Irish Cottage

09/14/2018

Soup’s on!

09/14/2018

Irish Cottage Kazoo Chorus

08/28/2017

Stories by Roisin returns this weekend, and she has recordings available!

While you're waiting for Saturday to come, check out this interview with her on Shire Mom's blog!

Interviews · Renaissance Festival An Interview With Roisin the Storyteller August 18, 2017August 17, 2017 ShireMom One of the premier storytellers at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Roisin (Stories by Roisin) enchants young and old alike with her Irish fairy tales. She has recently released he...

08/19/2017

Céad míle fáilte!

Tomorrow is Opening Day for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, and we can't wait to welcome you into our home!

08/13/2017

Huzzah! Built in 1982, this year Irish Cottage celebrates 35 years of continuous Irish entertainment and historical recreation at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival!

As a fun throw-back, take a peek at this write-up from the program of Cottage's inaugural year!

08/04/2017

photos courtesy of Megan Noel Johnson at Live Your Dash Photography

06/22/2017

What better way to celebrate a night sacred to the fae than with a chance to win a copy of Roisin's new story CD "The Good Neighbors"??

*GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY* What better way to celebrate summer solstice, than to share a photo of a place that has tied together seasons and storytelling for hundreds of years!

You have from solstice (June 21) until the end of midsummer's night (11:59 PM, June 24) to comment below with you favorite summer getaway. All who comment will be entered in a drawing for a free copy of "The Good Neighbors"!

Winner will be announced Sunday, June 25!

05/08/2017

You don't have to wait until Festival season to hear her; Stories by Roisin are now available on iTunes!

Happy belated Beltane and May Day to you all! A few quick updates from Roisin: will resume next week, featuring some wonderful talent! AND, as you can see from the picture, Roisin’s CD, “The Good Neighbors”, is now available for digital download on iTunes!

05/08/2017

Tonight we light a candle for the passing of Trish Doss, whom many knew as Ma, and lift a pint in honor of a life well lived.

Cottage's walls will forever hold and cherish your memory.

04/11/2017

Hooray! Now you can take Stories by Roisin home with you!

***ANNOUNCEMENT***
Shout it out - HUZZAH and HOORAY!
We all have been waiting for this very day!
It is April 11th and I’m happy to say,
A brand new CD is coming your way!

With tales of giants and fairies and more,
Filled with laughter and adventures galore,
From the green hills of Erin and out to the shore,
Fun is waiting for you, so peek in the store!
(www.storiesbyroisin.com/store)


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Thank you to everyone who participated in the giveaway contest and has been following this adventure. None of this would have happened without you. But remember, this is just the first step in Roisin’s journey. Check back here and on the blog to find out about upcoming projects, appearances, and new stories!

The winner of yesterday’s drawing was Lindsey Taylor.

03/13/2017

**Announcement***
Huzzah! We have made it! I am happy to tell
That in less than a month, I am going to sell
a CD full of stories that has been long in the making.
On the 11th of April, it will be yours for the taking!!!