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Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wexford workshop to explore stories through sound for children with additional needs
Led by theatre-makers Eoghan Rua Finn and Alison Ní Mháirtín, Club Éist (Storytelling through Sound with Gaeilge, English and Lámh) is for children with additional needs from five to 12 years of age and their caregivers/families. Inspired by natural and manmade sounds, the workshop at Wexford Town Library on Saturday from 11am to noon will explore how stories are created and will feature a range of fun activities for the group to enjoy. The workshop will be facilitated through Gaeilge, Lámh and English but no prior knowledge of the languages used is required. Alison's previous projects for Cruinniú na nÓg include the bilingual film 'Slaney ar Strae', which was set in Redmond Park and featured collaborators Heather Hadrill, Rebecca Hadrill and Dominic Palmer. Alison says: 'Cruinniú na nÓg is such a celebration of children's creativity that is fantastic to be working with the Cruinniú team, Eoghan and Wexford Town Library to bring an accessible event for all the family to this year's line-up.' To book the workshop, please visit and for any for any access requirements/queries, contact alisonnimhairtin@ Alison and Eoghan are Wexford-based theatre makers with an interest in accessibility in the arts and both have worked in disability services. The duo will also be leading a bilingual drama workshop called Réalta agus Scéalta, funded by Seachtain na Gaeilge, in Wexford Arts Centre on Sunday, June 22 from 12:30-13:30. The free but ticketed event still has some places available and is available for booking through Meanwhile, Eoghan has a new play called Invitations at the National Opera House on September 4, 5 and 6 and booking will be available through the National Opera House.
Irish Independent
08-05-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Life of Wexford woman who translated for Stalin and Trotsky in 1920s Russia to be documented in special library event
She lived in Moscow from 1924 to 1928 and worked as a translator in the headquarters of the Communist International and lived in the famous Hotel Lux. Before this, she had been involved in the suffragette movement in London's East End. Her life is the subject of a special event in Wexford Town Library on Thursday, May 15 at 7 p.m. Hotel Lux: A Wexford Woman's Life in 1920s Moscow is presented by historian Maurice Casey who explains how May found herself in 1920s Russia and what became of her and her friends after Stalin cemented his control over the Soviet Union. This talk draws on material from Maurice's new book Hotel Lux: An Intimate History of Communism's Forgotten Radicals which traces the life of May O'Callaghan and the friends she made while living in the Hotel Lux. The book was recently shortlisted for History Book of the Year at the 2024 Irish Book Awards. Originally from Cahir, Co. Tipperary, Maurice is a historian of revolutionary politics in early twentieth century Europe. He received his doctorate from Oxford University and has completed fellowships at several institutions, most recently at Cambridge University. This event can be booked on Wexford Libraries Events page or by phoning 053 9196760.
