Traditional Irish Harpist and Storyteller. Bring Back Bard Life!
Storylines 2026 Storytelling Tour!
Down the waters of the Shannon, seanchaí Conni Dawson brings us the tales of two formidable women connected to Ireland’s great waterways. The namesake queen of Enniskillen, Ceithleann of the Crooked Teeth, and the woman for whom our longest river is named, granddaughter of the king of the sea, Síonnan. Embark on a journey to discover how legend is made manifest all around us through story, song and the ancient sound of the harp.
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“Conni is an incredibly talented storyteller, with a magical ability to transport listeners to another world with her tales”
— Moya Sweeney
The Street Harpist 