The Gab

07/06/2026

Our friends in Blue Hat Productions are back in the Cork Arts Theatre this coming week. Best of luck especially to one of our tellers, Paul O'Sullivan, who is treading the boards with them. Get your tickets before they're gone!

Monday 8th - Wednesday 10th June at 8.00pm Blue Hat Productions presents God of Carnage Written by Yasmina Reza Translated by Christopher Hampton Directed by Rosemary Sheehan & James Murphy God of Carnage, a 2009 Tony Award-winning play by Yasmina Reza, is a comedy detailing the breakdown of civilit...

04/06/2026

Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhh, the excitment!!! We highly recommend a trip to Cape Clear Island International Storytelling Festival at the start of September. Get your tickets before they're gone ...

Tickets on sale now!
Ticéidí ar díol anois!
4 - 6 September 2026
4ú - 6ú Méan Fómhair 2026

https://capeclearstorytelling.com/programme/

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Cork County Council Údarás na Gaeltachta Fáilte Ireland Cape Clear Island: Oileán Chléire Chléire Haven, Cape Clear Campsite Liz Weir - Irish Storyteller Peter Chand Storyteller - Tales from India Amy Douglas Storyteller Aideen McBride Storytellers Of Ireland Pure Cork Cape Clear Ferries

31/05/2026

Thanks to Max Bell for this gorgeous reel from our Feb '26 mixtape in Callanans

30/05/2026

That was fast! We're at capacity but please join the waiting list https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-gab-storytelling-celebrates-10-years-tickets-1990430456075 and you will be notified if a ticket becomes available.

29/05/2026

Thanks to Cork City Council Nighttime Economy we get to celebrate our 10th Birthday at the iconic Elizabeth Fort on the evening of 19 June. It's an outdoor event. Limited tickets are available here https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-gab-storytelling-celebrates-10-years-tickets-1990430456075

29/05/2026

For some bizarre and now unknown reason, we completely forgot to post our February '26 Mixtape photos! It was an excellent Mixtape, masterfully captured by Max Bell so apologies to Max, the tellers, musicians and listeners. Here's a little trip down recent memory lane for you ...

29/05/2026

21/05/2026

Very sad to hear of the passing of Batt Burns, we had some great visits to the Sneem Storytelling Festival which he founded and have drawn on his work for many of the traditional tales we tell at the Gab. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

It is with great sadness that we have received the news that our founder and friend Batt Burns passed away peacefully last night. He was a major figure in South Kerry traditional culture and, indeed the entire storytelling community. It goes without saying that all of us involved with the festival are deeply saddened and we can only send our heartfelt condolences to Batt’s family and many friends. Rest in peace Batt we will miss you.

20/05/2026

It's sold out but if you have a ticket for the Community Choir in Blarney tonight you're in for an absolute treat. And look at all the raffle prizes!!

We have a fabulous raffle tonight! Don’t forget your cash. Muskerry News Blarney Blog

All in aid of Blarney Meals and Wheels