Spirits of Meath Festival
According to legend, Samhain, the ancient Celtic Festival that we now call Halloween, originated here in Co. Meath in the Boyne Valley.
Samhain was said to mark the harvest and a time of transition, with feasting and celebration as the long winter nights approached. To this day the Boyne Valley has remained the home of Halloween, the modern equivalent of Samhain. Whether is ‘Fun by Day’ or ‘Fright by Night’, spine-tingling fun awaits for young and old alike in the Spirits of Meath running from the 4th October to the 10th November. All events in the festival are run by businesses within the Boyne Valley and tickets can be purchased for each event on their own website
Historical Raft Tours
Duration: 2 hours | 18+
The only thing dry about this river tour will be your feet!
Experience history like never before on an unforgettable inflatable raft tour through the medieval capital of Ireland’s Ancient East. Swap textbooks for wellies and pens for paddles as you explore the Boyne River’s rich history and stunning landscape.
This award-winning tour puts the spotlight on the often-overlooked Boyne River, the lifeblood of this region’s fascinating past. See how the river shaped the lives of those who settled here, and gain a unique perspective on the town walls, churches, castles, and abbeys that dot the landscape.
Don’t miss this chance to experience history from the water – the way it was meant to be seen!
€60 per person
Oíche Shàmhna Sauna Experience
This experience is designed to help you bid farewell to summer and embrace the cold of winter in a beautiful location beside the powerful River Boyne.
Enjoy a 45 minute session at The Hot Box Sauna where you will contrast the 90-100 degree heat of the wood-fired sauna with a chilling dip in the Boyne. You find a magic middle ground between the heat and the cold where you experience a clearness of head you may have never felt before. This gorgeous setting allows you to embrace your connection to the Irish landscape.
Embrace the dark and let go of the light.
Must bring: swimwear, water, 2 x towels.
Sacred Songs and Sound Bath Concert
Embrace the magic of Samhain. In the spirit of this sacred time, you are invited to join Fiona Guiheen in Bective Mill Dome for an evening of Sacred Songs & Soundbath – a lying down concert for your soul! As Samhain approaches, marking the end of harvest and start of winter, it’s a time to honour our ancestors and reconnect with ourselves. Join me for a beautiful sound journey, where Fiona will guide you through sacred songs in both Gaelic and English, accompanied by healing sound vibrations.
Writing Class: Unlock Creativity with Samhain & Púca
Unlock your creativity in this unique writing class blending Samhain mysticism and Púca energy. Led by author Fiona Sherlock, the session starts with meditation, followed by inspiring writing prompts. Sherlock, a former Meath Writer-in-Residence, brings expertise to guide you. Suitable for all levels.
Instructions: Wear comfy clothes and bring a notebook and pen.
Elmgrove Flower Farm
Enjoy pumpkin hunts, a corn maze, and pick-your-own sunflowers every Saturday this autumn at Elmgrove Flower Farm. Get lost in 10,000m² of corn, pick your own blooms, and find the biggest pumpkin in their Christmas tree patch!
Elmgrove also offers face painting, photo ops, wreath-making demos, delicious food and drinks, and farm animals for a fun-filled day.
Tickets are €5 per person and can be booked online. Elmgrove Flower Farm is located just 2 minutes from exit 7 off the M1 K32 C925, Gormanston, Co Meath.
Book your tickets now for an unforgettable family experience that perfectly complements your Púca Festival adventure!
