Writing Workshop at Howth Castle – Samhain Festival

Writing Workshop at Howth Castle – Samhain Festival

What to expect

Meet other writers, write to prompts to generate new life stories, explore the themes of Samhain & Celtic culture, share your stories, receive feedback from Lara and together as a group, polish your favourite story of the week and leave with a finished story and many in the making. Explore writing using Irish words drawn from the beauty surrounding the castle.

Literary presentation by historian-in-residence Daniel Eglinton-Carey
Walks to Aideen’s Grave & Howth fishing piers.

Final night: Hooks & Reels – evening of story & song at Howth Castle.
October 31st 7-9.30pm. Chosen writers will present at the event.

Part of Fingal's Ireland Home of Halloween.

Upcoming dates

This event runs on several dates — pick the one that suits you.

October 2026

  • Wed 28
  • Thu 29
  • Fri 30
  • Sat 31

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