153. Finn McCool and the Gang (and the OG Booktok girlie)

Send us Fan MailHappy St. Patrick's Day! This week we're telling Irish stories! Janey is going to tell us about a man who runs away to fairy land, and Max is going to tell us about a woman who does the same! We hope you enjoy!A note on spelling: Janey's story is about Finn McCool, which is how "Irish Folk and Fairy Tales" spells it. The traditional spelling is Fionn mac Cumhaill, but since we wanted to make the "Cool and the Gang" joke, we're sticking to the anglicized version. Janey's Sources - The Birth and Death of Oísin “Irish Folk and Fairy Tales” edited by J.K. Jackson  YOUTUBE VIDEO: “The Story of Tír na nÓg” by Folk Survival  P.J. Lynch Gallery illustrations  “Tír na nÓg: The Story of Niamh and Oisín” by Terri Murphy  Max's Sources - The Wooing of BecfolaFull free text of “The Wooing of Becfola” by James Stephens Support the showCheck out our books (and support local bookstores!) on our Bookshop.org affiliate account!Starting your own podcast with your very cool best friend? Try hosting on Buzzsprout (and get a $20 Amazon gift card!)Want more??Visit our website!Join our Patreon!Shop the merch at TeePublic!If you liked these stories, let us know on our various socials!InstagramTiktokGoodreadsAnd email us at [email protected]