
The storytellers of Ireland
24 May - 9 minsIrish storytelling has been a huge part of our heritage for years and continues to this day. But is storytelling in Ireland at risk?
The Storytellers of Ireland aim to promote the practice, study, and knowledge of oral storytelling in Ireland.
Sean Moncrieff was joined by Simone Scheummelfeder to talk us through their work...

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8 mins
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14 mins
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6 mins
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9 mins
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11 mins
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17 mins
21 September Finished