Cork Folk Tales

As the home of the famous Blarney Stone it is perhaps not surprising that the stories of County Cork could fill many libraries. Among its vast archive of myth and legend are tales of the Goddess Cliona, The Hag of Beara and the Giant Mac Mahon and the epic story of St Finbarr who bashed Louie, a fiery serpent, from the lake at Goughan Barra, its wriggling tail forming the course of the River Lee. These tales and more, drawn from historical sources and newly recorded local reminiscences, have been brought to life here by professional storyteller and Cork native Kate Corkery. This collection is a heady mix of bloodthirsty, funny, passionate and moving stories. It will take you into a remarkable world where you can let your imagination run wild.

KATE CORKERY is an internationally acclaimed storyteller, delighting audiences from South America to China with Irish myths, legends and folk tales. She has won a Fringe First Award for her work as a storyteller in residence at the Irish Cultural Centre in London and an Outstanding Performance of the Year for her story Sweet Shop on the Shore. Born and bred in Cork, she is now based in London.