Hallowe'en in Ireland - Mythology & Folklore of Ireland
Oct 25-Nov. 2, 2027
(Depart U.S. Oct. 25 - Return Nov. 2)
Ealrybird price before March 31st, 2027 (Save $400)

Halloween began in Ireland. Long before costumes and candy, Samhain marked the beginning of winter and a time when ancient Irish tradition turned toward the Otherworld.

Join us for a journey through the mythology, folklore and landscapes behind Halloween – from ancient ceremonial sites and legendary heroes to fairies, banshees, sacred places and the traditions that still shape Halloween in Ireland today.

• Celebrate all Halllows Eve with the incredible Halloween Derry Parade, a Fancy Dress Halloween Ball
• Folklore and tradition including fairy folklore, healing, cures and curses 
• Irish mythology, including the Book of Invasions, The Ulster Cycle & the Fenian Cycle
• Irish Language & music explained for beginners 
• and a Haunted Bus Tour of Dublin City
• Lots of opportunity to learn about what being Irish really means! 

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A Land of Magic and Mythology

To understand Halloween, come to the landscape that gave created it. Across Ireland, ancient tombs, royal sites, stone circles and sacred places are tied to stories of gods, warriors, kings and supernatural beings. We will explore these landscapes while uncovering the mythology and folklore that have surrounded them for centuries.

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Traditions inspired by Folklore and Culture

Enter the world of Cú Chulainn, Queen Medb, Fionn mac Cumhaill and the Tuatha Dé Danann. Along the way, we will explore Ireland’s traditions of fairies, banshees, changelings, holy wells, charms and supernatural belief. Through storytelling, classes, workshops and site visits, Ireland’s ancient stories come vividly to life.

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Celebrate Halloween in its Ancestral Home

Halloween is celebrated around the world, but nowhere has a deeper connection to its origins than Ireland. Travel through ancient landscapes, hear the stories behind Samhain and experience Ireland at its most atmospheric – dark autumn evenings, traditional music, folklore, fire and Halloween celebrations. Celebrate Halloween where the story began.

Trip Details

• 2 nights in Dublin City at a 4* hotel
  
• 6 nights in Donegal (Rural Ireland) on campus accommodation
• Round-trip transfer from Dublin to Donegal,  private coach 
• The Hill of Tara, Beltany Stone Circle, Rathcroghan Fort, The Cave of Cats, Holy Wells, Queen Maeve’s Mountain (Knock Na Rí)
• Workshops & Cultural activities ( optional) Celtic Art, Ogham Design, Traditional Music and Storytelling, Forest Bathing, Sea Swimming / Surfing
• Fee per person including all accommodation, breakfast & evening meals, all transfers, classes, workshops, cultural events and guided field trips
  

Deposit:  $99 

Earlybird Price: $1900 (Regular Price $2100)
  Inquiries please contact [email protected]

Pay $99 Deposit

Feeling Legendary? Get in touch for more info

If you are looking to book onto our Samhain trip but have a few questions first, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team will work with you and your group to organizing transfers, give you information about accommodation, and help with anything else we can. We look forward to hearing from you.