The Holy Woman and the Horseman – Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare

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Whispering Stones

Bernice Cooke

134 episodes

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The buildings that we don't know about, the History that didn't feature in our School books. Irish history, local history, the people, the places, the stories.Whispering their stories as we walk amongst what was and now what isn't. From battlefields, to Castles, Forts to Island Prisons, Famine Graves to forgotten cottages. When have you really looked off the beaten path at the history that emanates from our surroundings. The places that don't feature on a tourist map, those places you stumble upon when out for a walk. What, why, who and where answered in each episode.

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The Holy Woman and the Horseman – Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare

Whispering Stones

5 minutes 35 seconds

2 weeks ago

The Holy Woman and the Horseman – Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare

In this episode of Whispering Stones, artist and writer Bernice Cooke explores the layered history of Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare.

— from its ancient origins as Cora Chaitlín, “The Weir of Cathleen,” to the legendary horseman Sir Edward O’Brien and the sacred stories of Fenloe Monastery and its mysterious plague stone.

Journey through seven ancient parishes, mythic chieftains, and forgotten holy wells in this brief but captivating wander through Clare’s heritage. Perfect for lovers of Irish history, folklore, and travel storytelling.

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