The stories already here
Explore Dúchas, the National Folklore Collection’s digitisation project. Its manuscripts, photographs and recordings preserve voices and memories from across Ireland.
Explore the folklore archiveThe people make the place
A story shared.
A stranger welcomed.
I’d love us to meet some of the people who make Ireland what it is: the musicians, the storytellers, and whoever has a good tale to share. If there’s something you’d especially like to hear or try, tell me.
The art of the seanchaí
Pull up a chair.
A seanchaí is a keeper of stories: local lore, remembered lives and tales passed from one voice to another. Leave room for that slower kind of discovery. A story beside the water, a name on the map, a tune that follows you home.
A living tradition
Meet the work of today’s storytellers through Storytellers of Ireland. These are people and practices to discover, rather than a list of confirmed journey hosts.
Discover Ireland’s storytellersWe hope to invite local voices into the journey. Storytellers, musicians and any hosted gatherings will be named only when arrangements are agreed. The word seanchaí
Two shores, connected
Ireland & Argentina.
Stories across the Atlantic.
In Mayo, Foxford is the birthplace of Admiral William Brown, remembered for his role in Argentina’s navy. We could explore that connection through the proposed Foxford outing in the Saturday ideas for Mayo.
In Galway, Anthony Dominic Fahy came from Loughrea and supported Irish immigrants in Argentina. His story is behind the Loughrea outings in our Saturday and Sunday ideas for Galway.
These lives are part of the wider Irish–Argentine story that gives our journey another thread to follow. Tango brings many of us together today, and the musical exchange below is an idea we could explore on this trip.
One idea I’d like to explore is a little musical exchange: perhaps an Irish ensemble playing a tango, or tango musicians finding an Irish air. We could also look for local jive, waltz or Céilí Dancing if an event fits our dates. These are possibilities to ask about together; there are no classes planned.
Explore the Admiral Brown connectionRead Fahy’s story · Dictionary of Irish Biography
Mayo outing ideas · Galway outing ideas
Follow the full Ireland & Argentina story
Local voices.
A proper welcome.
I’d love to hear these traditions from the people who carry them. If we decide to invite a storyteller, musician or guide, I’ll ask about their availability and fee, and we’ll agree the cost together.
We visit as guests. A pub session belongs to its musicians and listeners; any dancing or prepared tango set starts with a conversation and the hosts’ agreement.
Tradition, rhythm & a shared floor
Dancing in Ireland.
A world of rhythm.
Discover Set Dancing, Céilí, Jiving and the art of the step, from local dance floors and the Fleadh to Riverdance, Lord of the Dance and the Gardiner Brothers.
Explore the history, watch the different styles and see what you might enjoy.
Explore Dancing in IrelandBring what you love
There is room for your contribution.
Musicians & artists
A concert, a musical exchange, a social dance set. Bring the sound of your place.
Schools, teachers & DJs
Bring a group, welcome new friends or shape an optional evening of tandas. This format has no classes. Keep your own identity.
Storytellers & local hosts
A tale you carry, the coast you know, a family memory, a local food tradition. Give visitors a way into the place.
Start a conversation
What could we make together?
If you have a story, a tune or an idea you’d like to share, leave me a note. We can talk through what might work and agree any arrangements and fees before making plans.