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Spirits of Meath
Trim Halloween Street Festival & Night Market Date: Sunday 24th
October Venue: Trim, Co. Meath Time: From 4pm Event Details: Trim and District Chamber of
Commerce will present a Halloween Street Festival & Night Market in Trim on Sunday 24th October.
The themed festival will encompass all that Halloween has to offer and the Trim Artisan Market will
have many stalls for all to browse. The highlight of the day will be the performance a spectacular
festival dance by the Chinese Irish Cultural Academy and the Lung Ying Company. They will be
driving away any evil spirits and bringing happiness and good fortune with their Lion and Dragon
dances. The Dragon, Lion and dancers will give a street performance through Market Street going towards Trim Castle and
finishing with a Stage performance at the Castle grounds, where the Market will be held. Admission: Free of Charge!
Contact Details: Trim & District Chamber of Commerce. T: +353 (0)87 2600880 E: Yvette@an-troman.ie
Halloween Festival
Where Halloween Began
October 22nd - 31st 2010 all around County Meath
County Meath - uniquely where it all began - is bringing you Ireland’s most electrifying Halloween
Festival…
Samhain, the ancient Celtic Festival that we now call Halloween, originated here in Co. Meath more than
2,000 years ago. Samhain marks the end of the old Celtic Year and the beginning of the New Year. The Celts
believed that this was a time of transition, when the veil between our world and the next came down, and the
spirits of all who had died since the last Oíche Shamhna (Night of Samhain) moved on to the next life.
One of the main spiritual centres of the ancient Celts was located on
top of the hill of Tlachtga, now called the Hill of Ward, near Athboy,
Co. Meath. The druids felt that this world and the otherworld were
closest at Tlachtga and it was here that the festival of Samhain, or
Halloween, was started. The old year’s fires were extinguished and,
after sunset, the ceremonial New Year Samhain fire was lit here.
Torches were lit from this sacred fire and carried to seven other hills
around the county including Tara and Loughcrew, and then on to
light up the whole countryside.
Fordstown, Kells, Co. Meath Time: 2pm – 5pm
Event Details: Fun, Games & Laughter.
Witches School...
* Mix magic potions and cast wicked spells..
* See the witches in their gardens...
* Follow the witches trail
* Get your face painted
* Laugh at yourself in the funny mirrors
* Lots of music, fun & festive games
* Meet all the farm animals and say hello to the talking parrots
* Don’t forget to do a trick and receive a treat!
* Prizes throughout the afternoon for the best fancy dress for children
Admission: Adults €7 per head (Booking not necessary for day-time event) Contact Details: T: +353 (0)46 943 4276 or
+353 (0)86 0712621 E: grovegardens@eircom.net W: www.hauntedspooktacular.com
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Spooks & Spells at Causey Farm Dates: Wed 27th, Thurs 28th, Fri 29th October
Tlachtga (Hill of Ward)
Athboy Co. Meath
Today the old celtic ceremony at Tlachtga has been revived and a
torchlit procession from the Fair Green in Athboy, Co. Meath to the
Hill of Tlachtga takes place on October 31st every year at 7pm.
Welcome to Meath, ‘Home of Halloween’ - Fun by Day, Frights by Night all over the County!
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Family and Childrens Events
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Daytime Friendly Witch Event for the Little Ones at Grove Open
Farm & Gardens Dates: Monday 25th October Venue: Grove Open Farm & Gardens,
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Venue: Dunshaughlin Park, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath Time: 1pm – 6pm Event Details: Pucas
and Potions Children’s Arts Day is an all day macabre and messy children’s event that celebrates
the wonderful festival of Halloween. Come along and enjoy creative and gruesome fun through
the Eerie Treasure Hunt and collect hazelnuts to trade with the old Hag for a “treat”. All children
can make their own Puca Puppet or Scabs and Scars! Listen to ghastly stories from all around the
world on the Storytelling Caravan and discover your future through the Giant Brack of Fortune.
Come along in fancy dress and spend the day in our creepy and spooky “otherworld” full of ancient
Halloween hullabaloo, ghastly ghosts and spooky spectres in County Meath – Where Halloween
Began!! Pucas and Potions Childrens Arts Day is Meath County Council Arts Office Event Admission: Free
of Charge! Contact Details: Meath County Council Arts Office T: +353 (0)1 835 8014 E: artsoffice@meathcoco.ie
Traditional Torchlit Procession to Hill of Ward Date: Sunday 31st
October Venue: The Hill of Ward (Tlachtga) Time: 7pm Event Details: Gather at Fair Green,
Athboy at 7pm. Up the Hill of Tlachtga (Hill of Ward). Bring a torch and join the re-enactment
Admission: Free of Charge! Contact Details: Joe Conlon T: +353 (0) 87 666 6021
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Venue: Causey Farm, Fordstown, Kells, Co. Meath Time: 4pm Event Details: A two-hour show of
hilarious, spine-tingling, ingenious, scary and informative happenings in eight venues around Causey
Farm...hauntings, potions, tastings, mournings, seasonal traditions and madcap fun. Ride a broomstick;
Learn a spell at Witch School; Walk the dark path through the Valley of the Undead; Run the Gauntlet
through the tunnel of Terror; Samhain Fire Performance; Hear how the ancient Celtic Festival of
Samhain started here in Co. Meath; Visit the Haunted House of Clonbrehan … Dress warmly and wear
wellies – costumes optional! Suitable for families with children aged 5-12. Admission: €13 per person
Contact Details: T: +353 (0)46 943 4135 E: info@causey.ie W: www.causey.ie
An Troman Revolting or Spooky Cake Competition! Date: October 6th to
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Pucas and Potions Children’s Arts Day Date: Sunday 31st October
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October 20th Venue: An Troman Café, Trim, Co. Meath Event Details: Design your very own”
Revolting or Spooky Halloween Cake”. This can be of any size or shape BUT the finished product
MUST be edible!! Make and bake it and send in a photo of your special creation. The finished cakes
will be baked and put on display in An Troman over the Festival period. The Prize....! Win a lunch
for 4 in An Troman and a “Creepy Crazy Cuisine” Cookery Day 27th October at Fairyhouse House
cookery School. 2 groups: Under 10 years and 10 to 14 years. To enter simply photograph your cake
creation or your design drawing giving details of how to make, bake and design it. Put your name, address and contact
details on the back. All entries to be handed into An Troman, Market Street. Admission: Free of Charge!
Contact Details: T: +353 (0)46 948 3703 E: Yvette@an-troman.ie
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Crafty Witches at Brú Na Bóinne Visitor Centre Dates: Saturday October 23rd,
Sunday October 24th, Monday October 25th, Saturday October 30th, Sunday October 31st Venue: Brú
na Bóinne Visitor Centre, Donore, Co. Meath Time: 10am to 4pm Event Details: Children’s Halloween
Workshops. Make your own Halloween Decorations: Witches, Ghosts, Cats, Spider’s Webs, Pumpkins,
Masks and lots more… All Materials Supplied. Regular charges apply elsewhere. Have fun…if you dare!!
Admission: Free of Charge! Contact Details: T: +353 (0)41 988 0300 E: brunaboinne@opw.ie
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Halloween Fun for Kids at Shanks Mare Pub Date: Sunday 31st
October Venue: Shanks Mare Pub, Moynalvey, Co. Meath Time: 1pm – 4pm Events Details: Halloween
Fun for Kids. Afternoon of festive arts and crafts. Wear a fancy dress costume and be in with a chance of
winning a prize. Admission: Free of Charge Contact Details: T: +353 (0)46 955 7028
E: info@shanksmare.ie W: www.shanksmare.ie
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“Samhain Sounds” Busking Festival Date: Saturday 23rd October Venue:
Navan Town Centre Time: All Day Events Details: The streets of Navan will be alive with
buskers from all over Ireland descending on the town to entertain the shoppers, residents and
visitors. Samhain Sounds is full of rhythm, melody and fun with entertainment from top class
local and visiting musicians. Samhain Sounds is a Meath County Council Arts Office and Profile
Music Group Initiative. Admission: Free of Charge Contact Details:
E: samhainsoundsfestival@gmail.com W: www.samhainsoundsbuskingfestival.com
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Dr. Orrible’s Singalong Emporium at Trim Visitor Centre Dates: Daily
Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th October Venue: Trim Visitor Centre, Castle St., Trim, Co.
Meath Time: 11am and 3pm (length 45 minutes) Event Description: Following the antics of the
crazed Dr. Orrible and his bunch of terrifying misfits, you will both laugh and cry at his attempt
to explain history, with a few familiar characters making an appearance along the way. Performed
by Trim’s Stagecraft Plus. Booking is strongly advised due to limited numbers. Admission: Kids
€2.00, Adult €3.00, Family €10.00 Contact Details: T: +353 (0)46 943 7227
E: trimvisitorcenter@eircom.net
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Dates: Saturday 30th October Venue: Oldbridge House, Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre, Drogheda,
Co. Meath Time: 2pm Event Details: Gory stories and terrifying truths. Telling of traditional Halloween
tales for children in the old basement kitchen.(Parental supervision is required). Places limited to 20
children. Come along in fancy dress! Admission: Free of Charge! Contact: T: +353 (0)41 9809950
E: battleoftheboyne@opw.ie W: www.battleoftheboyne.ie
Tiny Terrors at Causey Farm Dates: Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st
October Venue: Causey Farm, Fordstown, Kells, Co. Meath Time: 2pm Event Description: An
hour and a half of great Halloween antics – Ride a broomstick, Story-telling, Ghostbusters Disco,
Tractor and Trailer Ride, Hubble-Bubble in the witch’s cauldron, Fire twirlers – great fun for all little
people – dress up if you want to. Suitable for children up to 7 years. Admission: Adults €5, Children
€10 Contact Details: T: +353 (0)46 943 4135 E: info@causey.ie W: www.causey.ie
Creep Crazy Cuisine at Fairyhouse Cookery School Date: Wednesday
27th October Venue: Fairyhouse Cookery & Wine School, Ratoath, Co. Meath Time: 10am-3pm
Event Details: This course is ‘hands-on’ and is suitable for 8-12 year olds. We provide everything
from ingredients to aprons and recipe sheets to take home. Admission: €35 per child (normal price
€45) Contact: T: +353 (0)1 689 6476/+353 (0)86 883 1124
E:info@fairyhousecookeryschool.com W: www.fairyhousecookeryschool.com
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Halloween Craft & Food Fair at Dunboyne Castle Hotel Date: Sunday 31st
October Venue: Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa, Dunboyne, Co. Meath Time: 11am Event Details:
Shop at over 35 stalls of goolish gifts, crafts and foods from Meath and across Ireland from our fancy
dressed stallholders. Free face-painting of frightening faces and children’s craft activities Psychic readers
will be on hand to read your future and after all this why not enjoy a relaxing head massage or reiki
from our therapists to calm you down after this frighteningly good day out at the Craft and Food Fair.
Admission: Kids Free, Adults €2.50 Packages: Halloween at the Castle! - €210 Total. Enjoy an
Overnight Stay for 2 Adults and 2 children in one of our Deluxe rooms with Full Irish Breakfast and
complementary access to the Thermal Suites and Hydrotherapy pool in Seoid Spa Halloween Goodie bag
& Full Irish Breakfast. Contact Details: T: +353 (0)1 801 3500 E: info@dunboynecastlehotel.com W: www.
dunboynecastlehotel.com
Oiche na Shamhain at Loughcrew Gardens Date: Sunday 31st of
October Venue: Loughcrew Gardens, Oldcastle, Co. Meath Time: Family Event 4pm to 9pm
Event Details: *Fire Dancers *Bugle Babes Caberet *Fortune Teller *Wand Making
*Face Painting *Lantern Display *Laser Effects
Admission: Adults €15.00 Children €10.00, Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) €40.00
Children under 3 years - Free Contact Details: T: +353 (0)49 854 1356 E: info@loughcrew.com
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Gory Stories and Terrifying Truths at Battle of Boyne Visitor Centre
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Family Spooky Stay at Headfort Arms Hotel Dates: Friday 22nd – Sunday
31st October Venue: Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells, Co. Meath Event Details: 1 night B&B for 2 adults
and 2 children, With Kids Halloween Movies & Trick or Treat Goodie Bags!- Only €99 fully Inclusive.
Kids Eat for Free! (Buy one Adult main course and receive one kids Free Main course!) Ghost Bus to
Halloween Experiences on demand. Contact Details: T: +353 (0)46 924 0063 E: info@headfortarms.ie
W: www.headfortarms.ie
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Barm Brack Making Demonstration at Harvest Home Bakery Date:
Wednesday 27th October Venue: Harvest Home Bakery, Market St., Trim, Co. Meath Time: 11am
Event Details:At Halloween we will present our brack-making demonstration. See how easy it is to make
a healthy Halloween brack and make it a sought after snack by the very young. We will have a children’s
corner and samples of the seasons tasty treats for all to enjoy. So dress up and come along to our Halloween
demonstration! Admission: Free of Charge Contact Details: T: +353 (0)46 943 6660
E: merlynmahon@gmail.com: W: www.harvesthomebakery.ie
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Halloween Specials at Trim Castle Hotel Date 1: Sunday 31st October Venue: Trim Castle
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Hotel, Trim Co. Meath Event Details: Halloween Night Family Special: 1 night B&B for 2 Adults and 2 Children and
enjoy the Causey Farm Halloween Experience for Tiny Terrors. Price: €110 in total Date 2: Sunday 24th to Thursday
28th October Event Details: Halloween Family Midweek Breaks: 2 Nights Bed & Breakfast with Dinner on One
evening in The Bailey Bar for 2 Adults and 2 children. Price: €120 per night. Contact: T: +353 (0)46 9483000 E: info@
trimcastlehotel.com W: www.trimcastlehotel.com
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Pumpkin Carving with Deirdre Rogers FOR ADULTS Pumpkin Carving & Festive
Crafts Evening with Deirdre Rogers Venue: Lismullen, Garlow Cross, Navan Date: Thurs 28th Oct.
Time: 7.30-9.30pm Pumpkins, carving tools, festive recipes, Halloween party ideas, how to make paper
lanterns & other creative crafts to make with children will be provided. Admission: €30 per person T
+353 (0)86 8117969 E deirdre@deirdrerogers.com
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FOR CHILDREN Pumpkin Carving & Halloween Festive Crafts (Adult & child together) Venue:
Sonairte, Laytown Date: Sat Oct 30th Together you will design & carve a pumpkin along with other creative
festive crafts. Please bring a small glass jam jar. (One adult to one child) T: Sonairte +353 (0)41 9827572 E
info@sonairte.ie
Famous Fancy Dress Party Dates: Sunday 24th October Venue: Jack’s Railway Bar, Kells Event Description:20
Live Music & Prizes Galore Admission: Free! Contact Details: T: +353 (0)46 9240215
Halloween Treats at Ashbourne Marriott Hotel Dates: Friday 22nd– Sunday 31st
October Venue: Ashbourne Marriott Hotel, The Rath, Ashbourne, County Meath Event Description: Unwind
this Halloween at the Ashbourne Marriott. Relax with an overnight stay in one of our luxurious bedrooms and
taste the delights of our Halloween menu in Grill Twenty one restaurant. Price: Dinner Bed & Breakfast from
€159 per night for 2 people sharing Contact Details: T: +353 (0)1 835 0800 E: info@marriottashbourne.com
W: www.marriottashbourne.com
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Funtasia’s Halloween Frightfest Dates: Friday 22nd - Sunday 31st October Venue:
Funtasia, Bettystown, Co. Meath Time: 1pm-5pm & 7pm to11pm Event Details: Ireland’s first ever
interactive Horror show and it’s SPOOKTACULAR! You are sure to have a frightfully good time at
Phantom Funtasia this Halloween. By day the Waterpark is being haunted by some family friendly
ghosts while at night the truly terrifying phantoms appear. Join us for an experience you’ll never forget
as the sights, sounds, smell and even the feel of the spirit world comes to life before your very eyes!
Get Groovy with the Ghosts! Daily 1pm to 5 pm - Join Granny Ghostley and her friendly phantoms
as they throw a Halloween party. Admission: €7 pp, Family of four €25. The Tunnel of Terror
Daily 7 pm to 11 pm.Can you survive the Tunnel of Terror where the lunatics are Dying to Meat
you? Admission: €10 pp. Contact Details: T: +353 41 982 8301 E: info@funtasia.ie W: www.
funtasia.ie
Family Kids Break at Knightsbrook Hotel Dates: Friday 22nd to Sunday 31st
October Venue: Knightsbrook Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Event Description: Two Nights Bed & Breakfast
Dinner on One Evening, Children Go Free Under the age of 12 Years, sharing parents room, max 2 kids per room.
Club Available 5-12years each day, Subject to Availability Price: €169.00 per person sharing Contact Details: T:
+353 (0)46 948 2100 E: info@knightsbrook.com W: www.knightsbrook.com
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