Cathal Sheahan Walking Tours of Dublin

26/05/2025

Had the chance to see the Book of Leinster on display in the Long Room at Trinity College — one of the oldest sources of Irish mythology.

It contains stories I tell on my YouTube channel, like The Táin Bó Cuailnge (Cattle Raid of Cooley) and The Book of Invasions — epic tales of heroes like Cú Chulainn and Ireland’s mythical past.

Incredible to stand in front of the very pages where these stories were first written down.

09/05/2025

Had a fantastic time today with Eva and Mike Tomasco from New Jersey! We took this photo in the Upper Courtyard of Dublin Castle, right in front of the Bedford Tower — once the heart of British rule in Ireland.

Thanks again, Eva and Mike, for the great company and conversation. Wishing you a great holiday around Ireland!

28/04/2025

On a walking tour of Dublin with the Bonacum family from New York. Here we are, standing proudly in front of their distant ancestor, Brian Boru (on the left — they're O'Brien on one side of the family) — the once High King of Ireland who defeated the Vikings of Dublin and Leinster at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014.
On the right is the head of St. Patrick... no relation!

16/04/2025

Took a break from the rain today to explore the Book of Kells and the majestic (but bookless!) Old Library in Trinity College with Kathy and Sophie from Canada.
It was a real pleasure guiding you both—hope you enjoy the rest of your Irish adventure!

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07/04/2025

This photo was taken with Kris and Dan from Minnesota at a very special Dublin landmark – the entrance to the site of the very first performance of Handel’s Messiah, back on April 13th, 1742 on Fishamble Street.

Handel was invited to Dublin by the Lord Lieutenant of the time, and that first concert raised the equivalent of €115,000 for charities across the city.

31/03/2025

Had the pleasure of showing Warner and Mia from LA around Dublin on a private walking tour this week! We explored the city’s stories, hidden gems, and plenty of craic along the way.

They were curious, full of great questions, and up for the adventue! Great chats on a number of topics too.

Thanks again for joining me, folks. Come back any time!

07/03/2025

☘️ Who was St. Patrick, and why is he Ireland’s most famous saint?

Kidnapped as a boy, enslaved in Ireland, and later returning as a missionary—his story is one of resilience, diplomacy, and legend. But did he really drive out the snakes? And what’s the truth behind the shamrock?

Discover the real story of St. Patrick in my latest video! 📺 Watch now:
👉 [https://youtu.be/Wqd8L8FgnIo?si=wCN__vvG2tYVqMkp]

Let me know in the comments—what’s the most surprising fact you learned about St. Patrick? 👇

Who is St. Patrick, and why is he Ireland’s most famous saint? In this video, I explore the fascinating life of St. Patrick, from his kidnapping by Irish rai...

15/02/2025

Not as romantic as my last video, but equally as interesting a story. Enjoy!

Brian Boru, the legendary High King of Ireland, led his forces to victory at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014, but his triumph was short-lived. In this video, ...

14/02/2025

I finally launched my YouTube Channel "Cathal the Irish Storyteller". Decided to jump on the Valentine's Day bandwagon to start it off. I managed to get this video done before the end of the day. Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Please subscribe if you can. My other stories are a bit more gruesome, but all are interesting

Happy Valentine’s Day! On this special day, did you know that the relics of Saint Valentine himself are kept in Whitefriar Street Church in Dublin?In this v...