Podcast appearances and mentions of liz weir

Two Fairy stories set in Northern Ireland - told by veteran storyteller Liz Weir. One is about a boy named Jim who has a scarily close encounter with fairies who drag him beneath the fairy hill, the second story is about two boys in need, who find a fairy fisherman willing to help them – since this is a fairy story – each of them gets what they deserve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Die Iren sind bekannt als begnadete Storyteller, sie lieben es, Geschichten zu erzählen. Und ganz besonders lieben Sie gruselige Geschichten, bei denen man Gänsehaut bekommt und die einen schaudern lassen. Wie gut, dass es auf der grünen Insel die passenden Gemäuer zu den Geschichten zuhauf gibt, in vielen alten Schlössern und Burgen soll es spuken – und die Iren haben die passende Geschichte dazu. Und Sie können diese Stories von Geistern und Flüchen so wunderbar erzählen, dass es einem eiskalt den Rücken runterläuft. So wie Liz Weir, die diese Kunst perfektioniert hat und die besten Stories sammelt und weitererzählt. Sind Sie mutig genug für diese Folge? Machen Sie das Licht an und drücken Sie auf Start.  Links:https://www.ireland.com/de-de/magazine/culture/nine-most-haunted/https://www.lizweir.org/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p05d6nkfhttps://www.ballygallycastlehotel.com/ballygally-castle-hotel-and-its-ghost-room/https://www.abandonedni.com/single-post/the-haunted-ballygally-castle-hotelhttps://www.ireland.com/de-de/magazine/built-heritage/ghoulish-tales-at-charleville-castle/https://www.ireland.com/de-de/magazine/built-heritage/six-spooky-buildings-in-ireland/https://www.ireland.com/de-de/magazine/culture/5-tales-of-terror-from-irelands-ancient-east/https://www.ireland.com/de-de/magazine/built-heritage/getting-spooked-at-leap-castle/ 

In this episode I am joined by Northern Irish storytelling phenomenon Liz Weir.I first met Liz many years ago at the Scottish International Storytelling Festival and was fascinated by her anecdotes of storytelling in Northern Ireland during the times of 'the troubles'. It was one of the strongest accounts of applied storytelling I have heard, and only one of many community projects delivered by Liz.Since then, I have visited her across the water several times and have always been made very welcome.Liz is a storytelling powerhouse, mentor to many, and great craic. I had no doubts about inviting her to be the first guest on the podcast.You can support this podcast to the cost of a cup of coffee (that's a hipster oat milk cappuccino) or dram (single malt) via my Kofi page. All contributions very much appreciated.https://ko-fi.com/dougiemackaystory

A great way to validate requirements and design sessions is the use of prototypes. Prototyping can help show how OneStream will handle various tasks for the customer and help to get buy-in from the different teams involved in an implementation. On this edition of the OneStream Podcast, Peter Fugere is joined by Liz Weir from Nova CPM to discuss prototypes and how they are a valuable part of a successful OneStream implementation.

This week Amanda is joined by professional storyteller and MBE Liz Weir who has made an international career out of writing and the art of story telling.This episode is full of heart, purpose, humour, insights on creating community, the power of following your purpose in life, having a positive outlook to be able to look for the possibilities that present themselves along the way and how Liz has dedicated her life to promoting and encouraging/educating others to make careers out of story telling.Liz has won many awards and has an incredibly infectious outlook on life, she shares much wisdom on how she created adventure, connection and freedom in her own life and even shares inspiring and courageous insights on her recent challenge of overcoming Cancer.ABOUT LIZ WEIR:Liz Weir is an Irish storyteller with an international reputation. She was the first winner of the International Story Bridge Award from the National Storytelling Network, USA, which cited her “exemplary work promoting the art of storytelling”. She has told her stories to people of all ages on five continents. She has performed in pubs and prisons and hospital rooms. She worked on stages in the mighty Vanderbilt Hall of New York's Grand Central Station and in the Royal Albert Hall.Liz has written two collections of stories for children Boom Chicka Boom and Here, There and Everywhere (O'Brien Press) and When Dad Was Away (Frances Lincoln Books), a picture book based on her work in prisons. Liz is the director of the Glens Storytelling Festival www.goastories.org and a committee member of the Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival www.capeclearstorytelling.comIn 2019 she was awarded an MBE for her services to the arts and to education.Connect with Liz:www.lizweir.orgwww.Ballyeamon barn.com***********LAST CHANCE to join this round of Amanda's 8 week online course 'Building Confidence and Self Esteem'Started Thursday 11th May at 7.30pm on Zoom (watch the replay and join us for the 2nd Live on Thurs 18th)https://amandastjohn.lpages.co/building-confidence-and-self-esteem-8-week-course/**********To BOOK Amanda for coaching/mentoring/public speaking email - amandastjohnmusic@gmail.comor follow her:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acreatedlife_coach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join host Isabelle Hauser as she brings you Liz Weir telling "The Fisherman of Lough Neagh" and Priscilla Howe telling "Bukolla".We age going to avoid ads as long as possible! Help keep it that way by becoming a patron at patreon.com/storystorypodcastSupport the show

Hey folks!  We hope you are enjoy the summer break, wherever you are.This episode is one of EMILY's favourites and features the lovely Liz Weir MBE, telling one of her own lovely tales, based on Irish lore, The Mermaid's Gift.If you want to find out more about Liz Weir then you can visit her website HERE.Our story this episode is a classic fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen - but told with our own Dragonfly Tales flavour.Andersen wrote some of the most well loved fairy tales ever, including The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling and The Tinder Box.  This book, An Illustrated Treasury, is a lovely introduction to his stories.If you would like a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town.And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great).If you would like to donate a little something towards our podcast, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can also follow us on:InstagramFacebook andTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling and singing by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook and Leo at Dragonfly TalesProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Liz Weir tells the story of a girl named Meg, who takes the things in her life for granted. Through the help of some special friends, she is able to learn the importance of being grateful for what she has, and that hard work leads to the greatest rewards.

Hear the soft sound of wings fly by in these stories. Liz Weir tells the mournful story of "The Children of Lir" and Laura Simms tells "The Most Beautiful Bird". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/storystorypodcast)

In November 2021, cosmetics retailer Lush took a dramatic step for a 21st-century company — it suspended some of its social media accounts. Though done as a stance against online bullying, it was still an unusual move at a time when companies rely so heavily on social media — but then Lush has rarely played by the rules.   Before Lush, there was Mark Constantine and Liz Weir, two cosmeticians from England who were passionate about creating vegetarian, cruelty-free cosmetics. The two made a name for themselves in the '80s by supplying products to The Body Shop before opening their own mail-order business, Cosmetics to Go, in 1988. Cosmetics to Go — despite introducing beauty classics like the bath bomb — ultimately collapsed within a few years. Undeterred, Constantine, Weir and several friends opened their own shop, Cosmetics House — later, Lush — in 1995. Lush quickly became a popular and lucrative business, and within a year there were stores open in Canada, Croatia and various locations across the U.K. The brand only grew from there. In the past 27 years, it has opened over 900 stores in 52 countries, and has expanded the brand, adding innovations such as in-store spas, which were introduced in 2009. (The Japan Times) To be continued… This article was provided by The Japan Times Alpha.

Welcome to The Apple Seed! Some time filled with stories for you and your family. Since 2013 we've been bringing you tall tales, personal tales, fairy tales, historical tales and more. All kinds of tales, from all kinds of tellers. Today we're talking about horses! Horses have been a key player in history, in western migration, in poetry, and in storytelling. Songs, short stories, novels and poems have centered around the ‘Cowboy' and their horse for a long time. Many folktales and songs have been connected to life through the vision of a horse. There is always something new to be learned- whether it's through hearing about one's connection to their horse, some of the tales behind the hope that horses carry on their backs, or just a funny tale involving the majestic beasts. So let us all sit down together and learn something new, feel the wind on our face, and imagine the freedom that horses and the love of land and animals can bring. On today's episode, enjoy the following: "“The Squire's Bride” by Ed Stivender from Classics Revisited (1:52) “The Iron Horse” by The Three D's from Heritage: Songs and Stories from the Mormon Epoch (8:25) “The Blind Harper” by Paddy Tutty from The Roving Jewel (11:58) “Dream Mine” by Paul Bliss from Pure Bliss (18:00) “Anthem” by Jerry Brooks from Shoulder to Shoulder (21:35) “Bill Greenfield and the Mosquitoes” by Joseph Bruchac from Adirondack Tall Tales, Volume One: The Bill Greenfield Stories (28:40) “Going to Granny's” by Liz Weir from Boom Chicka Boom (37:42) “Hooves, Hide and Mane” by Sam Payne and Ryan Shupe from The Saga of the Sanpitch (42:32) “Grandpa Al and Max” by Glenda Bonin from Family Gazette (45:55) “Hooves of the Horses” by Cowboy Poetry from A Western Jubilee: Songs and Stories of the American West (52:46)

New year, new ways to see the world! Join host Simon Brooks as he brings you Liz Weir telling "Master of All Masters" and Fran Stallings telling "Too Much Help". Get your holiday shopping done at storystoryboutique.com ! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/storystorypodcast)

Welcome to Season 3 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages.This episode is brought to you from County Antrim in Northern Ireland.  We stayed at the wonderful Ballyeamon Barn and explored all the magical sites of the Glens of Antrim.  We saw the Fairy Thorn tree from Season1 Episode 5 and The Giant's Causeway from our very first episode.  Leo even sang the song on the actual Causeway - you can see it in our Facebook Group.The Barn is home to master storyteller Liz Weir MBE.  Liz is the storyteller in residence for Northern Ireland's libraries.  She has been telling tales for over forty years and there isn't much she doesn't know about stories!  Liz is a wonderful host and was kind enough to do a little interview with Leo and tell a story from her fabulous book 'Here There and Everywhere'. If you would like to find out more about Liz, you can check out her website HERE.You can also find out more about the wonderful place Liz lives in this TV show HERE.Our story is an old Celtic folktale about a very brave girl - The Lass who went out at the Cry of Dawn.  We absolutely love the version by Sorche Nic Leodhas, and you can find it in this brilliant book 'Womenfolk and Fairy Tales'.If you would like a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town.And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great).If you would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can also follow us on:InstagramFacebook andTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook at Dragonfly Tales Produced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to Season 3 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages.It's our Halloween Special! WOOOOOOOOO!We have lots of TREATS for you this episode, including the return of LEO'S TOP FIVE - and a few tricks too!Firstly, we have a song that we learned from Kate Corkery and Winston Nzinga, also known as Spud and Yam!  The Boogie Man song!  We hope you join in at home.Our first story is from Emily and she heard it from the lovely Liz Weir, who appeared in season 2.  This is Liz's favourite spooky story for little ones with a nice surprise at the end.  Make sure you use your spookiest voices! Our second story is from Leo and it's a little bit creepy - The Cursed Doll - but it's actually a joke that's been turned into a story.  So if you're brave enough to hold on until the end, you'll get a good giggle.If you would like a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town.And if you like our podcast, please leave us a review (Apple is great).If you would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful.  You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can also follow us on:InstagramFacebook andTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBandStorytelling by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook at Tales from the DragonflyProduced by Andy Grazebrook (Daddy) Art by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Welcome to The Apple Seed! Some time filled with stories for you and your family. Since 2013 we've been bringing you tall tales, personal tales, fairy tales, historical tales and more. All kinds of tales, from all kinds of tellers. Stories bring us many things. They teach us things, make us feel emotions, let us see places we wouldn't be able to see otherwise, and meet people we wouldn't otherwise meet. We have a selection of stories for you today that will give you an appreciation for things you may not have considered and others that will bring you joy that can only be found in family relationships. Still others will stir righteous indignation and then gratitude for life lessons. Whatever each story teaches you, we hope you enjoy today's episode of The Apple Seed. On today's episode, enjoy the following: “Mosquito Story” by Doug Elliott from Crawdads, Doodlebugs, and Creasy Greens (3:14) Radio Family Journal: "People Don't Dance Like They Used To" by Sam Payne (16:36) The Daily Mix: “Build Me Up Buttercup” with Bill Harley (21:25) “Gramma's Cookies” by Kaye Byrnes from Stir: A Delicious Mix of Stories (30:00) “Wee Meg Barnileg” by Liz Weir from Boom Chicka Boom (47:49)

In this episode we have strange feasts and dangerous boogymen! This episode is about 4/10 spookies. Hear Isabelle Hauser bring the chills with Liz Weir telling "Where is My Toe" and Tim Lowry telling "Mutsmeg". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/storystorypodcast)

Did you know humans once had tails? But where did they go? Find out the answer to that riddle and more with Bhanu Prashanth telling "When Humans Have Tails" and Liz Weir telling "Mother Owl's Revenge". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/storystorypodcast)

Welcome to The Apple Seed! There are many kinds of stories to be told in order to help teach us lessons in various ways. Today we hope to share stories with you of friendships in all the many walks of life, and how they help build us in every way. Through the times of laughter and the times of more serious nature, you can always count on a good friend to be there through it all. The stories we have for you today share aspects of friendship, and the many roles that our friends play in our lives. On today's episode, enjoy the following: “Tex Buys a Dream” by Laura K. Deal from The Diffendaffer Taffy Cafe (2:13) Radio Family Journal: "Giraffes" by Sam Payne (14:55) The Daily Mix: "Spiritual Songs" with Sheila Arnold (21:02) “Punishment for Missing Bo-Nite” by Anthony Burcher from Anthony Squished My Banana (28:56) “The Grasshopper and the Ants” by Donna Washington from A Taureen of Tales (36:40) “The Boy with Knowledge” by Liz Weir from The Glen of Stories (45:39) “The Fence” by Joe Herrington from Shalako (52:28)

Mother animals can be the most protective things on the planet. In this story from Irish storyteller Liz Weir, a mother owl protects her child from bullies.

Just in time for St Patricks day come tales from the emerald isle. Enjoy storytellers  Norah Dooley telling "Finn" and Liz Weir telling "Rathlin Fairy Tale".

The king's no kitten when he doesn't get enough sleep. Who can help his royal highness get a good snooze?

Throughout life one experiences a lot of things, but one thing that not everyone has experienced is the riding or caring of horses. Horses are the central theme of today's episode of The Apple Seed. They have been a key player in history, in western migration, in poetry and in storytelling. Songs, short stories, novels and poems have centered around the ‘Cowboy' and therefore the horse for a long time. Many folktales and songs have been connected to life through the vision of a horse. There is always something new to be learned- whether it's through hearing about one's connection to their horse, some of the tales behind the hope that horses carry on their backs, or just a funny tale involving the majestic beasts, all are welcome. So let us all sit down together and learn something new, feel the wind on our face, and imagine the freedom that horses and the love of land and animals can bring.  On today's episode, enjoy the following:“The Squire's Bride” by Ed Stivender from Classics Revisited (5:53)Famously called “the Robin Williams of storytelling” Ed Stivender has worked as a storyteller since 1977 after he quit his teaching day job in Connecticut. He has since worked with festivals, orchestras and many other artists to connect his stories to his audience. In this story about an arranged marriage, he includes voices and singing to narrate beyond the written word.  “The Iron Horse” by The Three D's from Heritage (2:19) Figuring out what to name a band can be tricky. This particular band went through names like ‘The Salt City Three' before resting on a classic play on names- The Three D's; Denis, Duane and Rick transformed to Dick to make it work. And the name stuck! Their career was heroic and inspired children and families everywhere. In this upbeat song, "The Iron Horse", The Three D's describe a train and the magnificent image of the exploration of the new world.  “The Blind Harper” by Paddy Tutty from The Roving Jewel (5:30)Paddy Tutty is best known as a singer of traditional songs. Her repertoire encompasses ancient ballads, songs from a woman's perspective, magical and seasonal pageants, songs with a twist, and songs about the world around us. Singing songs that weave traditional tales from all over Britain, Canada and Ireland, she enchants parents and children alike. In this story/song, Paddy sings the tale of a horse and stealing of horses. She teaches us to be thankful for what we have and what we sometimes must do to keep things we love close. “Dream Mine” by Paul Bliss from Pure Bliss (2:24)Paul Bliss is an English singer/songwriter that has traveled the globe backing famous bands and writing for himself. He has written many songs for other artists and continues to be adored by families all around the globe. In this wonderful poem Paul describes preparing for a storm and the treasures of it; how mining can be scary and sacrifice-inducing. There's even a lesson about how to push ourselves forward even through our own fear. “Anthem” by Jerry Brooks from Shoulder to Shoulder (6:27)Jerry Brooks is a storyteller that focuses on southern folklore. In this beautiful poem she relates the visions of the wind and land as they stretch before her. Of beautiful pastures and refreshing air, of the jingle of their jeans and the life that they miss. Jerry helps us all reminisce on these wonderful stories and experiences that we all must come to appreciate.  “Bill Greenfield and the Mosquitoes” by Joseph Bruchac from Adirondack Tall Tales, Volume One: The Bill Greenfield Stories (8:22)Joseph Bruchac is a writer of books relating to the Indigenous peoples of the Americas, with a particular focus on northeastern Native American and Anglo-American lives and folklore. He weaves poetry, stories and novels together to entrance families wherever he goes. In this entertaining story, Joseph describes massive mosquitos and the fight against them. This story can teach us how to fight for what's right and how to appreciate what you have.  “Going to Granny's” by Liz Weir from Boom Chicka Boom (4:40)Liz Weir is a storyteller and writer from Northern Ireland. She was the first winner of the International Story Bridge Award from the National Storytelling Network, USA, which cited her “exemplary work promoting the art of storytelling”. She enchants audiences all around the globe. This story is a cute rendition of learning what one needs and how to enjoy oneself in a new place.  “Hooves, Hide and Mane” by Sam Payne and Ryan Shupe from The Saga of the Sanpitch (3:06)You already know Sam Payne, the host here on The Apple Seed. Ryan Shupe is the lead singer of Ryan Shupe and The Rubberband. This fun song is about the feeling of running as a horse and the thrill of it all.  “Grandpa Al and Max” by Glenda Bonin from Family Gazette (16:49)Connecting with a story is highly important for Glenda Bonin and each story she tells is always connected and filled with love and care. She treats each story like it's own being and any audience member can feel it. In this fun story, Glenda describes her grandpa and how she always remembers him wearing a cowboy hat and the story of Max. Max was a rugged horse that he connected with.  “Hooves of the Horses” by Wylie Gustafson from A Western Jubilee: Songs and Stories of the American West (3:18)In this delightful song, Wylie Gustafson describes how horses can trample any sadness one might have, and it may be true. So let us all keep moving forwards and run like the wind.  

We always hope that the stories we share with you on The Apple Seed spark memories for you to share with the people that you love. Sometimes those memories are sparked by listening to personal stories, and other times by listening to tall tales and fairy tales. So sit back, relax, and get ready to have the memories wash over you as you listen to stories about Day and Night, grasshoppers, and small-tooth dogs.  On today's episode, enjoy the following:"Creation of Day and Night" by Susan Strauss from Dreams of Animals: Myths and Personal Stories of Animals (10:40)Susan Strauss is recognized internationally for her stories about the natural world. She combines mythic/traditional stories with personal anecdotes and scientific information to provoke an experience of natural archetypes: animals, mountains, trees, and plants. In this story from Ms. Strauss, you'll learn how day and night came to be.      "Why the Sky is Far Away" by Liz Weir from Here, There and Everywhere (4:08)In an episode featuring stories about lessons learned from the natural world - myths and legends about plants, animals, and other natural phenomena - here's another story explaining how something came to be the way it is. This one from West Africa is from Liz Weir, a longtime friend of The Appleseed from Ireland, and is about why the sky is far away.  "Giggly Biggly and the Invitation" by Jim Weiss from Animal Tales (9:08)Here's a little piece from Jim Weiss that features Giggly Biggly, a polar bear, as well as other delightful animals including a raccoon and a delivery kangaroo. It's a story about a wedding invitation, a party, and a new outfit just right for the occasion. It's a story you're sure to enjoy 'biggly'.  "The Grasshopper and the Ants" by Donna Washington from A Tureen of Tales (8:33) Only Donna Washington could tell another storyteller's story, in this case Aesop, and make it her own. Here's Donna's rendition of "The Grasshopper and the Ants" from Aesop's Fables. Donna's story is about hard work and it recognizes that there's room for just about everyone.  "The Small-Tooth Dog" by Priscilla Howe from 5 Stories (6:41)Up next is a live recording of a story from Priscilla Howe called "The Small-Tooth Dog" about a talking dog who saves a man from a band of robbers. "Monkey and Frog” by Laura Simms from Four Legged Tales: Animal Stories From Here and Away (4:05)Laura Simms has collected animals stories from all over the world. And you're sure to recognize this story from West Africa, or at least elements of it. This is a story about a monkey who is a great cook, manages a home well, and has a friend who is a frog. But Mr. Frog is lazy. So it sounds a little bit like the old story of "The Grasshopper and the Ants", the story we brought you earlier from Donna Washington. The truth is, some of the stories that we love the most from one place have echoes in stories all over the world. We hope this story reminds you of other stories you know and love.  

Large things tend to be powerful. If you think of the strongest animal what comes to mind? A horse? A bull? Buffalo? An elephant? Generally big is strong. But sometimes small can be strong too. Did you know an ant can withstand up to 5,000 times their own weight? And just because something is big doesn't mean that there isn't anything bigger. Even elephants are small compared to a blue whale. In fact, an elephant weighs only as much as a blue whale's tongue! Today we're bringing you stories all about big things and even bigger things from tellers like Bob Reiser, Liz Weir, Joseph Bruchac, and more. On today's episode, enjoy the following:“Ouj the Magnificent” by Bob Reiser from The Story Tree (11:10)Bob Reiser is an accomplished storyteller who in addition to publishing children's books has been featured at various storytelling festivals. His story “Ouj the Magnificent” tells of a giant who is so big, he leaves lakes in his footprints. He believes himself to be the greatest, most magnificent being there is. That is until he finds someone bigger. “Man Bear” by Joseph Bruchac from When the Chenoo Howls (9:30)Being the strongest, or the fastest, or the greatest at something can make someone feel pretty good about themselves. But humility is certainly not to be underestimated. Joseph Bruchac is a citizen of the Nulhegan Abenaki, a Native American Nation local to Vermont. He's a proficient storyteller and has published over 120 books. In this story he tells of a young man who is incredibly fast. Faster than any animal. But one day an evil comes to his village to challenge him. A man bear whose goal is to win, and then kill, the young man. “The Mountain” by Sean Buvala from Rapunzel: Unvarnished Tales from the Brothers Grimm (8:40)Sean Buvala began storytelling in an attempt to calm down a class of wild eighth graders. The attempt was apparently successful, as he has become a successful travelling storyteller. In this tale, he describes two brothers. One rich, and the other poor. The rich one is both greedy and unhappy. And while the other isn't nearly as rich, he seems to be much happier. It is the poor one, however, that finds a magnificent treasure in a great mountain. “The Rabbit's Tale” by Liz Weir from Boom Chicka Boom (5:34)We just heard a story about a greedy brother. Just like greed, too much pride can be a bad thing. Once upon a time, rabbits didn't have big ears and a small, fluffy tail. It was, in fact, reversed. Their ears weren't nearly so big, and their tails were large and fluffy. But rabbit was prideful. Too prideful, in fact. Liz Weir tells the story of how rabbit lost his great tail and gained his long ears. A storyteller from Ireland, she was the first recipient of the International Storybridge Award from the National Storytelling Network in the U.S. “The Wishing Ring” by Dolores Hydock from Made from Scratch (8:15)Pride can be a bad thing, but sometimes, a little confidence can actually be very helpful. As long as it is paired with honesty and hard work. This story is told by Dolores Hydock, a storyteller, and actress. In it, a handsome young man knows he is handsome. He knows he is clever. He isn't the most clever though, as an older man tricks him into trading his nice boots for a worthless ring under the belief that it will give him one magical wish. Instead of using his wish for just anything, however, the young man believes he can save it for later by working hard and getting his wish the usual way. 

Welcome to Season 2 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages. Our sixth episode invites renowned storyteller Liz Weir MBE to the podcast.Liz has been telling stories for over 40 years and has told her captivating tales on five continents!! She is also an author and has written three brilliant books: Boom Chica Boom, When Dad was Away and Here, There and Everywhere. If you would like to purchase them you can contact Liz HERE.Liz tells one of her own lovely tales, based on Irish lore, The Mermaid's Gift.We met Liz at the wonderful Glens of Antrim Storytelling Festival and stayed with her in the cosy Ballyeamon Barn, where storytellers come from all over the world to share stories and have a lovely time. If you're ever in the Glens, why not go and stay at the Barn?If you want to find out more about Liz Weir then you can visit her website HERE.Our story this episode is a classic fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen - but told with our own Dragonfly Tales flavour.Andersen wrote some of the most well loved fairy tales ever, including The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling and The Tinder Box. This book, An Illustrated Treasury, is a lovely introduction to his stories.If you would like a SHOUT OUT this season, then you can get in touch with us HERE or in our Dragonfly Tales Podcast Group, telling us your first name, your age and your town.And if you like our podcast and would like to donate a little something towards our second season, we would be so grateful. You can donate to Dragonfly Tales Podcast by clicking here: DONATEYou can also follow us on:Instagram andTwitterThanks for listening! Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GaragebandStory by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook at Tales from the DragonflyOriginal Lullaby by Tales from the DragonflyProduced by Andy GrazebrookArt by Light CreativeSound effects by Zapsplat

Sometimes the curse can be the cure. Join Isabelle Hauser as she brings you stories from Elisa Pearmain telling "Dervish in the Ditch" and Liz Weir telling "The King with Horses Ears".

On today's episode, enjoy the following: “Boo Stew” by Donna Washington from Angel's Laughter (11:15) “Zombie Boy” by Octavia Sexton from Appalachian Haint Tales (5:59) “The Blood-Covered Vampire” by Richard Martin from The Well of the World's End (2:01) “The Voice in the Graveyard” by Big Joe Pagliuca from Spooky Ooky (9:06) “Long Bony Finger” by Liz Weir from Boom Chicka Boom (3:38) “Samurai Over My Head” by Donna Washington from Growing Up Army (10:41) "Feegbah" by Bill Gordh (7:21)

We always hope that the stories we share with you on The Apple Seed spark memories for you to share with the people that you love. Sometimes those memories are sparked by listening to personal stories, and other times by listening to tall tales and fairy tales. And this time of the year it seems fitting to bring you some mildly spooky stories, nothing too terrifying. So sit back, relax, and get ready to have the memories wash over you as you listen to stories about zombies, vampires, and giant pumpkins.  On today's episode, enjoy the following: “Boo Stew” by Donna Washington from Angel's Laughter (11:15)Today's episode features a couple of stories written by or with kids, like this one called "Boo Stew". And in fact, in this story about a disgusting recipe for stew, there are even a few kid performers, led by Apple Seed favorite Donna Washington.  “Zombie Boy” by Octavia Sexton from Appalachian Haint Tales (5:59)A lot of the stories that Octavia Sexton tells are 'Jack Tales', like Jack and the Beanstalk or Jack the Giant Killer. This next story is fashioned after some of those Jack Tales. And speaking of stories made up by kids, this next tale was written by Octavia Sexton's grandson and it's called "Zombie Boy".  “The Blood-Covered Vampire” by Richard Martin from The Well of the World's End and other Tales (2:01)And now for a few stories that are really just jokes dressed up like scary stories. This first one is from England-born, Germany-based storyteller, Richard Martin about a seriously un-scary group of blood-thirsty vampires.  “The Voice in the Graveyard” by Big Joe Pagliuca from Spooky Ooky (9:06)This next story-with-a-punchline story is from "Big" Joe Pagliuca. The moniker "Big" Joe exists because that's how his preschool class could differentiate him from "Little" Joe, one of his students. Now generally, if you hear a spooky voice emanating from a graveyard, it's safe to say you should steer clear of said graveyard. Not true in this story, though.  “Long Bony Finger” by Liz Weir from Boom Chicka Boom (3:38)"Guess what I can do with my long bony finger and my ruby red lips!" is a chant heard throughout this story from the great Irish storyteller, Liz Weir. And that sounds like that's got 'scary story' written all over it. But in keeping with the last couple of stories, it's really just a setup for a joke.  “Samurai Over My Head” by Donna Washington from Growing Up Army (10:41)We started the hour with a Donna Washington story and we'd like to bring you another one here. And although it contains a seance it's actually a sweet story featuring Donna Washington's parents.  "Feegbah" by Bill Gordh (7:21)We thought we'd wrap up today's episode with a little musical adventure from Bill Gordh and his banjo. Have you ever been to a county fair and seen a giant pumpkin? Well, you've likely never seen one as big as the one in this story. A pumpkin so large and ornery that it'll chase you down if you disturb its sleep.  

I have only met Liz once or twice, and mostly in passing, but she is a very impressive woman. We hold some similar thoughts about accents in stories, although I think she is way more ‘strict!’ Her storytelling is captivating in the way someone who is a natural teller of tales can be. Relaxed, confident, just letting the story speak for itself. In this time of, well, 2020, it was recorded socially distanced, with Liz at Ballyeamon, and me in New London, NH recorded over StreamYard. There was a bit of echo, so if you think you hear the Irish equivalent of the Loch Ness Monster, it’s just me echoing slightly! Sorry about that. Tea and biscuits, a little Irish history, and what really matters in telling a story. https://www.lizweir.org/ https://www.ballyeamonbarn.com/

On today's Apple Seed Extra, a story called "Rathlin Fairy Tale" told by Liz Weir, the Irish storyteller who brings to life the myth of the hawthorn Tree—better known in Ireland as fairy thorns. When the boy of a young mother is stolen by the fairies of a hawthorn tree, he's saved by a peculiar and perhaps lucky connection to the real world. In Irish folklore, cutting down a hawthorn tree is considered bad luck, since you will disturb the little folk. Interestingly, British folklore, which contradicts Irish folklore about as much as Britain contradicts the Irish government, uses hawthorn tree branches as a protection from fairies.

On today's Apple Seed Extra, a story called "Rathlin Fairy Tale" told by Liz Weir, the Irish storyteller who brings to life the myth of the hawthorn Tree—better known in Ireland as fairy thorns. When the boy of a young mother is stolen by the fairies of a hawthorn tree, he's saved by a peculiar and perhaps lucky connection to the real world.

On today's episode, enjoy the following: "Tanuki and Usagi" by Alton Chung, from The Spider Weaver and Other Tales from Asia "Bastianello" by Donna Washington, from Angel's Laughter "The Fisherman of Lough Neagh" by Liz Weir, from Here, There and Everywhere "The Elephant Skull" by Tim Lowry, from Folk Tales From Around the World "The Alligator and the Dog" by Olga Loya, from Tio Conejo (Uncle Rabbit) and Other Latin American Radio Family Journal - Castle

What's the most foolish thing you've ever done? We've all been there – waved at someone who wasn't actually waving at us, gotten caught belting Celine Deon in the car, tripped up the stairs in public. Donna Washington's Bastianello is a happy reminder that we're all a little foolish sometimes, and that's ok. In today's story, follow us to the villages of Italy, where a flustered groom sets out to find people more foolish than his new wife and in-laws, who spent the morning weeping over events that never happened. He'll soon learn that foolishness comes in many funny forms.On today's episode of The Apple Seed, we'll also venture to the farmlands of Japan, where Alton Chung will introduce us to Tanuki, a mischievous badger who plays nasty tricks on his friends, and Usagi, his rabbit friend who intends to teach him a lesson on how trickery hurts.  On today's episode, enjoy the following:"Tanuki and Usagi" by Alton Chung, from The Spider Weaver and Other Tales from Asia"Bastianello" by Donna Washington, from Angel's Laughter"The Fisherman of Lough Neagh" by Liz Weir, from Here, There and Everywhere"The Elephant Skull" by Tim Lowry, from Folk Tales From Around the World "The Alligator and the Dog" by Olga Loya, from Tio Conejo (Uncle Rabbit) and Other Latin AmericanRadio Family Journal - Castle

Liz Weir MBE a storyteller and writer from Northern Ireland has worked across five continents telling tales and promoting the art of storytelling. She has told her stories to people of all ages in pubs, prisons and hospitals as well as New York's Vanderbilt Hall and England's Royal Albert Hall. In conversation with Maria Whatton she discusses the memoir she is writing – “Story Woman”. Maria talks to Liz about her pioneering work in the library service during the years of conflict in Northern Ireland, the development of Ballyeamon Barn - a site for tourism and storytelling in the wild Glens of Antrim, and the importance of stories within our communities. Liz is an exceptional woman with a truly extraordinary life story. www.lizweir.org www.ballyeamonbarn.com https://armstory.org.uk/

On today's Apple Seed Extra, enjoy a very old Irish story about siblings turned into swans and made to live for 900 years, until a bell rings signaling the coming of a new faith to Ireland. The story is told for you by the great Irish storyteller, Liz Weir.

May 16, 2020 hour 3. Featured in this hour are: Liz Weir;

The first of May is the day the fay travel between their word and ours. Simon Brooks brings Milbre Burch telling "The Fairy Flag" and Liz Weir telling "Wee Meg Barnileg".

A bouquet of stories for a strange time! Isabelle Hauser takes us to a magical place in Dubai and brings us four storytellers with tales galore! True Thomas tells "The Sack", Liz Weir tells "Lady Marians Wolfhound", Laura Simms tells "The Black Bean" and Tim Lowry tells "The Elephant Skull".To all the lovely listeners who are hunkering down and supporting each other from a distance, I hope that these stories bring you a little time far away from this. My thoughts are with you and the podcast will continue!

Who in your life tells the best stories? On today's BITE, Liz Weir brings us a story called "The Kings Storyteller" about a king whose thirst for great stories can't be quenched. Sam is joined in the studio by Paul Ricks.

What would you do if you saw a dragon? Or a mermaid? Hear Jenni Cargill Strong tell "Yellow Thunder Dragon" and Liz Weir tells "The Mermaids Gift".

"Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.” On today's BITE you'll hear a story about a tailor who epitomizes that famous motto. Sam and guest Teresa Love listen to and discuss Liz Weir's "The Tailor and the Button".

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Hear John Porcino tell the classic poem "The Cremation of Sam Magee" and Liz Weir tell "How Snow Got It's Color".

In this episode, enjoy the following stories: An entry in the Radio Family Journal by Sam Payne “Weeping Willow,” by Sheila Arnold on Hands Wide Open “Fish Bumming,” by Doug Elliot on Everybody's Fishin' “The Ballad of Ron Huber,” by Kevin Kling on Kevin Kling – Alive “The Weeping girl at the dance,” by Liz Weir on The Glen of Stories “Song of the Wandering Aengus,” by Joseph Sobol on In the Deep Heart's Core, Vol. 1: I Am of Ireland

Our guest this week is Liz Weir, a veteran storyteller from Northern Ireland who is known throughout the world and has received an MBE for her work. Learn more about Liz at: www.lizweir.org Visit her festival, The Glens Storytelling Festival: www.goastories.org Join the House of Legends Club at: www.houseoflegends.me/landing-page Music courtesy of Kate Young, one of Scotland's most innovative traditional musicians - find out more at:www.kateyoungmusic.com

Creeping fingers, crawling hands....This weeks episode has Liz Weir telling "Long Bony Fingers" and Joel Ben Izzy telling "The Green Hand".

On today's episode, enjoy the following stories:?“Under the bridge” by Anne Rutherford from Living in the driveway(14:07)?“Wee Meg Barnileg” by Liz Weir from Boom Chicka Boom(7:44)?“People I meet at Waffle House” by Tim Lowry from Stay on the Road(8:38) ?“Acres of Diamonds” by Ed Stivender from And Once Again(7:20)?“Brink” by Jane Stenson from Brink (12:30)

Jack is back up to his odd ways! Guest host Isabelle Hauser shares Liz Weir telling "Jack and the Magic Horse" and Laura Packer telling "Jack and the Pottle of Brains".

A record eleven stories and eleven storytellers grace this episode about the foolish wiseman Nassrudin! Featuring the storytellers Priscilla Howe, Douglas McKay, Rebecca Lemaire, Denise Bennett, Sean Buvala, Laura Deal, Sue Searing, Caleb Winebrenner, Liz Weir, Richard Martin, and Laura Packer.

On today's episode, enjoy the following: A conversation with Rachel Ann Harding and Cooper Braun-Enos The Chain of Memories by Liz Weir The Most Powerful Being in the World by Antonio Rocha The Leannan Sidhe by Liz Weir

Red clothes, red hair and strange men. Liz Weir tells "Mary and the Red Dress" and Milbre Burch tells "Mr Death and the Red Headed Woman."

Liz Weir a business woman, festival director and children’s author, but perhaps best known for her role as a professional storyteller sharing stories of Ireland’s past not only locally in libraries, pubs, prisons and at festivals but on the international stage as well.. In 2002 she won the inaugural International Story Bridge Award of the National Storytelling Network. Many more awards were to follow helping her travel the world with her craft sharing her stories in countries as far away as Russia, Singapore, South Africa and Australia. She is the author of some 27 children’s books, currently the Story Teller in Residence for Libraries NI and former presenter at Radio Ulster of “Gift of the Gab”. She’s owner of the 200 year old Ballyeamon Barn near Cushendall which hosts a story telling evening on Saturday nights as well as tourists from all over the world in the adjoining hostel. Liz was recently engaged by InvestNI to show them how best to use the power of story telling when delivering presentations. Dropping down soon into the Hall of Fame will be interviews with Seamus O’Prey from Ortus and Paul Roberts of the Ashton Community Trust.

One wish, one story, two tellers! The story "One Wish" told by Liz Weir and Simon Brooks.

A story a day for the month of May! Today's story is "The Kings Storyteller" by Liz Weir. The sponsor for today is a huge THANK YOU to the listeners. Each and every ear is appreciated and loved.

A story a day for the month of May! The theme of the week is tricksters and this is Frighten-Me-Friday. Today's story is "Mujina" by Alton Chung. The podcast could use more patrons, so please consider becoming one! The beautiful brain behind the FairyTale Sponsor is Liz Weir and Katie Knutson!

Irish folk tales to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with stories from Regi Carpenter, Liz Weir, Jess Smith, and Milbre Burch.

Secrets don't make friends but they can certainly make stories. This episode brings you tales from Glenda Bonin, Liz Weir, Susan Reed, and Robin Schulte.

Stories from a variety of tellers about the excitement, frivolity, and memories surrounding clothing from Heather Forest, Michael Katz, Paul Bliss, Molly Catron, Liz Weir, Milbre Burch, and our very own Apple Seed team.

It is in the dreams that fortunes are made. Two stories inspired by the same folk story as Liz Weir tells"The Peddler of Ballaghaderreen" and Laura Deal spins the tale "Tex Buys a Dream".

Getting a job done isn't always the easiest. The tasks you perform may be laborious and tedious, may require some thought before finding an innovative solution, or could be downright bizarre. Whatever the effort may be, the stories and songs in this episode highlight the good that can come after working all the livelong day. Featured tellers include: Liz Weir, Antonio Rocha, Bobby Norfolk, Jenni Cargill Strong, Glenda Bonin, Fran Stallings and Diane Ferlatte.

The season for haunting tales is upon us! This episode is for those who like a little spooky, but not too much. Mysterious strangers and their kind gifts sweeten these stories. Featuring Simon Brooks telling “The Selkies Gift” and Liz Weir weaving the tale of “The Hired Girl”.

Stories of reaping what you sow featuring Karen Golden, Dan Keding, Kim Weitkamp, Olga Loya, and Liz Weir.

A conversation with creative duo, Stories with Spirit, in Boulder, Colorado at the Dushanbe Teahouse along with stories by Liz Weir and Antonio Rocha.

An hour of stories of the world's loyalest creature and mankind's best friend featuring Mary Hamilton, Bil Lepp, Liz Weir, Rivka Willick, and Laura Simms.

Stories from some of our favorite tellers from the UK featuring Geraldine Buckley, Clare Murphy, Liz Weir, and Shonaleigh.

This is an extra long episode because I LOVE spooky stories and I couldn't decide which ones thrilled me most! Hear the stories to chill your heart and bones - Liz Weir with "The Leannan Sidhe", Denis Gessing "The Blackthorn Walking Stick" and Milbre Burch with "Mama Gone". Note - These stories are for older audiences! Listen with young ears at your own digression.

It is time to play in the lengthening shadows of the year and walk with one foot in another world. Storytellers Simon Brooks and Liz Weir take us into other times and places with the stories "The Faerie Bride" and "The Chain of Memories".

Sam Payne mixes and matches some great fairy tales and folktales featuring Liz Weir, Len Cabral, Dovie Thomason, and Jeri Burns, PhD.

To begin the podcast I am pleased to present Liz Weir and Clare Murphy - storytellers magnifique from Northern Ireland!

Stories with a special message about the ways we spend our time. Featuring Teresa B. Clark, Dan Keding, Liz Weir, and Ed Stivender.

Truth & Story is a tale that is often used to illustrate the importance of stories. Stories wrap truth to make them acceptable. Stories turn facts into illustrations that people are more likely to believe.This version of 'Truth & Story' has been written by Irish writer / storyteller Liz Weir.