Marcy hotel at night
The Lú Festival of Light
Day One
Arrive in the Boyne Valley! The Home of Halloween.
Check in to your accommodation we recomend The Marcy in Drogheda, wrap up warm for the evening ahead.
The first stop we would recommend, depending on the direction of travel would be Millmount Museum in Drogheda for “Killmount 2- Murder on the Mound”. Let ghostly figures regale you with tales of murder and mayhem.
Waiting for this years dates
For an illiminating evening head on into Drogheda at Laurence Gate, St. Peter’s, and the Abbey enjoy the Visual Spectrum of the Lú Festival of Light for 2025 ready to light up Drogheda’s ancient sites with new stories, bold projections, and the magic that only light can bring.They transform spaces into moments you won’t forget.
Finish the night with some popular favourite foods at IL Fornospecialising in wood-fired pizza, along with pasta dishes, world wines, cocktails and beers. Dine-out food and coffee service available. Always an elegant dining experience.
You will find lots of great places to eat and drink including Clarkes Bar or Scholars Restaurant
Odd Mollies for a music treat.
Day tWO
After a hearty Boyne Valley breakfast take some time to discover Kells Courthouse Tourism and Cultural Hub with a copy of The Book of Kells as well as High Crosses and Kells Monastic sites .
On your way to the next event, enjoy a leisurely lunch in Navan or Trim at the many restaurants available in both towns.
Then take the trip to Fordstown for one of the Spirits of Meath’s most popular event- Farmaphobia!
With 5 terrifying haunts spread over 100 Acres of fear, Ireland’s BIGGEST Halloween event is not to be missed. Dare to visit clown town, the zombie morgue, purge night, mama’s murder maize, and more.
This event is strictly over 13’s and 13- to 16-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult.
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Alternatively, make you way over to Emerald Park for their Emerald Park After Dark event (Waiting for this years dates). Enjoy night rides on the Cú Chulainn Coaster, Flight School, Dino Dash, Endeavour, Windstar, Power Surge, Air Race, and the Rotator.
Spend the night in a nearby hotel like City North Hotel, The Glenside Hotel, Dunboyne Castle Hotel . You will find a full list of all our hotel special offers on the website here.
Day three
Wake up refreshed and revitalised after a great night’s sleep.
As you learn about mythology and the origins of Halloween that are part of this magical place, prepare to be charmed by the gentle sounds of nature within an enchanting landscape of native trees, wild plants and flowers, birds and wildlife that mirror onto the water.
To finish your trip, why not pay a visit to Trim or Athboy to partake in the Púca Festival Activities.
Enjoy haunted walking tours, treasure hunts, and games galore! Find out more here.
A unique experience awaits you at The Puca Markets takling place in the Porchfields in Trim and Fairgreen Athboy, where past and present meet. Great food and artisanal craft stalls sit side by side with displays of ancient skills and games performed in historical dress. Fun activities inspired by folklore in a market with surprises around every corner. Plan to stay a while!
There is so much happening in the Boyne Valley this year for Halloween that you may need to stay for the week. You can view a full list of our accommodation options here. Be sure to bring your sense of adventure and help us celebrate the Spirits of Meath!
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