Ghost stories at Parke's castle to Cloone’s haunted trail — Halloween fun across Leitrim
Haunted happenings, creepy crafts and family-friendly fun light up Leitrim this Halloween season
County Leitrim is gearing up for a frightfully fun Halloween, with a packed schedule of spooky walks, haunted trails, creative workshops, and family-friendly events happening across the county this weekend and throughout the mid-term break. From ghost stories in a castle to pumpkin painting and fancy-dress parties, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
The festivities kick off on October 27 with a Spooky Walk in Dromahair at 3pm, followed by the Cloone Haunted Trail at Cloone Community Centre from 6pm to 10pm, where brave visitors can test their nerves on a chilling night-time adventure.
At The Glens Arts Centre, a Halloween Rock School for 10–18-year-olds runs from October 28 to November 1, offering young music lovers a chance to learn new skills and perform. Meanwhile, Parke’s Castle will host Spooky Halloween Tales on October 28 from 12pm–2:30pm and 2:30pm–4pm, bringing ghost stories to life in an atmospheric historic setting.
Also on October 28, visitors can explore the Halloween Artisan Craft Market at The Blue Devon in Dromahair from 12pm to 4pm, showcasing local crafts and seasonal treats.
The celebrations continue with a Halloween Family Fun Run and party at The Mayflower in Drumshanbo on October 29 from 7pm to 9pm, while little ones can get creative with a Trick or Treat Tot Bag Painting Party at Honestly Kitchen on the morning of October 29 at 10am. The same venue will host Kids Pumpkin Painting from 10am on October 30, perfect for budding artists.
On Halloween day itself, October 31, children can show off their costumes at the Fancy Dress Party at Rossinver Youth Project from 3pm to 5pm, while The Dock in Carrick-on-Shannon will host two mask-making workshops — one for families from 11am to 12:30pm, and one for adults from 2pm to 4pm.