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17–31 Oct 2026

Clonfert Pet Farm Halloween Event

SPECTACULAR FIRE SHOWSPUMPKIN PATCHFUNFAIRHaUNTED HOUSEAND MUCH MORETHREE MAGICAL SESSIONS PER DAY10am1pm4pmSelected dates from 17TH – 31ST OCTOBER 2026TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 28TH AUGUST 2026 @12PM

24 Oct – 1 Nov 2026

Halloween Happenings 2026 – Lullymore

Halloween Happenings 2026Online Booking Only – Tickets now available!Halloween Happenings 2026 at Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park starts Saturday 24th October 2026 and the event will run everyday until Sunday 1st November 2026.PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. ONLINE BOOKING ESSENTIAL – MORNING AND AFTERNOON SLOTS. NON TICKET HOLDERS WILL NOT GAIN ENTRY.For information or queries please email –    lullymorebookings@gmail.comITS BACK … Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park will host the infamous Halloween Happenings for nine spooky days in October starting 24th October 2026 until 1st November 2026.Lots of ghastly ghouls and terrifying treats in store at Lullymore including Haunted Holograms, Terror Train Trips (be prepared for Zombie Attacks!!), Terror Treasure Hunts and freaky fun throughout the Park.Prepare for the Fright of your Life. Come in fancy dress (optional).*******WARNING*******While most event activities are suitable for all ages, the TERROR TRAIN TRIP may not be suitable for younger children and parent discretion is advised.Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park, Lullymore, Rathangan, Co Kildare. Phone 045 870238 for more information.Online booking is essential for this event (maximum stay is 3 hours). . One Terror Train Trip per family is included in your online booking.   Please arrive on time and call us at 045 870238 for more information on the event.For further information or assistance with booking please email lullymorebookings@gmail.com 

Thu 29 Oct 2026, 4:00pm – 7:00pm

Halloween Outdoor Movie Night at the Court Yard Hotel

🎃🍿 Halloween Outdoor Movie Night! 🎬👻Join us for a spooktacular evening at the Court Yard Hotel on October 29, 2026, for our annual Halloween Outdoor Movie Night!Enjoy a thrilling and fun-filled screening of Hotel Transylvania under our festively dressed outdoor canopy. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with friends and family in a lively outdoor setting! 👻🎃🍿 Popcorn & Sweet Treats will be available!🛋️ Bean bags for the little ones – first come, first served. Early arrival is advised to avoid disappointment!🪑 Standard seats will be allocated with tickets.🧥 Please wrap up warm! This is an outdoor event, so dress for the weather & bring a blanket.🚪 Entry from 4:00 PM🎬 Movie starts at 5:00 PM🎟️ Tickets are FREE! Get yours now!Come along, get cosy, and enjoy a fang-tastic night of Halloween fun! 🧛‍♂️🦇🍿Get your tickets NOW! 🎃

Leixlip

Fri 30 Oct, 8:00pm

Clane vs Eadestown — 2026 Joe Mallon Motor Senior Football A Championship Final - Final

Clane vs EadestownCompetition: 2026 Joe Mallon Motor Senior Football A Championship Final - FinalSport: FootballVenue: Cedral St Conleth's NewbridgeReferee: Fergal Barry

Newbridge

Fri 30 Oct 2026, 8:00pm – 9:25pm

Ken O’ Sullivan – Stories From The Sea

Category: Talks / Nature & WildlifeLocation: Riverbank Arts Centre, Main Street, Newbridge, County Kildare, W12 D962Date: Friday, 30 October 2026Time: 8:00 pmDuration: 75 minutesBest for: Wildlife, marine life, documentary film, conservation and Irish coastal heritageOverviewAward-winning filmmaker and underwater cameraman Ken O’Sullivan brings his new live show, Stories from the Sea, to Riverbank Arts Centre in Newbridge.Through film clips, personal stories and first-hand accounts, Ken reflects on more than 20 years spent exploring the North Atlantic and the seas around Ireland. His experiences range from encounters with killer whales to swimming alongside thousands of dolphins, fin whales and blue whales.About the showThe performance combines documentary footage with stories from Ken’s career at sea.He shares the excitement, danger and beauty of working in the natural world, while exploring the emotional connection people have with the ocean. The show also pays tribute to his family’s 250-year history on Fenit Island in County Kerry and to Ireland’s wider maritime culture.Wildlife and conservationConservation and education have been central to Ken’s work since 2005. During the show, he discusses some of the major challenges facing marine animals and habitats, while also celebrating the richness of Ireland’s coastal waters.Ken has produced more than 20 natural-history documentaries for RTÉ. His series North Atlantic was later acquired by the BBC and broadcast in more than 30 countries.About Ken O’SullivanKen O’Sullivan is a multiple-award-winning filmmaker, author and underwater cameraman known for documenting marine wildlife in the North Atlantic.His work has brought audiences close to whales, dolphins, sharks and other sea life, while highlighting the environmental pressures affecting the ocean. His book Stories from the Deep has also been praised for its personal and lyrical account of life as a wildlife filmmaker.VenueThe event takes place at:Riverbank Arts CentreMain StreetNewbridgeCounty KildareW12 D962Booking informationThe performance begins at 8:00 pm on Friday, 30 October 2026 and lasts approximately 75 minutes.Advance booking is recommended. The official event page currently provides a booking link but does not display the ticket price publicly.

Newbridge

Sat 31 Oct 2026, 8:00pm – 9:00pm

The Last Witch Bridget Cleary

Category: Theatre / Events & FestivalsLocation: Riverbank Arts Centre, Main Street, Newbridge, County Kildare, W12 D962Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026Time: 8:00 pmPrice: €20 / €18 concessionDuration: 45 minutes, followed by a short Q&ABest for: Theatre, Irish history, folklore, true stories and thought-provoking performanceOverviewThe Last Witch Bridget Cleary is an intimate solo performance based on the real events surrounding the death of Bridget Cleary in County Tipperary in 1895.Often described as Ireland’s last witch burning, Bridget’s killing became one of the country’s most disturbing and widely discussed cases. Through storytelling and historical detail, the performance examines the beliefs, tensions and social conditions that led to her death.About the performanceBlending folklore, land politics and social history, the production explores how fear, superstition and community pressure can take hold.At the centre of the story is Bridget herself. Rather than treating her only as a figure from folklore, the performance seeks to restore her humanity and place her life within the social realities of late nineteenth-century Ireland.What to expectThe production is reflective and historically grounded, using a solo theatrical performance to bring the story to life.The main performance lasts approximately 45 minutes and is followed by a short question-and-answer session, giving the audience an opportunity to engage further with the history and themes behind the work.VenueThe event takes place at:Riverbank Arts CentreMain StreetNewbridgeCounty KildareW12 D962Please note that this is a reduced-capacity performance because of expected building works beside Newbridge Library. The auditorium seating plan may be adjusted to accommodate those works.Booking informationTickets cost €20, with a reduced ticket price of €18 available.Buy tickets from Riverbank Arts CentreAdvance booking is recommended because capacity is expected to be limited.

Newbridge