Blurring Boundaries in Irish Folklore | Waterford News

GOMA Waterford just unveiled “At Night the Hens Stand and Dream,” a surreal new exhibition by Niamh Coffey that fuses Irish folklore with ecological fantasy. Blending two series—“Siúnta” (reimagining ancient nature myths) and “Clodhoppers” (drawing from Marina Carr’s play and earthbound legends)—Coffey weaves humans, animals, and plants into fluid, dreamlike relationships. Inspired by 1930s Irish schoolchildren’s collected tales of transformation—hares becoming witches, kids turning to stone—the show explores how old Irish beliefs blurred human and natural boundaries. It’s a wild, imaginative dive into alchemy, queer theory, and myth, perfect for anyone fascinated by the porous lines between species and worlds. Open now. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a74d574c0a25b658