Púca Festival (Samhain)
“Halloween at its birthplace — Samhain fire, processions and castle projections in Ireland's Ancient East”
Púca celebrates Samhain, the ancient Irish festival that became Halloween. It takes place in Athboy — described by the festival as the birthplace of Halloween over 2,000 years ago — and in medieval Trim, where projections and fire shows light up Trim Castle. The Púca procession, the lighting of the Samhain fire and the castle projections are free; headline concerts and comedy are ticketed.
Upcoming dates
Held over the Halloween weekend each year, following the Samhain tradition of October 31 – November 1.
Dates from the official source · checked 4 October 2026
Booking + planning tips
- ✓The procession, Samhain fire and Trim Castle projections are free — no booking needed
- ✓Book concert and comedy tickets on the official festival site; headline shows can sell out
- ✓Trim has few hotels — stay in Navan or Dublin if Trim is full
- ✓Plan your trip home before the evening shows: rural bus services are limited late at night
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