National Leprechaun Museum, Ireland

09/10/2026

The Island of the White Cow Tour: Turas speisialta ar son Inis Bó Finne

This Samhain at the National Leprechaun Museum we are having a feast of watery tales and island folklore. There has been so much that has caught the attention of our storytellers, far too much to fit in our Halloween Special.
In this extra limited-edition tour, we are celebrating the culture of our western islands. Through story and song, we will explore the isolation and joy of island life. Join our saltiest storytellers for a night of enthralling island tales. It is a Leprechaun Museum special feature so expect good craic and esoteric wisdom.

All proceeds from this charity event go to the creation of the new Inish Bofin Museum and Cultural Centre.

Adult themes: May not be suitable for younger listeners.

09/10/2026

We’ve read the book - but some things are better seen first hand.

Set sail into dark waters, where mythical islands lurk beneath the waves. Be warned: On this journey, you won’t just be a passenger. What you say, who you trust, and when you hold your nerve decides how the night ends. Tyrranya is watching. It is deciding too.

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Darkland -The Last Boat will be replacing our regular Darkland shows for the month of October.

The Last Boat will feature live performances of traditional Irish folktales by a talented cast of storytellers.

Book your seat on the boat through the link in our Bio!

24/09/2026

This October, a haunted island rises from the depths. The islanders have tales to tell, but how much of what they say can you trust? Stick close to your shipmates, listen well to the stories you’re told, but be warned. Terrible choices lie dead ahead.

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- An immersive, hour-long storytelling experience , featuring live performance, music, and a tale that turns in your hands. Be ready to play your part.
- An original Museum production, devised by Emily Gilmore Murphy & Sinéad O'Brien
- Spaces are limited — booking online recommended
- Performed entirely in English · Good, spoken English is required.
- Strictly 18+ · Photo ID may be required

15/09/2026

The team have been working hard the last few weeks rehearsing for our immersive, taster event on , September 18th 2026. "The Sea Baby". We look forward to culture night every year!

Out on the cold Atlantic, at the mercy of every wave, they felt wild Killala waken. What they dragged up from the depths, nobody was prepared for. Who decides what to do when nobody knows? Join our storyteller in a mysterious tale of the unforgiving sea.

11/09/2026

This October, voyage into the unknown on an immersive, hour long storytelling experience, featuring live performances of dark folktales by a talented cast of storytellers.

Meet strange characters, hear their stories and listen closely ... your safe return may depend on it.

Book your tickets through the link in the comments!

The Last BoatA special edition of Darkland · October 2026The Last Boat sails this October — and it leaves only at night.Out on the mysterious waters…

03/09/2026

The weather is changing but you can listen to this episode of our special summer series of the National Leprechaun Museum's podcast, The Storytellers.

We will be focusing on the revolutionaries, those who looked back towards
Irelands past to gain inspiration for Irelands future!

You can listen thought the link in our comment!

29/08/2026

The last boat? As the season ends visitors take the last ferry to the island which is donning
its winter weeds and returning to the old ways even as the last guests alight on the shore.

The island can hardly wait and things are shifting now strangers are departing. Are the
storytelling locals just "quirky"? Or is there something darker and more mysterious hidden in
the tales they weave?

Listen to what they say, your journey and maybe even your safe
return may depend on it…

The Last Boat

Running Thursday- Saturday evenings through from the 1st - 30th of October 2026 .

Book your ticket through the link in the comments

20/08/2026

The last boat?

As the season ends visitors take the last ferry to the island which is donning its winter weeds and returning to the old ways even as the final guests alight on the shore.

The island can hardly wait and things are shifting, now strangers are departing. Are the storytelling locals just "quirky"? Or is there something darker and more mysterious hidden in the tales they weave?

Listen to what they say, your journey and maybe even your safe return may depend on it…

Join The National Museum's Storytellers this October and travel deep into the twisted world of Ireland’s Myth and Lore in our limited edition Samhain show.

Click the link in the comments to book your seat on The Last Boat..

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18/08/2026

We are delighted to be involved in this years !

The National Leprechaun Museum, Ireland’s only museum dedicated to the art of oral storytelling, presents The Sea Baby. Join this immersive storytelling experience and learn about the dark side of Ireland’s history. Get a glimpse of one of Ireland’s most intriguing visitor attractions. Our stories are not for the faint of heart. This is 13+ event not suitable for young listeners.

This taster event features a performance of storytelling in the Irish tradition.

Please arrive no later than 10 minutes before your booking.

Out on the cold Atlantic, at the mercy of every wave, in their boats they felt wild Killala waken. Who remembers what really happened when the fishermen set off from Lenadoon with their nets that night? What they dragged up from the depths nobody was prepared for. Who decides what to do when nobody knows?
Join our storyteller in a mysterious tale of the unforgiving sea.
Based on The Schools Collection, volume 0164, page 240, National Folklore Collection, UCD.

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12/08/2026

Some places are missing for a reason- The Last Boat is waiting.

More revealed soon...