Are you culturally curious? Plan a weekend packed full of exciting and immersive experiences. Discover hidden stories and places, immerse yourself in Irish mythology and folklore this Halloween. you can also download your copy of the Culturally Curious itinerary using the link below:
Fri Oct 28th
| 8pm | Music from Imelda May, Púca Big Top, Trim. €37.50 plus booking fee |
Sat Oct 29th
| Morning | Explore the historic town of Athboy and have breakfast in one of the many great cafes and restaurants |
| 1.30pm-3.30pm | All ages celtic themed circus– Athboy. €10 plus booking fee |
| 4pm | Travel to Trim via car, taxi or shuttle bus (14 min drive) |
| 4.30pm-5.30pm | Enjoy an energetic, trad-fused indie folk music session from Seo Linn, Boann Stage – Trim. Free |
| 6.30-7.45 | Opening Procession- Arrival of the Spirits – Trim. Free. |
| Travel to Athboy via car, taxi or 111 bus (14 min drive) | |
| 8pm-10pm | Music from The High Kings, Darnley Lodge Hotel, Athboy. €29 plus booking fee |
Sun Oct 30th
| Morning | Self guided treasure hunt around Athboy- chance to win a great prize! See website to begin. Free |
| 1pm-2.45pm | Tlachtga (Hill of Ward) Tour with Dr. Ciara Crawford– Athboy. €15 plus booking fee |
| 3pm | Travel to Trim via car, taxi or shuttle bus (14 min drive) |
| 3.30pm-4.00pm | Visit Jack O’Lantern’s Food and Craft Market to sample local talent and Déise Medieval living history village- Trim. Free |
| 4.00pm-5.30pm | Music from Sharon Shannon, Boann Stage, Trim. Free |
| 6.30-7.30pm | Samhain talk and reading from author Luke Eastwood– Trim. Free ticketed event |
| 8pm-10pm | Blindboy LIVE Podcast Show, Morrigan Stage, Trim (€26.50 Plus Booking Fee) |
Mon Oct 31st
| 1pm-1.30pm | Away with the Faeries Game, Sally Rogers Bar, Trim. Free, ticketed event |
| 2pm-3pm | Storytelling from Candlelit Tales, Morrigan Stage, Trim. €5 plus booking fee |
| 3pm-4.30pm | Haunted Trim walking tour with Cynthia Simonet – €9 plus booking fee |
| 4.30pm | Travel to Trim via car, taxi or 111 bus (14 min drive) |
| 5pm-6pm | Drinks or food in one of the many great bars or restaurants in Athboy with many offering halloween themed menus |
| 6pm-9pm | Púca closing ceremony, including lighting of the Samahin fires, fire performances, Hit Machine Drummers and music from Kila– Athboy. Free |
| 9pm-10.30pm | Samhain Circus– Athboy. €15 plus booking fee |
Cost:
Total 4 night /3 day cost €147 per person.
Total average day cost €37 per person.
Excluding food and travel or accommodation costs.
Check out our website to book tickets and for travel and accommodation details.