Nialll de Búrca
As part of our Literacy week, Niall de Búrca the famous Irish storyteller returned to Callystown on Tuesday 5th November. It has been 6 years since Niall last visited Callystown and we hope it won’t be as long until his next visit.
Niall entertained all the children from each class and the corridors were echoing with the laughter from his captive audiences. Niall’s grá for the Irish language came through in his stories and was inspiring to all.
Check out his website @ www.storyteller.ie
Niall de Búrca is one of Ireland’s finest traditional storytellers. He was raised in Galway and displayed a talent for narrative from a young age. At home he has featured in theatre, radio and at many festivals including Féile Earraai, the CS Lewis Festival, and The National Children’s Book Festival. Abroad he has performed and held workshops in countries as diverse as Poland, Argentina, Italy and The Netherlands.
Niall also spent many years living in New Zealand. His experiences as an emigrant there have had a major influence on his work and performance style. Recognised for the diversity of his stories and with an ability to reach all ages; Niall is a familiar figure to many Irish children through his innovative schools.
Nor bhris focal maith fiacal riamh…..A good word never broke a tooth.
