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Halloween in Limerick 2026

Halloween in Limerick 2026 is a multi-week festival running from October 11 to November 1 across Limerick City and County. Supported by Fáilte Ireland, the program features a diverse range of activities including folklore storytelling, music, food festivals, and family-oriented entertainment designed to celebrate Ireland’s Samhain roots.

Date
Oct 11 - Nov 1, 2026
Location
Limerick
Status
Upcoming
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Halloween in Limerick 2026

Event summary

Highlights

  • Mystery Samhain Banquet
  • Limerick Harvest Festival at the Milk Market
  • Rathkeale Halloween parade
  • Halloween City Centre Fancy Dress 5km
The festival is organized by the Limerick City and County Council as part of a pilot scheme to develop the region as a primary Halloween destination. Spanning three weeks, the event utilizes dedicated funding to showcase the area's cultural heritage. The program aims to draw visitors by highlighting the historical Samhain origins of the holiday through both traditional and modern celebrations.

Scheduled activities include city-based events such as the Halloween City Centre Fancy Dress 5km run and “Trick or Treat in the City.” The Milk Market will host the returning Limerick Harvest Festival, while other highlights include a Mystery Samhain Banquet and local storytelling sessions titled “Samhain Tales by the Limerick Fireside.”

Celebrations extend into the wider county, with Rathkeale hosting its annual Halloween parade. In Kilfinane, events focus on local heritage, harvest customs, and the surrounding Ballyhoura landscape. The full official itinerary for the 2026 season is slated for public release in late September.

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