Stonelore Podcast
1) Mouilín Port Bhéal An Dún
It was a great day in each young man’s life when he raised the stone from the ground and ‘gave it wind’, as they said. And if he raised it to his knees, he was a champion, the equal of the best. And i...Show More
2) Marjunar Hav
“I know what awaits. Death surely looms. This stone will be a testament to my strength.”These were the words of Norðnástova housemaid Marjun, who fell pregnant out of wedlock at a time when that was p...Show More
3) Stonelifting Roundtable
Tune in to an epic discussion featuring some of today’s most prominent stonelifters from Scotland, Ireland, Canada, and the United States. Join Martin Jancsics (@thestoneman265) David Keohan (@_indian...Show More
4) Ancient Greek Lifting Stones
After picking up a used book for just $4, author and historian Tom Billinge (@waryoga) stumbled upon the names of four ancient Greek lifting stones, virtually unknown to the modern world. This discove...Show More
5) Brynjumannaborð & the Hákunarhav
In the Middle Ages, Kirkjubøur was the religious cultural and political center of the Faroe Islands. Bishop Mus imposed heavy taxes on the people in order to build a stone cathedral there and an upris...Show More
6) Flag of Denn
In the old graveyard in lower Denn, convenient to Drumavaddy Chapel, lies a stone which in former years is supposed to have formed a table or substitute for an altar, on which the priests celebrated M...Show More
7) John Coffey Stone
One of the great stone lifters was John Coffey of Scrageen. He used to lift a big flag at Clare Bridge and put it standing on the end of it. Strong men from all parts of the country used to come to tr...Show More
8) Episode 04: The Fianna Stone
The Fianna Stone, known to locals as the Bodach Craigh, may well be perhaps the oldest remaining test of strength known to man. Local folklore states that those being able to lift the stone would be e...Show More
9) Episode 03: The Wallace Putting Stone & Plinth
In this episode, we dive deep into the history and folklore attached to The Wallace Putting Stone & Plinth in Sheriffmuir, Scotland. Dating back to 1297, this stone is the very object that William Wal...Show More
10) Episode 02: The Barevan Stone
On this episode, we will be covering the Barevan Stone in Cawdor, Scotland. This stone is unique due to its location in a 14th century churchyard alongside a mysterious open coffin. I am joined by an...Show More