Experience Athboy
The Púca Festival town of Athboy is an important hub of Halloween tradition, with ancient manuscripts telling us that Tlachtga (pronounced Clackda) or The Hill of Ward was a site of great Samhain gathering. As the sun sets and the ceremonial fire is lit on Friday, 31st October, visitors will gather at the Fair Green in Athboy to join the Lighting of the Samhain Fire to honour their ancestors.
This symbolic event connects the landscapes of Tlachtga, Tara, Loughcrew, Tailteann and Uisneach, to a central Púca flame, laden with messages to our ancestors. As the flames ignite, the stage will be set, and a night of music and celebration will ensue. This event sits at the heart of this year’s theme, Connecting with Our Roots, reigniting the ties between ancient rituals and reflection.
Púca Festival Line-Up 2025
Visitor Information
Planning your festival visit is hassle free. We have what you need to know, from getting here to booking accommodation and making the most out of this unique experience of Samhain culture.
