Planning to spend Halloween in Cork in 2026? While Derry gets most of the national attention for its commercial scale, Cork offers something far more authentic: a raw, grassroots celebration of Samhain that belongs to the people who live here.…
If there is one week on the Irish calendar you shouldn’t miss, it’s late October in Derry. We’ve lost count of how many times we’ve stood wrapped in layers on the 400-year-old walls, watching the city completely lose its collective…
If you thought Halloween was just an American import, think again. Europe has everything from ancient Celtic traditions and fiery street performances to Dracula-inspired castle parties and full-on horror festivals. Whether you fancy celebrating Samhain in Scotland, exploring Transylvania or…
As the nights draw in and the veil between worlds thins, the Bram Stoker Festival Dublin retIf there’s one time of year Dublin can get away with being a little bit gothic, it’s Halloween. And what better excuse than a…