A Samhain Night in Enniscorthy Castle

A Samhain Night in Enniscorthy Castle

Join famed storyteller and Bean Feasa Lorraine from Gallivanting.ie on a night that celebrates all things Samhain from Food to Magic!

Date and time

Saturday, October 26 · 6 - 9pm GMT

Location

Enniscorthy Castle

Castle Hill Enniscorthy Ireland

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

Arriving at the castle you will be guided to our temporary workshop area, here lit by candlelight you will be welcomed with a glass of Elderberry Fizz. Over the next three hours you will be transported back in time with tales of the wise Grandmother Goddess of Samhain, and how in time she was reduced to the Wicked Witch of Halloween.

You'll hear stories of other powerful older women in our myths and legends, the original Banshee; the Morrigan, Liath Luchrá the female tracker of the Fianna, and the legendary Bean Feasa Biddy Early.

As these stories are told, you will also learn about the Elder Tree, named by the Vikings, the Elder Mother. A magical tree, filled with medicine, music and art!

Lorraine will be demonstrating how to make elderberry syrup and elderberry ink on the night, answering all your questions, and all participants will leave with a bottle of ink and those of you who bring a clean sterile jar can also bring home some syrup to keep you healthy as winter moves in!

Throughout the evening you can return again and again to our Wild Table Buffet, filled with locally sourced and very ofter wild treats! Stewed Crab apples, roasted hazelnuts, generous slices of freshly made cheddar or soft creamy goats cheese. farmhouse butter, traditional Barmbrack and freshly baked soda bread and cold meats

All this in the gorgeous candle lit surroundings of the Enniscorthy Castle, truly a night to remember!

Food for the heart, soul and stomach!

Frequently asked questions

Will I be well fed?

Yes, the buffet table will be heaving and you can return as many times as you want. No hot food will be served, but there will be a selection of cold meats, cheeses, breads, fruits, pastries and traditional Barm Brack with lots of freshly made farm house butter!

What should I bring?

Lorraine will be making both Elderberry syrup and Elderberry ink on the night, you can choose which one to bring home. So bring a clean dry bottle or jar with a good lid. Bring two you might be lucky and go home with a little of both!

Is there parking?

There is a very limited amount of parking outside the castle and across the road. But there is a car park at the base of the hill also

Are children allowed?

This is a night delving into Irish Culture and Womens history, with Sloe Gin and Crabapple Whiskey. While older kids or Teens may enjoy it, it is not suitable for younger children and it is definitely designed for adults. Let the little ones go trick or treating, this is for the Crones!

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Lorraine O'Dwyer

Lorraine O'Dwyer is a Foraging and Forest Guide, an 8th Generation Bean Feasa (Wise Woman) and a Storyteller or Seanachaí Based in North Wexford she runs various walks and workshops celebrating ancient Irish culture, Celtic Paganism, Wild Foods and much much more. A founding member of Taste Wexford, the regions food tourism initative. She also runs seasonal food and farm tours showcasing the best in organic and artisan food.

Lorraine has entertained visitors from all over the world and has performed here in Ireland, the UK, and France. Her blending of food, stories and performance has seen her featured in the Irish Times, National Geographic Travel, and The Guardian Newspaper. She has appeared on US and German Television and at home she has been featured on a number of shows on RTE.

To find out more, visit Gallivanting.ie!