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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 15 MIN

Ireland's Three Great Waves

from The Incomparable History Of Ireland · host Lauren

Send us Fan MailIreland's "Three Great Waves" (Tri tonna hErend) are mythical, powerful ocean waves linked to Irish mythology, named Tonn Clíodhna, Tonn Tuaithe, and Tonn Rudhraighe, believed to roar ominously before significant events like the deaths of kings or warriors, foretelling danger and mourning, with tales involving sea gods and mythological figures.  Some say you can still see and hear them and some have attributed them to shipwrecks.Support the showIrish Mythology - Mythical Cycle - Book of Invasions

Send us Fan Mail Ireland's "Three Great Waves" (Tri tonna hErend) are mythical, powerful ocean waves linked to Irish mythology, named Tonn Clíodhna, Tonn Tuaithe, and Tonn Rudhraighe, believed to roar ominously before significant events like the deaths of kings or warriors, foretelling danger and mourning, with tales involving sea gods and mythological figures. Some say you can still see and hear them and some have attributed them to shipwrecks. Support the show Irish Mythology - Mythic...

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Send us Fan MailIreland's "Three Great Waves" (Tri tonna hErend) are mythical, powerful ocean waves linked to Irish mythology, named Tonn Clíodhna, Tonn Tuaithe, and Tonn Rudhraighe, believed to roar ominously before significant events like the...

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