Start Date
October 17
End Date
October 17
Address
Edgeworthstown
Events Description
Discover the fascinating traditions of an Irish Samhain and make your own authentic Halloween mask in this hands-on workshop with Dr Melissa Shiels.
Learn how our ancestors marked the end of the harvest and welcomed the darker half of the year through customs, games and protective rituals. Explore traditional celebrations such as Snap Apple, guising, and other seasonal practices, while discovering the beliefs and superstitions that shaped Halloween in Ireland.
Create your own traditional Irish mask using simple materials and learn why these disguises were once believed to protect the wearer from wandering spirits. Whether you’re interested in folklore, history or crafts, this engaging workshop offers a unique opportunity to experience one of Ireland’s oldest and most enduring traditions.
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Discover the fascinating traditions of an Irish Samhain and make your own authentic Halloween mask in this hands-on workshop with Dr Melissa Shiels.
Learn how our ancestors marked the end of the harvest and welcomed the darker half of the year through customs, games and protective rituals. Explore traditional celebrations such as Snap Apple, guising, and other seasonal practices, while discovering the beliefs and superstitions that shaped Halloween in Ireland.
Create your own traditional Irish mask using simple materials and learn why these disguises were once believed to protect the wearer from wandering spirits. Whether you’re interested in folklore, history or crafts, this engaging workshop offers a unique opportunity to experience one of Ireland’s oldest and most enduring traditions.