Tenx9: nine people with up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their life. Founded in 2011 by @doranpaul & Pádraig Ó Tuama. Always free.

Belfast (and beyond)
Joined September 2011
Absolutley delighted to be here at @BlackBoxBelfast this evening for our fantastic @tenx9 event 'Them'uns'
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The IEF are delighted to partner with @tenx9 for another free storytelling event - this time at the @BlackBoxBelfast with the theme them'uns on Weds 21 October at 7.30pm. We hope you can join us! For more info see: tenx9.com/events/tenx9-octob…
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On Weds 24 Sept, tenx9 turns 15!🥰 It all began in the front bar of @BlackBoxBelfast with 5 stories & an audience of 25 max👏 Thanks to everyone who has kept us going through thick & thin - who can forget the Zoom time?😱 Here’s to the next 15 years… oh, and always #free
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All our tenx9 @BlackBoxBelfast dates for 2027 are now on our website inc an extra Aug event for the return of the Fleadh💃 Sync your diaries/phone & don’t miss a single night of brilliant true stories🎙️ Themes posted as we go👍 OMG… 2027! Who’d have thought it?😱
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Exciting @tenx9 free Storytelling event coming up at @nerve_centre on 3 September at 7:30pm. Got a story to share on the theme of 'Back to School'? Get in touch here: ttps://www.tenx9.com/submissions We look forward to seeing you there!
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@tenx9 is returning to #Newry in partnership with the IEF & @prideinnewry for 9true stories on the theme Belonging. Got a story? Get in touch here: tenx9.com/submissions We look forward to seeing you at @bellinisnewry on 21 August at 7.30pm!
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As Belfast says GRMA to @fleadhcheoil enjoy 3 stories & great music from our TRADITION event on Aug 5th🎙️🎻 Pod 322 is available now, recorded live in @BlackBoxBelfast 🤗 Wonderful memories of an unforgettable week❤️ Slan abhaile & see you next year. #storytelling #free
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This is starting at 7pm with tunes 🎻 Join us for nine wonderful true stories on TRADITION - not just local! 🌎 @BlackBoxBelfast #free
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Dáithí has received the gift of a heart transplant. Dáithí is at the beginning of his recovery. There have already been some big wins for him, but there is still a long road ahead, and we would ask you all to keep him in your thoughts and prayers. 1/3
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We’re returning to Portstewart for 9 true Seaside Stories🌅 But we’ve not got them yet… so get in touch with your salty old seadog tales at our website😎 If ur enjoying this long sunny wkend, let the memories flow!!!🥰 And don’t forget to join us on June 21st❤️#storytelling
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New tenx9 #podcast is out now. Three brilliant true stories told in @BlackBoxBelfast on Weds 27 May 2026! ❤️ The theme was #HERO & they came in all shapes & sizes - but no capes! 🦹‍♂️🦸 Kathryn Foster, Ciaran McAlinden & Shirley McMillen👏👏👏 #storytelling #free – at Belfast, Northern Ireland
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@tenx9 is returning to #Omagh in partnership with the IEF for true stories on the theme: Stepping Up. Was there a time someone stepped up for you or you stepped up for someone else? Or perhaps you were inspired by someone who just got stuck in?
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On Weds in @BlackBoxBelfast we heard 9 amazing true stories of ATTITUDE👏 Three are on the latest tenx9 #podcast: Pod 316 Attitude😎 You’ll meet Schweppes the pony, the Changeling & dancing queen Sophia💔 Thanks to @disabilityn, signers Heather & Rachel & Marea on captions 👏👏👏
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So many #tenx9 events coming up!❤️ So many locations 🌍 So many themes - there must be one that “speaks” to you🤔 Keep up to date at our website🥰 Join us in @BlackBoxBelfast on Weds 29th for #Attitude with @disabilityni 👏 . #free #storytelling
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Hard to believe it’s a week since these brilliant stories of SOMETHING NEW in @BlackBoxBelfast🥰 We had circumcision, gym-culture, a murderous gran, divorce & yes, they were all funny & @Doranpaul revealed why he hated being called Mr Doran…🤔 @imaginebelfast
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Just to check… is anyone tenx9 adjacent still using this app? Let me know pls. 😘
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Some of you might have enjoyed Roy’s stories at tenx9. He was a wonderful storyteller, musician & person. It was always lovely to see him at our events. RIP. 😢
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Derry~Londonderry singer-songwriter Roy Arbuckle. A respected artist and past ACNI funding recipient. We wish to extend our condolences to his family and friends and all who will feel his loss within the arts community in Derry~Londonderry and beyond. derryjournal.com/news/people…
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Three brilliant stories from our event in @BlackBoxBelfast on Feb 18 with @niscifest 🧪 Listen to Pod 313 - Directions at our website or subscribe wherever you get your #podcasts 😘 Have fun 🥰 #Storytelling #free
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Remember when the sat nav took you into the river?😱 Or sent the tourists the wrong way?🤔 Or the time you had to do something embarrassing in the play?😊 However you interpret DIRECTIONS, get in touch with your true story at tenx9.com @niscifest @BlackBoxBelfast
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