Samhain Family Festival

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Various Locations, Saturday 22nd October - Sunday 23rd October

Celebrate the magic of the spoken word and awaken your inner Seanchaí at Samhain Family Festival.

Immerse yourself in an authentic Halloween experience this October as spirits young and old will gather at EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum, Meeting House Square, The Irish Film Institute and The James Joyce Centre for Samhain, Ireland’s Family Halloween Festival.

​Samhain is a festival that celebrates Ireland’s ancient Halloween roots and rich storytelling traditions. Modern Seanchaís and colourful characters will share spine-tingling tales and there will be plenty of treats in store for all ages as we invite you to celebrate the magic of the spoken word.

​Samhain Family Festival and “Creatures of Samhain” is proudly sponsored by the The Arts Council of Ireland, DCC and The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media


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Saturday 22nd October - Sunday 23rd October
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