AS part of the national festival Cruinniú na nÓg, there is two free puppet shows being ran for children, one in Caherciveen and one in Waterville.

“The Mergle’s Tale” – a musical puppet spectacular. Caherciveen Library – Sat 15th June. 11am – 11.45 main show for primary school children. 12.30 pm – 1.15pm extra sensory show for children with intellectual disabilities. Families welcome. Booking Essential for both shows. (0879349049/ innabubble@mail.com)

“Meet the Puppets” from Innabubble’s “The Mergle Tale.” Tech Amergin Arts Centre – Sat 15th June. 3.45pm – 4.30pm. Hear (and sing) songs from the show, chat to the puppets and the puppeteers, plus a few lucky children will get the chance to be a puppeteer. Booking Essential. (Call Tech Amergin on 0669478956.)