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ILLUSTRATIONS
THE MULE
BESWARRAGAL
THE SEVEN FISHERS
SHAWNEEN
THE MAN THAT SERVED THE SEA
THE BULLOCKEEN
THE THREE SONS
KING SOLOMON
A mischievous storyteller opens a bright, oddly familiar world where a simple fool and a clever mule set off on a quest that feels both ancient and absurd. The fool, the youngest of three royal sons, loses a bird’s tail and is compelled by the bird’s cryptic promise to chase it across impossible landscapes. Guided by a talking mule that hops over towering walls and drinks whole lakes, the pair stumble through inns, stone‑thick barriers, and riddling encounters that blend folk wisdom with playful nonsense.
Each episode is a vivid tableau—leaps over five‑mile walls, a mule that drinks an entire lake, and a sudden blaze that the fool’s companion douses with the water it swallowed. The tone remains light while hinting at deeper riddles: a hidden king, a mysterious lady who may be more than a bird, and a promise that the fool must keep. Listeners are invited to follow this relentless, whimsical chase, enjoying the lyrical narration and the charming, slightly surreal humor that keeps the journey fresh at every turn.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (99K characters)
Release date
2025-06-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1852–1932
A driving force behind Ireland’s literary revival, she helped build the Abbey Theatre and brought Irish legend and village speech onto the stage. Her work blends folklore, wit, and a deep belief that national culture belongs to ordinary people as much as great artists.
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