LIZ WEIR is a professional storyteller who works with all age groups promoting the traditional art for which Ireland is world famous. A children's librarian by training, she now travels the world telling stories to adults and children, organising workshops on storytelling, and speaking at courses for parents, teachers and librarians. Her wealth of stories is drawn from both the oral and written traditions. She was the first winner of the International Story Bridge Award from the National Storytelling Network, USA, which cited her "exemplary work promoting the art of storytelling. She was awarded an MBE for her services to the Arts and Education in January 2019.