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The Storyteller.
Tony Locke is a member of the Storytellers of Ireland. His stories are based upon Irish Folklore, Myth, Legend, and Superstition. He also writes original stories and adapts existing stories to suit the demographic of the audience. He has performed at various locations and events and presents his own show on local radio WRFM 98-2fm every Sunday 5-00pm until 6-00pm. You may also tune in to www.westportradio.ie and scroll to The Storyteller to listen live every Sunday 5-00pm - 6-00pm.
Tony specialises in traditional Irish Tales told by the old Seanachaí while sat in front of a turf fire. Stories that will awaken your imagination, scare you, charm you, make you laugh or make you cry. Stories about Animals and Birds, Dragons and Faeries, Witches and Druids, Ghosts and Mermaids, and things that go bump in the night. Through the medium of storytelling and puppetry he encourages an interest in cultural heritage and a love of literature.
With those four magic words "Once upon a time" he will invite you to close your eyes and travel with him through the mist of time back to an Ireland that is slowly disappearing. So why not pull up a chair and sit awhile. Tony is also a specialist on the Heritage in Schools Scheme
Tony specialises in traditional Irish Tales told by the old Seanachaí while sat in front of a turf fire. Stories that will awaken your imagination, scare you, charm you, make you laugh or make you cry. Stories about Animals and Birds, Dragons and Faeries, Witches and Druids, Ghosts and Mermaids, and things that go bump in the night. Through the medium of storytelling and puppetry he encourages an interest in cultural heritage and a love of literature.
With those four magic words "Once upon a time" he will invite you to close your eyes and travel with him through the mist of time back to an Ireland that is slowly disappearing. So why not pull up a chair and sit awhile. Tony is also a specialist on the Heritage in Schools Scheme
MAYO FOLK TALES.
Mayo
Folk Tales.
Those magic words “Once upon a time” have been spoken around the flickering flame of the turf fire by storytellers for thousands of years. Within these pages you will find gathered together tales of County Mayo to ignite your imagination. Tales of Highway men and ghostly figures that roam the woods. Monsters that inhabit the deep waters of Lough Mask and creatures of the night that suck the life from those they visit. Stories that are part of the rich tapestry that makes up the folklore, myth and legend of County Mayo.
You will be taken on a journey through the rugged landscape of the west coast of Ireland, to its holy mountain Croagh Patrick known locally as The Reek and across the waters of Clew Bay. Here you will read of Gráinne Uialle the Pirate Queen, the spectre known as the Fír Gorta who roamed the famine villages of west Mayo, and the Matchstalk man of Straide.
Within theses covers you will find the story of The Love Flower and two young lovers, the land of eternal youth known as Tír na Nog and the Night of the Big Wind and many more. So why not pull up a chair and sit awhile, you know you’re never too old for a story.
Signed copies can be purchased from me by post. Contact [email protected] It can also be purchased from any good bookshop.
Those magic words “Once upon a time” have been spoken around the flickering flame of the turf fire by storytellers for thousands of years. Within these pages you will find gathered together tales of County Mayo to ignite your imagination. Tales of Highway men and ghostly figures that roam the woods. Monsters that inhabit the deep waters of Lough Mask and creatures of the night that suck the life from those they visit. Stories that are part of the rich tapestry that makes up the folklore, myth and legend of County Mayo.
You will be taken on a journey through the rugged landscape of the west coast of Ireland, to its holy mountain Croagh Patrick known locally as The Reek and across the waters of Clew Bay. Here you will read of Gráinne Uialle the Pirate Queen, the spectre known as the Fír Gorta who roamed the famine villages of west Mayo, and the Matchstalk man of Straide.
Within theses covers you will find the story of The Love Flower and two young lovers, the land of eternal youth known as Tír na Nog and the Night of the Big Wind and many more. So why not pull up a chair and sit awhile, you know you’re never too old for a story.
Signed copies can be purchased from me by post. Contact [email protected] It can also be purchased from any good bookshop.
Irish Ghost Tales and Things That Go Bump In The Night.
Do ghosts exist, do supernatural beings walk the land and do creatures linger in the shadows. Are legends of blood sucking creatures based on some truth found on the edges of reality? Within these pages Tony Locke will take you on a journey through the magical land of Erin. As you turn the pages you will find a whole host of dark spectral beings just waiting to take you by the hand. From the banshee to the undead, witches and warlocks or the vengeful druid who guards a tomb.
You will explore castles and graveyards; you will be introduced to the spirit of a child that possesses a doll, the horror of being buried alive, and the cannibal woman who enjoyed eating children. As night time approaches and darkness descends you may turn on the light but remember this, it is within the light that shadows exist and things that go bump in the night. Old stories told by the ancients around camp fires right up to the present day storyteller sat by the hearth are here waiting for you to begin your journey. So why not pull up a chair and sit awhile. You know you’re never too old for a story.
Signed copies can be purchased from me by post. Contact [email protected] It can also be purchased from any good bookshop.
You will explore castles and graveyards; you will be introduced to the spirit of a child that possesses a doll, the horror of being buried alive, and the cannibal woman who enjoyed eating children. As night time approaches and darkness descends you may turn on the light but remember this, it is within the light that shadows exist and things that go bump in the night. Old stories told by the ancients around camp fires right up to the present day storyteller sat by the hearth. So why not pull up a chair and sit awhile. You know you’re never too old for a story.
Atlantis Éire. Tony is also a contributing writer for Atlantis Éire magazine. He concentrates on Celtic Folklore and Spirituality.
The Storyteller is also available as one of Santa's helpers for Christmas events. Sensory Santa experienced with working with Special Needs charities and events. I have Gardal clearance .