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  • 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.
  • Breifne Yarnspinners with Vicky McFarland:  Part of the Border Talk Project
    Breifne Yarnspinners with Vicky McFarland:  Part of the Border Talk Project
    Fri 21 Nov
    The Market House
    Vicky McFarland is a professional storyteller and writer.  With over 20 years’ experience working with schools, festivals, theatres and communities, Vicky crafts and performs storytelling experiences full of magic, myth and emotional depth.
  • Armagh Yarnspinners - part of the Bordertalk Project with Eddie Lenihan
    Armagh Yarnspinners - part of the Bordertalk Project with Eddie Lenihan
    Fri 21 Nov
    Lislea Community Centre
    Eddie Lenihan, is an Irish author, storyteller, lecturer and broadcaster. He is one of the few practising seanchaithe remaining in Ireland. He has been called "one of the greatest of Irish story-tellers", and "a national treasure". Don't miss this chance to hear his stories.
  • Fermanagh Yarnspinners featuring Jimmy McTeggart: Part of The Border Talk Project
    Fermanagh Yarnspinners featuring Jimmy McTeggart: Part of The Border Talk Project
    Mon 24 Nov
    Culleys Bar and Wine Shop
    A native of the Erne County and now rooted in East Antrim, Jimmy McTeggart is a passionate oral storyteller who weaves together the folk and family tales, myths and legends of land and sea. With a deep love for ecology and the natural world, he transports audiences straight to the heart of nature.
  • Storytelling Session with Sharon Dickson in Newtownbreda Library
    Storytelling Session with Sharon Dickson in Newtownbreda Library
    Tue 02 Dec
    Newtownbreda Library
    Join Belfast-born storyteller, Sharon Dickson, for a heartwarming evening of tales that bring the past to life. With warmth and wit, Sharon will share stories that recall times gone by, moments of laughter, love and community spirit that shaped generations.
  • Storytelling and Reminiscence session with Mabel Jenkins
    Storytelling and Reminiscence session with Mabel Jenkins
    Wed 10 Dec
    Dundonald Library
    join storyteller Mabel Jenkins for this reminiscence session. Expect memories and stories of Christmas traditions with some folklore thrown in for good measure. As a former visitor guide at the Folk Museum in Cultra, Mabel has a wealth of knowledge about folklore and country ways of the past.
  • Bangor Carnegie Library Yarnspinners: Open Session
    Bangor Carnegie Library Yarnspinners: Open Session
    Wed 10 Dec
    Bangor Carnegie Library
    Join us for a cosy gathering of seasonal tales, poems and tunes. This month, with no featured storyteller, it's your time to shine! Share your own story, song, or poem suitable for the season. All are invited! Book your place by contacting the library.
  • Lisburn City Library Yarnspinners : Open Session
    Lisburn City Library Yarnspinners : Open Session
    Wed 17 Dec
    Lisburn City Library
    Join us for a cosy gathering of seasonal tales, poems and tunes. This month, with no featured storyteller, it's your time to shine! Share your own story, song, or poem suitable for the season. All are invited! Book your place by contacting the library.
  • Tullycarnet Yarnspinners : Open session
    Tullycarnet Yarnspinners : Open session
    Thu 18 Dec
    Tullycarnet Library
    Join us for a cosy gathering of seasonal tales, poems and tunes. This month, with no featured storyteller, it's your time to shine! Share your own story, song, or poem suitable for the season. All are invited! Book your place by contacting the library.
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