Towers and Tales is a celebration of contemporary children’s literature and illustration, designed to give young audiences unforgettable, creative and transformational experiences with books.
Since the inaugural festival in 2015, Towers and Tales has become a unique event for families, children and young people. The Festival encourages audiences to engage with literature and storytelling through innovative programming and a focus on participation.
The festival takes place in the idyllic setting of Lismore Castle, and is supported by other venues in the town of Lismore - Lismore Library, The Heritage Centre and The Red Hall. Festival goers are welcomed to a full festival experience as well programme activities - pop up events, doodlewalls, a Foodie Stableyard, Eason's book tent and activities in the castle gardens for all the family.
Thank you to all of our funders and partners for their generous support:
The Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon, Lismore Castle and Lismore Castle Arts, BookBag, Childrens Books Ireland, The Vault Cafe, The Glucksman, Lismore Heritage Centre, Waterford City & County Council and Waterford Libraries.
The Festival Team
Founders Committee
Lord Burlington
Niamh Sharkey
Elaina Ryan
Fiona Kearney
Julian Mack
John Huddy
Lismore Castle Arts
Paul McAree (Curator)
Alan Boardman (Programme & Operations Manager)
Liza Foley (Exhibitions Coordinator)
Rachel O'Hara (Arts Engagement Facilitator)
Artistic Directors
Niamh Sharkey
Elaina Ryan
Lismore Castle
Denis Nevin (Castle Manager)
Patrick Nevin
Colm O’Driscoll (Head Gardener)
Steering Committee
Elaina Ryan
Niamh Sharkey
Helen Courtney (Lismore Castle)
Rachel O’Hara (Lismore Castle Arts)
Gael Byrne (Lismore town representative)
Aisling Fitzgerald (Towers and Tales)
Niamh Baldwin (Waterford Libraries)
Loretta Kinsella (Waterford Libraries)
Producer
Aisling Fitzgerald
Assistant Producer
Pax Ó Faoláin
PR & Communications
Michelle Russell
Festival Designer
Olan Wrynn
Since 2015 we have…
Welcomed 14,000 Guests
Through the gates of Lismore Castle
