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Leading the way is the enigmatic <strong>Ben MacCaoilte<\/strong>, a poet and spoken word performer whose words resonate in both Irish and English.<\/p>\n<p>Join us for <strong>A Bilingual Odyssey<\/strong> as <strong>Poetry, story, and music<\/strong> intertwine, weaving a spellbinding journey across time and memory. Imagine the warm embrace of harp strings and fiddle tunes as you approach the metaphorical gate\u2014the threshold to your own well of memories. Here, you\u2019ll find companions from the past, existing now only in the whispers of remembrance.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As the melodies shift between Irish and English, vulnerability becomes your ally. This immersive event invites you to explore your personal history, to honor the threads that connect us all. Ben MacCaoilte\u2019s poetic tapestry celebrates memory\u2019s power and our deep-rooted ties to place.<\/p>\n<p>From Journals to Stages, Ben\u2019s words have graced the pages of esteemed journals like The Waxed Lemon and Much More Than Words. Now, he takes the stage, offering a storytelling performance that dances between poetry and music. 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