It’s getting to that time of year when strange things start to happen in Mourne Gullion Strangford. You might encounter some creepy creatures during the spooky season.
30 October
Halloween Singalong, Denvir's Hotel, Downpatrick
30 October
31 October
Get ready for a thrilling Halloween adventure on Thursday 31 October 2024, as Newry City gears up to double the fun with two exciting events in one spooktacular evening.
Hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, this event is sure to be a spine-tingling delight, bringing the city’s streets to life in the darkness. Join us for a Halloween Children’s Craft Cave at Newry Variety Market and a family-friendly street carnival in Marcus Square. It’s sure to be a night of enchantment you won’t want to miss!
Find out more here.
31 October
Halloween Celebrations, Ballynahinch
31 October
Book now for the Saint Patrick Centre's Halloween Events on Saturday 26th and Thursday 31st October. Horrifying fun for all the family! Our Hair-Raising extravaganza includes free crafts, chilling storytelling, face painting and balloon modelling. Magician Trevor Price returns with a re-'vamped' ♂️spooky magic show (£5 for Kids / Adults free) perfect for children of 5 years and over. For a full list of events including our Halloween Mystery Trail and Trick or Treat Hunt visit our website - www.saintpatrickcentre.com
31 October
The Hallow Gaol at Down County Museum, Downpatrick
31 October
Spooktastic Halloween Celebrations, Downpatrick
31 October
Join renowned storyteller, Janice Witherspoon, in Newry and Mourne Museum as she weaves tales of stange goings on, witches, ghosts and all sorts of fairy folk.
31 October
Halloween in Warrenpoint
Join the spooky celebration in Warrenpoint on Thursday 31 October 31 at 7 pm with a spectacular fireworks display. Watch as Carlingford Lough lights up with dazzling fireworks launched from the breakwater at Warrenpoint Pier!
31 October
Halloween Movie for Kids, Denvir's Hotel, Downpatrick
31 October
Halloween Festival in Crossmaglen
A Halloween festival will take place on Thursday 31 October in Crossmaglen, with plenty of family-friendly activities happening in Crossmaglen Square from 1pm and a finale fireworks display later in the evening at 7pm which can be viewed from Crossmaglen Rangers.
1 November
Discover the darker side of Downpatrick's long history, the county town of Down and ancient home of kings. Home to many Irish legends this tour explores millennia of the town's dark and bloody history.
Meeting in Denvir's of Downpatrick, Ireland's oldest coaching inn, you will be introduced to the town of Downpatrick like never before. Behind its quiet tranquility lie the echoes of ghosts from the past. The town was the home of Cealtachair one of the most powerful soldiers in the Red Branch Knights. His successors the Dál Fiatach would later hold this place and keep the Viking raiders at bay. One night in February 1177 a surprise attack was mounted on the fort by John de Courcy and his 300 soldiers. This changed the area forever. Among his army were the ancestors of your guide.
1 November
Kilkeel Hallow Lights
Run in partnership with Kilkeel Development Association and supported by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Kilkeel Hallow Lights will be a fantastic night for all the family.
Featuring free amusements, face painting, fire breathing, stilt walkers, art and crafts, local traders, fancy dress competition and culminating in a fireworks display at 8pm.
The event starts at 6pm on Friday 1 November with all activities taking place at the bowling pavilion, Mourne Esplanade.
Feeling left out in the cold?
Organising an event that you would like us to feature? Then pop the details into our Submit Event form and if there's no tricks then we might just add your event in as well.
We still have a bag of treats left (and some tricks up our sleeves) so check back soon for more frightfully fangtastic events! Don't forget to check out the What's On section for all the other events in the region.
We hope you have howling time whatever you decide to do.
Halloween in Newry City
Halloween
Get ready for a thrilling Halloween adventure on Thursday 31 October 2024, as Newry City gears up to double the fun with two exciting events in one spooktacular evening.
Halloween at Montalto
Halloween
This Halloween, Montalto Estate has been overtaken by dark forces, transforming the landscape with eerie sounds and sights, creating an unforgettable experience for all who dare to explore.
Burrendale Hotel, Country Club and Spa
Hotel
The Burrendale Hotel, Country Club & Spa is a leading four-star Hotel in Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland, nestled beneath the Mountains of Mourne. Located just 45 minutes from Belfast or Newry, The Burrendale Hotel, Country Club & Spa is the ideal location to relax and unwind. Perfect for a Spa Break, Family Retreat, Romantic Getaway or Business Trip.
Rowallane Garden
The National Trust
This unique garden has grown from the 19th century beginnings of the Reverend John Moore and his nephew Hugh Armytage Moore. Their vision created a place where you can leave the world behind and immerse yourself in nature's beauty.
Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm
Open Farm
Our play farm offers a huge indoor soft play area with four dragon slides and a massive free-fall slide, Busy-Bee barrel train ride, zipline & outdoor adventure fort including slides, net bridges & climbing walls. Interact with our amazing animals in our nursery & outdoor paddocks where you will be able to cuddle & feed them.
Castle Ward
The National Trust
Discover a place of contrasts and creativity at Castle Ward, an eccentric 18th century mansion and estate looking out over the tranquil waters of Strangford Lough in County Down where visitors can explore cultivated gardens, sheltered woodland and the shoreline.
Cranfield Alpacas Experience
Guided Tour
Feel the stresses and strains of daily life vanish in the presence of beautiful animals and majestic scenery of the Mourne Mountains.
Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park
Walking
Follow Fionn's Giant Adventure (previously known as the Giant's Lair) at Slieve Gullion Forest Park. Follow the trail, there's so much to explore. Seek out fairies, spells, music and more. Help is at hand as you'll have fairies and warriors to help you follow the trail.
The Saint Patrick Centre
Visitor Centres & Museums
The Saint Patrick Centre is the only permanent exhibition in the World about Ireland’s Patron Saint. The History of Ireland starts here in Patrick’s words, which guide you through our amazing multimedia exhibition. Located 2 Hours north of Dublin and 35 minutes south of Belfast beside Saint Patrick’s Grave with a fantastic Craft Store and incredible Garden Cafe. This needs to be your first stop in Ireland.
Warrenpoint, County Down
Town
Warrenpoint sits on the shores of Carlingford Lough at the southern approach to the Mourne Mountains and at the point where the Clanrye River and Newry Canal open into Carlingford Lough.
Denvir's Coaching Inn
Guest House
Denvir's is steeped in history and is the perfect setting for an overnight stay or a drink and a bite to eat in the heart of Downpatrick. The atmosphere is warm and friendly with plenty of craic so don't be afraid to join in. We hope to welcome you soon.
Down County Museum
Visitor Centres & Museums
Down County Museum is located in the old county Gaol of Down. It houses fascinating exhibitions on the history of Down as well as restored cells with life-size figures of prisoners and their gaolers.
Newry and Mourne Museum, Bagenal's Castle
Visitor Centres & Museums
Bagenal’s Castle located in historic Newry is a 16th century fortified house and adjoining 19th Century warehouse, and has been sympathetically restored to house Newry & Mourne Museum and Newry Visitor Information Centre.
Crossmaglen, County Armagh
Village
Crossmaglen is the largest village in South Armagh. In local folklore its name originated from a well-known ale-house or shebeen, kept by a local man called Lennon, probably located at a crossroads, (Cros Mhig Lionnain) Cross of Lennon. The focal point of this picturesque village is the Cardinal O'Fiaich Square named after a local priest who became Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland.