Samhain – Folklore, Festivals and our Ancient Traditions

Join expert folklorist Róisín Ní Con Ulaidh for an exciting new talk about the folk traditions of Samhain and the history of Halloween Have you ever wondered why we honour the dead in November? Why we keep carved vegetables at our doorsteps? Why aren't you supposed to eat blackberries off the brambles after October 31st? Join expert folklorist Róisín Ní Con Ulaidh for an exciting new talk about the folk traditions of Samhain – the ancient festival giving rise to Halloween customs that have been shared across the globe. You’ll hear about the ways our ancestors celebrated Samhain, how they braced themselves against the cold winter nights, about the creatures they most feared, and about how those customs evolved, survived and how they remain with us today, over a thousand years later. About Róisín Rósín is a heritage practitioner, art historian and folklorist. Her primary interest is in connecting people to culture through traditions, history and folklore. She holds a Masters in Cultural Policies and Arts Management and before that trained as an Art Historian. She has been in the heritage sector since 2021, and since 2019 has been a content creator, producing short form videos teaching people about Irish mythology and culture. You can find her online on: Tiktok: @roro_the_terrible Instagram: @roisin.the.terrible About The History Collective The History Collective are a network of award-winning social historians and history communicators working across Belfast and Northern Ireland to bring history to life through expertly-guided tours, workshops, talks and courses. We exist to bring expert historical knowledge beyond traditional academic settings by connecting historians with curious audiences and helping heritage organisations to engage the public. Every History Collective experience is rigorously researched, academically credible and designed to make history accessible, engaging and enjoyable for everyone.