Samhain Festival 26 at Duckett’s Grove

Where history and haunting meet...

22 October - 1 November 2026

This Samhain, step into the shadows of Duckett’s Grove, where centuries of history, folklore and ghostly tales come together beneath the towers of one of Carlow’s most atmospheric landmarks.

Join storyteller Danny McDaid for a ghostly guided tour through the grounds, delving into the legends, characters and eerie stories that linger around the ruins of this 17th-century Gothic mansion. Once home to the powerful Duckett family, the Grove has long been a place of strange happenings – from flickering lights and ghostly figures to unexplained footsteps echoing through the darkness.

As you explore, discover where fact and folklore entwine, bringing the history of Duckett’s Grove vividly to life. And as daylight fades, the atmosphere becomes even more mysterious, with the ruins illuminated by an eerie amber and crimson glow and haunting figures emerging from the gloom.

For those looking for an extra dose of darkness, the special Night Tours on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 October invite you to experience Duckett’s Grove after nightfall, when the shadows are longer, the stories darker and the unexplained feels a little closer.

Come for the history. Stay for the hauntings.