Tag Archives: storytellers

Howya Bridget

Posted on January 28, 2014 by wp_brendan

Pagan times are not far below the surface in Dublin. Not so long ago, in February, in Brittas, Co Dublin, the Bride Oge was celebrated in honour of St Bridget or, the pagan goddess Bridget, for she was the one … Continue reading →

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Hallowe’en

Posted on October 29, 2013 by wp_brendan

November 1 is the first day of winter. The night before is Hallowe’en, and is marked with feasting, merrymaking and divination. The Celts celebrated Hallowe’en as the Feast of the Dead, when the dead revisited the mortal world. The fairies … Continue reading →

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Echo writing

Posted on September 30, 2013 by wp_brendan

Thanks to the ECHO for splendid full page coverage of my latest book: Wicklow Folk Tales. It and I graced the front page of the Life section. I’m an ECHO cover celebrity now. Surely, this is fame. Wicklow Folk Tales

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Wicklow Folk Tales launched

Posted on September 17, 2013 by wp_brendan

Wicklow Folk Tales was selling well from the Dubray Bookshop in Bray even before the book launch on September 16. Local folklorist and author Ray Cranley launched the latest title in the History Press Ireland series of county titles. Martin Nolan … Continue reading →

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Storytelling Bursary for woman

Posted on August 27, 2013 by wp_brendan

Verbal Arts Centre in Derry has announced a storytelling training bursary in memory of storyteller Pat Mulkeen. Application is restricted to females, according to the Verbal Arts Centre’s criteria for application. The bursary aims to provide the recipient with the … Continue reading →

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Shimmering Eyes

Posted on August 15, 2013 by wp_brendan

A story dances in the mind’s eye. A storyteller conjures demons in the mind, and danger in the mid-day sun. A mirage shimmers in the heat of a desert. here

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You don’t matter

Posted on July 29, 2013 by wp_brendan

Strange as it might seem to the beginner. You don’t matter. People want to hear the story You are merely the guardian of the story. here

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Play it again

Posted on July 11, 2013 by wp_brendan

Every time you tell a story afresh the story plays out to its end. Storytelling is not a recital of a sacred text written by someone who died before you were born and who never knew you, nor you they. … Continue reading →

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The cruel lash

Posted on July 1, 2013 by wp_brendan

Another new sound story uploaded to the story section. Beware when practising with a whip how far you can go. Hear Lash Larry here and wince

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The Stories of Dublin:

Posted on June 24, 2013 by wp_brendan

Seven accomplished storytellers have joined together to bring you three extraordinary nights of storytelling, in ghostly, comedic, and, wondrous tales, in the heart of the city. A different programme will be presented each evening. In Catching the Sun in a … Continue reading →

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