It's Christmas time so it's only right to share 3 stories that capture some of that festive magic but with a distinctly Dublin twist. From how an entire community rallied around a family after disaster strikes to how an entire hospital rallies around one of it's Nurses when disaster strikes her family back home. Finally we'll have a story about a festive farewell to a loved one, without any words being said. Featuring stories from Richie Keane, Archana D'Souza and Mairead Murphy. For more...

In this episode of The Dublin Story Slam we bring you three stories connected by the theme of Strangers. Recorded live onstage at our monthly Story Slam's in Dublin's Sugar Club, this episode features stories how a stranger from Galway helped absolve Patrick Plant from a mortal sin in India, how a Canadian & an American helped Roisin McGuinness overcome a crippling fear in South Korea and finally we’ll be catching a train to Cork to hear how a random fellow passenger became one woman’s...

In this episode of The Dublin Story Slam Podcast, we're sharing personal true stories from three of our LGBTQ+ friends who shared these gorgeous stories live onstage at The Dublin Story Slam. From making a romantic move for the very first time, to finally coming out to your family, to a Nation turning out for change one historic day, these are powerful, compelling tales that we're proud to share with you this PRIDE. Featuring storytellers, Marion Pelgret, Ewerton Dias & Dearbhla Quinn....

The Dublin Story Slam is an open mic competitive storytelling night. Every month we invite audience members to pop their name into the hat. If picked they get up and share true personal stories inspired by a different theme each month. The winner of each Story Slam is invited back to take part in the annual Grand Slam Championship. In this episode of The Dublin Story Slam, we bring you three stories inspired by the theme Control. From physically loosing control to trying to control...

I'm Part 2 of The Dublin Story Grand Slam we return to The Abbey Theatre to hear personal true stories from Ayesha Syedah, Kieran Casey & Mairead Murphy. Congratulations to all our wonderful storytellers and for more info on upcoming shows, please visit thedublinstoryslam.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded live onstage at Dublin's Sugar Club, we bring you three personal true stories from The Dublin Story Slam all inspired by the theme Family. Featuring funny heartwarming and compelling stories about a car crash bringing a family together, what it's like to be a triplet with a twin and finally a quest to be reunited with family 80 years in the making. Storytellers include Mairead Meara, Will Fenwick & Kerri Ward. The series is produced and presented by Julien Clancy. To find out...

In this episode of The Dublin Story Slam we're bringing you four personal true stories inspired by the theme, Holidays. From unforgettable family getaways, to being swept off your feet, jellyfish & sea urchin infested waters to one hell of a nightmare trip home. Featuring storytellers, Jonny Blayney, Sofi Musleh, Shane Comer & Mary Kilduff. For more info on how you can share your own story with us, visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8,...

In each episode of The Dublin Story Slam Podcast we bring you three personal true stories recorded at our open mic storytelling night, right here in Dublin. In this episode, a reluctant hiker is dragged up a massive mountain, an inexperienced rower takes on an epic ocean and a woman is confronted by a chapter from her past that's more terrifying than both. Featuring true personal stories recorded live at The Sugar Club in Dublin from Kendall Harter, Tommy Browne & Mary Kate O'Flanagan. A...

As we close off what's been an incredibly challenging year, we bring you three stories inspired by Hope. A dog lover's gets her wish to rehome a rescue dog, a volunteer at a Syrian refugee camp is faced with an impossible request and an ex-ballet dancer learns to refine what dance really means. Stories are from Kerri Ward, Mairead Murphy and Isolde ÓBrolcháin Carmody. Produced by Julien Clancy. Visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're delighted to work with our friends at the national charity for young LGBTI+ people, Belong To, to bring you stories from our recent storytelling night celebrating Pride 2020. The theme of the night was Brave and featured stories about how sometimes the bravest thing you can do is to leave the house, a story about how an accident brought new perspective to an artist and finally a story about finding new family friends and love when you needed them the most. Featuring Rhiannon Kennedy, El...

As we celebrate our third birthday we reflect on 5 stories from our past as chosen by us and you. Kerri Ward takes us behind the scenes on MasterChef, Catherine Brophy takes us under the covers for a romantic weekend, Alannah Monks brings us on a terrifying rush to the hospital while Joe Whelan gets something very very very interesting in the post. Finally Martin Hughes tell us it's ok to not be ok with a really positive and uplifting tale of being in the right place at the right time.   See...

Featuring the three brilliant stories that were shared at our most recent live online storytelling event. Champion swimmer Nuala Moore escapes into freezing waters, Graham Dunne has a narrow escape with a bank raid and one of Collie Ennis's creepy crawly friends escapes in the family kitchen. The original programme was hosted by Colm O'Regan and is available now on our You Tube Channel.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we can’t be with you in person, we’re moving things online for the foreseeable future. This episode features highlights from our very first online storytelling event featuring some of our favourite storytellers. Hosted by the wonderful Colm O’Regan, we hear about how children can teach us a valuable lesson, how strangers can unite together to help someone in need and how simple tiny acts of kindness can have huge impacts on the lives of others. Feat. Catherine Brophy, Mairead Murphy &...

In this special episode, we bring you three stories about the three things we all need to be mindful of in these dark days. Remember to laugh, be strong and reach out to others. Featuring stories from John Craddock, Rose O'Donoghue & Laura O'Brien. For news on our next live event, join the mailing list over at www.thedublinstoryslam.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

We return to the national stage of The Abbey Theatre for part 2 of our annual Grand Slam originally broadcast on RTE Radio 1 Extra. Featuring stories from Mary Kate O'Flanagan, Bobby Buckley, Becky Long & Catherine Brophy. Hosted by Kerri Ward. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Grand Slam Champion 2018, Kerri Ward hosts the first of a two part special bringing you highlights of The Dublin Story Grand Slam 2019. Recorded live at The Abbey Theatre we bring you the first four Grand Slam Stories from Andrea Farrell, Mark Early, Michael Lavin & Sinead Nolan. We also go behind the scenes of The Dublin Story Slam to explore why stories matter. Originally broadcast on RTE Radio 1 Extra and Produced by Julien Clancy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit...

In this month's Podcast, we're teaming up with the Irish Heart Foundation to bring you three stories with a very important message - Go Red for Women! Featuring stories from Shirley Ingram, Lizzie Honan & Jo Nestor. Visit gored.ie for more information. The Dublin Story Slam Podcast is produced by Julien Clancy. www.thedublinstoryslam.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

This month as we kickstart off a new decade of storytelling, we bring you highlights from our first Story Slam of 2020. Teaming up with our friends at First Fortnight, we bring you four stories of friendship as told by Barry Lane, Daisy McCarthy, Amelia Goonerage & our winner of the night, Mairead Murphy. Visit www.firstfortnight.ie to learn more about the festival and to find links & resources about mental health in Ireland. For information regarding your data privacy, visit...

In this Christmas special we bring you three stories about giving & receiving. Featuring Nell Mercier, Jo Nestor & Michael Lavin. For more info visit www.thedublinstoryslam.com

The Dublin Story Slam Podcast has gotten together with some other brilliant Irish Podcasts to create our very own Podcast Network, called The Warren. It's a place where as well as The Dublin Story Slam Podcast, you'll find brilliant Irish Podcasts like Petrified, The Critter Shed & How to be Sound! In this introduction episode put together by Producer Liam Geraghty, you'll meet them all and learn about Ireland's exciting new Podcast Network. Find more info www.thewarren.ie

We're back with a brand new episode featuring three stories about the things we keep hidden from others. Featuring stories from Aoife Dooley, Joe Whelan & Antonine Gibbons, recorded live at The Sugar Club. Produced & Hosted by Julien Clancy. 

In this month's episode we return to the classroom for three stories inspired by our school days. A student becomes a teacher in a story from Ciara Bregatzi Kevin, a young Pranav Darshan goes to extraordinary lengths to meet a girl and as a schoolgirl, Kathleen Lawrence is determined to get back her education she was denied as a schoolgirl. Produced by Julien Clancy. www.thedublinstoryslam.com