Workshops on storymaking for children and adults; 'Storytelling as a methodology in the Classroom' In-service course for Teachers. Original materials, folk tales, Irish legends, poetry, song and interactive story making.

Combining folklore, history and heritage, Balor connects the stories to weave complex
Otherwordly narratives for the audience. Stories are adapted to suit the needs of the
audience and to immerse them in the experience.

Cillian tells the stories he’s heard, the stories he’s lived and the stories he’s made up. The style and substance thereof is tempered to the interests of his audience and runs the gamut from myth and legend to anecdote and yarn taking in the classic, the contemporary and the cracked.  A singer and musician, Cillian also performs a wide variety of ballads and songs as part of his set.

Myths, legends and folktales mainly, but not exclusively, from the northeast of Ireland. Songs both folk and original. Recitations and monologues. Reminiscence and humorous anecdotes.

Folk tales, yarns, legends, and original stories. David is creative and flexible in his approach to presentations and strives for full audience participation. David’s stories draw upon Irish history, culture and folklore, with his vivid imagination and wry sense of humor added to the mix.

Fra’s repertoire includes myths and legends, folk and faery tales, stories of dungeons and dragons, witches and wizards, riddles, rhymes, ghosts and ganders and eh, a tale about a tail!

Folk tales, own stories/material, poetry, mixed with songs.

I have a wide repertoire of Irish and Scottish myths, legends and folktales. I also tell a lot of environmental tales in forests and round campfires and regularly perform at eco festivals and sustainability fairs.

Myths, legends and folk tales from Ireland and around the world, riddles, rhymes, games and songs for children, both traditional and original material. Sings and plays bodhrán.

Folk tales, myths, scéalta, legends, world tales, some original but mostly traditional.

Wisdom Stories, Gathered Stories, Irish Myths & Legends, Historical Tales, Original Stories, Participatory Stories, Irish Folk tales, World Myths and Legends

Namaya Jazz Poet/ Storyteller – Performed on 5 continents of improvisation and stories with the theme of “Celebrate Life: Viva La Vida,” to inspire laughter, wonder, and celebrate this journey of life. Drawn from travels in over 100 countries, with guitar, stories, and songs.

The Aquarian said, “High wire poet of the spoken word.”

Australian Center of Arts “Wonderful engaging stories

Magnet Theater in NY “Namaya held the audience spell-bound

Original stories (Humour)

His stories are an eclectic mix of old and new, traditional and modern.

Over 100 traditional Irish, Spanish, Basque and international legends and tales suitable for adults and children. Also adult-only stories that require life experience and historical and cultural background knowledge for appreciation. Ideal audience: mix of adults and children.

Sinéad weaves stories from Irish folklore & mythology along with stories from history & local heritage. Her storytelling theatre shows mix Irish myths & folklore with personal stories.

Award winning Author and Storyteller. Terri writes most of her own original stories for performance on stage and dinner functions, by the fireside or bespoke groups of individuals. Terri also tells myths and legends weaving them into foraging workshops for adults that include the curative and medicinal properties of herbs.

Aindrias has a wealth of stories from the west of Ireland and beyond. Stories about a village under the sea off the coast of Clare, stories from the blue hills of Mayo, origin myths the Irish people and wild anecdotes seasoned from a life on the road as a wandering bard.

Folk tales and original material based on local characters.

Irish Folk tales, myths and legends, wonder tales. World folktales and myths, original stories, wisdom stories, participation stories.

Colum is a world renowned song-writer and singer. He tells stories within songs, stories about experiences of travels around the world.

Doreen loves traditional Irish stories because they have been honed over the centuries and would not have survived if they had not been good stories. They can be trusted never to do harm. She particularly love old humorous stories. 

A large repertoire of Irish and multicultural stories as well as original material, verse and dramatic monologues. She also performs The Cúchulainn Saga as a one-person show or with a musician.



Is de bhunadh Ard Mhacha Frances, ach tá sí lonnaithe i mBéal Feirste faoi láthair. Tá suim ar leith aici i seanscéalta na hÉireann. Ar a bharr sin tá dhá chlár de scéalta idirnáisiúnta aici atá fóirsteanach don dá leibhéal bunscoilíochta. Tá scéalta agus dánta aici chomh maith atá fóirsteanach do dhaltaí mheánscoile agus do dhaoine fásta. Is féidir iad a dhéanamh go dhátheangach fosta.

Akin to the traditional travelling seanchaí of times past, Helena is renowned for bringing her spellbinding stories & songs to diverse audiences in settings large & small. From young to old, Helena will bring your imagination into an Ireland of times' past & carry you into the fascinating world of the Banshee, the Pooka & the supernatural, while emulating the traditional Irish sing-song.

Joe weaves a unique and rich tapestry of stories for each of his performances from his store of folktales, myths, legends and original stories. His telling is steeped in the rich storytelling heritage of Ireland while also drawing on tales from other cultures. He has a particular love for magical stories filled with wonder.

Folk tales, myths and legends and some original material.

Folk tales from Ireland, Scotland and beyond. Recitations, myths, legends, original stories, story songs, participation stories and rhymes.

Masako Carey tells stories in schools, libraries, and community venues with people of all ages and abilities. Her increasing repertoire of traditional Japanese tales includes those which are both comical and serious, and she also tells tales from around the world.

Nuala Hayes  is an actor,  storyteller and author based in Dublin. 

 She became aware of storytelling as a universal and still living art form in the 1990’s and has been sharing and collecting stories ever since. 

She tells stories from folklore, legend and mythology to adults and children of all ages and is committed to storytelling as an important part of education and child development. 

 She also enjoys collaborating with other artists , musicians, visual artists and theatre companies. She believes that oral storytelling is a vital part of the language,  history and traditions in Ireland and sharing stories among different cultures is a key to understanding and celebrating our common humanity. 

The stories Pat tells are mostly traditional folk and fairy tales, and ghost stories and riddles, which come via many cultural traditions, but mostly from Ireland, Britain, America, and Italy.

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.

Seosamh tells stories from around the world – folktales and fun tales, songs and rhymes.  For smaller children she tells stories from picture books and pop-up books.  Insím i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla agus go dátheangach – She tells in Irish and in English and bilingually.

Irish myth, legends and folktales

Vincent specialises in humorous Irish tales from the fireplaces of Ireland. He will transport you back in time with stories of blacksmiths and journeymen, when preparing for the station or the return of 'yanks' was the social event of the year. Vincent's side-splitting stories will definitely entertain and amuse.

Aron’s style of telling stories is theatrical and big yet immersive and he can adapt to any size of an audience. He will grab the attention of both young and old… but be careful, he might not let it go!

Catherine Brophy was born and reared in Dublin. She trained and practised as a teacher, lecturer and workshop facilitator. She has also travelled the world.

Folk tales, legends, the supernatural, tales of the weird and wonderful, the wise and foolish.

Daria tells Original Stories, Red-head Stories, Stories for Children and those who love whimsy, imagination and nature. She has been handed down the precious Stories of the Irish Diaspora and Tell the Lost Irish Stories, Irish-American Tales and Folk and Tall Tales, and Irish Myth and Legend. She encourages Participation Stories in Sessions and Workshops, Teaching Storytelling, Creative Writing and Communications.

Senem is a myth tracker, passionate about tracing myths back to their origins in indigenous cultures. She shares personal stories interwoven with creation myths and wisdom tales, primarily from Middle Eastern folklore, reflecting the region where she grew up and her ancestors lived.

For children, Senem tells stories from around the world that cultivate their curiosity about natural phenomena. She encourages children to ask creative questions and imagine possibilities beyond definitive answers.

The stories Francis tells are drawn from Irish mythology, folklore, history and include a few that he has written himself. They are populated by heroes and villains, fairies and folklore, yarns about local Monaghan characters, saints, sinners and include border tales of smuggling and other goings on! Rhymes and riddles also feature and tales are told in an easy going and engaging style because “life’s too short for a long face!”

Folk tales, myths, legends, tall tales and original material.

Traditional Irish, International and original self-written stories which can be tailored to the needs of the audience. All ages catered for, stories interspersed with traditional music on low D and D whistle

Traditional songs and musical stories. Len has over twenty highly acclaimed albums to his credit.

Madeline tell Myths, Legends, folktales and historical. With special needs and Alzheimer’s audiences She uses reminiscence stories  to help them relate. She also plays the autoharp with songs that can be used in all of these situations.

Scéalta as Gaeilge and translations in English. Scéalta Fiannaíochta agus Seanchas Áitiúil, scéalta do ghasúir. Scéalta Béaloidis go mórmhór na scéalta a bhíodh á n-aithris ag a h-athair Beartla Ó Maoileoin. Old Irish Folk Tales of bravery, and also original material.

Experienced & versatile award-winning storyteller, performer, playwright, author and facilitator. From fireside traditional stories, to improvisational stories on international stages, to original work for site specific projects, Órla is comfortable with all.

A published author, and artistic director of The Moth & Butterfly festival, Órla makes new work, facilitates creative workshops, and is happy to chat with you about your bespoke event or festival.

Folk tales, myths, legends, verse, recitations and original material.

Stephen tells myths, legends and original material. He is known for his version of The Giant’s Causeway Story which he presents in an interactive way to primary, secondary school and special school students.

Simone creates storytelling experiences for adults and children that are a refreshing mixture of little-known folktales, local lore, world and wisdom tales as well as modern stories with a twist. Weaving tales from her own German background together with stories from many different cultures, Simone’s shows are a story-quilt to warm the heart, inspire and enchant.

Folk tales from Ireland and around the world, recitations, myths, legends, original stories, story songs, Interactive/musical storytelling and arts/creative writing based workshops.

Traditional Irish tales. Irish stories for Japanese speaking groups