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Halloween Events
What's on in Longford
Oct
01
Celebrating the Ancient Origins of HalloweenSamhain in the Heartlands is a unique seasonal programme exploring the ancient traditions and folklore associated with...
Oct
01
Immersive Halloween Experiences After DarkThe Dead of Night Festival will transform Longford into a thrilling celebration of folklore, mystery and Halloween entertainment....
Oct
03
Across the lakes, bogs, and ancient landscapes of the Midlands, communities once gathered to bring in the final crops, prepare for winter,...
Oct
09
As the days grow shorter and the fields yield their final bounty, join us for an unforgettable Harvest Supper Club—an evening celebrating the...
Oct
10
Join us for a cosy and creative Beeswax Candle Making Workshop inspired by the ancient traditions of Samhain and the natural rhythms...
Oct
10
Celebrate the harvest season with a visit to the Pumpkin Patch at Stewart Family Farm. Wander through the fields, choose your perfect...
Oct
16
Retail Therepy Museum, Abbeyshrule Step back this Halloween and discover the fascinating world of shopping through the decades. Join us for a...
Oct
17
Hosted by Fiona Egan in Cloughan, Abbeyshrule, participants will learn about traditional cider making, from selecting and pressing apples to the fermentation process and...
Oct
17
Celebrate Samhain at Murtagh's Organic Farm with a seasonal programme of family-friendly experiences inspired by Irish folklore, farming and the changing landscape. Running throughout the Halloween mid-term...
Oct
17
Explore the hidden history of Mullingar on a guided ghost tour with local storyteller Ruth Illingworth. Beginning in Market Square, this atmospheric walking...
Oct
17
Discover the fascinating traditions of an Irish Samhain and make your own authentic Halloween mask in this hands-on workshop with Dr Melissa...
Oct
23
Haunted Heartlands Podcast Live invites audiences to celebrate Halloween where it all began, with two special evenings in Mullingar and Longford Town, exploring the rich traditions of...
Oct
24
Celebrate Halloween at Belvedere House & Gardens with a multi-day programme of family-friendly entertainment in one of the Midlands' most beautiful heritage settings. Running throughout...
Oct
24
Step into the darker side of Ballymahon's past on his guided evening walking tour with local historian and storyteller Seán Clancy. As...
Oct
24
There are places where history lingers. Places where the walls still whisper, where candlelight flickers through ancient stone, and where, for one...
Oct
24
Celebrate Halloween with a fun-filled family visit to Andean Alpacas in the heart of County Westmeath. Meet the friendly alpacas, enjoy a hands-on...
Oct
24
As the harvest is gathered and the nights grow longer, the veil between worlds grows thin. A group of thieving creatures from...
Oct
24
As the veil between worlds begins to thin, journey to Dún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park for an immersive Samhain experience inspired by Ireland's...
Oct
24
Aindrais de Staic brings his distinctive mix of storytelling, music, comedy and spoken word to Valentine's, Longford, alongside The Latchikos, whose lively...
Oct
25
For the past few months poets from Ireland and beyond have been putting pen to paper and creating vibrant poems for this...
Oct
26
Step into the heart of Samhain this Home of Halloween season at Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre, where ancient Ireland comes to...
Oct
26
Set Sail on a Halloween adventure with the Lough Ree Access for All boat and discover the spooky side of one of...
Oct
26
Walk a section of the National Famine Way and discover the stories, history and traditions woven through this remarkable landscape during the...
Oct
26
As light turns to darkness, the atmosphere morphs for those daring enough to enter the Knights & Conquests Haunted Maze. From the...
Oct
27
Corlea Trackway, Keenagh, Longford Celebrate the arrival of Samhain at the remarkable Corlea Trackway with family-friendly events inspired by the traditions, stories...
Oct
28
A thousand years ago, St. Patrick drove the serpents from Ireland... or so the stories claim. The truth has been buried by...
Oct
29
Our scavenger hunt is the perfect family activity for this autumn Home of Halloween. Families will answer questions and clues placed around...
Oct
29
Halloween HQ returns to Pig Market Lane for two days of free family fun in the heart of Longford's Dead of Night...
Oct
29
Step into an Otherworld, where the story of Tlchtga lighting the first fire at Samhain thousands of years ago meets that of...
Oct
29
Experience an evening of storytelling, folklore and conversation as the Haunted Westmeath Podcast Live comes to Upstairs at Canton Casey's, Mullingar. This live podcast recording explores...
Oct
30
Enjoy a seasonal lunch at Cloughan Farm while exploring the history and heritage of the National Famine Way. Hosted by Fiona Egan, this unique experience...
Oct
30
Step into a magical Halloween experience at Abbey Blooms Botanical Gardens as the gardens come alive after dark with enchanting lights, glowing...
Oct
30
Get creative this Halloween at Ghosts, Ghouls and Grooves, a fun-filled family event celebrating the traditions of Samhain through hands-on activities, music...
Oct
30
Step into the magic of Samhain and join us for our spectacular Halloween Night Market on Friday 30th October, from 5.00pm to...
Oct
30
Ballymahon Market presents Samhain Halloween, an event which will feature Local Makers, Artisan Food and Drinks, Fire Shows, Halloween Tales, Facepainting and...
Oct
30
As darkness falls this Halloween, gather by candlelight for an unforgettable evening of Irish storytelling, music and folklore at Annebrook House Hotel. Talented storytellers will bring...
Oct
31
A Dramatic Parade of Light, Fire and Mythology As darkness falls, the streets of Longford Town will come alive with fire, light, music and...
Oct
31
Discover a trail of imaginative scarecrows as Multyfarnham celebrates Halloween with its annual Scarecrow Festival. Created by local businesses, schools, community groups and residents,...
Oct
31
Discover the legends of Oweynagat, the Cave of the Cats, one of Ireland's most significant archaeological and mythological sites. Beginning at Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, this guided...
Oct
31
Stay safely in your cars as you venture into the eerie world of the Ballinamuck Halloween Spooky Drive. This unique drive -...
Oct
31
As dusk descends on Athlone, the veil between worlds begins to fade. When the Veil Thins is a spectacular street theatre procession inspired...
Nov
01
Between Lughnasa, the festival of Lugh and the first harvest, and Samhain, the threshold of winter when the veil between worlds grows...
Nov
01
Join the community for a day of Halloween fun at Connaught Gardens as the Connaught Street Spooktacular returns for 2026. This family-friendly celebration...
Nov
01
Gather around the fire for an enchanting evening where ancient folklore, traditional craftsmanship and the spirit of Samhain come together at Fore...
Nov
04
Skelly’s Bar, Ballymahon, Co. Longford, together with Lough Ree Distillery, will host Spirit of Samhain, an exclusive 5-course tasting dinner on Wednesday 4th November. The menu for this Spirit of Samhain feast will focus...
Nov
07
Saturday 7th November : 15:00 - 00:00 ---- Sunday 8th November 07:00 - 12:00 An Tairseach: Samhain ar Uisneach returns to the...
Nov
07
Diwali is known as the “Festival of Lights,” and it marks the end of the harvest season. As the days grow shorter...
Halloween began in Ireland over 2,000 years ago with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a time of gathering, storytelling, feasting and marking the turning of the year.
Longford 2026
Experience the Home of Halloween in Longford
As part of Fáilte Ireland’s Home of Halloween, Longford in partnership with Westmeath, presents “Samhain in the Heartlands”, bringing these traditions to life through a seasonal programme of events inspired by folklore, fire, heritage, creativity and community.
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Ancient Traditions
The Samhain in the Heartlands programme offers 47 events across counties Longford and Westmeath, includes the Samhain Procession in Longford Town which is the finale of the Dead of Night Festival before culminating in An Tairseach at The Hill of Uisneach in Westmeath, offering visitors the chance to explore the county’s connection to Samhain through family-friendly events, atmospheric evening experiences, music, performance, workshops and storytelling.
Set in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, Longford and Westmeath’s Home of Halloween programme offers a distinctive autumn experience, connecting ancient traditions with contemporary culture in the landscapes and communities of the county.
Discover Halloween where it began, and experience Longford at one of the most atmospheric times of the year.