Looking for the perfect Halloween getaway this year? Make Castle Varagh Hotel Your Base for Halloween 2025
Castle Varagh Hotel in Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath, is your ideal base to explore an array of spooky events, family-friendly festivals, and seasonal activities happening across the region. From haunted trails and ghost tours to Halloween fairs and immersive experiences, there’s something for everyone just a short drive from our hotel.
The Knights and Conquests - Haunted Halloween
Get ready to experience the fun and spooky Halloween Haunted Hunt and Thrilling SCARE Tour.
Haunted Halloween Hunt - Ages 4-8 years. The Halloween Haunted Hunt will commence at 3PM & 4PM each day from the 28th - 30th October.
Each hunt takes approximately 35-40 minutes per tour.
Halloween SCARE Tour - Ages 9+ The Halloween SCARE tours commence at 6:30 PM, 7:30PM & 8:30PM each day from 28th - 30th October.
Each tour will take approximately 35-40 minutes.
Find Out MorePúca Festival 2025
Experience the magic of Ireland’s ancient Halloween tradition at the Púca Festival - Athboy & Trim Co Meath. As darkness falls, the shape-shifting spirit of Púca and her otherworldly companions transform the night into a vibrant celebration of folklore, food, music, and myth. Over four spectacular nights across two locations, enjoy fire performances, immersive experiences, and the true spirit of Halloween in the birthplace of the festival.
October 30th to November 2nd
Find Out MoreDead of Night Halloween Festival
Over 30 events light up Longford Town and County this Halloween, with lantern-making, mask workshops, harvest suppers, spooky drives, walking tours, and Dungeons & Dragons adventures.
Highlights include the Haunted House at Connolly Barracks (27th –29th Oct), a smash-hit immersive experience, and Halloween HQ at Pig Market Lane, a family hub of workshops, roaming performers, and storytelling from Candlelit Tales on Bank Holiday Monday.
The festival also embraces the night scene with Andrias de Staic & The Latchicos (30th Oct), blending storytelling, music, and mischief.
It all culminates in the Fire & Shadows Procession: Morrígan’s Revenge (31st Oct), as fire dancers, drummers, banshees, and giant puppets parade through Longford Town before a spectacular Market Square finale.
Find Out MoreUisneach – Samhain in the Heartlands
Samhain is one of Ireland’s most ancient festivals, a liminal time when the veil between worlds is said to be at its thinnest. Long before modern calendars, the Celts gathered on the Hill of Uisneach to mark the turning of the year, to honour ancestors, and to welcome in transformation and renewal.
Find Out MorePick the perfect pumpkin and get busy carving, visit the Haunted House, get lost on a Halloween Trail and meet some very friendly Alpacas. If that all sounds fun then book your place now at Andean Alpacas for some spooky Halloween fun.
October 25th to 31st 2025
Find Out MoreHalloween at Belvedere House
Join the spooky fun this Halloween with Magical Martha on 26th & 27th October (10.30am–3pm). Follow outdoor riddles, solve the quest, meet the Whimsical Witch and collect a goodie bag. Pre-booking essential.
On 25th October, enjoy Fireside Folklore:
12pm – family-friendly storytelling with music.
7pm – atmospheric Halloween tales and music for adults & older children.
Part of Ireland’s Home of Halloween in Longford–Westmeath, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands.
Find Out MoreGhost Tours of Old Mullingar
Join Ruth Illingworth on a walking tour of Mullingar, expect the unexpected as you travel through Mullingar like never before. Explore Old Mullingar and hear tales about the Face at the Window, The Banshee of the Green Road, The Phantom Army and walk if you dare over the haunted bridge!
Tours are taking place October 26th , 27th & 28th October at 7.00pm.
Meeting point, The Market Square, tours last approx 90 mins.
Tours: Adults €5, Children FREE
For further information phone 087 947 2583 or email ruthillingworthmullingar@gmail.com
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