Yes, some of the marvels he describes in Ireland come from Ovid, and some of the political scenes are in Sallust. For instance, the invaders' speeches at Baginbun (to kill or spare Irish prisoners) are essentially the same as those Sallust has Caesar & Cato say in his Catiline.

Thanks! I'm very glad you enjoyed the podcast. We could have gone on for hours (and had talked for over an hour before recording). @niamhwycherley.bsky.social is fantastic, and will know more about early medieval Irish society than I, but I like Dáibhí O Cróinín's Early Medieval Ireland to start.

Thanks Sig - all the best to you too!

Ah, Sig, it has been far too long! Hope our paths cross again soon.

Reviewer 2 felt the same way

To be fair, he was a physicist.

Thanks! I hope you enjoy it

I hope you enjoy!

I'm also open to Midsomer.