For a truly terrifying experience, why not go see a spine-tingling live production of The Exorcist, taking place in Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre from the 29th of October to the 2nd of November. Widely considered the scariest movie of all time, William Friedkin’s masterpiece saw audiences petrified to the point of passing out and went on to become …
Something spooktacular is taking place in Galway’s Latin Quarter this Halloween Weekend. On Saturday and Sunday of the October bank holiday weekend, the city’s medieval streets will host the country’s biggest Halloween Festival with many fun and free events planned. The highlight of the festival is expected to be the fiendishly creative Macnas Halloween Parade that will …
For a Halloween event with a big difference, why not try a Yoga Walk taking place in Cork’s Galtycastle Wood on November 1st? A celebration of mindfulness and enjoying nature’s wonder under the stars, you can also enjoy a Halloween picnic and a meditation session “when the veil between this world and the next is thin”. Spooky, …
If horror films are your thing, then the movie event at Lismore Castle is perfect for you! Taking place on October 30th, guests are invited to watch the 2015 supernatural horror film, The Witch, in the atmospheric Pugin Hall. With popcorn, beer, and lots of other refreshments available on the night, this event is a must for …
Create a fun and memorable Halloween experience with the brand new child-friendly Spooktacular Ghost Train Ride Adventure at Wells House, Co. Wexford! Take a ride through the enchanted grounds and watch out for the spooky interactive characters who might just climb aboard and give you a fright! There’s also a scavenger hunt, face painting, a …
For dazzling fireworks and plenty of weird and wonderful activities and events, don’t miss the Belfast Halloween Monster Mash and Fireworks display! Visitors will experience street theatre and walkabouts, wicked arts and crafts workshops, fairground rides as well as a range of hot food, drinks, sweets and Halloween tasty treats. See visitbelfast.com for more details.
When it comes to celebrating Halloween, nowhere does it quite like Co. Derry. Taking place from October 26th to November 1st and featuring over 125 events, Europe’s largest Halloween street carnival and costume party is the place to be for frightful family fun! See derryhalloween.com for lots more information on events and tickets.
For something off the beaten track, head to Waterford this Halloween. Taking place on October 29th, Wicked Woods is an event, suitable for adults and children, where Carriganore Wood on Waterford’s Greenway will be transformed into a spooky wonderland! Award winning spectacle company Spraoi has put together an incredible Samhain-inspired experience complete with light, sound, effects, …
The Nightmare Realm, one of the most iconic Halloween scare attractions in the country, will run from October 4th to November 1st at the RDS in Dublin. This extreme walk-through horror experience is not for the faint-hearted, promising to blur the lines between fear, laughter and despair. Prepare to be terrified…. See www.nightmarerealm.ie for more details.
Going to Kerry for the spooky season? Running from October 25th to November 2nd, the Kenmare Halloween Howl is a week long community festival that has something for everyone. You can meet Bessie the witch, visit the haunted house and even experience Nightmare on Kenmare Street! Guests are invited to take part in the famous Halloween parade …
