Did You Know?

Children also play a part in Irish folklore. The haunting story of The Children of Lir has its origins in Lough Derg in North Tipp. The story tells how King Lir’s children were turned into swans by their jealous stepmother, destined to live life on the lough for 300 years. Just one of the magical tales that have enchanted Irish children for centuries.

Dromineer Literary Festival

T: 353 (0)67 44860 F: +353 (0)87 6908099 E: pat.kelly6@gmail.com W: www.dromineerliteraryfestival.ie Date: 04 Oct 12 - 07 Oct 12
Address: Dromineer Literary Festival, Dromineer, Co. Tipperary
This festival celebrates writers and writing providing opportunities for emerging writers, readings, exhibitions and writing and poetry workshops for adults and teenagers.

The festival invites participants from all members of the community of all ages for writing competitions, workshops, readings and literary related events in a weekend of activity in the beautiful lakeside village of Dromineer. Dromineer has been described as a 'boutique' festival; small but high class, with an atmosphere that is serious but informal, professional but friendly, in an exquisite setting on the shores of Lough Derg (the decidely non-penitentional one).