Stories of Ireland with Helena Byrne

Season 1 - Saol Eile‘Saol Eile’, meaning ‘Afterlife’ is a gripping collection of Irish tales of the supernatural. From Haunted Castles and Poltergeists to Guardian Angels and Fairies, Helena delves deep into the captivating world of Irish Ghost Stories and the Irish people’s unique relationship with the Afterlife. Join Helena on this fascinating journey across the island of Ireland and discover why the Irish still wear the supernatural on their sleeves. Some stories are on the spooky side. Parental guidance is advised.Season 2 - Stirring MemoriesWhat was life like in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Co. Dublin over the years? Storyteller Helena Byrne posed this question to members of local day care centres in the county over a number of months last year. Enjoy these stirring memories of trips to the Baths on sunny days, shopping in the much loved local shops of the past such as Lee’s and Lipton’s; and getting dressed up for a Saturday night out in the Top Hat! Comprising audio recordings and written interviews, this heart-warming podcast is the culmination of a social history project to collect and preserve stories and recollections of times gone by in the County.