149: #149 | Dolphin De Siecle

Published: Oct. 22, 2020, 11 p.m.

b"Keep Ithaka always in your mind.\\nArriving there is what you\\u2019re destined for.\\nBut don\\u2019t hurry the journey at all.\\nBetter if it lasts for years,\\nso you\\u2019re old by the time you reach the island,\\nwealthy with all you\\u2019ve gained on the way,\\nnot expecting Ithaka to make you rich.\\n\\n\\nIthaka gave you the marvelous journey.\\nWithout her you wouldn't have set out.\\nShe has nothing left to give you now.\\n\\n\\nIthaca, C.P. Cavafy\\n\\n\\nIn Kerry, the sun sets over the ocean.\\n\\n\\nAs the county comes to terms with the possible loss of its most famous aquatic son, Darach and Peadar talk about Kerry and its relationship with Fungie the dolphin. Isn\\u2019t it apt that this playful creature, both solitary and outgoing in particular ways, fit right in down in Coirce Duibhne, a place of stunning natural beauty both isolated and blossoming with storytellers and musicians?\\n\\n\\nIn this episode Darach recounts his memories of Kerry, especially Dingle and Kenmare. The lads speculate on the origin of Kerryman jokes and, as Halloween is approaching, they take a look at the Kerryman newspaper\\u2019s legendary ghost stories for kids by kids seasonal competition, even reading some out.\\n\\n---\\n\\n\\nSupport Motherfocloir on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/darach\\xa0\\n\\n\\nGet Kirsten Shiel art prints here: https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/kirstenshiel/\\xa0\\n\\n\\n---\\n\\n\\nContact the show:\\n\\n\\nwhatsapp - +353894784713\\n\\n\\n\\ntwitter - @motherfocloir and @theirishfor\\n\\n\\nemail - motherfocloir@headstuff.org\\n\\n\\n\\n---\\n\\n\\nWant to record your own podcast? Check out our studios at https://thepodcaststudios.ie\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"