Festival Calendar
Find out what’s happening at the Clonakilty Samhain Festival.
2023 Festival Events
Samhain Sessions
Samhain Sessions. A night of traditional music in:
De Barra’s Folk Club, A Teach Beag and Shanley’s.
FREE EVENT.
Samhain Parade
“Listen to the Land Speak” - Come and celebrate Samhain!
The theme for this year's Púca Parade is taken from Manchán Magan's brilliant book "Listen to the Land Speak" and it is an invitation to all to take a walk through nature, observe the changes that are afoot and allow it to inspire you. With natural materials that you gather (sustainably and thoughtfully!) make yourself a costume and join us as we walk through the town to celebrate the ancient festival of Samhain.
Please register your self/group using the link below.
Kindly supported by the Arts Council
Shake Hands with the Hawk
Shake Hands with the Hawk. An interactive talk with philosopher Kevin J. Power.
FREE EVENT.
Mythical Ireland
Mythical Ireland. A live podcast with folklorists and mythologists Anthony Murphy and Manchán Magan.
FREE EVENT. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Thin Places: Exploring the Holy Wells of County Cork
Thin Places: Exploring the Holy Wells of County Cork A talk by author and researcher Amanda Clark
FREE EVENT.
Caitlin Ruth Food Truck and Samhain Session
Caitlin Ruth Food Truck and Samhain Session in An Teach Beag.
Sam Amidon - Gig
The mighty Sam Amidon plays at DeBarra's Folk Club for Samhain.
PAID EVENT. TICKETS REQUIRED.
Sacrifice, Magic & Protection
The feast of St. Martin in Ireland. A talk by folklorist Billy Mag Fhloinn.
FREE EVENT - Registration Required
Ancestral Storytelling
Experimental Storytelling with poet Paddy Doyle and fiends.
FREE EVENT.
Birth Notes - An Exhibition by Artist Ciúin Tracey
Birth Notes - An Exhibition by Artist Ciúin Tracey.
FREE EVENT.
Mask & Lantern Making Workshop II
Come make yourself a mask for the Samhain parade!
Community workshops for the Samhain Parade in the Clonakilty Arts Centre.
Kindly supported by the Cork County Council and Pure Cork
Mask & Lantern Making Workshop I
Come make yourself a mask for the Samhain parade!
Community workshops for the Samhain Parade in the Clonakilty Arts Centre.
Kindly supported by the Cork County Council and Pure Cork