Ireland has a long and fascinating history of stonelifting, but much of that history was nearly forgotten.

In this episode, my guest Dr. Conor Heffernan, explores the origins of Irish stonelifting, from ancient mythology and folklore to the stories preserved in Ireland’s National Folklore Collection. We discuss why stonelifting never became a formalized sport in Ireland, how migration and cultural change contributed to its decline, and what modern lifters are doing to bring the tradition back.

Dr. Conor also explains the challenges facing Irish stonelifting today, including responsible lifting practices and the growing tension between social media, accessibility, and protecting these pieces of living history.

Most importantly, we discuss the future of stonelifting and why preserving this tradition may be just as important as lifting the stones themselves. So sit back and enjoy as we have at it discussing all things IRISH STONELIFTING.

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