Funny Old Death
A darkly delightful late-evening event featuring master storyteller Peter Chand and acclaimed singer-songwriter Kevin Doherty. From the absurd to the profound- we will journey through realms of death, memory, culture and mysterious connections.
Age Suitability: Adults only
Ticket Tip: This event is open for adult audience members only. You do not need to get a ticket for this event. As this event is indoors it will be filled on a ‘first come first serve’ basis. Donations are appreciated.
Ferry Tip: Daytime ferries from Baltimore arrive with plenty of time for you to enjoy other festival events before this performance. There is also a 5pm ferry from Baltimore (arriving approx. 5.45pm) and a later 7pm ferry (arriving approx. 7.45pm). 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.
Important: There are no ferries after this event, so secure your accommodation on the island before booking this event.
Date
- Sep 05 2026
Time
- 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Labels
- Adult Only,
- Donations Appreciated
Location
Artists
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Gerry ClancyMCsGerry Clancy is a member of Storytellers of Ireland, and the Dublin based storytelling group “Story-O”. A regular contributor to Cork and Dublin Yarn Spinners. He was featured on the Dublin Yarnspinners CD “15 Years of Dublin Yarnspinners” which was released in 2011. Gerry is a visual artist and professional consultant for the arts industry.
As an artist his work has featured in a number of exhibitions both nationally and internationally. Gerry has also been a Co-Director Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival from 2012 to 2016.
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Peter ChandWith a deep understanding of story and narrative Peter Chand he is a powerful and dynamic storyteller who sees storytelling as a means of connecting, entertaining and as a call to social action.
He has shared his tales across Britain and has also performed in Norway, France, USA, Lithuania, Austria, Canada, and Singapore amongst other countries.
Peter is also a trainer of high repute, leading workshops with teachers, librarians, budding storytellers, university students, business leaders, health professionals, and anyone trying to find their voice and gain confidence when performing in public.
He is one of Europe’s most renowned storytellers and is constantly in demand for his tales of life, love, and the supernatural. From a Punjabi background, he regularly visits family in Inda to collect and translate traditional folktales which he shares with audiences of all ages.
Peter is proud to have been recently awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the University of Wolverhampton for his Storytelling activities and for championing storytellers from a global majority heritage.
“This is like an audience with Paulo Coelho! Storytelling is divine”. Kemi B. Litera London
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Kevin DohertyKevin Doherty has been writing and performing his music for almost forty years. Starting out in Country and Bluegrass bands in Donegal, Kevin provided original compositions to accompany the classics of those genres. From this grounding he was taken up by the members of the fledgling group Four Men and a Dog. And became lead singer and songwriter. ‘The Dogs’ still travel the globe performing to audiences that now bridge several generation gaps!
Kevin has also released four solo albums and two collaborative projects. His songs have been covered by many artists including legends ‘The Band’ in the States and Mary Black in Ireland. Kevin has worked on projects with the Smithsonian in Washington DC and Poetry Ireland and the Abbey Theatre in Ireland. He had more recently stepped back from music to an extent as he completed a PhD on childhood memory in the poetry of Seamus Heaney but there will be new music to come in 2026.
