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Ireland is the birthplace of Halloween – come celebrate where it all began. Halloween dates back over 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, welcoming the new year with sacred bonfires on hilltops, feasting on the harvest and otherwordly storytelling. Today, festivals and events across the country embrace a unique blend of these ancient customs with modern celebrations. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of intrigue, mischief and merriment this Halloween season in Ireland.
Your guide to HalloweenFrom family-friendly farm trails and fun events to weekend festivals and big-top gigs, get inspired and plan your Halloween with our guides to celebrating the season across the country.
Halloween festivals and events Feast with ancient spirits, dance with costumed crowds and embrace the spirit of the season at the best Halloween festivals and events happening across the country this October and November.
Visit website Púca Festival 2025Visit website Uisneach - Samhain in the HeartlandsVisit website Fire & Folklore: A Samhain Journey at Ardgillan CastleVisit website The Spirits of Meath Festival 2025Visit website Spirits of the Kwaidan ForestVisit website Halloween Fall Festival & Pumpkin PatchVisit website Púca Festival: Samhain CircusVisit website Púca Festival: Púca Samhain BanquetVisit website Púca Festival: The Young Hot Guys
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