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If your idea of a getaway includes fine food, deep-tissue massages, and a round of golf surrounded by gentle countryside, then you’ll feel right at home at Knightsbrook.

It's time for our weekend roundup! Here's what's on this Bank Holiday weekend, between Friday the 24th and Sunday the 27th of September across Ireland. We've got a great lineup of things to do, from Oktoberfest Belfast to Pumpkins after Dark and much, much more. Halloween at EPIC, Dublin - 1.10-2.11 This October exciting Halloween-themed events are taking place at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum – perfect for families and those curious about Irish culture and the origins of

Every garden has its secrets, and on Halloween night, the shadows of Mount Congreve Gardens will come alive with Poison & Petals: A Halloween Garden Tour.  As dusk falls on Friday, 31 October 2025, visitors are invited to step off the familiar paths and into the darker side of nature. For sixty minutes, an expert guide will lead you through groves and glades where beauty conceals danger, where ancient folklore clings to twisted roots, and where poisonous plants tell stories f

Gather your little monsters for truly magical Halloween fun at Newpark Hotel Kilkenny

Join Newbridge House and Farm, Donabate, for Pumpkins After Dark – Ireland’s newest and most enchanting outdoor Halloween event! Featuring over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins, this magical, family-friendly experience will captivate visitors of all ages.

This October, Dublin Zoo invites you to a unique Halloween experience where the wild world meets wicked fun. Deep within the zoo grounds, their Haunted House is opening its creaky doors for an exclusive pumpkin-making workshop designed for the most adventurous young visitors.

The kids are barely back to school, but we are already yearning for a break and planning ahead!

As summer ends and darker evenings creep in, shadows and demons begin to stir—Halloween is coming, and with it, The Nightmare Realm, Europe’s most awarded Halloween attraction.  Returning for 2025, this year’s production is its most ambitious yet, set in an all-new, expanded home at Royal Liver Retail Park, Inchicore, Dublin. 

With the leaves beginning to change colour, the evenings drawing in and children’s thoughts turning to trick or treating, the Sligo Park hotel is launching its autumn holiday packages this week.   The four-star hotel has special offers designed to offer fun for all the family at Halloween or for a weekend luxury break for couples in the surrounds of scenic Sligo on the Wild Atlantic Way.   The Autumn Family Offer, or Spooktacular Halloween Family Break, is all treats, no tri

Join Glasnevin's resident paranormal investigators Elaina & Niamh as they go púca hunting on the Children's Samhain Tour on 29th, 30th, and 31st of October at 1pm and 3:30pm.   Learn about Ireland's unique Celtic traditions and superstitions during Samhain.    Learn about ghost stories, grave robbing, body snatching, and much more! There will also be holding a "Best Costume" competition with a very spooky prize up for grabs!   Please note, all children must be accompanied by

It's time for our weekend roundup! Here's what's on this weekend, between Friday the 17th and Sunday the 19th of September across Ireland. We've got a great lineup of things to do, from Oktoberfest Belfast to the Kerry International Film Festival and much, much more. Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, Galway - 10.10-19.10 Get ready to take centre stage at the Baboró International Arts Festival for Children in Galway, on from October 10th-19th! Families, children

This October exciting Halloween-themed events are taking place at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum...

Get ready for a spooktacular adventure like no other!

‘Monsters, Misfits and Mayhem’ will descend on Bunratty Castle & Folk Park this October Bank Holiday Weekend (October 26th-28th)

Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival, returns this Bank Holiday Weekend ready to thrill Dubliners...

Boo! Halloween is just around the corner, and if you like to leave things a little late

Introduction: Why Explore Ireland by Train? Ireland’s charm lies not just in its lush, rolling landscapes and vibrant towns—but also in...

It's time for our weekend roundup! Here's what's on this weekend, between Friday the 10th and Sunday the 12th of September across Ireland. We've got a great lineup of things to do, from the Dublin Theatre Festival to Oktoberfest Belfast and much, much more.

This mid-term break, why not swap pumpkin patches and cinema trips for a stay in a 400-year-old real-life haunted castle? Ballygally Castle, perched dramatically on the Antrim Coast and long-regarded as one of Ireland’s most haunted buildings, is offering a Halloween experience with a difference.

From luxury barges and canal-side cottages to heritage university quarters and countryside retreats, Kildare is offering a fresh take on the staycation. The county’s alternative accommodation options provide visitors with more than just a bed — they offer experiences rich in character, history, and local charm.