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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 22 MIN

Time between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton . Abhartach: Ireland's first Vampire

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Deep in the haunted hills of Ireland lies a grave that, according to legend, must never be opened…In this chilling new episode of Time Between Times, storyteller Owen Staton journeys into the ancient darkness of the Abhartach legend — the terrifying tale many believe inspired Dracula himself.Long before vampires stalked the pages of Gothic fiction, there was Abhartach. A cruel chieftain. A sorcerer. A thing that rose from the grave demanding blood from the living.Beneath storm-dark skies and among the lonely thorn trees of old Ireland, Owen weaves a rich and atmospheric retelling of one of Celtic folklore’s most unsettling revenant tales. Expect ancient burial rites, moonlit terror, windswept hills and the dreadful sound of knocking at the door after midnight…Perfect for listeners who love:Dark folkloreCeltic ghost storiesAncient vampire legendsSupernatural horror told by candlelightSo settle by the fire, keep the curtains closed, and listen carefully…Because some things buried in the old earth do not sleep easily.www.welshstoryteller.comwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7Please consider joining the Time between Times Facebook group

Deep in the haunted hills of Ireland lies a grave that, according to legend, must never be opened…In this chilling new episode of Time Between Times, storyteller Owen Staton journeys into the ancient darkness of the Abhartach legend — the terrifying tale many believe inspired Dracula himself.Long before vampires stalked the pages of Gothic fiction, there was Abhartach. A cruel chieftain. A sorcerer. A thing that rose from the grave demanding blood from the living.Beneath storm-dark skies and among the lonely thorn trees of old Ireland, Owen weaves a rich and atmospheric retelling of one of Celtic folklore’s most unsettling revenant tales. Expect ancient burial rites, moonlit terror, windswept hills and the dreadful sound of knocking at the door after midnight…Perfect for listeners who love:Dark folkloreCeltic ghost storiesAncient vampire legendsSupernatural horror told by candlelightSo settle by the fire, keep the curtains closed, and listen carefully…Because some things buried in the old earth do not sleep easily.www.welshstoryteller.comwww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonwww.patreon.com/owenstaton7Please consider joining the Time between Times Facebook group

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