Irish Folktales of Coast and Sea
Sun 17 Nov 2024
- Donations on the door in aid of RNLI Wicklow Lifeboat Station. Suggested donation €10
- Duration: 1 hour
| Sun 17 Nov
2pm |
From mighty crags rising sheer from the sea to long golden strands backed by ancient sand dunes, Ireland’s coastline is foreboding, romantic and achingly beautiful.
Men and women have lived, loved and died in this harsh but bountiful environment. And through it all they have told tales to make sense of the world around them, to entertain themselves and to banish despair. Little wonder that our richest folklore is to be found around the rugged coastline of this island.
Brought together and reimagined by modern-day seanchaí, Colin Urwin, this collection of traditional Irish folktales of sea and shore contains some of the most enchanting, strange and beautiful ever told.
This event is in aid of the RNLI Wicklow Lifeboat Station. Donations on the door. Suggested donation €10.
Age suitability: 12+
Image Credit: Eileen-Marie Emerson
Kindly supported by The Harbour Bar.
Colin Urwin
Colin Urwin is a modern-day Seanchaí. He is a folk singer, songwriter, storyteller, recording artist and author. As well as telling beautifully crafted traditional tales, he weaves original songs, sea stories and humorous monologues into his live performances. He has worked in museums, schools, with children and adults with additional needs, people living with dementia and many other community groups. He has also appeared on stages all over the world.
Kindly supported by The Harbour bar
