Irwin Tarheel and the Fair Folk: A Louisiana Legend

A Southern supernatural folktale with Irish roots: An early Louisiana settler rescues a turtle and is transported into the strange world of The Fair Folk. Read the full story and learn about the Irish in Louisiana here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/irwin-tarheel-fair-folk-louisiana-folktale/ BEYOND THE PODCAST: This is just one of the many legends of the bayou. Discover many more Southern folktales not found on this podcast by visiting our archive at https://themoonlitroad.com. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad "Irwin Tarheel and the Fair Folk" was written by Sam McDonald. Storyteller: Otis Jiry The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. #IrwinTarheel #FairFolk #LouisianaFolklore #IrishMythology #SouthernFolktales #ShreveportHistory #TimeTravelStories #TheMoonlitRoad #OtisJiry