The Celtic Soul Podcast

The Great Flood of IrelandDid the Ancient Irish Annals Preserve a Memory of a Real Cataclysm?What if one of Ireland’s oldest stories of a great flood wasn’t simply a myth?In this episode of Celtic Soul, we dive into the ancient Irish annals and the extraordinary stories they preserve about floods, drowned lands, survivors and the earliest peoples of Ireland.We’ll explore what the medieval writers actually recorded, the mythology surrounding Ireland’s earliest inhabitants, and the strange possibility that some ancient stories could preserve echoes of events that happened thousands of years before they were ever written down.Could Ireland’s flood traditions contain memories of real prehistoric flooding? Why do stories of catastrophic floods appear across cultures around the world? And how much can we actually learn when mythology, archaeology, geology and folklore are placed side by side?We’ll separate what the sources actually tell us from the theories that have grown around them — and, naturally, take a few fascinating detours down the rabbit hole along the way.So settle in for a journey into Ireland’s ancient past, where mythology, history, folklore and mystery collide.🌿 This episode is supported by Eunoia HealthSometimes life gets difficult in ways that are hard to explain — anxiety that won't switch off, intrusive thoughts, burnout, grief, poor sleep, or simply feeling like you're struggling more than you used to.Eunoia Health is a private therapy practice offering evidence-based psychological therapy for adults across the UK, with online appointments and in-person therapy available in Horsham and Wimbledon.Eunoia offers support for issues including anxiety, OCD, burnout, stress, grief, sleep difficulties and depression, using evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).If you'd like to explore whether therapy could help, Eunoia offers a free, no-obligation 15-minute introductory call. No diagnosis or referral is required.Find out more or book your free consultation at www.eunoiahealth.ukFull details and links are in the show notes.Eunoia Health — evidence-based therapy for when life gets difficult.If you enjoyed this episode, follow Celtic Soul wherever you listen to podcasts, and share it with someone who loves Irish mythology, ancient history, folklore and a good mystery.

Dive beneath the waves into the world of the Merrow — the mysterious sea beings of Irish folklore. This episode explores the fascinating folklore of the Merrow, Ireland’s version of the mermaid. From ancient myths to local coastal legends, we uncover how these sea spirits were said to travel between worlds, their connections to the Otherworld, and the deeper meanings behind their tales.

Discover the Celtic origins of Halloween in this special Samhain episode. We explore how the ancient Irish marked the turning of the seasons and the thinning of the veil between worlds. Then, settle in for a chilling Irish ghost story — The Lady of the White Rock — a haunting legend that captures the mystery and magic of Ireland’s Halloween traditions.