We are a group of storytellers, performers, and musicians. We tell Irish myths to a live audience with live music.
Candlelit Tales was founded by brother-sister storytelling duo Aron and Sorcha Hegarty. Driven by a passion for Irish mythology, we started retelling the stories to a near-empty room upstairs in a Dublin pub one rainy evening in November. The next week, the room was a lot less empty, and we were joined by musician Ru O’Sé. By the fourth week, the room was full, and so was the hall outside. We realised that when we share our passion, it becomes contagious. And we’ve been telling stories and playing music from that day to this.
Since then, over the past five years of telling stories in the capital of this nation of storytellers, we have developed and refined our uniquely expressive, naturalistic and modern style. Live music is the heartbeat of all our performances, and a live original music score composed by a team of talented musicians drives the rhythm of the stories
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Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode, we follow the harried lovers, Dairmuid and Gráinne, to a temporary refuge and a fraught friendship with a surly giant.
We had a long conversation about how to contextualise this story within the Fianna Saga that we’ve been working on - that’s going to be up on Patreon (and on our YouTube Members feed) along with all our post-show chats and reflections!
Artwork for this arc is provided by the incredible Maria Magee, fine artist and, incidentally, mother of Aron and Sorcha! You can find more of her work on instagram @mariamagee.ie
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This story contains mentions of vomiting, sickness, and betrayal.
This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via
https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/
Find details of our upcoming shows here: https://candlelittales.ie/performances/
You can order our book Celtic Mythology now!
Ireland: https://www.easons.com/celtic-mythology-sorcha-hegarty-9781507223888
US: https://bookshop.org/lists/our-books-candlelit-tales
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Who is the Irish God of Love | EXPLAINED
mercredi 25 février 2026 • Durée 23:12
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel
Aron's here to tell us about the Irish God of Love
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This podcast includes Aron’s idea of what jokes are, which may be painfully cringe for some listeners/viewers.
This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via
/ candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/
Find details of our upcoming shows here: https://candlelittales.ie/performances/
Find details of our upcoming courses here: candlelittales.ie
You can order our book Celtic Mythology now!
https://www.easons.com/celtic-mythology-sorcha-hegarty-9781507223888
https://bookshop.org/lists/our-books-candlelit-tales
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The Drop - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
jeudi 19 février 2026 • Durée 26:51
Conas taoi? How are ye?
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
Things are heating up in this episode as we continue to follow Diarmuid and Gráinne in their flight from the Fianna’s hounds.
We had a long conversation about how to contextualise this story within the Fianna Saga that we’ve been working on - that’s going to be up on Patreon (and on our YouTube Members feed) along with all our post-show chats and reflections!
Artwork for this arc is provided by the incredible Maria Magee, fine artist and, incidentally, mother of Aron and Sorcha! You can find more of her work on instagram @mariamagee.ie
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This story contains mentions of sudden violence.
This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via
https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/
Find details of our upcoming shows here: https://candlelittales.ie/performances/
You can order our book Celtic Mythology now!
Ireland: https://www.easons.com/celtic-mythology-sorcha-hegarty-9781507223888
US: https://bookshop.org/lists/our-books-candlelit-tales
UK: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/our-books-candlelit-tales
#candlelittales #candlelittalespodcast #keepherlit #keephercandlelit #thefiannaseries #storytelling #livemusic #mythology #irishmythology
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https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf
https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales
https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en
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The Beast of Slieve Mish - F**ked Up Love Stories (Irish Mythology Podcast)
mercredi 28 janvier 2026 • Durée 12:05
The Beast of Slieve Mish - F**ked Up Love Stories (Irish Mythology Podcast) by Candlelit Tales
The Wedding - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
mercredi 21 janvier 2026 • Durée 24:52
The Wedding - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast) by Candlelit Tales
Who is the Irish Goddess of Winter | EXPLAINED
mercredi 14 janvier 2026 • Durée 18:02
Conas taoi? How are ye?
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel
Sorcha's back to tell us about the Cailleach, the coolest Goddess of Winter!
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This podcast includes Sorcha’s idea of what jokes are, which may be painfully cringe for some listeners/viewers.
This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via
/ candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/
Find details of our upcoming shows here: https://candlelittales.ie/performances/
Find details of our upcoming courses here: candlelittales.ie
You can order our book Celtic Mythology now!
https://www.easons.com/celtic-mythology-sorcha-hegarty-9781507223888
https://bookshop.org/lists/our-books-candlelit-tales
https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/our-books-candlelit-tales
https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales
http://candlelittales.ie/
https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf
https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales
https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en
https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/
https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/
https://vimeo.com/user52850249
The Proposal - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
jeudi 8 janvier 2026 • Durée 20:26
Conas taoi? How are ye?
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
In this episode, we’re starting on a seven-part mini-arc of one of the great love stories of Irish mythology: The Pursuit of Diarmuid and Gráinne.
We had a long conversation about how to contextualise this story within the Fianna Saga that we’ve been working on - that’s going to be up on Patreon along with all our post-show chats and reflections!
Artwork for this arc is provided by the incredible Maria Magee, fine artist and, incidentally, mother of Aron and Sorcha! You can find more of her work on instagram @mariamagee.ie
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This story contains mentions of manipulation, ageing, and arranged marriages.
This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via
https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/
Find details of our upcoming shows here: https://candlelittales.ie/performances/
You can pre-order our book Celtic Mythology now!
Ireland: https://www.easons.com/celtic-mythology-sorcha-hegarty-9781507223888
US: https://bookshop.org/lists/our-books-candlelit-tales
UK: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/our-books-candlelit-tales
Death Stories - The Death of Cú Chulainn
mercredi 17 décembre 2025 • Durée 26:18
Conas taoi? How are ye?
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
We recorded some of our live shows from the Harbour Bar earlier this year.
Join us as Sorcha & Aron tells the tale of The Death of Cú Chulainn
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners. Please take care of yourself as you listen.
There is a Video for this entire show on YouTube, and you can see us perform with the wonderful Candlelit Tales musicians who were with us on the night.
Please like, subscribe, leave a comment or a review wherever you get this podcast, but especially on YouTube to help us grow that channel and keep track of the many more videos we’ll be posting there soon. Linked below.
You can buy our book Celtic Mythology now!
Ireland: https://www.easons.com/celtic-mytholo...
US: https://bookshop.org/lists/our-books-...
UK: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/our-boo...
This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via
/ candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/
Find details of our upcoming shows and more here: https://candlelittales.ie/performances/
https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales
http://candlelittales.ie/
https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf
https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales
https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en
https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/
https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/
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The Hunt of Slieve Gullion - Fianna Saga (Irish Mythology Podcast)
mercredi 10 décembre 2025 • Durée 26:32
Conas taoi? How are ye?
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music.
This episode continues our Fianna Saga with a story of change. Fionn Mac Cumhaill was the fair-haired leader of the Fianna until the day that he suddenly wasn’t.
Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This story contains mentions of ageing, forced physical transformation, and loss of identity. .
This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via
https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/
Find details of our upcoming shows here: https://candlelittales.ie/performances/
You can pre-order our book Celtic Mythology now!
Ireland: https://www.easons.com/celtic-mythology-sorcha-hegarty-9781507223888
US: https://bookshop.org/lists/our-books-candlelit-tales
UK: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/our-books-candlelit-tales
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Irish & Celtic Mythology Book Sources | EXPLAINED
mercredi 26 novembre 2025 • Durée 35:03
Conas taoi? How are ye?
Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales YouTube Channel!
Sorcha's back, and she has brought along Aron again, to discuss where they start, concerning Irish & Celtic Mythology Book Sources.
We have had a lot of requests for this one, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts in the comments.
Please note that the content of these videos may be triggering for some listeners. Please take care of yourself as you listen. This podcast includes Sorcha’s and Aron's ideas of what jokes are, which may be painfully cringe for some listeners/viewers.
You can pre-order our book Celtic Mythology now!
Ireland: https://www.https://www.easons.com/celtic-mythology-sorcha-hegarty-9781507223888
US: https://bookshop.org/lists/our-books-candlelit-tales
UK: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/our-books-candlelit-tales
This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales
and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/
Find details of our upcoming shows here: https://candlelittales.ie/performances/
Authors mentioned, not books:
Lady Gregory
Lady Wilde
James Joyce
Books:
The Lore of Ireland - Daithi Ó hÓgáin
Over Nine Waves: A Book of Irish Legends - Marie Heaney
Dictionary of Celtic Mythology - James MacKillop
The Mammoth Book of Celtic Myths and Legends - Peter Berresford Ellis
The Turning of the Year: Legendary Ireland Eithne Massy
Tain: The Women's stories - Karina Tynan
The Tain - Thomas Kinsella
Brehon Laws: Old Ways Old Secrets Jo Kerrigan
The Year In Ireland - Kevin Danaher
Irish King and Hero Tales, Meath Folk Tales - Richard Marsh
Celtic Heritage - Alwyn Brinley Rees
On Ravens Wing - Morgan lywelyn
Mythical Irish Beasts, Mythical Irish Places, Mythical Irish Gods and Goddesses - Mark Joyce
Celtic Mythology - Sorcha & Aron Hegarty
Duchas.ie (website)
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http://candlelittales.ie/
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