Heritage Walk – Island Stories
Diarmuid Ó Drisceoil returns to lead our festival heritage storywalk. Enjoy the beauty of the island, and soak in stories from the area.
Meet at the Grotto by the North Harbour Pier.
This event is weather dependent.
Ticket Tip: You do not need to get a ticket for this event. Donations are appreciated.
Ferry Tip: Recommended ferry for this event departs Baltimore at 10.45am (arriving approx. 11.30am). The meeting point is just as you come off the pier on Cape Clear island. Ferry spaces are limited, so advance booking is advised. Pre-booked tickets must be collected from the ferry office on Baltimore pier before boarding. See Cape Clear Ferries for timetables and booking.
Date
- Sep 05 2026
Time
- 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Labels
- Donations Appreciated,
- Weather Dependent
Location
Artist
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Diarmuid O DrisceoilDiarmuid Ó Drisceoil is a writer, storyteller and TV personality with a family connection to Cape Clear. Raised in a bilingual home speaking both Irish and English, Diarmuid developed a love of stories from an early age through the storytelling traditions of his family and community. He is the author of several books on Cork’s local and commercial history, the latest being Blúirí Oileánda: Island Pieces 2026, a book on Cape Clear’s social history.
Diarmuid is known for combining and adapting stories to create unique tales, often drawing on Irish tradition as well as folklore from other countries. For many years, he was a regular much-loved performer at the Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival, while also serving on the festival committee supporting its development over the years. In recent years, Diarmuid has continued to perform through festivals, live events and radio appearances. He is also involved with The Gab, the Cork-based storytelling collective, where he has also performed to sold-out audiences.
This year Diarmuid returns to Cape Clear with a collection of island-connected stories.
