Irish Storyteller Dierdre McCarthy

Website: http://jimmccarthysongs.com/trip.html

An Imaginary Trip To Ireland is the next best thing to an actual trip to the Emerald Isle. By providing Irish storytelling mixed with traditional Irish music, Irish step-dancing and other delightful elements of her homeland, Deirdre McCarthy will delight your students with the fun, beauty, charm and imagery of Ireland.

Born and raised in Limerick, Ireland, Deirdre McCarthy is a member of the CNY Irish-American Cultural Institute and a former member of AmeriCorps where, in 2001-2002, she presented a year-long series of Irish Culture presentations in schools throughout Oswego County. She has been sharing her love of her homeland in schools, libraries and festivals all across New York State for the past twelve years.