Cape Clear Island International Storytelling Festival

Cape Clear Island International Storytelling Festival 4 - 6 September 2026, set on the beautiful island of Cape Clear off the South West Coast of Ireland.

The Cape Clear Island International Storytelling Festival was founded in 1994 and has become one of the most renowned international storytelling festivals. Each year it invites some of the most accomplished tellers from around the world, and also presents the best Irish representatives of this most ancient of art forms to a world audience. The 2023 festival will be held live and on island from 1st to 3rd September.

And that's a wrap! We had a cracker of a final day today. Thanks to all of our fabulous tellers, musicians, MCs, volunte...
06/09/2026

And that's a wrap! We had a cracker of a final day today. Thanks to all of our fabulous tellers, musicians, MCs, volunteers, audiences and all on beautiful Oileán Cléire for making this year's festival so very special. Our hearts are full!

Slán abhaile agus go raibh míle maith agaibh!

A few photos from day two of the festival. Stories, stories everywhere and lots and lots of smiles!The Arts Council / An...
06/09/2026

A few photos from day two of the festival. Stories, stories everywhere and lots and lots of smiles!

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon West Cork Islands Cork County Council Pure Cork Fáilte Ireland Ealaín na Gaeltachta Opt Chleire Capeclearcampsite

It's been a terrific day one of the festival. Thanks to all our amazing audiences, tellers and volunteers for making it ...
04/09/2026

It's been a terrific day one of the festival. Thanks to all our amazing audiences, tellers and volunteers for making it so special!

RTÉ Archives | Arts and Culture | Cape Clear Storytelling https://share.google/kNYtP1WhlQuV2huJBCape Clear Island Intern...
04/09/2026

RTÉ Archives | Arts and Culture | Cape Clear Storytelling https://share.google/kNYtP1WhlQuV2huJB

Cape Clear Island International Storytelling Festival still going strong

Tales from around the world are brought to life at the storytelling festival on Cape Clear.

And we're off! The stories are flowing at Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival Storyswap a hAon!The Arts Counc...
04/09/2026

And we're off! The stories are flowing at Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival Storyswap a hAon!

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Cork County Council Ealaín na Gaeltachta Fáilte Ireland Pure Cork

03/09/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Sarah Liisa Wilkinson to Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival 2026 this weekend!

With her energetic, playful style and a love of the folktales and myths of Finland and the Nordic lands, Sarah brings ancient stories vividly to life — with plenty of humour, magic and imagination along the way.

02/09/2026

Tune into Radio Na Gaeltachta at 12.23pm for an update on the upcoming 32nd Cape Clear Storytelling Festival.

Festival food options a plenty this year on Cape! Thanks to everyone for going the extra mile to make sure we are all we...
02/09/2026

Festival food options a plenty this year on Cape!
Thanks to everyone for going the extra mile to make sure we are all well fed!

Cape Clear Island: Oileán Chléire Cape Clear Ferries West Cork Islands Chléire Haven, Cape Clear Campsite Coláiste Pobail Chléire The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Údarás na Gaeltachta Cork County Council

CASH REMINDER! Please note there is no ATM on the island so you may wish to bring cash. (Some places do accept card paym...
01/09/2026

CASH REMINDER!
Please note there is no ATM on the island so you may wish to bring cash. (Some places do accept card payments).

31/08/2026

A few festival survival tips from Liam and Ciaran, who have been coming to Cape Clear for long enough to know a thing or two. - Thanks for the tips lads

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