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Folklore & Women: The power of folklore in reclaiming female stories (19:30)
How have myths and fairytales shaped feminist thought? Explore the power of folklore, its symbols and role in today’s society. With Q&A.
We often say history is written by the victors, and more often than not, those victors were men. For centuries, men’s lives were more visible, more documented, and more likely to be recorded in public and written spaces. As a result, history tends to reflect their experiences far more than those of women.
This talk isn’t about blame; it’s about alternatives. Folklore, oral narratives, and myth offer powerful ways to explore the lives, beliefs and aspirations of women across time. From stories of the otherworld to rituals, customs, and tales passed down through generations, these narratives open up new ways of understanding voices that history often overlooks. In re-examining these stories, we not only reclaims hidden aspects of the past – we gain a richer, more layered view of the present, and the possibilities of the future.
The Psychology of Cults: Manipulation, coercion & control in the digital age
When we hear the word ‘cult’, we might think about notorious religious groups such as Heaven’s Gate, Children of God, and Scientologists. But cults and other high control groups are everywhere, and they definitely are not always religious in character, with some luring people in under the false pretence of wellness and personal growth.
It’s estimated there are around 2,000 cults in operation in the UK today, and 10,000 in the United States. Research from The Family Survival Trust in 2022 called this phenomenon a “hidden epidemic" in the UK, estimating thousands of adults and children are being deceived into joining cult groups. This talk examines the psychology of cults: what draws people to join cults, why they might stay, and what cult leaders and leadership members get out of controlling people.
Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7:30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!
Nature Boy with Seán Ronayne
Ornithologist Seán Ronayne from Cobh, Co. Cork is on a mission to record the sound of every bird species in Ireland – that’s nearly 200 birds. Often joined by his partner Alba, he travels to some of the country’s most beautiful and remote locations to capture its most elusive species and soundscapes: the busy seabird colony of Skellig Michael; a native woodland free from road noise in the Burren; the corncrake stronghold of Tory Island; a solitary nest in the Donegal uplands.