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THE CAPE CLEAR ISLAND INTERNATIONAL Since 1994 STORYTELLING FESTIVAL

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Superb storytellingin spectacular surroundings



CONNIE REGAN BLAKE [USA]One of America’s most celebrated storytellers Connie has performed across the globe captivating audiences with her unique blend of old-timey charm and modern savvy. She lives in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina.

Patrick Ryan [uk]Patrick Ryan, PhD, FEA, is a storyteller, educator and writer who has led several innovative storytelling projects and written many articles on storytelling and storytellers including the award winning anthology Shakespeare’s Storybook.

SENEM DONATAN [ TURKEY]AyŞe Senem Donatan (Ph.D.) is a storyteller and an educator. Senem tells stories both for children and adults. She gives storytelling workshops and coordinates international projects about storytelling.

NIALL DE BÚRCA [IRELAND]Niall’s professional storytelling career began in the ‘90s. His stories range from the Irish tradition to autobiographical tales. As well as performing and holding workshops, he is an advocate for literacy.

Kevin Doherty [IRELAND]Born in Buncrana, County Donegal, Kevin came to music through records and radio. In his teens he began playing with local bands, as they packed out hotels and halls. Bluegrass, country, folk, rock, blues, jazz, swing and trad all combined.

EXTRA PERFORMERSPaddy O Brien • Con Ó Drisceoil • JAFF JEFFRIESCORMAC LALLY & DAVID JACKSON

Na SCÉALAITHEThe Storytellers

Images from left to right: Connie Regan Blake, Patrick Ryan, Senem Donatan, Niall De Búrca, Kevin Doherty

Cape Clear Island International Storytelling Festival, Cape Clear Island, Co. Cork, Republic of Ireland.

Phone: +353 0/ 86 8443067e.mail: [email protected] visit: www.capeclearstorytelling.com

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CAPE CLEAR ISLAND, Co. Cork

Friday 1 – Sunday 3 September 2017

WEEKEND ADULT TICKET [All Events Except Boat Trip] €75 (Concessions €65)*Weekend tickets available from the Festival Office beside An Club 11am – 3.30pm. ADVANCE BOOKING: e.mail: [email protected] or phone 086 8443067 / Reserved tickets can be collected at the Festival OfficeTickets for individual events available on the door at each event.y Children over 6 and under 12 years of age are welcome with an adult at daytime events y Late guests please enter between tales only y Last Sunday boat leaves at 6.00pm y Last Saturday boat leaves at 8.00pm (subject to demand) ON LINE BOOKING ONLY

Dé hAoine / FRIDAY 1 September1.30pm – 2.30pm | An Club | Donation

STORYSWAP Fear a’ Tí [MC] Gerry Clancy

2.45pm – 3.30pm | An Club | Donation

CÚPLA FOCAL EILEA crash course in Irish language with PADDY O BRIEN

4.00pm – 5.30pm | An Club | €5

HEAR ALL THE TELLERSA Taste of Things to Come. Bean a’ Tí Liz Weir

8.30pm – 10.45pm | Coláiste Chiaráin | €15 (Cons €12) Under 12s €5†

GRAND CONCERT Fear a’ Tí [MC] Jack Lynch

Dé Sathairn / SATURDAY 2 September

11.00am – 12.30pm | Tír na nÓg | €12 (Con €10) Adult Workshop / 30 max

THE ART AND HEART OF STORIESUnleash the Storyteller in you.WORKSHOP with CONNIE REGAN BLAKE Bean a’ Tí [MC] Liz Weir

11.00am – 12.30pm | An Club | €12 (Con €10) Under 12s €5 Suitable for 9+

ALONG THE OLD SILK ROADwith NIALL DE BÚRCA Fear a’ Tí [MC] Gerry Clancy

11.00am – 12.00pm | An Scoil | €10 (Con €8) Under 12s €3 Suitable for 6+

DON’T FORGET THE FADAwith CON Ó DRISCEOIL Fear a’ Tí [MC] Paddy O Brien

1.30pm – 4.00pm | Tír na nÓg | €10 (Con €10) Adult Workshop / 30 max

CEILIÚRADH – AN GHAEILGE AMHÁINLe PADDY O BRIEN, CON Ó DRISCEOIL & JAFF JEFFRIESBean a’ Tí [MC] Máire Ní Drisceoil (Uí Laoghaire)

1.30pm – 3.30pm | Meet at Grotto, North Harbour | Free/Donations accepted

HERITAGE WALKwith DIARMUID Ó DRISCEOIL and GEOFF OLIVER

2.00pm – 3.00pm | An Club | Free/Donations accepted

READY, STEADY, SET DANCESet Dancing with MÍCHEÁL O DRISCEOIL

2.00pm – 3.00pm | Meet North Harbour on the Gaisceanán | €10 weather permitting

STORYTELLING BOAT TRIP with JACK LYNCH

3.00pm – 4.00pm | Cape Clear Hostel | Donation / Children must be supervised

RUNAWAY PANCAKES & HOWLING WOLVESA CHILDREN’S STORY SESSION with PATRICK RYAN & GUESTS.Bean a’ Tí [MC] Liz Weir

4.00pm – 5.30pm | Cotter’s Yard | Donation

STORYSWAP with Pat Speight



Dé Sathairn / SATURDAY 2 September

4.00pm – 5.30pm | An Club | €12 (Concessions €10) Under 12s €5* Suitable for 9+

TURKISH AND IRISH DELIGHTS SENEM DONATAN & KEVIN DOHERTY Fear a’ Tí Jack Lynch

6.00pm – 7.00pm | An Club | €5 (Concessions €4) Under 12s €2 Suitable for 9+

A POEM, A SONG, A STORYDán, Ceol, Scéal: a magical weave of spoken word and songwith CORMAC LALLY, DAVID JACKSON & JAFF JEFFRIESThis bi-lingual event has been created for those leaving on 8.00pm boat. PRE-BOOKING is essential for the 8.00pm boat.

8.30pm – 10.45pm | Coláiste Chiaráin | €15 (Concessions €12) Adults only

SATURDAY EVENING CONCERT

Dé Domhnaigh / SUNDAY 3 September 11am – 12.30pm | An Club | €12 (Concessions €10) Under 12s €5*

TENDING THE FIRE – MENTORS & MEMORIESCONNIE REGAN BLAKE, PATRICK RYAN & KEVIN DOHERTYFear a’ Tí [MC] Jack Lynch

11am – 12.30pm | Tir na nÓg | €12 (Concessions €10) Under 12s €5*

WHEN EAST MEETS WESTwith SENEM DONATAN, NIALL DE BÚRCA & JAFF JEFFRIESFear a’ Tí [MC] Paddy O Brien

12.45pm | Meet at Cape Clear Hostel | Admission to Heritage Centre €3 / Donations

ISLAND FOLKLORE WALKUp the mass path to the Heritage Centre / SÉAMUS Ó DRISCEOILA certain level of fitness is required.

2.30pm – 5.00pm | Coláiste Chiaráin | €15 (Concessions €12) Under 12s €5*

GRAND FINALE Bean a’ Tí [MC] Liz Weir

Senem Donatan Connie Regan Blake

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