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Events Coming Soon
Thu 07 AugCushendall LibraryJoin Liz Weir, for this family storytelling session which is part of the Heart of the Glens Festival. A professional storyteller and children’s author, Liz has a wealth of stories, drawn from both the oral and written traditions. Come along to hear some great tales at this family friendly event.
Sat 30 AugSeamus Heaney HomePlaceFeaturing Liz Weir, Vicky McFarland and Anne Harper. In this newly commissioned piece merging words and music, let yourself be wrapped in tales of land, birth, death, magic and madness. Tickets £22. Lunch is included in the ticket price and will be provided by the wonderful HomePlace café.
Wed 17 SeptLisburn City LibraryJoin us for the first session of the 2025-26 Lisburn Yarnspinners season with Jimmy McTeggart. A native of the Erne County and a long term resident of East Antrim Jimmy's lifetime obsession with books led to creative writing and eventually to storytelling, poetry and dramatic readings.
Thu 18 SeptTullycarnet LibraryJoin us to kick off the 2025-26 Tullycarnet Yarnspinners season with Feargal Lynn. From the Glens of Antrim, Feargal describes himself as a sharer of stories and songs, some of which may be true. Suggested donation £5
Wed 15 OctLisburn City LibraryStoryteller, author and poet, Maura Johnston certainly has a way with words. Her stories are grounded in this place and are sure to evoke memories of times gone by. Join us for an afternoon of fine storytelling that will warm your heart.
Thu 16 OctTullycarnet LibraryA rare opportunity to hear stories from Alton Chung. Mix together the magic and superstitions of the Hawaiian Islands with the history of Japan and Korea and you get finely spun stories from a man rooted in a very unique culture and a one of a kind perspective. Suggested donation £5
Wed 19 NovLisburn City LibraryDominic Bennett draws on the rich storytelling and bardic traditions of his native South Armagh to create comical tales full of colourful characters and memorable mishaps. Combining elements of storytelling, poetry and stand-up comedy he takes a very humorous view of the modern world.
Thu 20 NovTullycarnet LibraryJanice Witherspoon has been working as a professional storyteller for more than 10 years. Entertaining audiences of all ages across Scotland, England and now back in her native Co. Antrim, Janice has a wide repertoire of legends and lore of these islands. Suggested donation £5.
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