Cavan Yarnspinners

11/08/2026

Between books and babies we've been a little quiet this summer but that all changes during !

Join Daniel, Sarah and Catherine in Loughcrew on Sunday August 23rd for Stories from the Hill. Starting in the car park at the steps up to the hill, we will have a stroll up Carnbane East. As you ascend, you will not only enjoy stunning views, but also hear tales tied to the land. Stories of placenames, legendary heroes, and infamous villains. Some older than the cairns themselves!

📍 Loughcrew Cairns, Office of Public Works
🗓️ Sunday August 23rd
🕑 2pm to 4pm
☎️ 087 0524975
💻 [email protected]

Join members of the Bréifne Yarnspinners walk up Loughcrew which blends storytelling with the natural beauty and ancient history of the landscape.As you ascend...

28/07/2026

Our Yarnspinners storyteller Daniel will be leading out the stories with a beautiful tale of Margaret’s amazing life.

All happening on Sunday 9th August - make sure to Join in the Fun Leitrim PPN Leitrim Tourism Margaret's Corner Carrigallen Vocational School Leitrim Observer / Leitrim Live The wonderful Daniel Barbic Story Teller - Joeri is an amazing at woodcraft .You don't want to miss this event. Please share the news far and wide!!!!!!!

02/07/2026

Sarah was on RTÉ Radio 1 today talking about her book!

30/05/2026

16/05/2026

Congratulations to Sarah on the launch of her book!

24/04/2026

Friday May 8th - Sarah McKenna-Dunne's book launch in Cavan County Museum - join us for an evening of storytelling in Ballyjamesduff!

07/04/2026

**CHILDREN'S STORYTELLING EVENT**

We don't often get to do events for younger audiences, so it's with great excitement that we can announce that Catherine will be in Cavan County Library Service in Cavan Town this Saturday April 11th!

Suitable for all ages - contact the Cavan County Library Service for more information. Kindly supported by Cavan County Museum

06/04/2026

Our own Sarah McKenna-Dunne is launching her book in Cavan County Museum on Friday May 8th! Everyone welcome - booking is essential - see below

✨ Book Launch: Cures from the Hollow ✨
Join us as Sarah McKenna Dunne launches her powerful new book exploring the people of Cavan and surrounding counties who hold “the cure” — an ancient tradition still alive in modern Ireland.
For two years, Sarah travelled the region meeting healers, collecting stories, and asking:
🔸 Who are the people with cures?
🔸 How did they get them?
🔸 Why do they continue the practice?
🔸 Can these traditions be passed on?
Featuring artwork by Margaret McKenna and photography by Lorraine Teevan, this book offers a rare insight into a disappearing tradition.
📍 Cavan County Museum
📅 8 May 2026
⏰ 7:30pm
👥 Suitable for all ages — especially those who love storytelling, heritage, and local history.
📞 Booking advised: 049 854 4070
📧 [email protected]
This project is funded by CreativeIrl and Cavan County Council through Creative Cavan Open Call Grants.
Cavan County Museum Cavan County Library Service Cavan Heritage This is Cavan
Cavan County Council

01/04/2026

01/04/2026

Lovely night in Enniskillen last Monday in the company of the Fermanagh Yarnspinners, with our Catherine as featured teller, the lovely Queen of Tea Nuala O'Toole hosting and stories from the floor from Monaghan's Paddy Sherry and a surprise visit by Erne County native Jimmy McTeggart!

Next Fermanagh Yarnspinners with be on April 27th in Cully's Enniskillen.

📷 Fermanagh Storyteller and Daniel Downey McAtackney