There Celtic Festival of Samhain Used to mark the beginning of winter. It was a time of celebrations like bonfires, feasts, musical performances and storytelling. Now recognized as the ancestor of the modern Halloween festival, Samhain retains this fascination with the supernatural, but is also a time for reflection, healing, and communion with nature.

Here are some of the events and experiences celebrating Samhain in Ireland that allow you to experience this unique time of year from different perspectives.

The wonders of trees

This year, among the many events celebrating Samhain, a new experience will take place at the stunning Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow. The wonder of trees Nov. 2-3) promises to evoke wonder, promote learning, and strengthen relationships with trees. In the program: Botanical and ecological walks with renowned horticulturalists, conservationists and ecologists. Discussions will also discuss the critical role of trees in biodiversity and ecosystem health. A thematic storytelling show will also brighten up the event while raising funds.

It is one of many Samhain events in ancient eastern Ireland, where the landscape includes sacred hills. Tara AndUisneachassociated with ancient rituals. On Samhain, many people visit these holy places to feel their energy and connect with the past.

So, back in County Wicklow, a weekend retreat (October 25-27) invites you to explore the dream state and the power of ritual and dance. baptized”In a dark dream“, this retreat celebrates Samhain as a time of letting go.

This time in the charming town of Carlingford, north of Dublin, A Samhain Yoga Retreat (October 25-28) All are invited to look inward to cultivate conscience.

Smoke festival

One of the biggest Samhain/Halloween festivals on the island, the smokeIt will be held in County Meath from October 31st to November 3rd. It offers a rich program of shows and events. It also provides opportunities to explore mysteries Concert of holy hymns and sound bathShabda Bath, likewise an experience Sauna hot box amhain to recharge your batteries and reconnect with nature.

The Smoke Festival in Ireland, birthplace of Halloween

Samhain experience

In County Tipperary, The Samhain experience (The Samhain Experience) is a transformative two-day retreat offering sessions of sound therapy, meditation, shamanic journeys and healing ancestral connections. Visiting sacred sites in Tipperary and Limerick, participants will have the opportunity to reconnect with nature and the ancestors through shamanic ceremonies and rhythmic drumming sessions.

“The experience also includes a Samhain mask-making workshop where participants make an agaid-fid (Irish word for face mask). In the past, people wore these masks during Samhain to merge with spirits. The ritual of dressing up for Halloween.

Whether you're drawn to mysticism, nature, or a connection to the past, Samhain offers a wealth of unique experiences to celebrate the season.