This Halloween why not grab your horror loving friends and get out and about to experience all the morbid and terrifying happenings that Ireland has to offer.
There are more than enough terrifying events taking place this October to satisfy the spooky fiend in all of us, so check out VIP’s Halloween event guide to see what is happening near you!
Freaky Tiki Brunch – Galway
When: October 29th.
Where: Galway’s favourite art deco bar, Tribeton.
This Halloween themed brunch in Tribeton bar, Co Galway is the perfect mix of horror and classy. With a hugely impressive list of spook-tacular cocktails, why not get the girls (and your best costumes) together for some brunch, drinks, and a chance to win some great prizes What’s not to love?
The Nightmare Realm-Dublin and Cork
When: The Nightmare Realm opens right up until November 5th.
Where: RDS Dublin and Kennedy Quay Cork.
The Nightmare Realm is back in the RDS in Dublin this October! After a hugely successful (and terrifying) eight years in Cork, the horror frenzy is now a firm favourite for lovers of all things gore.
Get chased through the hostel and peek around the corners of Ireland’s most terrifying Halloween scare house, if you dare!
Bram Stoker Festival
When: October 27th – 30th.
Where: Various locations around Dublin.
Your Halloween bank holiday weekend kicks off with a special screening party of Dracula and will also feature a BRAM Audio Ghost Experience throughout the streets of Dublin and finally join Lisa Hannigan, Saint Sister and Paddy Casey at Turning Vampire in Vicar Street.
Tayto Park – Morbid Manor
When: October 20th-30th.
Where: Tayto Park, Kilbrew Co. Meath.
Ireland’s favourite theme park will be opening their doors after dark in the lead up to Halloween to allow visitors to experience the spooky offerings of the park at night time. Wether it’s a night ride on the Cu Chulainn rollercoaster or a walk through Morbid Manor, this is the perfect (and child friendly) event for everyone this Halloween.
Chocolate Pumpkin Making Classes
When: October 31st, 2-3:30pm.
Where: The Chocolate Garden of Ireland, Meadowbrook, Rath, Tullow, Co. Carlow.
Looking for something to do with the little ones that won’t terrify them this Halloween, what could be more perfect than a chocolate pumpkin making class? This Irish chocolate company is teaching a class for bidding young chocolatiers that will see them take home an official certificate along with their own chocolate creations.
Check out their website here for all the details, including prices and booking options!
Staying in?
While we know not everyone enjoys Halloween, there’s still plenty to do if you’d prefer to stay in. Why not put your feet up, watch a movie and order yourself a takeaway? Right up until Halloween night, Camille Thai have put one seriously spicy thai curry on their menu. The Scarily Spicy Crimson Curry (€12.50) has all the taste of a thai red curry, but contains plenty of birds eyes chillies, making it hotter than anything you’ve tasted before. It’s Try it if you dare!