HomeDestinationsWestmeathBallymoreAn Tairseach Samhain
An Tairseach Samhain
Ballymore, Co. Westmeath
7 November - 8 November 2026
Family friendly
An Tairseach: Samhain ar Uisneach returns to the Sacred Hill of Uisneach on November 7th & 8th, inviting visitors to gather at the place where Ireland began.

Samhain is a time of remembrance, community, and connection—a moment when, the veil between worlds is at its thinnest. Join us for two days of live music, exhibitions, storytelling, performers, games, and ancient traditions, culminating in a spectacular torchlit procession and the lighting of the sacred Samhain Fire at the centre of Ireland.

Come celebrate the turning of the year, when we embrace the darkness that awaits at Ireland’s most ancient and meaningful sites.

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Event details
Dates
7 November - 8 November 2026
Time
Start 15:00
Price
0
Contact details
The Hill of Uisneach, Rathnew, Loughnavalley, Co. Westmeath, N91 R6C9, Ireland
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Arts and cultureThe Hill of Uisneach

The Hill of Uisneach is an ancient ceremonial site containing a series of monuments nestled into the townland of Rathconrath in County Westmeath. It is known as the mythological and sacred centre of Ireland and the site of the great Bealtaine fire. One of six Irish royal sites, the Hill of Uisneach is currently on the list for UNESCO World Heritage Site status.

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