BS: Halloween in Ireland

Subject: Halloween in Ireland
From: Margaret V
Date: 27 Sep 00 - 10:09 PM

Hurrah! It's official, I'm going to be in Ireland from Oct. 28 - Nov. 7. I'm still in the dreamy, wandering, where-shall-I-go-while-I'm-there stage, but I would like to know if anyone can advise me on Halloween. How is it observed, and should I be on the look-out for anything in particular? Thanks! Margaret

Subject: RE: BS: Halloween in Ireland
From: Brendy
Date: 27 Sep 00 - 10:23 PM

Well Margaret, over the Hallowe'en, I'll be in Carrick in Donegal at the Fleadh they have there.
I'll mosey on down to Galway after that, I think.

Celebrations vary, Where are you going to be, when you're there?
But I suppose you've asked yourself that one a few times already *BG*

B.

Subject: RE: BS: Halloween in Ireland
From: GUEST,Philippa
Date: 28 Sep 00 - 05:11 PM

Derry has a big festival, a parade and fireworks on halloween itself and everyone in fancy dress. Among the events in the days before and after halloween are Foyle Folk Club events (contact the Verbal Arts Centre, Bishop Street)and Irish language (some bilingual) events of Féile na Samhna (contact Conradh na Gaeilge, Great James St)

Subject: RE: BS: Halloween in Ireland
From: *Conrad Bladey Peasant-Inactive
Date: 28 Sep 00 - 07:00 PM

I direct you to my small booklet for kids and parents which covers the traditional stuff..... I have included a handfull of my favorite halloween stories. Clickit right here for the Halloween Booklet

Then there is the web page of traditional customs For Halloween traditions clickit right here

Conrad

Subject: RE: BS: Halloween in Ireland
From: Margaret V
Date: 28 Sep 00 - 11:35 PM

Brendy, I'll probably be in/around Galway on Halloween (don't I wish I could be at a fleadh in Carrick, too? But the travel partners are anxious to see Kerry so we'll be starting down there and working our way up. But just on the off-chance...what are the dates of the fleadh, and is there any hope of accommodations being available there at this late date?) And shall two mudcatters meet up in Galway, do you think? And do you know if there's good bus service between Galway and Carrick? I'll be without a car after the travel partners peel off from Galway to Dublin.... Philippa, that sounds like an awful lot of fun. Hmmmm, Derry's not all that far from Galway.... and Conrad, thanks for the links. I will be very certain to be careful of my blackberry-eating habits! Thanks very much, all, I appreciate any and all advice, even if it's not about Halloween. Margaret

Subject: RE: BS: Halloween in Ireland
From: GUEST,Philippa
Date: 29 Sep 00 - 03:48 PM

Derry is nearer to Carrick than it is to Galway! I haven't spent hallowe'en weekend in Carrick for years but I remember it as a very informal affair of pub sessions. Carrick is a small place, west of Donegal Town, east of Gleann Cholm Cille. You can get the bus from Galway via Donegal Town and Killybegs. If you go there, don't miss Sliabh Liag cliffs.

Subject: RE: BS: Halloween in Ireland
From: Margaret V
Date: 30 Sep 00 - 05:47 PM

It is, Philippa, I'm just being a stubborn optimist about how much I can fit in to an all-too-brief visit! Not that I want to go rushing around, either, where's the sense in that? Thanks for the bus info. Margaret

Subject: RE: BS: Halloween in Ireland
From: Margaret V
Date: 03 Oct 00 - 02:01 PM

A hopeful refresh....