Philip Byrne

Availability

Full-time

Repertoire:

His stories are an eclectic mix of old and new, traditional and modern.

Preferred Audience:

His stories are tailored to suit all age groups ranging from:

· Pre-School through

· Primary & Secondary Schools to

· Adults (of all ages!) and

· People with Special Needs

Background Experience:

Philip has been telling stories and training Irish Tour guides in all aspects of our heritage for many years. He has a great love and respect for the folklore of not only his native Co.Wicklow but for all Ireland. Philip story tells on a regular basis at ‘An Evening of Food, Folklore & Fairies’ (see TripAdvisor for reviews) at the Brazen Head, Dublin’s oldest Inn. He has also performed at Storytelling Festivals and tells stories in Primary & Secondary schools, Libraries, Parties and other functions throughout the country.

He is also a qualified Tourist Guide which enables him to use his storytelling to interpret the Irish landscape for his guests.

He is a member of ‘Storytellers of Ireland’ and has full Garda vetting to work in the arts with children, young people and/or vunerable adults