Terror Talks: Cryptid - An Unnatural History of Ireland's Unknown Animals
Schedule
Sun Feb 22 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Portaferry Market House | Newtownards, NI
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CALLING ALL CRYPTOZOOLOGISTS!Join dark historian Andrew Johnston of Alternative Ulstours for an illustrated Terror Talk on Ireland's 'cryptids' - animals disputed or unverified by mainstream science.
Andrew will hit the trail of legendary beasts including Muirdris, Muckie and the dreaded Dobhar-chú, as well as investigating strange encounters with ape-men, horse-men and phantom cats.
Elsewhere, cast back to the Victorians' fevered obsession with 'sea serpents', and confront the notion that dire wolves may inhabit the modern Irish countryside - beyond the set of Game of Thrones!
The talk will invoke Ireland's traditional beliefs and folklore, and offer alternative scientific explanations, remembering the island's extinct fauna.
So, come along to historic Portaferry Market House in the environs of Exploris Aquarium (referenced in the talk), take a seat and go into the unknown, where imagination roams free!
Doors open:
7.00pm
Running time:
2 hours including interval
Please note:
• Unreserved seating
• Complimentary refreshments
• Suitable for 12+
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Where is it happening?
Portaferry Market House, 28-29 The Square, Newtownards, BT22 1, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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