Cures and Curses, An evening of traditional storytelling

Saturday, 14 March 2026

Event times:

19:00

Event location:

The Pearse Centre

Event price:

€5.00

About this event

For two years, Sarah documented traditional cures and curses from the border counties and she has a story to tell about where this ancient practice fits with modern Ireland.

‘The cure’, as it is known, is the ability of a unique person, place, or object to heal particular illnesses, while curses are deeply tied with dark folklore, invoking the land to betray it’s inhabitants.

An unusual tradition for a Western European country to have, surviving centuries of colonialization, religious change, and famine, it connects us directly with our ancestors. Now it faces a future where they could be lost.

A 45 minute storytelling performance intertwining Irish mythology with her journey collecting stories from ordinary people who practice an extraordinary tradition.

Part of St Patrick's Festival 2026.

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