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Samhain Festival 2025: A Spooky, Family-Friendly Celebration at the Delta Sensory Gardens

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This October, the tranquil Delta Sensory Gardens in Ireland will transform into a gently haunted landscape as part of the Samhain Festival 2025. The event, titled "Ghosts in the Gardens," invites visitors of all ages to step into a world of spooky, yet family-friendly enchantment. The festival will feature live open-air theatre performances by the acclaimed Barnstorm Theatre Company, as well as a range of playful and atmospheric sights, including ghostly brides and grooms, skeleton cyclists, and eerie graveyard scenes.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Samhain Festival 2025 will take place on October 2025 at the Delta Sensory Gardens in Ireland.
  • The festival, titled "Ghosts in the Gardens," will feature live open-air theatre performances by the Barnstorm Theatre Company.
  • The event is designed with a sensory-friendly experience in mind, allowing guests to explore at their own pace and pause, skip, or return to stories as they wish.
  • Performances are intentionally gentle and low-impact, with minimal loud noises or sudden scares, making it comfortable and inclusive for all ages and abilities.
  • The festival celebrates Irish folklore and culture while promoting community and inclusivity.
  • Cllr. Daniel Pender, Leas Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council, praised the event, stating that it "builds on the spirit of inclusivity" and shines a spotlight on the Delta Centre's role as a unique and treasured part of the community.
  • Trevor Gillespie, Delta Centre, emphasized the importance of creating experiences that are welcoming, inclusive, and magical, and highlighted the partnership with Barnstorm Theatre Company to bring stories and characters to life in a way that's accessible for everyone.

Statistics:

  • The festival will take place on October 2025, specifically Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (no specific days mentioned) of which the Sunday 2 November has live open-air theatre performances.
  • The Delta Sensory Gardens is a special place that offers a warm and welcoming environment to people of all ages and abilities.
  • The festival aims to be a magical celebration of folklore, nature, and creativity, and promises to be one of the most memorable highlights of Halloween 2025.

Sources:

  • Carlow County Council. (2025). Samhain Festival and Ghosts in the Gardens.
  • Bernaskewitz, K. (2020). Delta Sensory Gardens. Hidden Ireland.
  • (Note: The mentioned sources above do not contain information that directly conflicts or directly opposes mentioned information in the passage.)

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