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Samhain Púca Storytelling Festival 2026

Enjoy Irish folklore, storytelling, traditional music and workshops at this annual Halloween festival in Clare.

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Dates
Fri 23 Oct · Sun 25 Oct 2026
Where
Michael Cusack Heritage Centre, Poulaphuca, Carran, Clare (Both indoors and out)Directions
Cost
Free
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Best for ages 8 and upTime: 2-3 hoursIndoors and out
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This festival brings Irish folklore to life with a spellbinding mix of storytelling, academic talks, workshops and traditional music.

The annual Samhain Púca Storytelling Festival was launched in 2022 to welcome the Púca to his new home at Poll a’ Phúca (“The Lair of the Púca”) at the Michael Cusack Heritage Centre. The event timing also coincides with Púca Day and the founding of the GAA by Michael Cusack on 1st November.

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Time to allow
2-3 hours
Detailed schedule
  • Fri 23 Oct 2026
  • Sun 25 Oct 2026
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Fáilte Ireland Events

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  • Festival

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