EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 12 MIN
Irish Gothic Bitesize | Fire and Brimstone at Duncrue
from Irish Gothic Podcast · host Spencer Wright & Chris Patterson
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Irish Gothic Bitesize, a short-form companion to the Irish Gothic podcast.In this episode, Spence Wright explores the work of Sam Henry, the Coleraine-born folklorist, song collector, and storyteller best known for his Songs of the People series. Henry travelled through rural Ulster gathering songs, folklore, and local tales, preserving oral traditions before they were lost.This episode also celebrates the work of Colin Irwin, a modern storyteller, folk singer, and songwriter who has revisited Henry’s folklore through The Arn Hagg, a collection published by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.Spence reads Fire and Brimstone at Duncrue, a dark coastal legend filled with castles, crusaders, betrayal, vengeance, fire, and ghosts on the Antrim coast.This is a bite-sized taste of the myths, stories, places, and people that shape Irish Gothic.Next full episode: Cú Chulainn, the Hound of Ulster. Coming Soon!Presented by Spence Wright Produced by Irish Gothic From Causeway PicturesListen, subscribe, and join us as we explore the darker edge of Irish myth, folklore, and legend.#IrishGothic #IrishFolklore #IrishMythology #UlsterFolklore #NorthernIreland #AntrimCoast #CausewayCoast #SamHenry #ColinIrwin #TheArnHagg #FolklorePodcast #GothicPodcast #IrishPodcast #DarkFolklore #GhostStories #IrishLegends #CuChulainn #HoundOfUlster #SpenceWright #CausewayPicturesSupport the showAlso check out the Causeway Network's other podcasts: Hostage to the Devil & Unknown Skies - available wherever you get your podcasts and on our YouTube Channel.#IrishGothic #TheMorrigan #IrishMythology #IrishFolklore #CelticMythology #FolklorePodcast #IrishLegends #DarkFolklore #CelticFolklore #MythologyPodcastAll Rights Reserved. © Causeway Podcast Network.
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Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Irish Gothic Bitesize, a short-form companion to the Irish Gothic podcast. In this episode, Spence Wright explores the work of Sam Henry, the Coleraine-born folklorist, song collector, and storyteller best known for his Songs of the People series. Henry travelled through rural Ulster gathering songs, folklore, and local tales, preserving oral traditions before they were lost. This episode also celebrates the work of Colin Irwin, a modern storyteller, folk singer, a...
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