{"product_id":"the-enchanted-garden-storytelling","title":"The Enchanted Garden: Storytelling","description":"\u003cdl class=\"event-details__pricing definition-list\"\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"event-details__pricing definition-list\"\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUNDAY, 5TH JULY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADULT MEMBER: FREE   \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHILD MEMBER: FREE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADULT NON-MEMBER: €10.50   12 - 18 YEAR OLDS\/CONCESSION: €9.50 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHILD NON-MEMBER: €4.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHILD (UNDER 4): FREE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEVENT DESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally founded in 2006, Killruddery’s Enchanted Garden continues its evolution this year, placing storytelling at its heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Storytelling Day at Killruddery is a gentle, immersive series of encounters, rooted in nature, imagination, and the timeless tradition of sharing stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a festival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a quiet gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA day shaped by slow moments, listening, and the simple magic of words spoken aloud beneath the trees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurated by Killruddery, and now kindly supported by the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mermaidartscentre.ie\/whats-on\/yarn-storytelling-festival\"\u003eYARN Storytelling Festival,\u003c\/a\u003e this year’s programme is designed for wandering rather than scheduling. It brings together a carefully chosen mix of artists and storytellers whose work is rooted in nature and place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudiences are guided by subtle signposts and the Story Maidens, who lead them between spaces, moving from one sheltered setting to another, as stories repeat throughout the morning and early afternoon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree for Killruddery Members. Included with garden entry for visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1865\" data-start=\"1647\"\u003eWe encourage young and old to come dressed as your favourite fairy tale character – whether a dragon, a knight, a woodland sprite or Cinderella – and prepare for a day of joyful memory-making and imaginative adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 7pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThis event is free for Killruddery Members. Yet to become a Killruddery Member? Sign up via our website \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/killruddery.com\/pages\/membership\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 7pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorytellers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 7pt;\"\u003eWe are delighted to bring together a group of stoytellers whose work spans folklore, myth, contemporary narrative, and a deep connection to nature and place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 7pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiona Dowling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 7pt;\"\u003eFiona Dowling is a French-Irish storyteller based in the west of Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 7pt;\"\u003eShe tells traditional tales from around the world to spark wonder, ignite imaginations, and reawaken forgotten connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 7pt;\"\u003eFiona will play traditional Zimbabwean tunes on her mbira, weaving its mesmerising sound with the singing of birds, trees and bees, allowing the gardens gentle happenings to tell their own story alongside her tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 7pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSenem Donatan Mohan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 7pt;\"\u003eSenem is an internationally renowned storyteller, storytelling coach, and author from Turkiye, now based in Dublin. Holding a PhD in natural sciences, she blends science with art to spark aliveness in people of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 7pt;\"\u003eOver the past two decades, her shows, books, and courses have delighted thousands. She engages audiences expressively and playfully, emphasising interactivity and spontaneity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 7pt;\"\u003eFor children, Senem tells stories from around the world that cultivate curiosity about natural phenomena beyond definitive answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 7pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarol Barrett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 7pt;\"\u003eCarroll Barrett shares Irish myths and folktales rooted in the natural world, offering both stories and inspiration for families to deepen their relationship with nature through narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 7pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShane McGrath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 7pt;\"\u003eShane uses songs and sounds stories to shape his tales. Today he brings Woodland Hootenanny, a story themed around a great oak tree, with mice playing at its foot. A mischievous woodpecker visits and shakes the tree, causing chaos. A mole emerges and scares off the woodpecker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 7pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Enchanted Garden Storybook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 7pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreated in collaboration with artist David Fortune of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.meandthemoon.ie\/\"\u003eMe and The Moon\u003c\/a\u003e, long-time creative partners of Killruddery. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 7pt;\"\u003eAs stories unfold beneath the trees, families are invited to become storytellers too. At drawing tables inspired by the plants, trees, creatures, characters, places and tales they encounter throughout the day. Those drawings will be gathered by David and incorported into a large  mural storybook, collaged together into a giant collaborative picture book that grows and evolves throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 7pt;\"\u003eNo booking required. Drop in at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 7pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3720\" data-start=\"3488\"\u003e• Families and children of all ages\u003cbr data-end=\"3555\" data-start=\"3552\"\u003e• Visitors who wish to explore the grounds of Killruddery through a day of imaginative, outdoor fun\u003cbr data-end=\"3657\" data-start=\"3654\"\u003e• Anyone who loves storytelling, creativity and magical moments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 7pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eAll materials are provided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003ePlease dress for the day's weather, costumes and storybook inspired outfits are welcomed!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWHERE TO EAT: The Tea Room and in the near by Killruddery Yard: Pizza Shed (from 12pm - 6pm) and the Grain Store (from 12pm \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/killruddery.com\/pages\/the-grain-store\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pizza.killruddery.com\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/killruddery.com\/pages\/the-grain-store\"\u003ebookings recommended\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pizza.killruddery.com\/\"\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e and Farm Shop Cafe. Picnics are also welcome!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eCar parking is free - Park in our main customer car park and follow signs to Killruddery's Garden Entrance Shop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWhen purchasing a ticket, please review all of the ticket information to ensure you are selecting the correct ticket types\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Killruddery House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46717485547843,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9554\/0158\/files\/Shane_storytelling.jpg?v=1776963007","url":"https:\/\/killruddery.com\/products\/the-enchanted-garden-storytelling","provider":"Killruddery House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}