Seomra na Gaeilge Welcomes Traditional Storyteller Máirín Mhic Lochlainn Seomra na Gaeilg

Seomra na Gaeilge was delighted to welcome traditional storyteller Máirín Mhic Lochlainn for a special storytelling event, where she shared Mac Rí na Binne, the winning story at this year’s Corn Neidí Frainc Mhic Grianna Storytelling Competition at Oireachtas na Gaeilge 2026.

As well as bringing the winning story to life, Máirín shared fascinating insights into how she gathered stories during her youth in Conamara, recalling the rich tradition of storytelling among neighbours and within local communities.

The event was attended by students from the Irish language, folklore and literature courses, including GA4141 and GA4147, alongside members of staff. It offered students a valuable opportunity to experience traditional storytelling firsthand and to hear about the importance of preserving and passing on Ireland’s rich oral heritage.

We hope this will be the first of many visits from tradition bearers to Seomra na Gaeilge, giving students further opportunities to engage with the storytellers and traditions that continue to shape Irish language and culture.

The event was made possible through the support of IMRAM Literary Festival and Ciara Considine of Aonad na Gaeilge.