
Samhain Festival 26 at Duckett’s Grove “Where history and haunting meet”
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The Samhain Festival 26 will take place on 26 October 2026 at Duckett's Grove Walled Gardens and Pleasure Grounds in Carlow. The event brings together centuries of history, folklore and ghostly tales beneath the towers of the site. It is categorised as a festival.
<p>This Samhain, step into the shadows of Duckett’s Grove, where centuries of history, folklore and ghostly tales come together beneath the towers of one of Carlow’s most atmospheric landmarks.</p>\n<p>Join storyteller Danny McDaid for a ghostly guided tour through the grounds, delving into the legends, characters and eerie stories that linger around the ruins of this 17th-century Gothic mansion. Once home to the powerful Duckett family, the Grove has long been a place of strange happenings – from flickering lights and ghostly figures to unexplained footsteps echoing through the darkness.</p>\n<p>As you explore, discover where fact and folklore entwine, bringing the history of Duckett’s Grove vividly to life. And as daylight fades, the atmosphere becomes even more mysterious, with the ruins illuminated by an eerie amber and crimson glow and haunting figures emerging from the gloom.</p>\n
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Samhain Festival 26 at Duckett’s Grove “Where history and haunting meet” takes place on Monday, 26 October 2026. The event runs until Saturday, 31 October 2026.
Samhain Festival 26 at Duckett’s Grove “Where history and haunting meet” is held at Duckett’s Grove Walled Gardens and Pleasure Grounds in Carlow (Kneestown, R93 RF80).
Tickets for Samhain Festival 26 at Duckett’s Grove “Where history and haunting meet” can be booked via carlowtourism.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Samhain Festival 26 at Duckett’s Grove “Where history and haunting meet”
Editorial Summary
The Samhain Festival 26 will take place on 26 October 2026 at Duckett's Grove Walled Gardens and Pleasure Grounds in Carlow. The event brings together centuries of history, folklore and ghostly tales beneath the towers of the site. It is categorised as a festival.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
<p>This Samhain, step into the shadows of Duckett’s Grove, where centuries of history, folklore and ghostly tales come together beneath the towers of one of Carlow’s most atmospheric landmarks.</p>\n<p>Join storyteller Danny McDaid for a ghostly guided tour through the grounds, delving into the legends, characters and eerie stories that linger around the ruins of this 17th-century Gothic mansion. Once home to the powerful Duckett family, the Grove has long been a place of strange happenings – from flickering lights and ghostly figures to unexplained footsteps echoing through the darkness.</p>\n<p>As you explore, discover where fact and folklore entwine, bringing the history of Duckett’s Grove vividly to life. And as daylight fades, the atmosphere becomes even more mysterious, with the ruins illuminated by an eerie amber and crimson glow and haunting figures emerging from the gloom.</p>\n
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Samhain Festival 26 at Duckett’s Grove “Where history and haunting meet”?
Samhain Festival 26 at Duckett’s Grove “Where history and haunting meet” takes place on Monday, 26 October 2026. The event runs until Saturday, 31 October 2026.
Where is Samhain Festival 26 at Duckett’s Grove “Where history and haunting meet” taking place?
Samhain Festival 26 at Duckett’s Grove “Where history and haunting meet” is held at Duckett’s Grove Walled Gardens and Pleasure Grounds in Carlow (Kneestown, R93 RF80).
How do I get tickets for Samhain Festival 26 at Duckett’s Grove “Where history and haunting meet”?
Tickets for Samhain Festival 26 at Duckett’s Grove “Where history and haunting meet” can be booked via carlowtourism.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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