{"product_id":"samhain-an-evening-of-haunting-irish-folktales-with-brian-walsh-oct-8th","title":"Samhain: An Evening of Haunting Irish Folktales with Brian Walsh","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003eThursday, October 8th, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime: \u003c\/strong\u003e7:00pm - 8:30pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges:\u003c\/strong\u003e15+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore Halloween and All Hallows’ Eve, there was Samhain - the ancient Gaelic festival marking the New Year, the beginning of winter, and the feast of the dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was a night when the boundary between worlds grew thin, when ghosts, spirits, and strange creatures were said to wander, and the unexpected could happen after dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin renowned Irish storyteller Brian Walsh, \u003cstrong\u003e“do scéalaí ceanadach le scéalta éireannacha - your Canadian Teller of Irish Tales”\u003c\/strong\u003e, for an evening of myths and folktales inspired by this strangest and most mysterious of nights. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSettle in and listen as Brian brings to life old tales of spirits, monsters, magic, and ancient traditions, where strange things stir in the shadows and not every story stays safely in the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This event contains mature content and is not intended for young children or the faint of heart, recommended 15+.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrian Walsh is a professional storyteller specializes in Irish Folktales and Mythology as a source of wisdom and humor, discomfort and delight.  Brian’s background is in Psychotherapy, World Religions, and Celtic Studies. He has told at diverse venues including the Toronto International Storytelling Festival, the Niagara Irish Festival, Schools\/Universities, and around the campfire under the stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our facilitators carefully prepare in advance for each event, whether it’s gathering materials, setting up special activities, or creating a memorable experience. For this reason, once purchased, tickets are non-refundable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your plans change, you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend up to 24 hours before the event. Just call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:647-341-0394\"\u003e(647) 341-0394\u003c\/a\u003e or send an email to \u003ca href=\"mailto:oracle@curiosasociety.com\"\u003eoracle@curiosasociety.com\u003c\/a\u003e with the new participant’s name, phone number, and email address, and we’ll take care of the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo ensure you don’t miss out, we recommend arriving a little early to get settled in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur event space is on the second floor, accessible only by stairs; if this raises any accessibility concerns, we encourage you to contact us before purchasing tickets to explore what accommodations, if any, might be possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a full list of our workshop and event policies please visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curiosasociety.com\/pages\/events-workshops-f-a-q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eF.A.Q.\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curiosa - Purveyors of Extraordinary Things","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49016204919016,"sku":"14622","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1815\/0105\/files\/SamhainOct8th.png?v=1788561267","url":"https:\/\/www.curiosasociety.com\/products\/samhain-an-evening-of-haunting-irish-folktales-with-brian-walsh-oct-8th","provider":"Curiosa - Purveyors of Extraordinary Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}