Pucas, goblins, wizards, zombies, Tipperary village pulled out all the stops

Pumpkin Festival Finale

What an incredible spectacle took place in Burncourt Village on Saturday night - a showcase of our Samhain Lanterns parading through the village. All lanterns were made by children and adults of the community throughout October in a series of workshops facilitated by Beehouse Arts.

Though the rain dampened the surfaces, not the spirits as costumed pucas, goblins, wizards, zombies and of course princesses lit their lanterns and led by Grand Marshall Maureen Creed and Rhythm Riot Drummers beamed their way through the street. A first but not the last.

Burncourt’s Pumpkin Festival came to an end on Sunday evening with a Festival Family Afternoon in what is now locally being labelled “Pumpkin Park” Hillview providing a great space for family games and fun.

It was a great afternoon with Burncourt Community Council members pulling out all the stops to ensure it was a successful gathering.

Out and about and enjoying the fun of the Pumpkin Festival in Burncourt on Sunday last were  Anne Casey and Kathleen Tobin

It was an afternoon filled with Music, Entertainment, Food Stalls, Face Painting, Magic Show, Tombola, Children’s Games. It was heartening to see families gathering, grandparents chatting, friends meeting up and laughter and the joy of children filling the last sunny miracle of October.

The winners of the Scarecrow Display were announced after what the Judge described as creations of a very high calibre.The Prize Winners being -Caitlin and Jamie Russell, Emily Creed, Caroline Roche and Dan White.

What a Pumpkin Fesival, what an October, what a great close to the Festival.

The village is still dressed in the wonderfully inventive creations. It was a hectic month with so many events and participation.
Our thanks to all who came and who contributed in any way.

A huge thank you to CreativeIrl and Tipperary County Council for their funding support, enabling us to showcase creativity in the community.