Exclusive Weekly Walking tours over the Spirits of Meath Festival 2024
Starting Friday 4th October, and repeated on the 11th, 18th, 25th and November the 8th at 2pm meeting at the Fairgreen in Athboy.
A walking tour of Athboy, guided by Tlachtga herself, telling her story and the origin of Halloween and visiting the historical landmarks of this heritage town.
Athboy is cited as one of the earliest sites of Halloween. Unearth the story of the authentic origins of Halloween in Ireland with a guided walking tour, Learn all about the celebration of the Celtic new year, which involved lighting fires, feasting on the harvest, music, gathering and storytelling. Delve deep inside the history and the folklore of the origins of Halloween and its links to Tlachtga.
Further details and bookings on https://daltonsmusicalhistorytour.com/boyne-valley-tour-experiences.
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Tlachtga is the sacred hill outside Athboy where Halloween began as the Celtic festival of Samhain. The hill is named after the ancient Goddess Tlachtga who is said to be buried there. Actress, singer and tour guide Fiona Dalton brings this local legend alive in an original living history performance of story and song that will both enthral and entertain you.
Tlachtga Abhaile can be booked as an indoor or outdoor stage show, festival act or cultural and educational attraction for your event.
There is also a new walking tour of Athboy guided by Tlachtga.
Venue
A park in Athboy, Co Meath