The Gab

13/09/2026

We're back this Tuesday 15 Sept with our Gab Mixtape in Callanan's Bar. Doors 8pm, stories start at 8.30pm. Get there early to get a seat. Entry is free but donations gratefully accepted so please bring cash to throw in the bucket

01/09/2026

Great piece by Daniel Galvin about the Cape Clear Island International Storytelling Festival You can spot some regular Gab tellers and listeners in the photo from 2012, good times!

Back for a 32nd year, the Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival has a storied past, and its diverse line-up is pulling in people aged from ...

19/08/2026

What a fantastic night in Whitechurch last night, we're still buzzing after it. Thank you so much to Whitechurch - What's on?, the Festi-Geal and the Blue Hat Productions crews who gave us so much support. We loved it all!

Another full house for The Gab Storytellers

15/08/2026

Cant wait to tell stories in Whitechurch next Tuesday for Festi-Geal! Loads more happening in Whitechurch next week ...

The first attempt at a full lineup for next week!!

It’ll be some week for one week!!!

13/08/2026

Young and old welcome in Glanmire library on Saturday at 1pm for an hour of storytelling with the great Pat Speight ...

http://heritageweek.ie/event-listings/traditional-irish-storytelling

07/08/2026

Congratulations Brendan 👏🎊🎉 taking home the cup at Scéalaiocht (storytelling in Irish) at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann

07/08/2026

The very best of luck to Brendan O'Sullivan in Storytelling at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast. Wouldn't doubt ya Brendan 👏

29/07/2026

🚨 OPEN CALL 🚨
International Storytelling Residency – YARN Storytelling Festival 2026

Mermaid Arts Centre in partnership with La Maison Du Conte are delighted to publish an open call for an oral storyteller in residence in November 2026 as part of the YARN Storytelling Festival.

This residency is exclusively for artists working in oral storytelling. It provides dedicated time and space for oral storytelling artists to reflect, create, develop new ideas, experiment, and expand their storytelling practice.

Application deadline: 21st August 2026

Residency Dates: Sunday 1st – Sunday 15th November 2026.

Location: La Maison du Conte. La Maison du Conte is located in Chevilly-Larue, a city of the Val de Marne - 30 min away from Paris.

🌐 For full information and to apply visit https://www.mermaidartscentre.ie/whats-on/news-opportunities/international-storytelling-residency-yarn-storytelling-festival-2026

19/07/2026

Really looking forward to bringing the Gab to Whitchurch on 18 August to celebrate Festi=Geal and 40 years of the Whitechurch and Waterloo Community Association

Tickets are free but demand is very high so reserve your spot now

Join the Gab for a special evening of storytelling on Tues 18 Aug to celebrate 40 years of the Whitechurch & Waterloo Community Association

17/07/2026

Thanks a million to the Muskerry News for the write up to celebrate 10 years of the Gab