Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: “The Last Witch Bridget Cleary”
Thu 22 Oct · 21:00
VISUAL Arts Centre
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Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL presents a solo storytelling piece titled The Last Witch Bridget Cleary on 22 October 2026. Based on the true story of Ireland's last witch burning in 1895, the work blends theatre with Irish folklore at the VISUAL Arts Centre. The event explores themes of fear, superstition and societal pressures within Carlow.
<p>Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: The Last Witch Bridget Cleary<br />\n"A powerful, solo storytelling piece based on the true story of Ireland’s last witch burning."</p>\n<p>The Last Witch Bridget Cleary is a powerful, solo storytelling piece based on the true story of Bridget Cleary, whose death in 1895 is often described as Ireland’s last witch burning. Blending theatre with Irish folklore, the work explores a world where belief and reality collide. At its heart, the piece examines how fear, superstition, and societal pressures shaped the lives of women, and asks what these stories continue to reveal about power, identity, and independence today.</p>\n
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Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: “The Last Witch Bridget Cleary” takes place on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 21:00.
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: “The Last Witch Bridget Cleary” is held at VISUAL Arts Centre in Carlow (Old Dublin Road, Carlow, R93 A3K1).
The forecast for Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: “The Last Witch Bridget Cleary” is Drizzle · 10°C. Rain very likely — waterproofs, not just a brolly.
Tickets for Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: “The Last Witch Bridget Cleary” 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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Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL presents a solo storytelling piece titled The Last Witch Bridget Cleary on 22 October 2026. Based on the true story of Ireland's last witch burning in 1895, the work blends theatre with Irish folklore at the VISUAL Arts Centre. The event explores themes of fear, superstition and societal pressures within Carlow.
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<p>Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: The Last Witch Bridget Cleary<br />\n"A powerful, solo storytelling piece based on the true story of Ireland’s last witch burning."</p>\n<p>The Last Witch Bridget Cleary is a powerful, solo storytelling piece based on the true story of Bridget Cleary, whose death in 1895 is often described as Ireland’s last witch burning. Blending theatre with Irish folklore, the work explores a world where belief and reality collide. At its heart, the piece examines how fear, superstition, and societal pressures shaped the lives of women, and asks what these stories continue to reveal about power, identity, and independence today.</p>\n
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WhereVISUAL Arts Centre
Old Dublin Road, Carlow, R93 A3K1
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: “The Last Witch Bridget Cleary”?
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: “The Last Witch Bridget Cleary” takes place on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 21:00.
Where is Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: “The Last Witch Bridget Cleary” taking place?
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: “The Last Witch Bridget Cleary” 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 Last Witch Bridget Cleary”?
The forecast for Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: “The Last Witch Bridget Cleary” is Drizzle · 10°C. Rain very likely — waterproofs, not just a brolly.
How do I get tickets for Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: “The Last Witch Bridget Cleary”?
Tickets for Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: “The Last Witch Bridget Cleary” 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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