Wonderful, TY for another great story ❤

[@exorizy8733]

Love Yuh to bits,please be consistent this is great knowledge

[@michaelperdue4540]

Eddie is a real national treasure and I find it sad that he is not on our national broadcaster with an informative and enjoyable tv show. Eddie we need another ghost story episode!!

[@li0nheart05]

Very good 😎 hello from Westmeath 👍🏻

[@richard-or3ur]

Always a great day when eddie drops a knowledge bomb.

[@merriame9487]

This is so cool, there are so many peculiar place names where I'm from too and now I wanna find their origins ^_^

[@feral7523]

The Subtitles on this are hilarious!

[@tellmeastorypodcastwithedd7774]

County Curry!

[@feral7523]

@@tellmeastorypodcastwithedd7774 One of my favourites haha gas stuff..keep up the good work Eddie.

[@christos5630]

Do you know if any stories still exist from or about Dal Riata?

[@fordford9133]

Come on Eddie we like more biddy early and fairy stories

[@jingoist-sj8gj]

This is equally important for the culture and preservation of it

[@fordford9133]

I know