Samhain at the Crossroads – The Final Gathering
Join a community Samhain celebration featuring costume making, willow lantern weaving, storytelling, and a final evening procession with music and a bonfire.
Plan your visit
Weather · Sat, 17 Oct
Sunny
3–11°C · 0 mm daytime rain
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Family practicalities
- Pram-friendly (likely)
- Step-free access (likely)
- Toilets (likely)
What to expect
Participants are invited to wear the costumes created during the workshops and carry their handmade willow lanterns, bringing light, colour and rhythm to the streets.
Everyone is welcome to join the final gathering, and everyone who takes part in the workshops is especially encouraged to attend.
Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026 Time: 6:30pm–8:30pm Meeting point: The Fountain, Kilfinane, V35 KW01
Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.
More information
- Time to allow
- 2-3 hours
- Detailed schedule
- Mon 12 Oct 2026 · 18:00
- Wed 14 Oct 2026 · 18:00
- Fri 16 Oct 2026 · 18:00
- Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 18:30
- Listed by
- Fáilte Ireland Events