About Cathal Sheahan
Stories have always been at the heart of what I do.
For over 11 years, I’ve been guiding visitors through Dublin, creating engaging, memorable private walking tours that combine history, storytelling, humour, and human connection. Guests often tell me they leave not just knowing more about Dublin, but feeling more connected to the city and its people.
Dublin is a city layered with history, myth, rebellion, literature, music, and extraordinary characters. My aim is not simply to share facts and dates, but to help people experience the city through the stories that shaped it.
My background in storytelling and professional performance has strongly shaped how I guide. It taught me how pacing, atmosphere, voice, and emotional truth can transform information into something vivid, memorable, and genuinely engaging.
My academic background in Philosophy, Archaeology, and Film Studies also influences how I approach storytelling. Philosophy taught me to look beneath the surface and ask not only what happened, but why it mattered. Archaeology deepened my appreciation for the hidden layers of history beneath our feet. Film taught me how atmosphere, structure, and character bring stories to life.
Over time, my work has naturally expanded into workshops, storytelling experiences, educational programmes, and creative projects—but at the heart of everything I do remains the same purpose: helping people connect more deeply through story.
Alongside my live experiences, I also share Irish myths, legends, folklore, and history through my YouTube channel, Cathal the Storyteller, where I explore a more cinematic and reflective side of storytelling.
Whether I’m guiding a private walking tour through Dublin, leading a workshop, or sharing an Irish legend, the goal is always the same: to create something thoughtful, engaging, and genuinely human.
I’d be delighted to help you discover Dublin through story.
Cathal
Explore Cathal the Storyteller
Alongside my live tours, workshops, and storytelling events, I also share Irish myths, legends, folklore, and history through my YouTube channel, Cathal the Storyteller. The channel reflects a more cinematic and reflective side of my work, bringing Irish stories to life for audiences online and offering another window into my passion for storytelling.
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If you’re planning a walking tour of Dublin, please feel free to get in touch. I look forward to hearing from you.
Cathal.