Step Into the Shadows: The “Dracula Connection” Gothic Writing Competition

Write your own gothic horror story at Sligo Abbey's seasonal writing workshop inspired by Bram Stoker.

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Dates
Fri 30 Oct 2026 · 10:00–17:00
Where
Abbey Street, Sligo, F91 K796 (Indoors)Directions
Cost
Free

Admission is listed as free. Check the organiser’s page for any attendance updates before travelling.

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Best for ages 12 and upTime: 1-2 hoursIndoors
  • Step-free access (likely)
  • Toilets (likely)

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Connection" Gothic Writing Competition

Unleash your inner gothic writer at Sligo Abbey's special seasonal workshop! Did you know that Bram Stoker's mother survived the 1832 Sligo Cholera Epidemic, a harrowing tale that ultimately inspired Dracula? Now, you have the chance to pen your own horror story.

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Time to allow
1-2 hours
Listed by
Heritage Ireland (OPW)

Categories

  • Heritage
  • Halloween

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