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Events Coming Soon

  • Carryduff Yarnspinners with Karen Edwards
    Carryduff Yarnspinners with Karen Edwards
    Wed, 02 Apr
    Carryduff Library
    Karen Edwards hails from Carnlough in the Glens of Antrim and combines storytelling with music on her Killarney D and Low D Whistles. Karen has entertained audiences throughout Ireland and has a wide repertoire including traditional myths and legends as well as stories she has written herself.
  • Bangor Yarnspinners with Dougie McKay
    Bangor Yarnspinners with Dougie McKay
    Wed, 09 Apr
    Bangor Carnegie Library
    Dougie McKay is a captivating Scottish Highland storyteller. He brings Celtic myths and northern folk tales to life with unmatched charm and authenticity.
  • From Glen to Glen: Storytelling with Mabel Jenkins for Glenarm Friendship Group
    From Glen to Glen: Storytelling with Mabel Jenkins for Glenarm Friendship Group
    Thu, 10 Apr
    Glenarm Village Hall
    Join Mabel Jenkins for an afternoon of tales and folklore. As a former guide in the Ulster Folk Museum, Mabel has a wealth of knowledge of local stories. All welcome. This event is free of charge thanks to funding support from Openreach.
  • Lisburn City Library Yarnspinners with Christine McMahon
    Lisburn City Library Yarnspinners with Christine McMahon
    Wed, 16 Apr
    Lisburn City Library
    With a Yorkshire mother and a Lancashire father, Christine McMahon lives on the border of these two counties, a place that inspires her passion for conflict resolution and her impactful work in restorative justice. Suggested donation £3
  • Tullycarnet Yarnspinners with Christine McMahon
    Tullycarnet Yarnspinners with Christine McMahon
    Thu, 17 Apr
    Tullycarnet Library
    For 30 years, Christine has been at the heart of the Shaggy Dog Storytelling Club, captivating audiences with her tales and running workshops both at home and abroad. Now, she brings her talent to our event! Come along and let yourself be inspired by Christine's extraordinary storytelling.
  • Belfast Blitz at Banbridge Library with Sharon Dickson and Geoff Hatt
    Belfast Blitz at Banbridge Library with Sharon Dickson and Geoff Hatt
    Tue, 29 Apr
    Banbridge Library
    Join storyteller Sharon Dickson to listen to her Belfast Blitz story, based on her mother’s memories of that time. This performance evokes memories of times gone by and will touch your heart. Music accompaniment by Geoff Hatt.
  • Storytelling at W Club with Sharon McIlveen
    Storytelling at W Club with Sharon McIlveen
    Tue, 13 May
    Willowfield Church Halls
    Sharon is a storyteller, tour guide and was the ‘Landlady’ on the television programme ‘B&B by the sea’. She will tell you tales of times gone by along and share stories of what goes on behind the scenes in the making of a TV show. A great afternoon of storytelling. All welcome.
  • Bangor Carnegie Yarnspinners with Fiona Dowling
    Bangor Carnegie Yarnspinners with Fiona Dowling
    Wed, 14 May
    Bangor Carnegie Library
    French-Irish storyteller and visual artist Fiona Dowling has been sharing folktales, myths, riddles, and songs in schools, hospitals, libraries, pubs, and festivals since 2009. Join us to hear her mesmerizing tales. Suggested donation £3
  • Tullycarnet Yarnspinners with Shonaleigh
    Tullycarnet Yarnspinners with Shonaleigh
    Thu, 15 May
    Tullycarnet Library
    Shonaleigh is a drut’syla, a bearer of the rich and ancient Yiddish oral storytelling tradition. For over 30 years, she has enthralled audiences around the globe, weaving her tales across the UK, Europe, Scandinavia, the United States, and New Zealand.  Join us to hear her amazing stories.
  • Storytelling at W Club with Stephen O'Hara
    Storytelling at W Club with Stephen O'Hara
    Tue, 20 May
    Willowfield Church Halls
    Stephen O'Hara, is a storyteller who delves deep into Irish folklore and mythology, breathing life into ancient heroes, mythical creatures, and forgotten legends. His stories bring the past of this place into the present, making sense of superstitions and legends. All welcome.
  • Lisburn City Library Yarnspinners with Catherine McGuinness
    Lisburn City Library Yarnspinners with Catherine McGuinness
    Wed, 21 May
    Lisburn City Library
    Originally from County Meath, Catherine is the Research and Education Officer at Cavan County Museum, where she spends her days uncovering history and sharing incredible stories. Join Catherine for an unforgettable journey through Ireland’s rich and magical past!
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