Episode 9 : Music and the Fairies Part 1
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- This month, Eddie tells a story from his own parish of Brosna in Co.Kerry about two cruiteacháns - local hunchbacks known as Ned Murt and Pat Mickey Seán. On a dark night, a chance meeting with the fairies and the ensuing singsong showed how na daoine uaisle have the ability to heal certain afflictions. But make sure you sing the song correctly, or you might find yourself worse off than before.
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Great story!! I recently listened to you Eddie talking with BlindBoy and I immediately bought your book Meeting The Other Crowd, and just started it on the bus home from work today! I'm only 19 but hearing you speak has inspired me greatly to find out as much as I can about our heritage and culture. Thank you for all you do Eddie
I bought and read your book, Meeting The Other Crowd, because of this podcast. Then bought Thomas Keightley's works on the Fairfolk, then W. Y. Wentz's The Fairy-Faith in Celtic countries, then others... From Kentucky, we have, now that I think about it... VERY similar stories. People vanishing, people walking 10 minutes on a trail in the woods turning around then walking 3 hours only to end up where they were first started out... But with no connecting trails.
My Dad always told me out about the fairies in Ireland My Great Grand Mother spoke Gaelic& they said always be kind & respect the little people Fascinating
I already knew this story, but hearing it narrated so well made me very happy 🥰
I haven't been to Ireland in a long time, but I hope to be able to go back on vacation in the countryside one day and see the places from the tales I love so much 💗
Wonderful stories. I could listen all night long. 🙂
Oh my, I nearly missed this one. I am always cautious with the Fairies, and the stories. I used to tell a few stories myself on my FB page and I have a big American following, I post photos, tell stories and a little history but I stopped with the Fairies stories because I felt I had no luck for telling them. Some will say coincidence but I can tell you it is not. Always something not so good happened after a good Story. Maybe you will understand my fear Eddie, and when you say they are not to be messed with or disturbed in any way, I now Listen Carefully... sin a bhfuil anois, You are the Master Story Teller of Ireland Eddie. Sorry I'm so late listening. Do Chara ~Sean as Tiobraid Árann
Another great story. Absolutely love listing to your story’s . The way you tell the story it certainly comes alive! I would love to be able to tell you my own story I Heard & Seen a Banshee! In 2008! Keep up the great work.
Another great one
You have an amazing gift , a library of stories in that brain Sir. Reminds me of my grandparents. Greetings from Danville, Virginia in USA! You've a special place in my heart brother.
Great story Eddie my parents live not too far from Brosna village I've been to Brosna a few times and found it to be a very hospitable and lovely village just like it's people.Always a welcome.I love the song Brosna town particularly Paddy the Tailor's version.Also enjoyed your book Meeting The Other Folk.
There are a few similar stories in lower Brittany, the "Corrigans" are the Fairfolk called. They sing this song and give bunch backs to themselves and others, or blind those that add days of the week. There are Scottish stories too... The Welsh fairies are higher Fairfolk, and use the song for fun or to punish. Love the interconnection of folklore amongst different peoples. Sometimes the adding of extra days of the week is good, sometimes bad. Sometimes it depends on how well the song is done. Sometimes that's how the Fairfolk, lesser ones, are trapped in nightly song (by greater Fairfolk or old Gods) and only a human can free them by adding days to the chant. However sometimes adding all but the last day, Sunday, gets their hopes up you'll break the spell only to dash those hopes... So rather than rewarding you as some who add a day, they get mad and punish. The "korred" are such Fairfolkpeople. In Wales the Fairfolk sing this song too, but to kill by brutal bone breaking heart stopping dance they inflict upon a human.
Yes, thanks so much I can see the faces of the people and the landscape with your words and tones.
I've just recently found your chanel & your a fantastic story teller & I'd love to visit Ireland one day , God bless you, from Scotland. ...
Magical Ireland with not an offensive word to be heard wonderful lovely joyous
Thank you :)
A great tale, brilliantly told. I guess there are several lessons to be learned from this tale, but the best must be: Be Kind. Thanks Eddie, for bringing your voice and knowledge into our homes in these strange days. Cheers, Kitty.
Thanks for the lovely words, Kitty.
Great story Eddie had the pleasure of reading your book on the fairies Meeting The Other Folk my parents live not too far away from Brosna on the road to Mountcollins.I always liked Brosna village and its people and its song Brosna Town "my native town in the kerry hills" particularly Paddy The Tailor's version.
Great stories eddie. thank you.
Love all your stories, thanks so much!
I'd love to hear more about Irish words for ailments! What is the literal translation of the Irish word for hunchback? I'm always interested in the nuances of translation and etymologies. Irish seems to have a large number of words for various disabilities and ailments, like several words for different types of blindness. It's very cool! I have a chronic illness myself, so it's a personal interest as well.
Great stories... our family came from the same place and we'll get chatting again about my Grandmother's experience in her house and land in the 70's and 80's
You knew Maggie and Con from Carrigeen 👍
Hi Eddie,
Really fantastic hearing your stories and honest sincerity. I remember watching you on RTE which was really tremendous. I'm originally from a small village in Co Kerry named Beaufort but old Irish name was Lios an Phúca (I believe translated is fort of the fairies/ghosts). Wondering if you ever hear of this place or know any significance? We're currently living in South Oxfordshire (Whitchurch Hill), England. Kindest regards.
Ivan Scully
Great story by eddie, but very eerie also. Just shows you what interfering can do..
Eddie at long last I’m moving back home to Ireland after a few years in Australia. I’d love to catch up with you and interview you if you can. I want to spread our history and folklore to the world.
thats story called the legend Knockgrafftin(which is a real place a hill fort) and the bad guy was called Jack Madain in this version, and the news of the 1st fella traveled to him by way of his mother, he lived the other side of the country.
I remember you telling this story on Ten Minute Tales when I was a little boy. However Ned did worse than just interfere, he was outright rude and offensive. So not only did he ruin their night, but he insulted them as well.
De lunde me de lunde ma...XD
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