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Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival

The first weekend in September (1st-3rd of September) is drawing ever closer and with it the Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival. With some events already booked out, this year’s festival promises to be a vibrant and dynamic celebration of the best in storytelling. Featuring Donna Washington, Colin Urwin, Mairin Mhic Lochlainn, Joe Brennan, Valentina Zocca

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TAP Residencies

With April coming to its end and May just around the corner, Simone is finishing two TAP residencies (Teacher-Artist-Partnership) with the two Limerick schools Athlacca NS and St Nessan’s NS. Funded by Limerick Education Centre, Simone worked with the Junior and Senior Infants at Athlacca School and with a 4th class at St Nessan’s. In

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StoryGate Germany at BurgArt 2023

20th of May 2023 – Silke from StoryGate Germany will read from her debut novel “Die S-Bahnspielerin” in the beautiful setting of the castle of Endenich (Bonn) at the cultural event BurgArt 2023. More information on times and fellow performers to follow shortly.

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Silke Schuemmelfeder – Book Launch

We are delighted to share the good news that our StoryGate team member Silke Schuemmelfeder has launched her debut novel in Germany: Die S-Bahnspielerin Published by Kid Verlag , Silke’s debut tells the refreshingly unorthodox love story of a young woman, Nina, moving to Berlin to leave her past behind, only to be drawn into

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happy World Storytelling Day

“Stories Are Like Caterpillars – You Never Know What They Could Be Unless You Give Them Time To Hatch.” (StoryGate) Today, all around the world, storytellers told stories, celebrating a day dedicated to an ancient, yet timeless art form. We’re wishing everyone a happy World Storytelling Day, full of stories, adventures, but also time to

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Happy New Year!

2023 looks to be an exciting year for storytelling. Festivals, events and World Storytelling Day are just around the corner! We have a number of workshops and events planned for Spring and will post more updates shortly. For now, we wish all our listeners, story-lovers, friends and partners a very happy new year! May it

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Festive Folktales from Far Away

This year, Simone teams up with Limerick Libraries to bring the festive spirit to you. With festive folktales from many countries and little-known winter traditions, she will entertain and enchant you. Dates and Places: 26th of November: Dooradoyle Library – get in touch with library for booking details. 3rd of December: Limerick City Library –

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Tales from near and Far – Tipperary Artist In Primary Schools Scheme

It’s coming up to Mid-November and with this my three months project in the wonderful Scoil Naomh Cualán in Borrisoleigh is drawing to an end. Every Tuesday, I have gone to the school to tell stories, research stories and create stories with the children and the enthusiasm of both children and teachers has blown me

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Family Story Time to Welcome refugees for louth libraries

We will be visiting Louth Libraries on the 17th and 24th of September with our new family storytelling and puppetry show. Performing as a family for families, we will bring stories without many words, amazing puppetry, laughter and a bit of clowning to the library to welcome new families to the community. Sessions will take

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Great Article about the Cape Clear storytelling festival!

Many thanks to Aisling Meath for the feature about the wonderful Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival which took place from September 2nd to 4th this year – live and online! Here the link to the article A Storytelling Pilgrimage to Cork Island, featured in the Echo.

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