Westmeath Festivals and Events

26 October - 28 October 2019

Belvedere Halloween Treasure Trail - Saturday, Sunday and Monday, October 26 to 28, 2019 Times: 12:00 noon to 2pm. Book your PRECISE day and timeslot below - 12.00noon; 12.30pm; 1.00pm; 1.30pm and 2.00pm Belvedere House, Gardens and Park are great to visit at any time, but the Halloween Treasure Trails are particularly wonderful for families. Expect lots of fun and treats.

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Athlone Castle Spooky Storytelling Event 2019

26 October 2019

Saturday 26th October, 2019 Children and adults are invited to join storyteller and singer Helena Byrne for this special Halloween event at Athlone Castle in the unique atmosphere of a creepy castle, steeped in history. These interactive storytelling sessions will transport children’s imaginations into the magical festival of Samhain, with spooky tales of ghosts, ghouls and fairies. Note: the storytelling event is NOT suitable for children under 3.

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Luan Gallery Halloween Themed Workshops

Luan Gallery, Elliott Road, Athlone present Halloween Themed Workshops from Tuesday 29th of October until Friday 1st of November 2019. Luan Gallery wish to invite all young budding artists to join arts facilitator Michele Fox Bell for a Halloween themed arts and crafts workshop. Children aged 4-7 years to join us from 10:00am - 11:15am and children age 8 - 12 years to join us from 11:30am - 12:45pm. To book your little monster into our spooky workshops please call us at 09064 42154 or email info@luangallery.ie

Tullynally Castle - Haunted Castle Tours

Haunted Castle Tours Sunday 27th October to Wednesday 30th October at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm. Haunted Castle Tours inside the 350 year old Tullynally Castle home to the Pakenham family outside Castlepollard. Visit some of the most haunted rooms in the Castle itself with ghostly guide Bartle D'Arcy.

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Belvedere - Green Santa and the Elves

Christmas at Belvedere is always great fun for families. 'Green Santa' and his elves are already preparing to welcome one and all with novel treats. Details to follow later in the year.

Mullingar On Ice at Mullingar Town Park

Welcome to Mullingar On Ice – part of the Winterfest Mullingar 2019 Mullingar on Ice is back! This will feature an ice skating rink in Mullingar Town Park.

Classics at Christmas

Classics At Christmas All Saints Church, Mullingar, December 19th at 7.30 pm An evening of festive music - ranging from classical to contemporary, with your favourite traditional carols too. Featuring renowned soprano Rebecca Winckworth, multi-instrumentalist Andy Dempsey, award-winning violinist Denice Doyle, cello extraordinaire, David Doyle and our very special guests, The Lynn Singers. Tickets are limited, book now to avoid disappointment. General admission €20 plus booking fee.

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Spooktacular - Dún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park

Spooktacular is back! For 2019 its going to be even SPOOKIER This event sells out every year so don't miss out! Saturday 26th October, 2019 - 3:00 - 8:00 Tickets go on sale Wednesday October 9th. Our main Park Reception number 090 648 1183 will be open from 10am. To guarantee booking and time slot payment can be taken over the phone or you can call into our Teach Ceoil reception. Please note this event is intended to be spooky and we therefore ask parents to use their own judgement when deciding if it is suitable for their younger children.

The Pigeons point-to-point

20th October, 2019 - First Race 2:00 pm. The South Westmeath Hunt have a long history of holding a point-to-point meetings spanning over 100-years as far back as the early 1900’s. The point-to-point was originally held in Kilkenny West before being moving to its current location at Listisson, The Pigeons in 1978. Our venue offers spectacular viewing facilities for race-goers. Spectators can get right up close to the horses, watch them being saddled before being paraded in the ring.

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Arán & Im

Arán & Im celebrates the Irish language in an engaging, accessible bilingual way, through sourdough bread and home-churned butter.