Halloween may have come and gone, but the celebrations are far from over in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, as Samhain in the Heartlands continues across Longford and Westmeath until Sunday, 8th November. Part of Fáilte Ireland's Ireland, Home of Halloween initiative, the festival has brought together around 50 events throughout October and into November, celebrating the folklore, mythology and landscapes that inspired Halloween as we know it today. Following weeks of fami

Samhain in the Heartlands has unveiled its programme for 2026, with a rich calendar of Halloween events set to unfold across Longford and Westmeath, in the heart of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands. Part of Fáilte Ireland’s nationwide Ireland Home of Halloween initiative, Samhain in the Heartlands returns to the festival hubs of Longford and Westmeath from Friday 2nd October to Sunday 8th November. The 2026 programme will feature around 50 events across both counties, bringing t