Fireside Tales at Glenmalure Lodge (8pm)
What better way to spend a winter's night than by the fire in the company of two cracking storytellers? In the unique and evocative setting of Glen Lodge, Daniel Morden (Wales) and Diarmuid O'Drisceoil (Ireland) will transport you, using the timeless enchantment of the human voice. Expect to be charmed, chilled and thrilled by their magical tales from long ago. Don't miss this meeting of two great yarnspinners!
About Daniel Morden
Since 1989 DANIEL MORDEN has travelled the world, telling traditional tales. His repertoire ranges from profound Greek myths to magical fairy tales, thrilling adventures and absurd nonsense. He has performed at the National Theatre, Sydney Writers Festival, The National Storytelling Festival of America, The Getty Centre, many theatres, arts centres, festivals, churches and thousands of schools. In 2017 he was awarded the Hay Festival Medal for his services to storytelling. He has written several award-winning anthologies of traditional stories.
About Diarmuid O'Drisceoil
Diarmuid O'Drisceoil has been telling stories for as long as he can remember! He draws his material from the Irish and European folk traditions, as well as from his own life experiences. His stories feature everything from mad kings, vomiting priests and inept blacksmiths, to Johnny Cash and a host of picaresque characters, all told with great energy and humour.
Kindly supported by Wicklow Arts Office
