Writing Workshop at Howth Castle – Samhain Festival

The experience

Lara O’Brien uses prompts and shared feedback to help participants explore life stories, heritage and seasonal themes. Afternoons remain free, and the retreat concludes with a Hooks & Reels evening of story and song.

Sources: Lara O’Brien / Howth Writing Workshops

Plan ahead

The retreat runs 28 to 31 October, with writing sessions from 10:00 to 13:00. The advertised course price is €400. Book with the organiser and clarify the evening inclusion and any accommodation arrangements; this is not described as a residential package.

Sources: Lara O’Brien / Howth Writing Workshops

Programme

• Wednesday, 28 October 202610:00 to 13:00

  Writing Workshop at Howth Castle – Samhain Festival

• Thursday, 29 October 202610:00 to 13:00

  Writing Workshop at Howth Castle – Samhain Festival

• Friday, 30 October 202610:00 to 13:00

  Writing Workshop at Howth Castle – Samhain Festival

• Saturday, 31 October 202610:00 to 13:00

  Writing Workshop at Howth Castle – Samhain Festival

Tickets and entry

Ticketed, 400. Listed price: €400. Check booking options and fees with the provider.

Fáilte Ireland Open Data, imported 22 September 2026

Booking happens on the organiser’s own site: laraobrien.com. This site does not sell tickets. It holds no information about whether any are left.

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.

• Fáilte Ireland Open Data · imported 22 September 2026
  Venue, dates, entry details and official links imported from the Events dataset under CC BY 4.0. Source descriptions are not republished.
• Lara O’Brien / Howth Writing Workshops · read 22 September 2026
  Programme and visiting details used to write the MyMap visitor guide.