# The Origins of Halloween Tour

> The Origins of Halloween Tour takes place from 26 October 2026 to 1 November 2026 at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, The Chq Building, Custom House Quay, North Wall, Dublin. Learn more about The Dullahan (“dark man”) a malevolent harbinger of death who served as the inspiration for the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow, or how the local practice of burying corpses with…

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- Last updated: 2026-10-17

## Key facts

- **Starts:** 26 October 2026
- **Ends:** 1 November 2026
- **Venue:** EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, The Chq Building, Custom House Quay, North Wall, Dublin
- **County:** Dublin
- **Province:** Leinster
- **Destination:** Dublin
- **Coordinates:** 53.34831, -6.24818

## Booking and links

- [Tickets and event info](https://epicchq.com/event/the-irish-origins-of-halloween/)

## Details

Learn more about The Dullahan (“dark man”) a malevolent harbinger of death who served as the inspiration for the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow, or how the local practice of burying corpses with a stake through the heart influenced the writings of Irish emigrant Bram Stoker, author of Dracula.

Uncover the tragic story of ‘Goody Annie Glover’ the unfortunate Irish woman who became the last person hanged for witchcraft in Boston in 1688 and how the influx of Irish immigrants, who brought their traditions and folktales, helped shape the story of jack-o’-lanterns in America.

This ticket includes entry to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and a bespoke tour.

Adult tickets cost €24, teenager tickets cost €16.

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