Show Notes
Meet Queen Maeve: Irish folklore's most fearsome and bloodthirsty warrior, who waged war on Ulster just to get hold of a cow. And trust us, that's not even the strangest part of today's tale!
Along the way, we discover what Shane looks for in a husband and there's a pact to join an ancient Irish folk festival.
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