The Cailleach Effigy Workshop-Killarney

Running from 16th October to 9th November, Samhain Chiarraí invites locals and visitors to experience the mystical and ancestral spirit of the Celtic New Year. Highlights include street spectacles and Samhain processions from 24th October to 2nd November, perfectly timed with the mid-term break, alongside community-led events across the county featuring music, food, storytelling, and folklore.At its heart is the ancient tale of An Cailleach Chiarraí—the wise and wild Goddess of Winter—who emerges each year to mark the end of the harvest and the beginning of the darker half of the year. Her arrival signals the turning of the Celtic calendar and the enduring connection between the natural world and the supernatural.Join us in Kerry this Halloween season and step into a world where ancient traditions come alive.

Samhain Chiarraí - Halloween Kerry

Join us for the Cailleach Chiarraí Willow Effigy Workshop— help create a mystical willow effigy and connect with ancient Irish traditions!

Anam Arts and Cultural Centre

Join us for a hands-on Willow Weaving Workshop where families come together to shape a grand effigy of the Cailleach Chiarraí &amp; make Samhain Lanters to join or attend our ProcessionNote: This is a family workshop so all children must be accompanied by a Parent/Guardian

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