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Samhain Festival at EPIC 2019
Prepare for a scare at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum this Halloween. On the 28th October the otherworldly will descend upon the vaults of the CHQ building in historic Dublin Docklands, as spirits big (and small) will gather for the inaugural family Samhain festival!
Celebrating the ancient origins of Halloween, Samhain Festival will bring back the traditional ghostly tales and inspire a new generation to unleash their inner Seanchaí (storyteller) with their Samhain story competition and gruesome tales from Ireland’s most famous storyteller, Eddie Lenehan. Expect lots of spine-chilling fun as you immerse yourself in an authentic Halloween experience, with everything from turnip carving and creepy creative workshops, to traditional Halloween games and hijinks, and a whole host of characters such as the Banshee, the Morrígan, some naughty fairies and the Púca!
EPIC Halloween Displays
Turnip Display, EPIC
October 28th 2019, All day
Check out the winners of their Design a Turnip Competition! 10 winning turnips will be displayed for the duration of the festival in EPIC’s atmospheric underground vaults, which can be easily seen from street level.
Samhain Stage, CHQ
October 28th 2019, All day
Join them at their Samhain stage where you can experience everything from storytelling with master Seanchaí Eddie Lenihan to pop-up puppet shows! A range of family-friendly activities will be taking place throughout the day.
EPIC Halloween Competitions
Design a Turnip Competition
Deadline: 5pm, October 20th 2019
You might have carved a pumpkin, but have you ever designed a turnip? Take part in this old Irish tradition by downloading our template and letting your imagination run wild! Suitable for 6 – 12 year olds, use pens, pencils, markers – you name it – and share your finished designs with us on social using #epicmuseum to be in with a chance to win our exclusive competition. 10 lucky winners will get their design carved professionally and displayed in EPIC’s front vaults for the duration of the festival, where they can be seen from street level.
Storytelling Competition
Deadline: 6pm, October 31st 2019
The Irish are well-known for their love of storytelling and we’re looking for the next generation of storytellers in this imaginative competition. Suitable for children ages 6-12 years old, we invite you to unleash your inner Seanchaí (storyteller) and tell us a tale inspired by the myths and legends of Samhain, the original Halloween. We’re looking for creepy and imaginative stories involving Banshees, naughty fairies, the Púca and any other fantastic beasts you can make up!
Submit your stories in person at EPIC or check back for our online link. Winners will be announced on December 1st, 2019 and will win an EPIC hamper!
EPIC Halloween Holiday Events
Design a Turnip Workshop
October 20th 2019, 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Spooky Trail (as part of EPIC entry ticket)
October 28th 2019, All day
Spellcasting Sessions, Fatale Events
October 28th 2019, All Day
Wreath Making Workshop, L. Design
October 28th 2019, 12:00 – 1:00pm
Shadow Puppet Show and Workshop
October 28th 2019, 12.30 – 2:00pm
Family Tales Ghost Story Workshop
October 28th 2019, 1:00 – 2:00pm
Piseóg Mask Making Workshop
October 28th 2019, 2.00 – 3.00pm
Monsters Ghost Story Workshop
October 28th 2019, 3.00 – 4.00pm
Crown Craft Workshop, L. Design
October 28th 2019, 4.00 – 5.00pm
Directions To EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is located at the heart of Dublin, at Custom House Quay on the River Liffey, the original departure point for so many of Ireland’s emigrants, it is a short walk from O’Connell Street or Trinity College, so can be easily accessed as part of your visit to the beautiful city of Dublin.
