Book Halloween in Galway

October Midterm Breaks

In Galway

Galway is alive and kicking this October Midterm with an array of spooktacular events taking place all over the city…ideal for couples breaks or Halloween midterm breaks for the family!

Galway chosen for home of Halloween pilot festival 2025

Galway city is one of five pilot projects nationwide selected for investment for a ‘Home of Halloween’ festival. Minister for Tourism Peter Burke says its aim is to establish Ireland as the authentic global home of Halloween.

As a result, Galway City Council has developed Gaillimh Ah-Boo that reclaims Samhain’s ancient Celtic origins through a city-wide celebration of food, feasting and a return of the Macnas parade. Leonard Cleary, Chief Executive, Galway City Council says it will span the month of October and early November and he would encourage everyone to get involved. The ideal October midterm break! For all the events taking place under this new project see www.gaillimhahboo.ie

Halloween Things to do in Galway!

👻Haunted History Tour of Galway City: Explore the eerie past of Galway with the Dark History Tour. Led by an experienced guide, discover chilling tales of executions, murders, and hauntings as you visit sites like Forthill Cemetery, Lynch’s Memorial Window, The Kings Head and Galway Cathedral. (approx. €20 per person) – book in below on our Ghosts of Galway Getaway that includes B&B and tickets for this walking tour!

💀Macnas Halloween Parade: The highly anticipated Macnas Halloween Parade returns to Galway on Sunday, October 26th, 2025.. Winding through the city city centre, including Eyre Square and the Latin Quarter, this year’s event promises a mesmerizing display

Plan ahead now and plan a spooktacular week staying in The House Hotel, in the beating heart of the city.

🎃For families you can book into our apartment suite consisting 3 rooms that can sleep up to 6 people – one king-size bedroom with ensuite bathroom & two rooms with king-size bed, which can be one bed or two separate beds.

October midterm 2025 rates from €299 per night for up to 6 people in our apartment suite.

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