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Halloween Events
What's on in Longford
Oct
01
Celebrating the Ancient Origins of HalloweenSamhain in the Heartlands is a unique seasonal programme exploring the ancient traditions and folklore associated with...
Oct
01
Immersive Halloween Experiences After DarkThe Dead of Night Festival will transform Longford into a thrilling celebration of folklore, mystery and Halloween entertainment....
Oct
03
Across the lakes, bogs, and ancient landscapes of the Midlands, communities once gathered to bring in the final crops, prepare for winter,...
Oct
09
As the days grow shorter and the fields yield their final bounty, join us for an unforgettable Harvest Supper Club—an evening celebrating the...
Oct
10
Join us for a cosy and creative Beeswax Candle Making Workshop inspired by the ancient traditions of Samhain and the natural rhythms...
Oct
17
Discover the fascinating traditions of an Irish Samhain and make your own authentic Halloween mask in this hands-on workshop with Dr Melissa...
Oct
17
Hosted by Fiona Egan in Cloughan, Abbeyshrule, participants will learn about traditional cider making, from selecting and pressing apples to the fermentation process and...
Oct
17
Celebrate Samhain at Murtagh's Organic Farm with a seasonal programme of family-friendly experiences inspired by Irish folklore, farming and the changing landscape. Running throughout the Halloween mid-term...
Oct
17
Explore the hidden history of Mullingar on a guided ghost tour with local storyteller Ruth Illingworth. Beginning in Market Square, this atmospheric walking...
Oct
21
Celebrate the arrival of Samhain at the remarkable Corlea Trackway with family-friendly events inspired by the traditions, stories and heritage of the season. Set against the backdrop...
Oct
23
Haunted Heartlands Podcast Live invites audiences to celebrate Halloween where it all began, with two special evenings in Mullingar and Longford Town, exploring the rich traditions of...
Oct
24
Celebrate Halloween at Belvedere House & Gardens with a multi-day programme of family-friendly entertainment in one of the Midlands' most beautiful heritage settings. Running throughout...
Halloween began in Ireland over 2,000 years ago with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a time of gathering, storytelling, feasting and marking the turning of the year.
Longford 2026
Experience the Home of Halloween in Longford
As part of Fáilte Ireland’s Home of Halloween, Longford in partnership with Westmeath, presents “Samhain in the Heartlands”, bringing these traditions to life through a seasonal programme of events inspired by folklore, fire, heritage, creativity and community.
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Ancient Traditions
The Samhain in the Heartlands programme offers 47 events across counties Longford and Westmeath, includes the Samhain Procession in Longford Town which is the finale of the Dead of Night Festival before culminating in An Tairseach at The Hill of Uisneach in Westmeath, offering visitors the chance to explore the county’s connection to Samhain through family-friendly events, atmospheric evening experiences, music, performance, workshops and storytelling.
Set in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, Longford and Westmeath’s Home of Halloween programme offers a distinctive autumn experience, connecting ancient traditions with contemporary culture in the landscapes and communities of the county.
Discover Halloween where it began, and experience Longford at one of the most atmospheric times of the year.