Storytelling Events

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Storytelling Festivals

19th – 22nd September 2024
Drumlin Storytelling Festival
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19th – 22nd September 2024
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We are thrilled to announce a brand new storytelling festival in Monaghan. It will run from 19th – 22nd September 2024.
30th Janury to 2nd February 2025, Galway
Moth & Butterfly International Festival of Storytelling & Improvisation 2025
www.mothandbutterflystories.com for details
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30th Janury to 2nd February 2025, Galway
www.mothandbutterflystories.com for details
Dates for your diary! The 2025 festival will take place from Thursday 30th Janury to Sunday 2nd February in Galway.
8th - 10th November 2024
Sneem Storytelling Festival
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8th - 10th November 2024
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This year's Sneem Storytelling Festival will take place from 8th - 10th November 2024 Keep an eye on their Facebook Page for details over the coming months.
30th August to 1st September 2024
Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival
visit capeclearstorytelling.com for details
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30th August to 1st September 2024
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We are delighted to announce that this year's Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival (celebrating 30 years!) will take place from 30th August to 1st September 2024. Tá an-sceitimíní orainn Féile Scealaíochta Oileán Chléire 2024 a fhógairt (ag ceiliúradh 30 bliain!).
8th to 21st November 2024
YARN Storytelling Festival
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8th to 21st November 2024
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Welcome to YARN Storytelling Festival 2024, brought to you by Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray, Co. Wicklow. This year's festival will run from 8th to 21st November 2024. Now celebrating our 15th year, YARN is a community based non-profit making festival that strives to bring the artform of storytelling to
September 19th to 22nd 2024
Listowel International Storytelling Festival
Join us in Kerry Writers' Museum, Listowel
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September 19th to 22nd 2024
Join us in Kerry Writers' Museum, Listowel
Save the date for the 6th Listowel International Storytelling Festival September 19th - 22nd, 2024 Hosted by Kerry Writers’ Museum in Listowel
19th October - 2nd November 2024
Fadó Fadó Storytelling Festival 2024
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19th October - 2nd November 2024
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This year's Fadó Fadó Storytelling Festival will take place from 19th October - 2nd November 2024 in the LexIcon Library Dun Laoghaire and other South Dublin library branches.
17th – 20th October
The Glens Storytelling Festival 2024
Visit www.armstory.org.uk for details
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17th – 20th October
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This year's Glens Storytelling Festival will take place 17th – 20th October.

Storytelling Groups

Second Monday of the Month
Storytelling Circle Kilkenny
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Second Monday of the Month
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Storytelling Circle Kilkenny meet once a month in the Billy Byrne pub, Kilkenny.  All welcome.
Monthly meet up
The Gab Storytelling
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Monthly meet up
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Cork based Storytelling community. Our staple is The Gab Mixtape, a monthly storytelling night. We look forward to welcoming you! Follow us on Facebook for more information on upcoming events.
Third Wednesday of the month
DLR LexIcon Yarnspinners
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Third Wednesday of the month
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LexIcon, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Third Wednesdays of the month from February 2023 - June 2023
First wednesday of the month
YARN Storytelling Circle
www.mermaidartscentre.ie for details
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First wednesday of the month
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Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray, Co. Wicklow
First Thursdays of the month.
Cork Yarnspinners
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First Thursdays of the month.
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We are Cork Yarnspinners, Cork's very own storytelling community. Join us live on first Thursdays of the month.
1st Friday of every month
Tacumshane Storytelling
Olde School house, Tacumshane
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1st Friday of every month
Olde School house, Tacumshane
Storytelling takes place on the 1st Friday of every month in the Olde School house, Tacumshane.
Please contact fmccarron@hotmail.com
Drumlin Yarnspinners
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Please contact fmccarron@hotmail.com
Please contact fmccarron@hotmail.com
The Drumlin Yarnspinners meet ont he last Tuesday of the month in the Market House, Monaghan Town from 8pm to 10pm. Hosted by Francis McCarron.
Please Visit www.armstory.org.uk
Armstong Storytelling Trust - Tullycarnet, Lisburn & Bangor Carnegie Yarnspinners
Please Visit www.armstory.org.uk
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Please Visit www.armstory.org.uk
Please Visit www.armstory.org.uk
Libraries NI Yarnspinners are regular storytelling events supported by The Armstrong Storytelling Trust which take place in various libraries on a monthly basis.

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Committee 2024

Committee Members: