unique annual event
Michael Cusack Day
at the Michael Cusck Heritage Centre
Michael Cusack Day has been celebrated since 2020 at the Michael Cusack Centre to honour his birthday on 20th September 1847. It’s a wonderful community day of music, storytelling and commemoration of Michael Cusack and his wonderful legacy to the Irish people. The event is held on the nearest Sunday to the 20th September each year.
Nationwide 2020
Kilfenora Ceili Band 2021
Free Event from 12 to 4 pm: (Donations are greatly welcomed)
unique annual evenT
Samhain Púca Storytelling Festival
OCTOBER Bank Holiday Weekend
The annual Samhain Púca Storytelling Festival launched in 2022 to welcome the Púca to his new home at Poll a’ Phúca (“The Lair of the Púca”) at the Michael Cusack Centre. The event timing also coincides with Púca Day and the founding of the GAA by Michael Cusack on 1st November.
The weekend kicks off with renowned seanchai Eddie Lenihan on Saturday and a Family and Community Fun Day of Halloween-themed events on Sunday. The festival takes place for the fifth year running on 25th & 26th October 2025. Celebrating the folklore around the Púca, it has a rich programme of events ranging from the academic to children’s art.
Book your ticket in advance today.
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Michael Cusack Centre
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