Samhain at Swift 2026

OPEN EXHIBITION
Celebrating Púca Festival, Swift Cultural Centre presents Samhain at
Swift, an exhibition of artworks exploring themes of the night, the wild,
the ancient, festive, mythical and magical by local artists drawn to the
lore, legends and land of our ancient county and island.

Exhibition Launch: Sat 24 October 2026, 2:30pm

Join us for the official Exhibition Launch on Saturday 24 October at 2.30pm, when artists, audiences and the local community come together to celebrate the opening of this year's exhibition.

The launch offers a unique opportunity to be among the first to experience the exhibition, meet participating artists and explore the wide range of creative responses inspired by the season of Samhain. Set against the backdrop of the Púca Festival, the opening event marks the beginning of a special period in Trim when mythology, heritage, art and contemporary culture intersect.

Exhibition Dates: Saturday 24 October to Wednesday 4 November 2026
Launch Event: Saturday 24 October 2026, 2.30pm
Venue: Swift Cultural Centre, Trim, Co. Meath
Admission: All are welcome | wheelchair accessible

 

Image Credit: Eoghan Cullen, Cemetery Birds in Flight, 2026, photography