Gather at the National Museum at Turlough Park and feel the magic of Christmas come alive with festive tales from storyteller Fiona Dowling.

The wonderful atmosphere of the Museum provides a unique backdrop for a selection of traditional and contemporary Christmas tales from around the world.

These performances will take place over two Sunday afternoons on 7 and 14 December 2025 in the Museum Galleries. This activity is suitable for families with children aged 5+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Three sessions (with each session lasting approximately 40 minutes) are available at the following times:

Session 1:  1.30pm
Session 2:  2:30pm
Session 3:  3:30pm 

This is a free family event. No booking required but please note that spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come basis. Please register for a storytelling session on the day at Museum Reception. 

Meet the storyteller

Fiona Dowling is a French-Irish storyteller and visual artist who is currently living in Ballyglass, Co Mayo. As a storyteller, Fiona has been bringing folktales, wisdom tales, myths, riddles and songs to primary schools, hospitals, libraries, pubs and festivals since 2009. As a visual artist, Fiona tells her own story in autobiographical comics and paintings, and creates participatory events building temporary communities around an art form.

For more information about Fiona Dowling's work, please visit: www.fionadowling.com

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