Halloween guide
Our most ghostly guide yet, giving you the ‘inside spook’ on the best things to do this Halloween, from spellbinding spectacles to spine-tingling sports – we have got you covered.
halloween HAVOC
FIENDISH FAMILY FUN
HaLLOWEEN NIGHT
Hamilton is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway – the story of America then, as told by America now.
Set in 1918, and opening with the infamous “burning of the book” in the village of Delvin, the production is a “tour de force” using new digital video and audio technologies, 14 professional actors, and a company of “community players”. It drags McNamara’s book into the 21st Century while echoing life in “small town Ireland”. The title has become a well-known phrase for nosey neighbours and twitching curtains.
mysterious Music
Halloween Events for Adults
Halloween isn’t just for kids! We’ve complied a list of Halloween events in Ireland for adults to embrace their spooky side. Featuring laughs, scares, action and a healthy dose of mystery, we’ve got something for everyone. Solve a murder in your own ‘Who-Dunnit’ or discover the origins of Samhain in Ireland’s Ancient East. Will you be strapping on your dancing shoes for a boogie or some running shoes for a quick exit if things get too scary?
cackle-worthy COMEDY
terrifying theatre & ARTS
Hamilton is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway – the story of America then, as told by America now.
In Beckett’s one-act play we meet Krapp, a man in his late sixties. Every year, on his birthday, Krapp records a new tape – a review of the year just gone. But on this occasion – his 69th birthday – he listens back to a tape he recorded years before. This will be his last ever tape.
Set in 1918, and opening with the infamous “burning of the book” in the village of Delvin, the production is a “tour de force” using new digital video and audio technologies, 14 professional actors, and a company of “community players”. It drags McNamara’s book into the 21st Century while echoing life in “small town Ireland”. The title has become a well-known phrase for nosey neighbours and twitching curtains.
Family Events happening over Halloween
The evenings are getting darker and we’re getting into a Halloween spirit. Are you looking for a festive day out with the family? Or possibly somewhere to take the kids over Mid-term Break? If so, we’ve got plenty of events that will be a treat for the whole family. Go pumpkin picking to find the perfect canvas for you Jack-O-Lantern or climb aboard The Pumpkin Express for an unforgettable trip. Check out the great things on this Samhain.
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FAQS
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Halloween falls on 31 October every year.
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The October mid-term break starts on the Monday before Halloween and runs for five days until the Friday.
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If you are looking for events over Halloween, check out our Halloween guide for concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, Halloween themed events and more.
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Our Halloween guide features a number of Halloween events tailored towards children and suitable for all ages.
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Halloween traces its origins to an ancient Irish pagan festival called ‘Samhain’.
