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Samhain Chiarraí: Fire Rituals

16 October to 6 November 2026Free entry

Samhain fire ceremonies bring reflection, music and seasonal ritual to five Kerry towns.

MyMap visitor guide · Sources checked 22 September 2026

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When
16 October to 6 November 2026
Days
5 scheduled dates
Where
6 venues in Dingle and Killarney and Cahersiveen and Tralee and Listowel
Entry
Free entry
Kind
Heritage

The experience

The gatherings mark the final harvest and provide a shared space to remember ancestors and consider the approaching winter. The opening and closing celebrations also include harvest-banquet elements.

Sources: Fáilte Ireland Open Data · Samhain Chiarraí / Discover Kerry

Choose your visit

The five dates are listed separately below. Choose the town and ceremony you intend to attend, then check ticket inclusions. The closing Listowel programme spans the castle and Kerry Writers’ Museum, so confirm where your booking begins.

Sources: Fáilte Ireland Open Data · Samhain Chiarraí / Discover Kerry

Programme

Tickets and entry

Free entry.

Fáilte Ireland Open Data, imported 22 September 2026

Venues

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  • Milltown House
    The Wood, Dingle, V92 DP93
    Dingle
  • Killarney House and Gardens
    Killarney
  • The Old Barracks
    Cahersiveen
  • Island Of Geese
    Tralee
  • Listowel Castle
    Listowel
  • Kerry Writers' Museum
    Listowel

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Public transport times come from National Transport Authority. Timetables cover 2026-09-18 to 2027-09-19. These are scheduled services; check with the operator for cancellations and changes before travelling.

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Destination, access and nearby stops

Milltown House is in Dingle, County Kerry. Routes here end at The Wood, Dingle, V92 DP93, using the venue position in this listing.

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Stops near it

The nearest scheduled stop is Dingle (635631), 1.2 km away in a straight line. Use the planner to check walking connections for your journey.

  • Dingle 1.2 km
    buses 275 and 276
    Scheduled departures from this stop

Getting to Dingle covers the journeys into the town itself.

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Where this comes from

Programme and visiting details are based on the sources below, checked on the dates shown. The original listing was supplied by Fáilte Ireland under CC BY 4.0. For changes to the programme or ticket availability, follow the organiser’s official link.

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