No blarney here

STRATFORD - The Stratford Library Children's Department will present "The Irish Magic Show," featuring Magician Debbie O'Carroll, at 2:30 p.m. March 21.

Library officials said the performance includes the culture, language and lore of the Emerald Isle. It is free and open to the public.

O'Carroll studied theater and magic in the United States and Ireland and performs "The Irish Magic Show" nationally, "captivating youngsters" at festivals, schools and libraries, library officials said.

She has appeared on the Irish television program "Siar is Aniar" and was a featured performer at the Magic and Music Expo 1997 in Limerick, Ireland. In her program, O'Carroll blends favorite Irish tales of the last century with contemporary stage magic to create a truly enchanting program, library officials said.

Limited seating available, reservations are required by calling the Stratford Library Children's Department at (203) 385-4165.

The program is made possible through the generosity of the Carol Pieper Memorial Fund.