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Turnstone Authors Stage
Hear from authors about their latest books
Turnstone open on Saturday and Sunday
Sessions last 45 minutes
Book signing - next to Wild Sounds & Books in Nightingale Marquee
Please ensure you arrive at the Lecture Marquee in good time: we can't allow entry once the session has started.
Thank you
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Author Spotlights in Turnstone
Seán Ronayne - Sunday 10:00
Ornithologist Seán Ronayne always knew he was different. While he struggled to fit in at school, when he was surrounded by nature, listening to birdsong, he felt a sense of calm and could truly be himself. His happiest times were spent walking in the woods with his father and grandfather, learning to identify the plants and birds around t
Ornithologist Seán Ronayne always knew he was different. While he struggled to fit in at school, when he was surrounded by nature, listening to birdsong, he felt a sense of calm and could truly be himself. His happiest times were spent walking in the woods with his father and grandfather, learning to identify the plants and birds around their home in Cork. Other children called him 'Nature Boy'.
Nature Boy is a celebration of birds, connection and being true to yourself - and of the extraordinary, healing power of nature.
Here is his album Wild Silence (25% of proceeds go to Birdwatch Ireland):