Ogham Stones

Were you aware that at the start of the Medieval period, a new alphabet emerged apart from the Latin alphabet by the name of Ogham? Ogham has a very unique and primitive style and can be seen on ancient stones all over Ireland’s countryside, especially in the southwest. Joining me to discuss this topic is Irish historian and tour guide Tony Corcoran, owner of Wild Irish Tours (@wild_irish_tours).Tony breaks down how Ogham was written and read, what these ancient inscriptions reveal about land ownership, the role monks played in preserving Ogham knowledge, and the surprising possibility that the language was never truly lost at all.Along the way, Tony shares personal stories passed down through his own family and offers a rare glimpse into how Ireland’s ancient past still echoes through the landscape today. This episode is packed with mythology, archaeology, language, and living oral tradition, so sit back and enjoy as we have at it, discussing all things OGHAM STONES.Book a tour of Ireland: wildirishtours.comBE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW OUR SHOW ​​https://pod.link/1772997849