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Samhain at MoLI takes place from Saturday 24 to Saturday 31 October 2026, inviting visitors to discover the darker side of Irish literature at the Museum of Literature Ireland in Dublin City Centre.
Make your Halloween visit easier by pre-booking at Q-Park St Stephen's Green, conveniently located within walking distance of the museum. Enjoy 10% off pre-booked parking with discount code SPOOKY10, giving you a convenient place to park while exploring Dublin's literary history.
This Halloween, MoLI brings Ireland's supernatural storytelling traditions to life with special haunted literary tours, exploring ghostly encounters, Gothic fiction, folklore and the mysterious history of its home on St Stephen's Green.
Dates: Saturday 24 – Saturday 31 October 2026
Tour times: 2pm – 3pm daily
Venue: Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI)
Address: 86 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2
Tickets: €18, including museum admission
Nearest recommended parking: Q-Park St Stephen's Green
If you're travelling into Dublin for Samhain at MoLI, Q-Park St Stephen's Green provides convenient parking close to the museum and some of Dublin's most popular attractions.
Located beside St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, the car park is approximately a 7–10 minute walk from the Museum of Literature Ireland.
From Q-Park St Stephen's Green, walk towards the park and continue around its southern side to reach MoLI at 86 St Stephen's Green. No public transport is required between the car park and the museum.
Parking here also provides convenient access to Grafton Street, Iveagh Gardens, the National Concert Hall and Dublin's many shops, restaurants and cultural attractions.
Pre-book your parking at Q-Park St Stephen's Green and enjoy convenient access to MoLI's Halloween celebrations.
Discount code: SPOOKY10
Discount: 10% off pre-booked parking
Recommended car park: Q-Park St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2
Simply enter SPOOKY10 at checkout when booking online to receive your parking discount.
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This Halloween, the Museum of Literature Ireland invites visitors to explore the darker side of Irish storytelling with a special programme inspired by Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival associated with the supernatural and the changing seasons.
Taking place within MoLI's historic building on St Stephen's Green, the Haunted Literary Tour combines fascinating literary history with chilling tales of ghosts, folklore and mysterious encounters.
Running daily from 24 to 31 October, between 2pm and 3pm, MoLI's Haunted Literary Tour takes visitors on a journey through the supernatural stories connected to Irish literature and the museum itself.
Discover the history of Burn-Chapel Whaley and the notorious Hellfire Club, whose extraordinary past is connected to the building that now houses the museum.
Visitors will also encounter the death masks of celebrated Irish writers Patrick Kavanagh and Brendan Behan while learning about the darker stories behind Ireland's literary heritage.
The tour explores Ireland's connections to Gothic fiction, including the Irish roots of Dracula and the supernatural traditions that inspired generations of writers.
From changelings and fairy hills to ghostly apparitions and mysterious legends, visitors will discover how folklore has shaped some of Ireland's most memorable stories.
Combining history, literature and Halloween atmosphere, the tour offers an entertaining way to experience the country's rich storytelling traditions.
On Tuesday 27 October at 6.30pm, MoLI also hosts a special Samhain lecture titled A Visit from the Banshee: Migration and the Irish Ghost Story.
Presented by Dr Katie Mishler, the lecture explores how Irish ghost stories and Gothic traditions travelled beyond Ireland while maintaining their connections to home, identity and folklore.
This separately listed event provides an additional opportunity for visitors interested in Irish literature and supernatural storytelling.
Alongside the Halloween activities, visitors can explore MoLI's permanent exhibitions celebrating Ireland's extraordinary literary heritage.
Discover the stories of famous Irish writers, explore interactive displays and learn more about the country's contribution to world literature.
Highlights include exhibitions dedicated to James Joyce, Irish storytelling traditions and the development of Dublin as a UNESCO City of Literature.
Tickets for MoLI's Haunted Literary Tour cost €18 and include museum admission.
Children aged 12 and under can attend free when accompanied by a paying adult, subject to the organiser's booking conditions. MoLI members receive a discount on regular tour tickets.
Places are limited, so visitors are encouraged to book their tour tickets in advance.
For tickets and the latest event information, visit the official Samhain at MoLI event page.
With Q-Park St Stephen's Green located within walking distance of MoLI, visitors can park centrally and enjoy the museum alongside Dublin's other attractions.
Whether you're visiting for the Haunted Literary Tour or spending the day exploring the city, pre-booking your parking helps you plan your visit in advance.
Dublin is an ideal destination for Halloween, with its historic streets, literary heritage and fascinating supernatural traditions providing the perfect setting for Samhain celebrations.
After visiting MoLI, take a walk through St Stephen's Green, explore the shops and restaurants around Grafton Street or discover nearby cultural attractions including the Little Museum of Dublin and the National Museum of Ireland.
With Q-Park St Stephen's Green providing convenient parking close to the museum, visitors can enjoy a memorable Halloween day out in Dublin City Centre.
Pre-book your parking and use code SPOOKY10 to save 10% on your visit.
Saturday 24 – Saturday 31 October 2026
Haunted Literary Tours: 2pm – 3pm Daily
Museum of Literature Ireland, 86 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2
Samhain Lecture: Tuesday 27 October, 6.30pm
