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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wexford libraries to host new Irish language children's story project
Titled 'Éist', the story project will invite children from six to 12 years of age to take part in bilingual workshops in libraries across Wexford throughout July and August while offering access to a cosy pop-up installation of children's audio stories. The project is funded by Wexford County Council through the Creative Ireland programme. In the first 'Cúpla Focal' Irish/English workshops in July, children in Gorey, Enniscorthy and Wexford Town libraries will be guided by writer Alison Ní Mháirtín in activities to unearth their favourite Irish words. Following these workshops, Alison will write a new audio story featuring the favourite focail that will be recorded with actor Miriam Needham and produced by Rose Producing for broadcast across the airwaves. Then in August, there will be a series of 'Scéalta & Sound' listening party workshops – in Bunclody, New Ross and Wexford Town libraries – where the young participants can embark on their own sonic adventure while getting the chance to listen to the new story. Alison said: 'I'm really excited to find out what the children's favourite words are as Gaeilge and collaborate with them all on this new audio story and workshop series across libraries in Wexford. I love tents and it will be great to have the warm festival feeling of summer without having to go to a muddy field.' In each of the participating libraries there will be an audio installation running for a number of weeks. Young listeners will be invited to get cosy in one of the specially set-up audio tents and enjoy one of the following bilingual and monolingual stories: Fiachra and the Biscuit Tin Garden (Alison Ní Mháirtín); Lara ar Strae (Miriam Needham); Caoimhe agus na Caoga Caoirigh Craicáilte (Fionn Foley); Hug Me With Your Words (Brigid O'Dea); Duisíonn na hIoraí Rua (Lewis Kenny); Gig Nua (Diane Crotty); Niamh's Nuacht (Hilary Bowen-Walsh) and Arwa and the Egotistical Limpet (Brigid O'Dea). While suitable for all children, the tents have proven particularly popular in the past with autistic children at similar installations produced by Rose Producing at other venues. Booking for the workshops is through Wexford Library Service's website For further information on the workshops and for accessibility information, please contact alisonnimhairtin@ Éist workshops are taking place on the following dates and times: Wednesday, July 2 at 11am – Gorey Library Saturday, July 5 at 11am – Enniscorthy Library Saturday, July 12 at 11am – Wexford Town Library Scéalta and Sound listening party workshops: Tuesday, August 19 at 11.30 – Bunclody Library Wednesday, August 20 at 11am – New Ross Library Saturday, August 23 at 11am – Wexford Town Library
Irish Independent
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wexford workshop to explore stories through sound for children with additional needs
Led by theatre-makers Eoghan Rua Finn and Alison Ní Mháirtín, Club Éist (Storytelling through Sound with Gaeilge, English and Lámh) is for children with additional needs from five to 12 years of age and their caregivers/families. Inspired by natural and manmade sounds, the workshop at Wexford Town Library on Saturday from 11am to noon will explore how stories are created and will feature a range of fun activities for the group to enjoy. The workshop will be facilitated through Gaeilge, Lámh and English but no prior knowledge of the languages used is required. Alison's previous projects for Cruinniú na nÓg include the bilingual film 'Slaney ar Strae', which was set in Redmond Park and featured collaborators Heather Hadrill, Rebecca Hadrill and Dominic Palmer. Alison says: 'Cruinniú na nÓg is such a celebration of children's creativity that is fantastic to be working with the Cruinniú team, Eoghan and Wexford Town Library to bring an accessible event for all the family to this year's line-up.' To book the workshop, please visit and for any for any access requirements/queries, contact alisonnimhairtin@ Alison and Eoghan are Wexford-based theatre makers with an interest in accessibility in the arts and both have worked in disability services. The duo will also be leading a bilingual drama workshop called Réalta agus Scéalta, funded by Seachtain na Gaeilge, in Wexford Arts Centre on Sunday, June 22 from 12:30-13:30. The free but ticketed event still has some places available and is available for booking through Meanwhile, Eoghan has a new play called Invitations at the National Opera House on September 4, 5 and 6 and booking will be available through the National Opera House.
Irish Independent
08-05-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Life of Wexford woman who translated for Stalin and Trotsky in 1920s Russia to be documented in special library event
She lived in Moscow from 1924 to 1928 and worked as a translator in the headquarters of the Communist International and lived in the famous Hotel Lux. Before this, she had been involved in the suffragette movement in London's East End. Her life is the subject of a special event in Wexford Town Library on Thursday, May 15 at 7 p.m. Hotel Lux: A Wexford Woman's Life in 1920s Moscow is presented by historian Maurice Casey who explains how May found herself in 1920s Russia and what became of her and her friends after Stalin cemented his control over the Soviet Union. This talk draws on material from Maurice's new book Hotel Lux: An Intimate History of Communism's Forgotten Radicals which traces the life of May O'Callaghan and the friends she made while living in the Hotel Lux. The book was recently shortlisted for History Book of the Year at the 2024 Irish Book Awards. Originally from Cahir, Co. Tipperary, Maurice is a historian of revolutionary politics in early twentieth century Europe. He received his doctorate from Oxford University and has completed fellowships at several institutions, most recently at Cambridge University. This event can be booked on Wexford Libraries Events page or by phoning 053 9196760.
