The first thing I do is slip into my Victorian school teacher’s outfit, which consists of a full skirt with a hoop. The ironic twist is that I went from being a real-life school teacher to playing the role of one at Bunratty Folk Park. A Victorian school classroom - with bench seats and blackboards with chalk and clothes. When the children come in, I’ll conduct the class in the same manner as a Victorian teacher. Whether I’m channelling a Victorian schoolteacher or another equally interesting character, every day is a school day at Bunratty.

Source: Irish Examiner January 03, 2026 17:30 UTC