EPISODE · Dec 14, 2025 · 5 MIN
Scattery Island: Saints, Sea Monsters & Vikings on the Shannon
from Whispering Stones
In this episode of Whispering Stones, artist and writer Bernice Cooke journeys to Scattery Island (Inis Cathaigh) on the Shannon Estuary in County Clare. From the legends of Saint Senan and the sea monster Cathach, to Viking raids, Norse kings, Napoleonic defences, and the island’s last families, this short and engaging history uncovers one of Ireland’s most fascinating monastic islands. A story of faith, folklore, invasion, survival, and solitude — whispered through stone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Whispering Stones, artist and writer Bernice Cooke journeys to Scattery Island (Inis Cathaigh) on the Shannon Estuary in County Clare. From the legends of Saint Senan and the sea monster Cathach, to Viking raids, Norse kings, Napoleonic defences, and the island’s last families, this short and engaging history uncovers one of Ireland’s most fascinating monastic islands. A story of faith, folklore, invasion, survival, and solitude — whispered through stone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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