PRE-ORDER NOW!

Jane’s book - “ A Seat by the Fire” - CRAICLY STORIES for Ireland ” is now available for pre-order, and will be on shelves from October 26th 2026.

This gorgeous book is an ode to the Irish ability to welcome each other with stories, to entertain, remember and learn with stories and to have the craic!

Described as “part memoir / part manifesto”, the journey from the first ever CRAICLY in our home straw shed in Kildare, to Merry’s Bar in Dungarvan, food festivals, grand halls, family farms and more. The stories, people, places and experiences along the way are described in this little treasure of a book. Many CRAICLY storytellers generously contributed, and their short stories tell us of lives well lived across the island!

It is a book about the oldest remedy for loneliness that this country possessess - each other.

Hard backed, packed with images from all over Ireland. Enjoy!

Woman with curly hair in a black outfit, sitting and looking sideways; background features ornate wall and dim lighting.

Jane Gormley - Founder

Jane, an experienced storyteller and writer, founded CRAICLY in a direct response to the clear disconnect being experienced in a rapidly digitized world.

A lucky combination of being a story fanatic and of being based in rural Ireland - surrounded by beauty, heritage, history, mystery and fun… The Craic. There was a plethora of factors as to how CRAICLY came to life.

Struck by reports of a growing, global epidemic of loneliness it seemed an achievable contribution to create friendly events for people to get together and celebrate both people and place through storytelling. To experience and discuss real life, past and present. To do something real and non-digital. And the story themes are never ending!

Jane was the winner of the 2026 Wild Atlantic Way Writing Awards for Creative Non-Fiction. “A Seat by the Fire” is her first book.

Three people sitting on a stage, two men and a woman. The man on the left is wearing a scarf and glasses, the man in the middle has a microphone, and the woman on the right is smiling. Candles are on the background furniture.

  • Yes! We have worked with private groups, and visitors to Ireland on holidays. We have also worked with corporate groups working on improving health, wellness and wellbeing within a work environment. Please contact us directly with some information on what you had in mind.

  • It’s a combination of sources! We have a huge network through Ireland and have many storytellers who have attended multiple events. We also open applications for storytellers and have also worked with professional storytellers. If you’d like to tell a story - please apply and we look forward to being in touch.

  • We sell tickets and tell our community of subscribers first before they go on general release. Sometimes you’ll see events on our site with no ticket link - that’s because the subscribers have first access. Just sign up, and then keep posted!