THE GLENS STORYTELLING FESTIVAL

Paddy O'Brien

Born in Co. Kerry, Paddy O'Brien is a natural storyteller who has appeared at Storytelling festivals all over Ireland. He has been a featured teller on many occasions at the world famous Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival.

Paddy can entertain any audience from age 3 to 103 with his fantastic stories, songs and verse - told in his own inimitable way.

Kate Corkery

Kate Corkery is a captivating Irish storyteller who has performed in countless venues across the world, delighting audiences of all ages with her engaging style and extensive repertoire. She has won awards for running a storytelling club, organizing festivals, workshops and training courses, as well as for her outstanding solo performances at international festivals. She is an original member of ‘Common Lore’, a founder member of ‘Everyday Magic’ and half of dynamic duo ‘Spud and Yam’, all established UK Storytelling Companies.
Kate loves to share, myths & legends from Ireland. She is a popular voice on SUPERGREATKIDSSTORIES podcast, and is author of a collection of stories from her native county, ‘Cork Folk Tales’, published by History Press.

Dougie MacKay

Dougie is one of Scotland's most prominent contemporary storytellers.
The host of the bi-monthly Hearth Fire Sessions in Edinburgh, he fuses the ceilidh spirit of tradition with subtle curation. The Quintessential Review describe him as "a first rate storyteller and a charming host".
His show, 'Animate Lands', received 4* reviews at EdFringe24, fusing Celtic myth alongside traditional music. His latest show ‘A Wolf Shall Devour the Sun’ premiered to a full theatre at Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2024.
Dougie is an engaging and humorous storyteller, with ample experience in community and outdoor settings. He specialises in tales of Scottish mythology and nature tales from around the world.
He has been a guest performer in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Canada.