Féile Samhain

The circle turns and Féile Samhain returns to Inistioge village on the 31st of October and 1st of November.

All are welcome to join a weekend of music and dance, storytelling and song, and activities rooted in seasonal traditions and heritage.

Programme includes:

❤️‍🔥🎙️❤️‍🔥 Awe na Mná Concert with powerhouses Karan Casey Inni-K and Clare Sands sharing songs and stories in the round.

🍂🍎🍂 Samhain Gathering: activities for all ages from Apple Pressing and Turnip Carving to Strawboy Sessions and Samhain Games and more!

🌿🌬️🌿 Orthaí: herbal medicine and song sharing workshop with Maura Brennan and Molly Garvey Graine Native Tree Nursery The Song Exchange

🌳📖🌳 Listening to the Land: Storytelling workshop with Paddy Doyle

👯🗣️👯 Sean nós singing with Eithne Ní Chatháin and Sean nós dancing with Seána Redmond Seána Redmond

🎻🪗🪕 Trad Sessions with local and visiting musicians

🕯️❤️🕯️ Remembrance Lantern Procession led by Maura Brennan and Paddy Doyle

Bígí linn a chairde.
Beautiful poster illustration by Votive Illustration

Supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, The Heritage Council and Kilkenny County Council