*Photograph: Ruth Griffin
BUNRATTY CASTLE and Folk Park was taken over by monsters, misfits and mayhem as it was transformed into a Halloween village for the October Bank Holiday weekend.
Age-old Halloween traditions were brought to life at the Golden Vale Farmhouse, where the Bean an Tí will share stories about the foods typically enjoyed during Samhain and recall some of the curious superstitions of the time. Visitors can also enjoy classic Halloween fun with traditional games such as Bobbing for Apples, Blind-Man’s-Buff, and Snap Apple.
Adults stepped in time with a visit to a Victorian-era parlour séance, where the secrets of the past are revealed and the spirits of the departed are called forth. Over at The Shannon Farmhouse, The Wicked Wake returned.
Fables of Samhain were recounted by resident seanchaí, Mickey Joe.
Marie Brennan, Events Manager at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, said, “Our Halloween event continues to be a firm favourite with visitors from across the Mid-West and beyond. We’re thrilled to welcome everyone back to Bunratty, where history and the haunted come together in truly magical fashion”.
She added, “It’s a wonderfully eerie time of year, and we’ve pulled out all the stops to create an unforgettable experience filled with fun, frights, and festivities for all the family”.
All photographs by Ruth Griffin
