In this episode, Mol returns home to Tulsk to talk to Elaine Conroy and Daniel Curley, two historians from Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, to talk about the area of Rathcroghan; Ireland's Ancient Capital. The three delve into Roscommon's now revealed secrets of pagan warriors, godly queens and deadly folklore around the festival of Samhain. Coming into Halloween, haven't you ever wondered where our spooky and internationally-recognised traditions come from? Rathcroghan plays a key role in some of the folklore around Halloween we recognise today, with Oweynagat being within the many monuments to explore in the area. Oweynagat translates to the Cave of Cats, where the creatures of Halloween are believed to emerge on Halloween night. We also discuss Rathcroghan as the start and end point in the Táin Bó Cualigne epic tale, as the Rathcroghan mound is considered to have potentially been Queen Medb's place of rule. The folks at the centre also talk about the upkeep and goings on of the centre, including constant research and investigation into their surrounding landscape to create a clearer picture of our past.

A big thank you to Elaine Conroy, Daniel Curley and to all the staff at Rathcroghan Visitor Centre for their time, generosity and kind welcome today! You help preserve, enhance and celebrate Roscommon's rich history every day and help so many of us have incredible pride in where they're from.

Sound engineering, research, interview, editing and producing by Molly Mew. (Misha is currently away on an incredible journey on her film production career. Fair play Love! We miss you loads xx)

Music composition by Bernard Delamare. Fair play Bernie.

All for now! Happy Samhain.

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