Lets Light It Up

Get ready to kick off the festive season in style at Castle Varagh Hotel, Castlepollard County Westmeath!

On Friday 28th November, Join us for an enchanting evening of Christmas cheer & celebration of our community as we Light Up the hotel and host our very first Traditional Irish Christmas Culture Night in conjunction with Castlepollard Town Team & Clann Lir CCE

Start your evening with a warming glass of mulled wine, indulge in freshly baked mince pies, and enjoy a cup of rich, creamy hot chocolate. Little ones will be delighted with their very own special sweet treat, making this a truly family-friendly festive experience.

At 6.00pm, our special guest Sean Carroll Hurling TikTok Creatorwill officially light up Castle Varagh Hotel, transforming the hotel into a magical Christmas Winter Wonderland.

Clann Lir CCE will take to the stage in our Derravaragh Ballroom from 7pm to 9pm showcasing Irish Traditional Music, Set Dancing and Irish culture

To finish off the evening our Town Team will reflect on some of our wonderful Irish Christmas Traditions, with music, song and spoken word in Toms Bar from 9pm

Marvel at the sparkling lights, festive decorations, and joyful atmosphere as the town comes alive with the magic of the season.

This Christmas event in County Westmeath is the perfect way to create lasting memories with your loved ones. Whether you’re looking for festive family activities, a cosy evening out, or a chance to enjoy the holiday magic in Ireland, Castle Varagh Hotel Castlepollard is the place to be.

Don’t miss out on this must-visit Christmas Kick Starter Event – join us for an evening of food, drinks, festive fun, and holiday cheer on Friday 28th November at Castle Varagh Hotel.

Make this Christmas extra special and start the season with sparkle and joy!

Midlands 103 Drive Time Live Broad Cast

Midlands 103 will be joining the festivities and going live from outside Castle Varagh Hotel, Castlepollard on Friday, 28th November!

Roy Jennings will be live from 3pm - 7pm with his most loved Drive Time Show. Roy brings his usual mix of wit and sarcasm to the airwaves blended with plenty of feel good music. From competitions, chats, stories, and the most curious, hilarious, and down right interesting headlines from around the world, to THE BEST music all the way from the 70's right up to today's top tracks

Join Roy & Team outside Castle Varagh Hotel as they help us celebrate the magical turning on of our Christmas lights. Don’t miss the festive fun, music, and cheer as we kick off the holiday season together!

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Winter Warmers

Kick off the festive season and enjoy with mulled wine, mince pies, hot chocolate, and Christmas cookies with us from 5pm– all complimentary as a thank you to our wonderful guests!

Don’t miss a magical visit from Santa himself.

Lets Light It Up

Join us at 6pm for the magical Christmas Lights Switch-On with our special guest, Sean Carroll – Kilkenny Hurling TikTok Creator! Sean is known for his popular hurling videos filmed at his local GAA pitch in Donald Mag, sharing Kilkenny hurling skills and local history with fans across Ireland. Celebrate the festive season with lights, joy, and family fun at Castle Varagh Hotel.

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Clann Lir CCÉ Christmas Session

Join us in our Derravaragh Ballroom from 7pm to 9pm for an enchanting evening of Irish music and song with Clann Lir CCÉ | Castlepollard. Celebrate the festive season with traditional tunes, festive cheer, and the warm atmosphere of Castle Varagh Hotel.

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Town Team - Christmas Culture Night

To finish off the evening, we are delighted to welcome our Town Team to Tom’s Bar from 9pm, where they will share in a celebration of some of our wonderful Irish Christmas traditions and culture. Enjoy an enchanting mix of music, song, and spoken word, reflecting on the rich heritage and festive spirit of Ireland. This special session is a heartfelt thank you to our guests and a perfect way to end a magical Christmas evening at Castle Varagh Hotel.

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