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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 19 MIN

Pisthogues!

from Now We’re Talking Podcast series - Exploring the life and work of Michael J. Murphy, writer and Folk

Presented by KirstyThe podcasters explore some of the superstitions that Michael J. Murphy collected, and find out from local historians if the communities he visited still remember his visits. They also hear about one of his most famous stories, The Goat Men of South Armagh.Thanks to our guestsGrace Gordon, Sean Hayes, Kevin Murphy and Una Walsh, and actor Mary LindsayThanks to our podcastersScotta, Archie, Lois, Kirsty, Jen, Kim and Fiona. This podcast was produced by Nerve Centre in partnership with the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland for the Now We're Talking project. The project was made possible through a grant from Archives Revealed, a partnership programme between The National Archives, the Pilgrim Trust, the Wolfson Foundation and The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Additional thanks to Northern Ireland Screen's Digital Film Archive and BBC Northern Ireland for archive content.

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