october 2026: samhain (halloween) in ireland
a coast-to-coast tour of ancestral connection through song, story, sacred sites & thin places
through Donegal Square Celtic Heritage Tours
through Donegal Square Celtic Heritage Tours
Discover the ancient and contemporary traditions of the Festival of Samhain
Sah-wen: a pre-Christian Celtic festival marking the transition to Winter
Today, Pagan traditions blend with Christian history and contemporary All Hallows culture,
inviting you to a season of myth, mystery, reflection and remembrance.
Connect to old ways, seasonal customs, heritage, folklore & folk arts through
Gathering, Learning, Listening;
Walking, Talking & Experiencing Ireland
at a magical Threshold time
Sah-wen: a pre-Christian Celtic festival marking the transition to Winter
Today, Pagan traditions blend with Christian history and contemporary All Hallows culture,
inviting you to a season of myth, mystery, reflection and remembrance.
Connect to old ways, seasonal customs, heritage, folklore & folk arts through
Gathering, Learning, Listening;
Walking, Talking & Experiencing Ireland
at a magical Threshold time
UPCOMING Informational Session
find out details at the Q&A Open House
Sunday, Feb 15, 2026 at 2pm
in the McCarthy's Great Room -
Donegal Square / McCarthy's Red Stag Pub & Whiskey Bar
534 Main St. Bethlehem, PA
or attend virtually via a live ZOOM
REGISTER HERE
Can't make it on the date?
Email [email protected] to request a video recording link.
Sunday, Feb 15, 2026 at 2pm
in the McCarthy's Great Room -
Donegal Square / McCarthy's Red Stag Pub & Whiskey Bar
534 Main St. Bethlehem, PA
or attend virtually via a live ZOOM
REGISTER HERE
Can't make it on the date?
Email [email protected] to request a video recording link.
THE TOUR
WHEN: HALLOWEEN WEEK 2026 | Oct 24 - Oct 31 (8 days + travel) *subject to a 1-day shift, TBD by the open house
WHERE: Counties Galway, Mayo & Meath (west & east coasts)
WHO: Fiona (music, folklore, language); Kate Scuffle (Irish culture, history, literature); local artists & facilitators
FOR: those interested in: ancestry, Celtic culture, singing in community (you don't need to be a good singer!), folklore & mythology, seasonal celebrations, meeting new friends and non-strenuous exploration of small Irish cities, villages, museums and nature sites.
Recommended for those who can tolerate the Fall weather!
WHAT: folk song learning, storytelling, mini-Irish Gaeilge lessons, simple handcrafting, gentle walks, early Christian sites, neolithic sites, fairy mounds, ancient trees, pubs & shopping, contemplative time & spaces, stunning views and two internationally-renowned Samhain street festivals.
PACKAGE: includes all accommodations (3 & 4-star hotels) + breakfasts, all in-country travel including 2 airport transfers, entrance fees (museums, festivals, sites), & select meals.
PRICE RANGE: estimate: $3300, not including air-fare. TB shared in full detail.
DEPARTURE: Travelers welcome to depart from Donegal Square on a chartered bus or arrange their own home-airport travel.
DETAILS: exact itinerary, booking information & many other details will be shared & published on February 15.
CONTACT: Fiona at [email protected] with any immediate questions!
WHERE: Counties Galway, Mayo & Meath (west & east coasts)
WHO: Fiona (music, folklore, language); Kate Scuffle (Irish culture, history, literature); local artists & facilitators
FOR: those interested in: ancestry, Celtic culture, singing in community (you don't need to be a good singer!), folklore & mythology, seasonal celebrations, meeting new friends and non-strenuous exploration of small Irish cities, villages, museums and nature sites.
Recommended for those who can tolerate the Fall weather!
WHAT: folk song learning, storytelling, mini-Irish Gaeilge lessons, simple handcrafting, gentle walks, early Christian sites, neolithic sites, fairy mounds, ancient trees, pubs & shopping, contemplative time & spaces, stunning views and two internationally-renowned Samhain street festivals.
PACKAGE: includes all accommodations (3 & 4-star hotels) + breakfasts, all in-country travel including 2 airport transfers, entrance fees (museums, festivals, sites), & select meals.
PRICE RANGE: estimate: $3300, not including air-fare. TB shared in full detail.
DEPARTURE: Travelers welcome to depart from Donegal Square on a chartered bus or arrange their own home-airport travel.
DETAILS: exact itinerary, booking information & many other details will be shared & published on February 15.
CONTACT: Fiona at [email protected] with any immediate questions!
Where We're headed & What you'll FIND
Thin Places
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Contemplative Communities
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Warm Welcomes
Neolithic Wonders
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Sacred Centers
Evocative Coastlines
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One-of-a-kind Festivals
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Autumn Beauty
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A Few Teasers!
- Poulnabrone Dolmen, Co. Clare
- Galway City
- National Museum of Ireland, Co. Mayo
- Clonmacnoise Abbey, Central Ireland
- Newgrange and Tara, Co. Meath
- with street festivals, parades, trees, wells & mounds, off-the beaten-path experiences & wonders TBA!
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