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Events Coming Soon

  • From Glen to Glen: Storytelling with Stephen O'Hara for Glenarm Friendship Group
    From Glen to Glen: Storytelling with Stephen O'Hara for Glenarm Friendship Group
    Thu, 27 Feb
    Glenarm Village Hall
    Join storyteller Stephen O'Hara for an afternoon of stories in beautiful Glenarm. Stephen tells tales from Irish folklore and mythology and takes a special interest in the lived experience of people in history. This event is funded by Openreach. All welcome.
  • Bangor Carnegie Yarnspinners with Madeline McCully
    Bangor Carnegie Yarnspinners with Madeline McCully
    Wed, 12 Mar
    Bangor Library
    Join us for an unforgettable experience with Madeline McCully, a celebrated storyteller and writer from Derry. She is the author of popular books such as Derry Folk Tales, Haunted Derry, Haunted Antrim, and Haunted Donegal.
  • From Glen to Glen: Storytelling with Michael Bird for Glenarm Friendship Group
    From Glen to Glen: Storytelling with Michael Bird for Glenarm Friendship Group
    Thu, 13 Mar
    Glenarm Village Hall
    Join singer and storyteller Michael Bird for this free afternoon of stories and music funded by Openreach. Michael Bird lives outside Broughshane after moving to Northern Ireland from Scotland many years ago. A singer songwriter, he has a long-held interest in stories and is delighted to share them.
  • Lisburn City Library Yarnspinners with Eamonn Keenan
    Lisburn City Library Yarnspinners with Eamonn Keenan
    Wed, 19 Mar
    Lisburn City Library
    Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of storytelling with Eamonn Keenan, where tales of heroes, fairies, ghosts, witches, death and love come to life. Suggested donation £3.
  • Tullycarnet Yarnspinners with Stephen O'Hara
    Tullycarnet Yarnspinners with Stephen O'Hara
    Thu, 20 Mar
    Tullycarnet Library
    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. Suggested donation £5
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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