23/10/2026
For those attending Fire Night ! ❤️🔥
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Ephemera, the spectacular outdoor Samhain performance by VolkiDána, taking place at Carlow College, College Street, Carlow on Friday, 23 October 2026.
➡Event Information
Venue: Carlow College, College Street, Carlow
Gates Open: 6.45pm
Performance Begins: 7.30pm
Event Closes: 8.30pm
Admission: Free ticket required for all attendees, including children
Please Arrive Early
We expect a large attendance and encourage everyone to arrive early to allow sufficient time for parking, entry, and finding a good viewing location before the performance begins.
➡Unable to Attend?
If you can no longer attend, please cancel your tickets through Eventbrite as soon as possible. This will allow others to enjoy the event and help us manage attendance safely.
➡Refreshments
A small number of food vendors will be available on site. We recommend arriving early if you wish to purchase refreshments before the performance begins.
➡Parking & Access
Please note that there is no parking available on-site at the event venue.
Visitors are encouraged to use:
Town Hall Car Park
Carlow County Council Car Park
Other public and private town centre car parks
Please allow sufficient time to walk from your parking location to the event entrance.
Event Entrance: St. Patrick's College , Old Dublin Road
(PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO ACCESS FROM COLLEGE STREET)
➡Important Information
Please dress appropriately for the weather and wrap up warm.
This event includes fire effects, loud noises, and flashing lights. Please take care if attending with young children or individuals sensitive to sound or light.
Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Please follow all directions from event stewards and staff throughout the evening.
➡Social Media
We would love to see your photos and videos from the event. Share your experience on social media and help us showcase this unique Samhain celebration.
Please tag Carlow County Council and Local Enterprise Office Carlow and use when posting.
For the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, please be mindful of others when taking photographs or recording video during the performance.
➡Photography & Media at the Event
Official event photographers and videographers will be present throughout the evening. Photographs and video footage may be used by Carlow County Council and event partners for promotional, marketing and archival purposes.
By attending the event, attendees acknowledge that they may appear in photographs, video recordings or other media captured during the event.
➡Before You Leave
We hope you enjoy this unique Samhain celebration with family and friends. At the end of the event, please follow steward instructions when exiting the venue, take all personal belongings with you and help us keep the area clean by using the bins provided.
Thank you for supporting this special community event. We look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable evening of fire, storytelling, music and myth at Ephemera.
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