Samhain returns to celebrate the myth and magic of Ireland’s ancient Halloween traditions
Waterford City and County Council and Fáilte Ireland are dead excited to announce the return of Samhain, a celebration of the folklore, magic and myth of Ireland’s ancient Halloween traditions. Throughout the October Bank Holiday weekend, Waterford city will be awash with a fusion of spooky, spectral and bewitching events under the watchful eye of An Dearg Dua, a 2,000-year-old female vampire with binding Déise connections. On Friday, October 25th award-winning street spectacle creators, Spraoi,
Lead the way Become an Ireland’s Ancient East Champion
Fáilte Ireland has developed a new Ireland’s Ancient East Champions Programme to help enhance customer service skills and build local product knowledge. The programme will combine our Local Experts and Service Excellence programmes, with specialised training in accessible tourism. Frontline professionals, from taxi companies, pubs, restaurants, accommodation businesses, social enterprises, festivals, community volunteers, and anyone who engages with visitors, are invited to register for one of our free
