Get your thrills this Halloween …
Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Dublin 1
Acclaimed director Joan Sheehy brings Bram Stoker’s masterpiece to its epic conclusion after two years of live theatrical reading of the novel’s final ten chapters. Featuring a celebrated cast including Barry McGovern as Dracula with Tom Lane’s immersive soundscape at The Abbey Theatre. Whether you’re a diehard fan or a curious newcomer, don’t miss an unforgettable evening of suspense on November 2. @bramstokerfestival @abbeytheatredublin
Halloween Afternoon Tea | Dublin 4
For those who like to get into the spirit of the occasion in a more refined setting, InterContinental Dublin’s special afternoon tea is served in the elegant surroundings of The Lobby Lounge and Reading Room until November 2. Enjoy a range of treats including chef’s quiche Lorraine and lobster brioche, executive chef Orna Larkin’s miso chocolate tart, raspberry and white chocolate macaron, pumpkin spice pannacotta, with speciality teas and coffee … or why not enjoy ‘bubble bubble toil and trouble’ by adding a glass of bubbly! @intercondublin
The Nightmare Realm, Dublin 12
Crowned the Best Scream Park in Europe (with creepy couple Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox visiting when they were still together!), Dublin’s scariest night out returns to Inchicore until November 2. Be prepared for new mazes and over 150 performers jumping out at you from every turn, if you can handle it. There’s also music, food and drinks in the ultimate adult Halloween land. @thenightmarerealm
Púca Festival, Co Meath
Beginning in 2019, this special festival in Trim and Athboy celebrates Ireland as the birthplace of Samhain with a line-up of music, theatre and heritage experiences. For Halloween weekend until November 2, headline acts include The 2 Johnnies and new Spooky Classics by Candlelight. Festivalgoers can also enjoy tours and workshops including Craicly Stories and the Samhain Circus. @pucafestivalireland
Mount Congreve Gardens, Co Waterford
Whatever you thought about the bright and beautiful gardens of Mount Congreve, think again. This Halloween night, an expert guide will lead guests off familiar paths through groves and glades where ancient folklore about the land will be revealed in the poison and petals tour. The grounds stretch across seventy acres of woodland, with many rare or poisonous plants older than the estate itself. The tour is timed to begin at 17.33 just as the last light fades. Do you dare? @mountcongreve
Spike Island After Dark | Co Cork
While you can tour Cork Harbour’s Spike Island during the day, the ‘After Dark’ Night Tours showcase the former prison’s darkest history. Learn about the horror of solitary confinement, the hidden mass graves that litter the island and more gruesome details about what was once the largest prison in the world. @spikeislandcork
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