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Ogham: Tales of the Trees

Carrickfergus Museum, Museum & Civic Centre, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DG
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Local storyteller Vicky McFarland will weave ancient Ogham wisdom, tree myth and folklore into a set of new stories.
Using the Ogham alphabet Vicky will delve into the archives and extract knowledge, understanding and stories that our medieval ancestors had at the heart of their culture. Vicky will create a set of new set of stories using Irish , Ulster mythology , folklore and fairytales that have survived, that will both speak to today and offer a connection with the past.
Session 1 11.00am – 12.15pm Ages: 12+
Starts at Shaftesbury Park finishing at Carrickfergus Museum.
Session 2 2.00 – 3.30pm, 6 -12 yrs
Carrickfergus Museum
Includes art activity and tree art BOOK HERE https://thebraid.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows.

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  • All areas accessible to disabled visitors

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  • Station nearby

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Ticket£7.00 per ticket

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Opening Times

Season (20 Sept 2025)
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Saturday11:00 - 12:15
Season (20 Sept 2025)
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Saturday14:00 - 15:30

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