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Samhain Tales - Family Halloween Show

Enjoy traditional Irish storytelling, song, and folklore about Samhain by the fireside.

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Dates
Wed 28 Oct 2026
Where
Friars' Gate Theatre, Sarsfield St, Kilmallock, Limerick (Indoors)Directions
Cost
From €5
Phone
+3536398727
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Suits all agesTime: 1-2 hoursIndoors

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A captivating Halloween Traditional Irish Storytelling performance show by renowned storyteller and musician Daithi Collopy for all the family young and old to enjoy together by the Limerick Fireside. Hear the legends, history, folklore and origins of Samhain in story, song and verse. Experience the customs and rituals associated with Samhain in a uniquely Irish and Limerick cultural experience guaranteed to entertain and captivate all who experience it.

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Time to allow
1-2 hours
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Fáilte Ireland Events

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