The Blindboy Podcast In memory of Manchán Magan
Oct 8, 2025
In this heartfelt tribute to Manchán Magan, a beloved author and documentary-maker, listeners are drawn into his unique journey connecting Irish language, mythology, and nature. He shares tales of his transformative travels through Africa and India, reflecting on societal expectations and his family's republican roots. The discussion delves into ancient DNA linking Ireland to Egypt and shared cultural ties with India. Magan's insights into consciousness and the mystical connections between nature and mythology leave a lasting impression, urging us all to carry forward his legacy.
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Regret Over Polite Distance
- Blindboy regrets being inauthentic during his final chats with Manchán and encourages authentic presence with dying friends.
- He urges listeners to overcome fear-driven politeness and make full-spectrum human connections.
Ideas As Pollination
- Blindboy describes Manchán as a 'honeybee' who pollinated ideas across language, myth and environment.
- That generosity and cross-disciplinary curiosity made his work uniquely influential for biodiversity and cultural storytelling.
Use Language To Steward The Land
- Learn and use the Irish language to unlock local place-names, laws and ecological knowledge embedded in words.
- Apply that linguistic insight to sustain biodiversity and local stewardship of land.
