The Hut Near The Bog

Aidan Harte is the man behind the now famous or perhaps notorious Púca of Ennistymon. In this episode, we sit down to discuss the furore around the Púca. Before that, however, we hear about his work as a sculptor, and his fascination with Irish folklore. To support the erection of the Púca in Ennistymon please send an email to Clare County Council at customerservices@clarecoco.iePlease consider supporting us by either donating or purchasing some products from our store. Donate: https://www.thehutnearthebog.com/donateStore: https://www.thehutnearthebog.com/store

The topic of mental health has long been a taboo a subject in Irish society, particularly, in rural communities. Yet, in recent years attitudes have begun to change and this has sparked an acceptance and willingness to talk about mental health issues. In this episode, I sit down with Integrative and Holistic Counsellor; and Director of The Dancing Soul, Olivia Feehan, to understand how these changes have come about and what more we can do to change attitudes toward mental health. Donate: https://www.thehutnearthebog.com/donate Store: https://www.thehutnearthebog.com/storeOlivia Feehan: https://oliviafeehancounselling.ie/The Dancing Soul: https://www.thedancingsoul.ie/

In part two, Tina tells us about her reluctant return to Ireland from the wildernesses of Botswana only to find another wilderness on her own doorstep, namely the boglands of Ireland . Donate: https://www.thehutnearthebog.com/donateStore: https://www.thehutnearthebog.com/storeTina Claffey Website: https://www.tinaclaffey.com/ Portal – an exhibition by Tina Claffey: https://www.riverbank.ie/event/visual-art-portal-an-exhibition-by-tina-claffey/