Step into the Otherworld for an evening of local stories, folklore and mythology at O’Mahony’s Booksellers.
Balor, an Irish storyteller with a lifelong fascination with the history, myths and folklore of the west of Ireland. Born and raised in County Clare, Balor has spent years collecting and researching Irish stories and bringing them to life for audiences around the country. For this special evening at O’Mahony’s, Balor will turn his attention close to home, exploring stories connected with Limerick and Clare from old legends and local folklore to historical tales, supernatural beliefs and the characters and places that have shaped the storytelling tradition of the region.
Expect an evening of strange happenings, ancient beliefs, memorable characters and stories rooted in the landscape around us. Balor describes his work as an attempt to uncover Ireland’s hidden world of history, magic, mythology and folklore, bringing the country’s old stories to life for modern audiences. Whether you’re familiar with the folklore of Limerick and Clare or hearing these stories for the first time, expect an evening rooted in place, memory and tradition bringing the legends, beliefs and old tales of the local landscape vividly to life.
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