Why Resonance?
Volunteer-led, bringing people together
Our Story
Resonance was founded by Steve Coakley, Emily Ross and Carmel Doolan. Inspired by the diversity of TED talks and the magic of Other Voices in Dingle, and of course, the beauty of their surroundings on the River Shannon – they decided to create Resonance, a festival of ideas in Ireland’s midwest region.
Mole… when tired at last, sat on the bank, while the river still chattered on to him, a babbling procession of the best stories in the world.
Kenneth Grahame – The Wind in the Willows
The River Shannon
Mythology tells us that the river Shannon originated in the search for inspiration. To this day, it is a source of creativity and wonder. Resonance celebrates the meeting of minds, the meeting of waters and ideas that resonate.