Scéalta Samhna 2026
October 24 @ 11:00 - October 25 @ 19:15
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 October 2026
A magical, mystical, intergenerational storytelling festival for families, Scéalta Samhna brings us back to our roots, exploring folklore, heritage, music, craft and the magic of the world around us.
Saturday 24 October
Folklore Friends Stories & Craft
11.00am–12.00pm · Castle Ballroom
With author Niamh Donnellan
Ages 4–7 · €5
Sunday 25 October
Mystical Stories from Around the World
11.30am–12.30pm · Castle Ballroom
With Joe Brennan
All ages / families · €5
Ciorcal Ceoil Workshop
2.00–3.00pm · Castle Ballroom
Autumnal songs, clapping games and stories with Sally Ríonach Hartman
All ages · Free ·
Mask Making & Wexford Traditions
3.30–5.30pm · Castle Library
With Michael Fortune
Ages 7+ / families · Free ·
The Session
6.30–7.15pm · Castle Ballroom
A lively dance, music and storytelling performance directed by Vivian Brodie Hayes, featuring Joe Brennan, Blanca Altable, Lucia Kickham and Kelly Keesing.
All ages · €5 ·
Supported by Wexford County Council and Creative Ireland.