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Halloween at Aughnanure Castle

Free annual Halloween family event with a scavenger hunt, costume competition, pumpkin patch, face painting, and storytelling.

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Dates
Sun 25 Oct 2026 – Mon 26 Oct 2026 · 12:00
Where
Aughnanure, Oughterard, Co. Galway, H91 PX20 (Both indoors and out)Directions
Cost
Free
Phone
046 940 7220
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Admission is listed as free. Check the organiser’s page for any attendance updates before travelling.

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Suits all agesTime: 2-3 hoursIndoors and out
  • Pram-friendly (likely)
  • Step-free access (likely)
  • Toilets

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What to expect

Join us for our annual Halloween event on Sunday, October 25th and Monday, October 26th. There will be a range of activities to suit all ages, and admission to all events is FREE! Booking is required ONLY for the storytelling on Sunday. Contact us at 046 940 7220 or aughnanurecastle@opw.ie .

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Booking
Booking required
Time to allow
2-3 hours
Listed by
Heritage Ireland (OPW)

Categories

  • Heritage
  • Halloween

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