Ark Storytelling Festival offers a weekend of inspiring workshops and performances with local and visiting performers. Galway musician Ultan Conlon will deliver an intensive and fun songwriting workshop over two days, with 7 hours of practice on your songwriting craft. On Saturday night, 17 June, Ultan performs live with his band, with support from talented local singers/songwriters.

ADT performs at Valentia Island Lighthouse on Sunday 18 June at 16:30.

There will be a poetry workshop with acclaimed local poet, Paddy Bushe, followed by an Open Mic Poetry Night. There will also be a Literary Salon Coffee Morning, featuring local fiction writers at Valentia Lighthouse. On Sunday morning there will be a Yoga & Journalling for Creativity session.