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Aron Hegarty

Aron Hegarty
Subject(s):
History, Arts (including Visual Art and Drama, Film and Theatre Studies), English
Counties catered for:
Cork, Kerry
Classes catered for:
1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year, TY

Aron (Candlelit Tales) delivers live storytelling sessions and workshops rooted in Irish mythology and folklore. Students learn the craft of oral storytelling such as narrative, voice, and character voices — developing English oral language skills, while exploring aspects of Irish myth and history.

A storytelling workshop exploring figures and tales from Irish mythology (e.g. the Fianna, the Tuatha Dé Danann, or regional folklore connected with places nearby). Students engage directly with oral storytelling techniques and discover how myths shaped Irish identity and culture across generations.

Drama games and interactive exercises get students on their feet, talking, listening, and building confidence as storytellers. Working in pairs and groups, students explore character, voice, and narrative through play, discovering how drama can bring a story's characters and events vividly to life while strengthening communication and teamwork skills. This builds naturally on the tales explored in the 'Irish mythology and legend' topic.

Each student chooses their favourite moment from a story and creates their own artwork to capture it. Using their artwork as a prompt, they retell that part of the story in their own words, deepening their memory of it and building confidence in public speaking, creativity, and self expression. Students leave with a personal keepsake and a story they can retell with pride.

Additional Information

  • Post-Primary school visits
  • Caters for special needs
  • Provides practical/hands-on activities

Contact Details

Mobile:
0863611761
Email:
candlelit.tales@gmail.com
Website:
www.candlelittales.ie