Traditional Irish Samhain Mask Making
Maria Edgeworth Visitor Centre, Ireland
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Maria Edgeworth Visitor Centre, Ireland
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Learn how our ancestors marked the end of the harvest and welcomed the darker half of the year through customs, games and protective rituals. Create your own traditional Irish mask using simple materials and learn why these disguises were once believed to protect the wearer from wandering spirits. Whether you're interested in folklore, history or crafts, this engaging workshop offers a unique opportunity to experience one of Irelands oldest and most enduring traditions. Brought to you by Samhain in the Heartlands, part of Ireland Home of Halloween.
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