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Towers & Tales is an annual festival celebrating the magic of Children's books.

23/05/2026

✨ What a day. What a festival. ✨

From storytelling and illustration, to dance, creativity, laughter and imagination around every corner - it was such a joy to see families, schools, artists and young readers come together to celebrate books and stories in such a special way.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, supported us, volunteered, performed, created, explored and helped make the day so memorable. Towers & Tales simply wouldn’t exist without this incredible community ❤️

We'd love to hear your thoughts -Share your anonymous feedback from this year's festival in our 5 minute survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecweinSveT9J0Wemy0dD6-Myka0ltK7el-pJPj776SJI8kiw/viewform

Please consider donating to our bookgifting programme - whether €5 or €500, your gift can make a difference: https://donorbox.org/towers-and-tales-book-gifting-2026

We’re already dreaming about next year… but for now, here’s a little glimpse back at a truly magical day ✨

14/05/2026

💬 We’d love to hear your feedback 💬

We’re always working to make Towers & Tales even better, and your thoughts really help us do that.

Help us continue to deliver a festival day that’s impactful and enjoyable for everyone - tell us what you loved, what you’d like to see more of, and even what didn’t work for you.

Your feedback means so much to us 💛

👉 Share your thoughts at the link in bio!

Thank you for being part of the festival ✨

09/05/2026

1 Week On…What an incredible festival day it was… ✨💛

We’re still buzzing from the magic, creativity and joy that filled the castle grounds - and none of it would have been possible without the support of so many amazing people.

Thank you to our funders , and for the generosity of our patrons

We could not do any of this without the continued support and generosity of . Niamh and Loretta you are a tour de force.

A big thank you to our festival production design team, Gavin, Cathal & Lauren led by Olan, who transformed the space and made it feel extra magical; and to our festival production team Casey and Aysegul for pulling all the logistics together and really just making it happen.

To all of the Lismore Castle and teams, thank you for your support throughout - with particular mention to Patrick and Denis, ever constant.

To our super events managers - Aisling, Helen, Granger, Ava, Charlise, Kai, and our Dungeon Doodle lead, Lauren, thank you for keeping everything running so smoothly behind the scenes.

And to our fantastic volunteers, those of you who are festival family at this stage and to those of you who volunteered for the first time - we are so deeply grateful for the knowledge, energy, time and support you so generously shared. Special mention to Jim Cosgrove, Lismore Men’s Shed, the Russell family, the Williams family.

Martin, Tom and his team - Thanks for keeping the rest of us calm!

A heartfelt thank you to our eight gorgeous, inspirational headline artists; all of our lovely supporting artists and hub partners, for bringing creativity and passion to the programme, and to our local venue partners - Lismore Library, The Red Hall, and , for being part of it all.

To everyone who played a part - thank you for making this festival so special 💫 and finally, thank you to you, our audience for coming, from near and far.

07/05/2026

Did you enjoy your day at Towers & Tales? 💛

If you had a great time, please consider donating to support Towers and Tales Schools & Outreach via our Book Gifting Programme. Every contribution helps us bring more books, stories and creativity to young readers!

🎁Donate now via: https://donorbox.org/towers-and-tales-book-gifting-2026

As part of our Towers & Tales Book Gifting Programme, we’re inviting school classes to create their very own School’s Book Monster - draw, paint, build or collage… the wilder the better! 🎨

Send us your “Monsterpiece” along with a few lines about why your school deserves a book boost, and you could win over €1000 library of books, curated with Children's Books Ireland.

📩 Entries: [email protected]
Deadline extened to Friday 15th May 2026

This programme is made possible thanks to the generous support of Waterford City and County Libraries and our wonderful patrons.

Feeney can’t wait to meet your monsters… 👀📖

03/05/2026

What a truly magical day at the Towers and Tales Festival ✨📚

The sunshine, the stories, the laughter - it all came together to create something really special. It was so wonderful to see so many families, young readers, and book lovers sharing in the joy of storytelling.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, supported, and made the day what it was. The energy, creativity, and excitement were just incredible 💛

Already looking forward to the next one!

02/05/2026

What better way to start the festival day than with a quick Monster Doodle. .horacek_ and busy at work and heading off to events all over Lismore where they hope to see you. Lots of tickets still available to purchase at all our indoor ticketed venues today, so do come along!

02/05/2026

🎉 It’s FESTIVAL DAY! 🎉

We’re so excited to welcome you all to Towers & Tales today — it’s going to be a magical, jam-packed day of stories, creativity and fun for the whole family ✨📚

Make sure to check out the images for some handy info before you arrive!

🎟️ Some events are sold out, but there are still plenty you can drop into and tickets available on the day!

🌦️ Come prepared for the weather and ready for adventure

We can’t wait to see you all soon! 💫

01/05/2026

What a fantastic day we’ve had! 🎉

Our eight headline artists were out and about visiting schools all across Waterford, sharing stories, creativity and lots of laughs with students throughout the day 📚✨

It was so special to see so many young imaginations inspired - a real highlight of the festival!

A huge thank you to Waterford Libraries for organising and supporting these wonderful visits 👏

We’re just getting started… more magic to come! 💫

01/05/2026

🎉 We’re turning 12 and celebrating in style at Towers & Tales! 🎉

We’re giving away 5 FAMILY PASSES to the brilliant Sophy Henn and her amazing Happy Hills event this Saturday!

🌈 All aboard for Happy Hills - a place where anything can happen (and usually does!). Meet the wonderfully weird residents, including the latest villain… Cheesy Bob, an Evil Monkey Magician 🐒✨ Expect loads of laughs, draw-alongs, and the chance to invent your very own Happy Hills character!

😂 A guaranteed hoot for the whole family!

👉 To enter:
Comment HAPPY below

⏰ First 5 to comment WIN a family ticket!

Ready… set… HAPPY! 🎈

30/04/2026

✨Giveaway ✨

🎨 Ever wondered what goes on inside an illustrator’s sketchbook?

Step into the creative world of Lauren O'Hara, where fairytale ideas first take flight! Peek behind her beautiful illustrations, hear what it’s like working with her sister (dream team!), and even bring your own sketchbook to join in the magic.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for aspiring artists, writers, and curious creatives of all ages - yes, grown-ups too!

🎟️ We’re giving away 5 FAMILY PASSES to this event (and it’s sure to sell out!)

👉 To enter:
Comment SKETCH below

⏰ First 5 to comment WIN!

Get ready to get inspired ✏️💥

Address

Lismore Castle, Co. Waterford
Lismore
P51F859

Website

https://www.towersandtalesfestival.ie/, https://linktr.ee/TowersandTales

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