An Evening of Irish Folklore and Fairies

An Evening of Irish Folklore and Fairies

An Evening of Irish Folklore and Fairies
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5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Monday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Experience an enchanting evening of Irish folklore and storytelling in the award winning Stag's Head Pub. Sit back, relax and let our renowned storytellers take you into a world of the imagination with wonderful insights and magical tales of Irish life in times past.
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  • Susan G
    3 contributions
    Great evening
    Johnny was our storyteller from the Evening of Irish Folklore and Fairies. Johnny shared with us some of Ireland's fantastical fairy tales that have been passed down through generations. His stories of fairies and magic spells fed our childhood imagination. It was a wonderful evening and we cannot wait to return to Ireland to gather around with Johnny for more of his grandly told tales of ancient Ireland.
    Visited November 2022
    Written 12 December 2022
  • Marianella O
    1 contribution
    So interesting!
    Johnny was our storyteller from the Evening of Irish Folklore and Fairies for a work event. He shared with us some of Ireland's fantastical fairy tales that have been passed down through generations. He was very flexible and interacted perfectly with our comments and questions. He was definitely a knowledgeable person in the Irish folklore. It was a wonderful evening! As a foreigner I'm always delighted to know more about this beautiful island. Thanks Johnny!
    Visited December 2022
    Written 14 December 2022
  • Melinda A
    1 contribution
    Charming Evening
    My husband and I attended this event in 2012! I saved a follow up email because I enjoyed the evening so much I still hope to but have not yet returned to Ireland. It was charming, quaint, and enjoyable. A must do if in Dublin!
    Visited January 2022
    Written 30 December 2022
  • Gma
    2 contributions
    A true storyteller!
    We attended the Evening of Folklore and Fairies with Johnny on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. This was such fun, and we were both glad that we had booked this at the beginning of our tour. My favorite part was when Johnny was asked if he really believes in fairies. He grinned and said, “Well, many would say that they do not believe, but we all respect their boundaries.” There’s nothing like the glint in the eye of a true Irish storyteller!
    Visited November 2022
    Written 6 February 2023
  • Susan H
    1 contribution
    Charming and Delightful!
    I absolutely adored this event! I really felt like I got a glimpse into Irish folklore and culture. The stories were told so well and Johnny was so willing to answer any questions we had. He made every answer into a story and I loved listening! If I'm ever back in Dublin, I'll definitely come again! The food was great too!
    Visited March 2023
    Written 20 March 2023
  • Scenic40333305388
    Llantwit Major, United Kingdom1 contribution
    Wonderful Evening!
    We have just come back from a short break in Dublin and this was definitely one of the highlights. Ollie was very entertaining and treated us to some fantastic Irish Folktales as well as some songs which really brought the Storytelling to life. We enjoyed it so much we even bought his CDs to take back home to Wales with us! Go raibh maith agat from your Celtic Cousins ☺️ Thank you for a great first night in Dublin!
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 15 April 2023
  • JRC124
    North Yorkshire, United Kingdom31 contributions
    Fascinating Talk
    We had a wonderful trip to Dublin and this experience was definitely one of the highlights of the trip. John was an excellent story teller but this was about more than the stories as he explained the psychology behind the myths and how they related to Irish every day life; so interesting. He made the effort to speak with everyone individually and really made us welcome. It was a captivating evening and I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in folklore, Irish culture and legend, or the understanding of how the mind works.
    Visited April 2023
    Written 18 April 2023
  • SFAimee
    San Francisco, California3 contributions
    From start to finish an incredibly engaging show!
    Absolutely one of the highlights of our trip to Ireland. Even bought his cd to listen to at home. Come early to enjoy the Temple Bar atmosphere and get a pint before the stories. Very kid friendly.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 18 April 2023
  • PattyF1976
    Arlington, Virginia32 contributions
    Great Irish Storytelling!
    Highly recommend the Irish Storytelling session at this classic Irish pub, the Stag’s Head. When my husband and I arrived, we got our Guinnesses from the bar and settled in for about an hour and a half of very entertaining and informative stories. Tip: there is no food available for this performance, so don’t come hungry. Highly recommend The Old Mill for post-show dinner. It’s less than a 5 min. walk from the Stag’s Head.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 26 May 2023
  • Lisa B
    2 contributions
    For history buffs
    I personally loved this. But I do think it helps to be a big history nerd. It wasn’t quite what I expected. I was thinking more of dramatic story telling of the legends. The second half was story telling. As a nerd, I loved it.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 9 June 2023
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ALEX M
Glasgow, UK1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
I initially thought it would be interesting to attend an event like this as a new experience. It was more interesting and very informative and surprising very well done and entertaining. Johnny was a very good story teller and I could have listened for hours more.
Written 16 November 2023
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Barbara O
Rochester, IL36 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Very informative about ancient Irish beliefs of fairies. It was an enjoyable evening. Would recommend especially if you want something a little different to do.
Written 10 November 2023
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Jack G
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Solo
Johnny was knowledgeable, erudite, and captivated with his philosophical breakdown of the role of storytelling in ancient Irish life. Not to mention, the stories themselves were good fun. I felt like a kid round the fire again!
Written 10 November 2023
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Linda Russell
18 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Johnny regaled us with stories of Irish Fairies and folklife. His charming, warm way of storytelling was mesmerizing. We could have listened to him all night! I would highly recommend this event. I will be returning for another evening of stories when I next visit Dublin.
Written 26 October 2023
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Adriana O
5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
It was very interesting to learn about Folklore and Fairies though it was a bit hard to understand the guide due to his thick accent.
Written 23 October 2023
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AliciaM
Minneapolis, MN200 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This was a lovely evening of the history of Irish folklore and the fairy world combined with several stories themselves. Our storyteller, Johnny, had a fantastic delivery that really draws the listener in.

The bar the event is hosted at is also a classic Irish bar recommended by many of the food tours so you can check that off your tour list at the same time.
Written 12 October 2023
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Gayle H
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Couples
This was a terrific way to spend our first evening in Ireland! The stories and folklore were fascinating and humorous. I'd do this again and recommend it to friends.
Written 4 October 2023
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nicped
Ottawa, On21 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Pros: Stories were interesting and well told. Very friendly storyteller.
Cons: We found it a bit overpriced for a very short time.
Written 4 October 2023
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Jo G
12 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We enjoyed the evening with Johnny learning about the Fairies and Irish folklore. It gave us a richer background to further enjoy this lovely city/country.
Written 4 October 2023
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Daragh B
4 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
A lovely evening spent with storyteller Johnny. He really captivated the room and we enjoyed every moment of it.
- Daragh & Olivia
Written 30 September 2023
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