Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: The Berba Story “How the Barrow got its name from the Book of Leinster”
Fri 30 Oct · 14:00
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The Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL features Cian Kinsella retelling the ancient Berba story, explaining how the Barrow got its name from the Book of Leinster. The event is family-friendly and may involve some water-related activities.
<p>Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: The Berba Story<br />\nHow the Barrow got its name from the Book of Leinster<br />\nCian Kinsella (CHOP, Lords of Strut) will be retelling the Berba story, of how the Barrow, An Bhearu, got its name... a story thousands of years old and with a resonance for today. Family friendly, friendly enough for everyone... but you might get wet, as that\'s something that happens when you mess with rivers.</p>\n
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Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: The Berba Story “How the Barrow got its name from the Book of Leinster” takes place on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 14:00.
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: The Berba Story “How the Barrow got its name from the Book of Leinster” is held at VISUAL Arts Centre in Carlow (Old Dublin Road, Carlow, R93 A3K1).
The forecast for Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: The Berba Story “How the Barrow got its name from the Book of Leinster” is Overcast · 14°C.
Tickets for Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: The Berba Story “How the Barrow got its name from the Book of Leinster” 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 VISUAL: The Berba Story “How the Barrow got its name from the Book of Leinster”
14:00
VISUAL Arts Centre · Carlow
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The Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL features Cian Kinsella retelling the ancient Berba story, explaining how the Barrow got its name from the Book of Leinster. The event is family-friendly and may involve some water-related activities.
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<p>Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: The Berba Story<br />\nHow the Barrow got its name from the Book of Leinster<br />\nCian Kinsella (CHOP, Lords of Strut) will be retelling the Berba story, of how the Barrow, An Bhearu, got its name... a story thousands of years old and with a resonance for today. Family friendly, friendly enough for everyone... but you might get wet, as that\'s something that happens when you mess with rivers.</p>\n
Description supplied by the event organiser.
WhereVISUAL Arts Centre
Old Dublin Road, Carlow, R93 A3K1
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When is Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: The Berba Story “How the Barrow got its name from the Book of Leinster”?
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: The Berba Story “How the Barrow got its name from the Book of Leinster” takes place on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 14:00.
Where is Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: The Berba Story “How the Barrow got its name from the Book of Leinster” taking place?
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: The Berba Story “How the Barrow got its name from the Book of Leinster” is held at VISUAL Arts Centre in Carlow (Old Dublin Road, Carlow, R93 A3K1).
What will the weather be like at Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: The Berba Story “How the Barrow got its name from the Book of Leinster”?
The forecast for Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: The Berba Story “How the Barrow got its name from the Book of Leinster” is Overcast · 14°C.
How do I get tickets for Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: The Berba Story “How the Barrow got its name from the Book of Leinster”?
Tickets for Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: The Berba Story “How the Barrow got its name from the Book of Leinster” 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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