PUCA FESTIVAL 2026

As autumn's fading light gives way to the darkness of Samhain, the ancient town of Trim awakens to the magic and mystery of Ireland's original Halloween traditions. Set against the haunting beauty of medieval Trim Castle and its historic surroundings, the Púca Festival celebrates a time when the veil between the living and the spirit world grows thin. Over four enchanting nights, folklore, fire, music and myth breathe life into centuries-old Celtic traditions, as the mischievous, shape-shifting spirit of Púca and her otherworldly companions reclaim the night. Through my lens, I sought to capture more than the spectacle of the festival. These photographs explore the timeless character of Trim, its ancient stonework, atmospheric streets and the mystical interplay of shadow and light, where history and imagination meet, and the spirits of Ireland's past seem, if only for a moment, to walk among us once more.