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Events Coming Soon

  • Children's Storytelling Session with Liz Weir: Part of Ulster Fleadh
    Children's Storytelling Session with Liz Weir: Part of Ulster Fleadh
    Mon 21 Jul
    Warrenpoint Library
    Come along for a fun-filled afternoon of magical sea stories with storyteller Liz Weir. Meet mermaids, hear mysterious myths and set sail on a wave of imagination. Perfect for children and families.Suitable for children aged 4 and above.
  • An Evening of Story and Song: part of the Ulster Fleadh
    An Evening of Story and Song: part of the Ulster Fleadh
    Mon 21 Jul
    Victoria Hotel
    An evening of story and song with Liz Weir and Feargal Lynn. Join storyteller Liz Weir and musician Feargal Lynn for a night of myth, legend, and folklore, told through tale and tune, laughter and lyric.
  • Family storytelling session with Liz Weir in Cushendall Library: Part of the Heart of the Glens Festival
    Family storytelling session with Liz Weir in Cushendall Library: Part of the Heart of the Glens Festival
    Thu 07 Aug
    Cushendall Library
    Join 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.
  • The HomePlace Storytelling Brunch: A Cloak of Wisdom
    The HomePlace Storytelling Brunch: A Cloak of Wisdom
    Sat 30 Aug
    Seamus Heaney HomePlace
    Featuring 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.
  • Bangor Carnegie Yarnspinners with Michael Bird
    Bangor Carnegie Yarnspinners with Michael Bird
    Wed 10 Sept
    Bangor Carnegie Library
    Step into a world of wonder with Scottish-born storyteller and musician Michael Bird. Now based in County Antrim, Michael brings a lifetime of tales, rich with wit, wisdom and tradition.  From ancient myths to local lore, his stories and music will transport you, surprise you and stay with you.
  • Lisburn City Library Yarnspinners with Jimmy McTeggart
    Lisburn City Library Yarnspinners with Jimmy McTeggart
    Wed 17 Sept
    Lisburn City Library
    Join 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.
  • Tullycarnet Yarnspinners with Feargal Lynn
    Tullycarnet Yarnspinners with Feargal Lynn
    Thu 18 Sept
    Tullycarnet Library
    Join 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
  • Bangor Carnegie Yarnspinners with Fran O'Boyle
    Bangor Carnegie Yarnspinners with Fran O'Boyle
    Wed 08 Oct
    Bangor Carnegie Library
    Fran O'Boyle is a storyteller and artist who is based in County Donegal with Glens of Antrim roots. He specialises in re-telling traditional stories from the Anglo/Welsh borders, where he lived for many years, the Glens of Antrim, and is now researching the folklore and tales of Northwest Donegal.
  • Lisburn City Library Yarnspinners with Maura Johnston
    Lisburn City Library Yarnspinners with Maura Johnston
    Wed 15 Oct
    Lisburn City Library
    Storyteller, 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.
  • Tullycarnet Yarnspinners with Alton Chung
    Tullycarnet Yarnspinners with Alton Chung
    Thu 16 Oct
    Tullycarnet Library
    A 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
  • Bangor Carnegie Yarnspinners with Cath Little
    Bangor Carnegie Yarnspinners with Cath Little
    Wed 12 Nov
    Bangor Carnegie Library
    Mesmerising mythic stories from a wonderful Welsh storyteller. Cardiff Storyteller and Singer Cath Little has “rough magic” in her voice, and in her words 'the gift of the story comes through.' Join us for an opportunity to hear from this wonderful storyteller. Suggested donation £3
  • Lisburn City Library Yarnspinners with Dominic Bennett
    Lisburn City Library Yarnspinners with Dominic Bennett
    Wed 19 Nov
    Lisburn City Library
    Dominic 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.
  • Tullycarnet Yarnspinners with Janice Witherspoon: A River in Time
    Tullycarnet Yarnspinners with Janice Witherspoon: A River in Time
    Thu 20 Nov
    Tullycarnet Library
    A River in Time - The Boyne This story blends mythology, history and personal anecdote to take you on a journey through the Boyne Valley and along the river from its source in the mists of time, past the deep pool where the Salmon of Knowledge was caught. Suggested donation £5.
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