Samhain Halloween is celebrated in Ireland in a big way. It's a good excuse for family fun where children dress up to play trick or treat, pumpkins are turned into Jack O'Lanterns and people tell spooky stories to give each other a fright.
But Halloween has come a long way from its origins in Ireland as the pagan festival of Samhain. In the ancient Celtic world of Ireland, Samhain was the end of summer and the beginning of winter, a time of long and cold nights and for many a portent of death. As these two periods crossed over at Samhain, the dead supposedly returned to the mortal world and so large communal fires were lit to ward of evil spirits. In parts of Ireland it was believed that a puca would cast spells on unsuspecting folk. |
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Kids Halloween Camps
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There is nothing better than seeing the smile on your kids faces when you collect them from one of County Sligo's Halloween Camps.
From baking cakes to arts to sports, you will have plenty of choice to choose from. The emphasis of the camps is to entertain the kids, educate them and just let them go wild. Click the link below to discover County Sligo's Halloween Camps. |
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Fun Halloween Events
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Halloween stroll with the family
Wrap up warm and head off the beaten path in County Sligo. There is a diverse selection of walks in County Sligo.. From hiking along forest tracks to a stroll on one of the magnificent beaches, Sligo is a paradise for walkers.
Distance can vary as well, from long distance hiking to short strolls, select your prefered walk.
Distance can vary as well, from long distance hiking to short strolls, select your prefered walk.
