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Delve deep inside the history and the folklore of the origins of Halloween and its links to Tlachtga<\/p>\n<p>Experience\/tours last approximately 1 hour 30 mins and include music and bus transfers from Athboy Rugby Club\u2028.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2028T&amp;Cs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All ticket sales are non-refundable. Management reserve the right to refuse admission. As the site is next to a working farm, no dogs are permitted. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Due to uneven terrain the hill is not not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.<\/p>\n<p>Strictly NO parking on site, shuttle bus will be provided from Athboy Rugby Club Townspark, Trim Rd, Eightyeight Acres, Athboy, Co. 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