The Irish Wake

Name: The Irish Wake
Start: 2026-11-17T11:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-17T12:00:00+00:00
Location: Rathcoole Library

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Storyteller Stephen O'Hara explores the folklore, rituals and superstitions around the Irish wake at Rathcoole Library.

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A storyteller's journey into the folklore, rituals and superstitions surrounding the Irish wake. Everyone welcome.

Stephen O’Hara: Cushendun storyteller with a deep interest in death rituals, superstitions and the Irish wake.

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Stephen O’Hara: Cushendun storyteller with a deep interest in death rituals, superstitions and the Irish wake.

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