Seanchaí: The storytelling keepers of Ireland’s rich folklore heritage

“In ancient Celtic society, bards held a position of esteem, second only to kings. Their stories and songs “were often the only historical record.” Through the years Bards evolved into seanchaís’ or storytellers who carried those stories from town to town, bringing the stories from ancient days into modern times.

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