Friday 28th 7:30pm Opening Ceremony at The Mall Beach
Watch as a gathering of witches perform an opening ceremony to welcome An Bhean Uisce from her watery underworld to the haunted setting at the Mall Beach.
Followed by Drum & Lantern Parade around town and return to the Mall Beach. Bring a drum and make plenty of noise! Have your photo taken with a spectacular cast of characters afterwards at the Mall Beach.
Collect your pumpkin for the Tesco Pumpkin Carving Competition. Donations towards Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Sponsored by Tesco.
Saturday 29th October
1pm – 7pm Haunted Town Centre at Barry’s Lane A spooktacular line up of events throughout the day at the haunted town centre. Wander through the spooky graveyard, ghoulish knights corner, labyrinth and witches corner.
Come along and try your luck with our spooky old time games such as;
– Haunted Hoops
– Balloon Darts
– Knock the Zombie
– Cork Archery Club
– Gypsy Rose Dread
– and much, much more!
At the Marquee on Barry’s Lane;
– 1:30pm and 4:30pm Children’s Story Telling
– 2pm and 5pm “Witch-ling” Cookery School: Ghoulish snacks and Witches Brew, cast with spell to tantalise you! Wear your cloak, wand and hat, and we’ll even have a witches cat! Come and meet and we’ll make a brew, Witches, Witch-lings and Wizards too. Age 5-12 yrs. Cost 5 Euros.
Class 1 hour. Booking is advised. Text: 0876393438. Children to be accompanied by an adult
– 3pm and 6pm Luna Wand Making Class: Come and join Luna Witch and get a lesson on how to make your very own magickal wand. Once you make the wand it becomes your and you get to take it home with you.
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Haunted Museum at Tynte’s Castle (2-5pm)
Welcome to the Haunted Museum – A collection of exhibits on ghost research, spiritualism, occult and the supernatural. Located in the medieval surroundings of Tynte’s Castle. Entry Fee 2 Euro.
Pumpkin Carving Competition at Tesco (2:30pm)
Drop in your pumpkins at 2:30pm. Judging at 3pm and fancy dress party afterwards. Goodie bags for kids. Sponsored by Tesco.
3pm Haunted Ghost Tour around Youghal
Join Catherine Catherine Matthes for a most entertaining and gory ghost tour around Youghal. Departs on foot from Tynte’s Castle. Bring an umbrella if it’s raining!
7pm Mourning Parade at Night.
Beware the grim reaper and his entourage as he collects lost souls along his journey through town. Proceeds South Main Street, North Main Street and Grattan Street. Finishes at Barry’s Lane.
Sunday 30th October
10am – 5pm Spiritual Convention at Believe Shop, North Main Street The 4th annual Spiritual Convention runs all day at Believe. See rear of leaflet for full convention line up. Entry fee €10 all day or €5 per speaker.
3pm Haunted Ghost Tour around Youghal
Join Catherine Catherine Matthes for a most entertaining and gory ghost tour around Youghal. Departs on foot from Tynte’s Castle. Bring an umbrella if it’s raining!
Haunted Museum at Tynte’s Castle (2-5pm)
Welcome to the Haunted Museum – A collection of exhibits on ghost research, spiritualism, occult and the supernatural. Located in the medieval surroundings of Tynte’s Castle. Entry Fee 2 Euro.
4:30pm Red Store Children’s Halloween Party Red Store
Join in the fun at the Red Store Halloween party with traditional Halloween games. Prizes for best costume. Proceeds afterwards to Mall Beach.
6pm Closing Ceremony Mall Beach
An event not to be missed. Hauntingly beautiful farewell to An Bhean Uisce as she returns to her watery underworld under the supervision and protection of the witches and Knights of Youghal. Come along and witness this magnificent event, not to be missed!