Halloween Festival - Meath County Council

Celebrate in Meath - where Halloween began!
19 Oct - 5 Nov
2012
Spirits of Meath
Halloween Festival
Fun by Day, Fright by Night
including the torchlit procession to the Hill of
Tlachtga (where Halloween began)
spook yourself at
www.spiritsofmeath.ie
Halloween Festival
Spooky Family Fun
House of Horrors at Tayto Park
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History of Halloween
It was here on the festival of Samhain that the sacred fire was
kindled. It was custom of the Druids to assemble on Tlachtga on the
eve of Samhain and that a fire was lit on which offerings were made.
All the fires in Ireland were quenched on this night and the men of
Ireland were forbidden to relight them except from the fire of
Tlachtga. The lighting of the sacred fire was a solemn and weird
ritual. This was the first day of winter and death was very close.
The spirits of the dead returned and appeared to men. 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.
Halloween in Heritage Park
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Pumpkin Patch at Langfords Cottages
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Date 19 - 31 Oct Time 10.15am - 6.00pm
Venue Langfords Cottages, Summerhill
Scary Pumpkin Patch will be open for visitors to pick
their own special Jack O Lantern. Enjoy pumpkin carving
demonstrations. Get your carving instruction kits.
Admission starts at €6 depending on size
Contact + 353 (0) 87 762 8313
canning.declan56@gmail.com
www.meathpumpkin.tumblr.com
Suitable for Families
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Date 26 - 27 Oct Time 11.30am - 1.30pm
Venue Solstice Arts Centre, Navan
Trick or treat this Halloween with a spooktacular magic and
juggling show with ‘Jackula’ - Dracula’s bumbling younger
brother. Everyone can also do a trick and receive a treat.
Admission €6 per ticket or €20 for a family of four
Contact + 353 (0) 46 909 2300
www.solsticeartscentre.ie
Suitable for Under 12’s and adults of all ages!
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, one mile east
of Athboy, Co. Meath. The druids felt that this world and the other
world were closest at Tlachtga.
Date 20 Oct - 4 Nov Time 10.00am - 5.00pm
Venue Tayto Park
We don’t know why and we don’t know how, but this October Tayto Park will be transformed into The House of
Horrors. Are you brave enough to walk through?
Admission €3
Contact + 353 (0) 1 835 1999
info@Tayto.ie www.TaytoPark.ie
Suitable for Children & Adults
Date 31 Oct & 1 - 3 Nov Time at Nightfall
Venue Rathbeggan Lakes
Prepare yourself for a nighttime walk through history as our
ghosts guide you along the dark pathways past the witches’
crannog, the stone circle and into the mysterious ghostly town.
Admission €10 Adults €5 Kids
Contact + 353 (0) 1 824 0197
info@rathbegganlakes.com www.rathbegganlakes.com
Suitable for Children & Adults
Halloween Fun for Kids at Shanks Mare
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Date 29 Oct Time 1.00pm - 4.00 pm
Venue Shanks Mare Pub & Restaurant, Moynalvey
Halloween Fun for Kids in Shanks Mare Restaurant
Afternoon of Halloween arts, crafts and face painting.
Admission Free
Contact +353 (0) 46 955 7028
info@shanksmare.ie www.shanksmare.ie
Suitable for Children
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Date 26 - 30 Oct & 1 Nov Time 4.30pm
Venue Causey Farm
A 2 hour show of hilarious, spine-tingling, ingenious and
informative happenings all around the farm. Dress warmly
and wear wellies. Booking essential.
Admission €13 per person
Contact + 353 (0) 46 9434135
info@causey.ie www.causey.ie
Suitable for Families with children 5-12 year old.
Jackula at Solstice Arts Centre
Spooks & Spells at Causey Farm
Spooky Family Fun
Day time Friendly Witch Event at Grove Gardens
Tiny Terrors at Causey Farm
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Date 28 29 & 31 Oct Time 2.00pm
Venue Causey Farm
Halloween antics for little people -broomstick ride, hubble
bubble blowing, story-telling, meet the animals and tractor
trailer ride.
Admission €5 for adults, €10 for children (under 2s free)
Contact + 353 (0)46 9434135
info@causey.ie www.causey.ie
Suitable for Children (Under 6s)
Scarecrow Lane in the Goblin Garden at Battle
of the Boyne
Date 28 Oct Time 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Venue Battle of The Boyne
Come in fancy dress and meet Botanica the Witch as she casts
spells and makes wands in the Walled Garden. Watch out for
goblins as you wander through Scarecrow Lane.
Admission Free
Contact +353 (0) 41 980 9950
battleoftheboyne@opw.ie www.battleoftheboyne.ie
Suitable for Children & Teens
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Terrifying Tree Trail Scavenger Hunt at the Battle
of the Boyne
Date 28 Oct Time 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Venue Battle of The Boyne
Try out the Terrifying Tree Trail and Scavenger Hunt on the Front
Lawn and then enjoy some sandwitches and scared stiff
strawberry cake in the Tea Room.
Admission Free
Contact +353 (0) 41 980 9950
battleoftheboyne@opw.ie www.battleoftheboyne.ie
Suitable for Families
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Date 29 Oct Time 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Venue Grove Gardens
Fun, games and laughter. Mix magic potions and cast wicked
spells... follow the spooky trail in the gardens... get your face
painted... laugh at your self in the funny mirrors. Prizes
throughout the afternoon for best dressed.
Admission €7 per person
Contact + 353 (0) 46 943 4276 or grovegardens@eircom.net
www.grovegardensandopenfarm.com
Suitable for Children
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Date 30 Oct Time 11.00am - 1.00pm
Venue Station House Hotel
Come and get inspired to create your own special Halloween
meal this year at our Halloween eve cookery workshop.
Admission €25 per person
Contact + 353 (0) 46 902 5239
events@stationhousehotel.ie www.stationhousehotel.ie
Suitable for Children & Adults
Date 30 Oct - 3 Nov Time 10.00am - 2.00pm
Venue Solstice Arts Centre, Navan
Creative fun for kids this Halloween mid-term! Artzone teachers
have worked really hard to design the best portfolio of art,
crafts, stories and games yet!
Admission €109 (1st child)/€99 (2nd child)/ €89 (3rd child)
Contact + 353 (0) 1 499 0614
www.artzone.ie
Suitable for Children
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Creepy Crazy Cuisine
Artzone at Solstice Arts Centre
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Halloween Dishes at Station House Cookery
School
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Date 30 Oct Time 10.00am - 3.00pm
Venue Fairyhouse Cookery School
‘Hands-On’ cookery courses with seasonal recipes. Prepare
and cook great food then sit and taste your delicious dishes.
Admission €35
Contact +353 (0) 1 6896476 or +353 (0)86 8831124
info@fairyhousecookeryschool.com
www.fairyhousecookeryschool.com
Suitable for Children
Teenagers Cook Up a Storm
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Date 31 Oct Time 10.00am - 3.00pm
Venue Fairyhouse Cookery School
‘Hands-On’ cookery courses with seasonal recipes. Prepare
and cook great food then sit and taste your delicious dishes.
Admission €35
Contact +353 (0) 1 6896476 or +353 (0)86 8831124
info@fairyhousecookeryschool.com
www.fairyhousecookeryschool.com
Suitable for Teens
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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
at Solstice Arts Centre
Date 30 Oct Time 7.30pm
Venue Solstice Arts Centre, Navan
A beautifully crafted spooky animation for adults and kids
Despite having presided over many a successful Halloween
Jack Skellington is bored and feels that life in Halloweenland
lacks meaning.
Admission €7.50 / €6 (concession) / €22 (Film Club Bundle)
Contact + 353 (0) 46 909 2300
www.solsticeartscentre.ie
Suitable for Children & Adults
Family Trip to the Haunted House at
The Fincourt
Date 28 Oct Time 12.00pm noon
Venue The Fincourt, Oldcastle
Story telling, face painting & prize for the best dressed.
Admission Free
Contact + 353 (0) 46 854 1153
info@fincourt.com www.fincourt.com
Suitable for Children & Adults
Grown Ups Events
Haunted Spooktacular at Grove Gardens
Torchlit Procession at the Hill of Tlachtga
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Date 31 Oct Time 7.30pm
Venue Fairgreen Athboy to Hill of Tlachtga
Torchlit procession from Fairgreen Athboy to the Hill of Tlachtga
where Halloween Began…with a stop on the way at the druid’s
well to hear some words of wisdom from the lady of the well.
There will be a fire on the hill as you listen to the life of Tlachtga.
Admission Free
Contact +353 (0) 87 666 6021 Joe Conlon
jconlon45@yahoo.ie
Suitable for Children, Teens & Adults
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Oulala Productions' Tour of Shadows
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Date 28 - 31 Oct Time 8.00pm
Venue Trim
Discover some gruesome truths about the town and
surroundings, getting close to terrifying, yet colourful,
characters from its past.
Admission €12 Groups €10
Contact 087 974 7682.
oulalaprod@gmail.com www.oulalaproductions.com
Suitable for over 12’s
Date 25 - 31 Oct Time every half hour from 7pm to 9.30pm
Venue Causey Farm
A frightful evening of screams and laughter..., life-threatening
FEAR....Your worst nightmares come true.
Admission €16pp
Contact + 353 (0)46 943 4135 or info@causey.ie
www.causey.ie www.farmaphobia.com
Suitable for Teens & Adults
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Date 25 - 31 Oct Time TBC
Venue Tattersalls Ltd, Ratoath
Snuggle under the stars and watch some classic Halloween
horrors on one of the largest LED screens in the world. Don’t get
comfortable - you never know what might creep up behind you.
Admission €20 per car booked online or €25 per car on the night
Contact + 353 (0) 1 8864 300
www.tattshorsetrial.ie
Suitable for Adults
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Date 19 - 31 Oct Time 8.00pm
Venue Stone House on Kennedy Rd
Meath Arts Group will run an Arts trail in Navan town with a
guided tour finishing at the Stone House at 9pm.
Admission Free
Contact sharoninnavan@yahoo.co.uk
Suitable for Adults
Scary Movie Night at The Fincourt
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Halloween Charity Fancy Dress in conjunction
with Kells Blackwater FC
Halloween Comedy Night at Shanks Mare
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Date 28 Oct Time 10.00pm
Venue Shanks Mare Pub & Restaurant, Moynalvey
Have a few howls this Halloween at our Moynalvey Laughs
.Comedy night.
Admission €12.50 (approx)
Contact + 353 (0) 46 955 7028
info@shanksmare.ie www.shanksmare.ie
Suitable for Adults
Date 26 Oct Time 8.00pm
Venue The Fincourt, Oldcastle
Visit our Haunted House for popcorn & horror movies.
Admission Free
Contact + 353 (0) 46 854 1153
info@fincourt.com www.fincourt.com
Suitable for Adults
Thriller Nights at The Fincourt
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Date 28 Oct Time 8.00pm till late
Venue Headfort Arms, Kenlis Suite
Shockingly Good Halloween Fun with a serious side since it’s in
aid of local Charities. Great Music and Dancing until late……
Admission €12.50 (approx)
Contact + 353 (0) 46 924 0063
info@headfortarms.ie www.headfortarms.ie
Suitable for Adults
Dark Arts Trail
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Halloween Fright Club at the Kelltic Bar & LIV
Nite Club
Date 27 - 28 Oct & 3 Nov Time 8.00pm till late
Venue Kelltic Bar & LIV Nightclub, Kells
Enter our haunted house with a Thriller Theme, Halloween
Games but with Grown up Prizes, Prizes for Best Costumes.
Admission €10pp
Contact + 353 (0) 46 924 0063
info@headfortarms.ie www.headfortarms.ie
Suitable for Adults
Tattersalls Halloween Spooktacular
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Farmaphobia at Causey Farm
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Date 19 - 20 Oct (Promotional nights) 24 - 31 Oct
Time Half - hourly from 7.00pm to 9.30pm.
Venue Grove Gardens
A whole host of new and horrifying attractions create aunique,
four dimensional assault on the senses. Pre-booking is essential.
Admission €12pp (19 - 20th) €16pp (24 - 31st)
Contact + 353 (0) 46 943 4276
hauntedspooktacular@gmail.com
www.hauntedspooktacular.com
Suitable for Teens & Adults
Date 27 Oct Time 8.00pm
Venue The Fincourt, Oldcastle
Zombie night. Prize for best dressed zombie.
Admission Free
Contact + 353 (0) 46 854 1153
info@fincourt.com www.fincourt.com
Suitable for Adults
Frightening Fancy Dress Ball at The Fincourt
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Date 28 Oct Time 8.00pm
Venue The Fincourt, Oldcastle
Ghoolies, Ghosts, Games and prizes for the best dressed.
Admission Free
Contact + 353 (0) 46 854 1153
info@fincourt.com www.fincourt.com
Suitable for Adults
Halloween Calendar
19 - 20 Oct
19 - 31 Oct
19 - 31 Oct
20 Oct - 4 Nov
25 - 31 Oct
25 - 31 Oct
26 Oct
26 - 27 Oct
26 - 30 Oct
26 Oct
27-28 Oct/3 Nov
28 Oct
28 Oct
28 Oct
28 Oct
28 Oct
28 Oct
28 - 29/31 Oct
28 - 31 Oct
29 Oct
29 Oct
30 Oct
30 Oct
30 Oct - 3 Nov
31 Oct
31 Oct
31 Oct
31/1-3 Nov
Haunted Spooktacular at Grove Gardens
Dark Arts Trail
Pumpkin Patch at Langfords Cottages
Terrifying Terror House at Tayto Park
Farmaphobia at Causey Farm
Tattersalls Halloween Spooktacular
Scary Movie Night at The Fincourt
Jackula at Solstice Arts Centre
Spooks & Spells at Causey Farm
Thriller Nights at The Fincourt
Halloween Fright Club at the Kelltic Bar & LIV Nite Club
Halloween Comedy Night at Shanks Mare
Terrifying Tree Trail Scavenger Hunt at the Battle of the Boyne
Scarecrow Lane in the Goblin Garden at Battle of the Boyne
Halloween Charity Fancy Dress in conjunction with Kells Blackwater FC
Family Trip to the Haunted House at The Fincourt
Frightning Fancy Dress Ball at The Fincourt
Oulala Productions' Tour of Shadows
Tiny Terrors at Causey Farm
Halloween Fun for Kids at Shanks Mare
Day time Friendly Witch Event at Grove Gardens
Creepy Crazy Cuisine
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) at Solstice Arts Centre
Halloween Dishes at Station House Cookery School
Artzone at Solstice Arts Centre
Teenagers Cook Up a Storm
Torchlit Procession at the Hill of Tlachtga
Halloween in Heritage Park
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