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An Irish Celebration of Sauna
The Sweat House Festival is an Irish sauna festival taking place April 5th–7th in Dublin. It will bring together sauna enthusiasts, experts, and storytellers to celebrate and explore the rich traditions of sauna culture in Ireland and Europe. This is a unique opportunity to learn, connect and experience the deep-rooted art of sauna culture.
Festival Guests
Gathering in the Spirit of Steam
Laura Foon
Finnish sauna healing practitioner
Birutė Masiliauskienė
Lithuanian Bath Trainer
Candlelit Tales
Story teller at Candle Lit Tales
Rosanna Cooney
Author of "Sweathouse”
Giedrius Gervys
Professional Bathmaster
Saulius Davidavičius
Professional Bathmaster
What is an Irish Sweat House?
An Irish Sweat House (or Teach Allais) was a traditional stone structure used for sweating rituals, similar to saunas found in other cultures. These small, beehive-shaped huts were heated by lighting fires inside, then allowing the smoke to clear before people entered. They were used for healing, purification, and relaxation, with records of their use up until the 19th century. Irish sweat houses were a deeply rooted communal tradition, reflecting Ireland’s long history of using heat therapy for well-being.
