Episode 26: Ireland - Distraught Fairies, Dapper Goats, and Desecrated Corpses

      


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This time on TLT, Ali introduces the boys to his mates in a crypt, Zaeem gobs off about walkways, and Zaki rides a royal goat into battle. Join us as we explore the more unknown sights in both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland.



Random Rubbish

The "Earthquake" in Corby

https://www.heart.co.uk/fourcounties/news/local/second-uk-quake-in-two-days-felt-in-northants

EDIT: Still don't think this actually happened. -- Zaeem

EDIT 2: IT HAPPENED. And put a link to the CRATER ON THE MOON that's named after Corby as well! We're famous! -- Zaki


Corby Crater on the Moon...Because of Porridge???

https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/out-world-corby-porridge-championship-be-re-created-50-years-684480

EDIT: Corby represent! -- Zaki

EDIT 2: Yes, mate! Represent all 6 people living in Corby! -- Ali

EDIT 3: Can you eat 23 bowls of porridge in 10 minutes? No? Well then, shut up. -- Zaki 



Fun Facts (we use the term loosely)

Northern Lights

https://www.theirishroadtrip.com/northern-lights-in-ireland

https://www.irelandbeforeyoudie.com/how-and-where-to-see-the-northern-lights-in-ireland-all-you-need-to-know


Polar Bear Ancestry

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/polar-bear-ancestry


Boycott

https://www.irelandbeforeyoudie.com/top-10-strange-and-shocking-facts-about-ireland


Tourist Info

https://theculturetrip.com/europe/ireland/articles/12-useful-travel-tips-for-ireland

https://www.shoptaxfree.com/the-horizon-card

https://heritageireland.ie/visit/heritage-card



Actual Locations

St. Michan's Church (where the mummies are)

https://www.visitdublin.com/see-do/details/st-michan-s-church

https://www.mummystories.com/single-post/katiestringerclary2019-2

EDIT: So who wants to go touch a mummy with me? No one? Hello? -- Ali


Wild Atlantic Way

https://www.thewildatlanticway.com/

https://www.irelandbeforeyoudie.com/top-10-scenic-drives-in-ireland-that-should-be-on-your-bucket-list/

https://www.discoverireland.ie/wild-atlantic-way


Waterford Greenway

https://greenwaysireland.org/waterford-greenway


Giant's Causeway

https://visitbelfast.com/partners/giants-causeway


The Gobbins Cliff Path

https://thegobbinscliffpath.com/the-path


The Jealous Wall

http://atriptoireland.com/2013/10/23/the-sordid-tale-behind-the-jealous-wall 


Trinity College Library

https://www.tcd.ie/library


Marsh’s Library

https://www.marshlibrary.ie/new-exhibition-bram-stoker-the-haunting-of-marshs-library 


Abbey of the Black Hag

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monasternagalliaghduff

https://www.irelandsown.ie/abbey-of-the-black-hag/

EDIT: Yeah, you were right. This was a disappointing haggy in the abbey. -- Ali

EDIT 2: I agree with the sentiment but you need to stop saying things. -- Zaki


Kinnitty Pyramid (aka "a Knackered Pyramid")

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/kinnitty-pyramid



Histories & Mysteries

Leprechauns

https://www.celtic-weddingrings.com/celtic-resources/myth-of-the-leprechaun 

trafalgar.com/real-word/history-of-leprechauns-trickster-fairies

EDIT: Ali spent the whole time calling them "leppies" and we had to constantly remind him to call them leprechauns. -- Zaki & Zaeem

EDIT 2: Chappies, let's talk leppies. -- Ali


King Puck / Puck Fair

https://puckfair.ie

https://www.irishcentral.com/travel/pagan-origins-king-goats-puck-fair

https://www.myirishjeweler.com/blog/a-strange-irish-king-king-puck-and-the-oldest-festival-in-ireland/

https://www.irishpost.com/life-style/puck-fair-town-kerry-worships-goat-king-three-days-every-august-no-one-sure-169997

https://theculturetrip.com/europe/ireland/articles/the-story-behind-puck-fair-irelands-oldest-street-festival/


Puff the Magic Dragon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7lmAc3LKWM



Movies & Culture

Surprising Movies Filmed in Ireland

https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/entertainment/surprising-movies-filmed-ireland

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