Origins
Since 1995 Bard has run a successful Summer School on Irish Myth every year since 1996 on Clare Island, Co. Mayo. The School is essentially an experience of the Myths in a Workshop Context. However, presenters such as the late John Moriarty and John O’Donoghue were very much part of the Event. The Folklore Professor at UCD, Daithi O’hOgain was also a regular as well as many eminent poets. The challenge to participants was to examine how the myth reflected assumptions and axions by which we live today – and to challenge, harrow, re-tell.
Bard has always been relevant and accessible to participants no matter how familiar they are with the Irish Myths.
