Samhain Púca Storytelling Festival
25th October - 26th October 2025
Samhain Weekend at the Michael Cusack Centre
25th & 26th October 2025
October 25–26, 2025 | 11:30am–5:00pm Michael Cusack Centre, Poulaphuca, Carron, Co. Clare V95 HP08
Celebrate Ireland’s ancient Halloween tradition with a weekend of storytelling, folklore, and family fun—just a scenic drive from Hotel Woodstock.
Saturday 25th October – Tales of the Supernatural
Afternoon Session
- 11:30am – Doors Open, Welcome & Tea/Coffee
- 12:00pm – An Afternoon of Storytelling with Eddie Lenihan
Evening Session
- 4:30pm – Doors Open, Welcome & Tea/Coffee
- 5:00pm – An Evening of Storytelling with Eddie Lenihan
Sunday 26th October – Community & Family Fun Day
Free Entry (Ticket Required)
- 11:30am – Doors Open
- 12:00pm – Storytelling with Balor
- 12:45pm – Trick or Treat at the Witches Cottage
- 1:30pm – Special Guest: Katie Kelly, Storyteller
- 2:15pm – Fancy Dress Competition
- 12:00–3:00pm – Edge Face Painting
- 3:00pm – Storytelling with Balor
Tickets at michaelcusack.ie €15
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