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Whispering Stones

Whispering Stones

De: Bernice Cooke
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 The buildings that we don't know about, the History that didn't feature in our School books. Irish history, local history, the people, the places, the stories.Whispering their stories as we walk amongst what was and now what isn't. From battlefields, to Castles, Forts to Island Prisons, Famine Graves to forgotten cottages. When have you really looked off the beaten path at the history that emanates from our surroundings. The places that don't feature on a tourist map, those places you stumble upon when out for a walk. What, why, who and where answered in each episode.

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  • The Curse of Carnelly House

    The Curse of Carnelly House
    Jul 6 2025

    Step inside the haunted history of Carnelly House, County Clare’s earliest Georgian estate.


    Designed by famed architect Francis Bindon, this red-brick beauty holds centuries of secrets: burned abbeys, Napoleonic treasures, and a chilling family curse.


    Join Whispering Stones as we explore the Stamer family legacy, mysterious architecture, and the ghost said to walk the tree-lined driveway. A short, fascinating look at one of Ireland’s most intriguing forgotten homes.



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    4 m
  • “The Lost Abbey of Canon Island”

    “The Lost Abbey of Canon Island”
    Jun 29 2025

    Discover the haunting ruins of Canon Island Abbey in County Clare, once a thriving Augustinian priory on the waters where the River Shannon meets the Fergus.


    In this short, engaging episode of Whispering Stones, uncover the rise and fall of this isolated medieval monastery, the mystery of its destruction, and the enduring echoes of a sacred past.



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  • Cahercommaun: Ireland’s Cliff-Edge Citadel

    Cahercommaun: Ireland’s Cliff-Edge Citadel
    Jun 22 2025

    Tucked into the cliffs of County Clare lies Cahercommaun, a massive 9th-century stone fort with roots stretching far deeper into prehistory.


    In this episode of Whispering Stones, we explore the story behind its concentric stone walls, ancient souterrains, and the artefacts that hint at wool production, ritual power, and a forgotten chiefdom.

    From Iron Age tools to cliffside defense, Cahercommaun offers a rare look at life—and mystery—on the Burren's edge.

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