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242. Sex, Superman and Lughnasadh

Lughnasadh: you’ve heard the name, but what exactly is it — and how does a Celtic harvest festiva...

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05.00 27 Jul 2026


242. Sex, Superman and Lughnasadh



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05.00 27 Jul 2026


Lughnasadh: you’ve heard the name, but what exactly is it — and how does a Celtic harvest festival connect to Ireland’s very own “Superman”?

Sean Defoe dives into the myth behind the 1st of August, from the Tuatha Dé Danann and the fearsome Fomorians to Balor of the Evil Eye and the prophecy that finally catches up with him. Along the way, we meet Lugh: master of every craft, spear-throwing hero, and the figure at the heart of the festival.

Plus: a brilliant (and slightly outrageous) link to the Puck Fair — and a quick heads-up about our All Together Now dadhood special this Friday at 4.


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