LIMERICK City and County Council is to join the ranks of a spectacular spook-fest, having been allocated cash from Fáilte Ireland under the ‘Home of Halloween’ pilot project.
Fáilte Ireland announced two additional counties, Limerick and Kilkenny, were to receive funding under the new Home of Halloween Pilot Destination Development Scheme.
Successful counties will receive up to €100,000 annually to develop Halloween-themed festivals
And, Limerick is now ready to awaken the spirits of Samhain with six weeks of events and activities blending creativity, folklore, and community.
Building on the success of Halloween in Limerick in previous years, the Council is already deep in planning for its most ambitious Halloween celebration yet.
Thanks to additional investment and national recognition, the Council plans to deliver an expanded programme of eerie entertainment and community-led spectacles that honour the ancient Celtic roots of Halloween while showcasing the city’s creative energy.
Mayor John Moran welcomed the funding, saying that “Halloween has really become a highlight of Limerick’s cultural calendar”.
“This year, with this new national recognition, we’re ready to welcome additional visitors and provide an even more interesting show of spine-tingling fun for residents. I want to thank Fáilte Ireland for their additional grant support of up to €100,000 for this year’s activities,” Mayor Moran said.
Council Príomh Chomhairleoir, Cllr Catherine Slattery, added that
“Limerick has consistently delivered standout Halloween experiences that blend heritage with innovation and fun”.
“I’m excited to see the spooky offering being elevated this year, offering even more reasons for people to make Limerick their Halloween destination.”
Council Director General, Dr Pat Daly, also welcomed the funding, saying that the local authority is “thrilled to be recognised by Fáilte Ireland as a Home of Halloween. This is a springboard for even great things to come”.
“With planning already well underway, we’re building on the incredible momentum of past years to deliver a Halloween experience that’s spookier than ever.”
A total of €2.1million will be invested in seven locations across the country over the next three years as part of the Home of Halloween project, which aims to establish Ireland as the authentic global home of the spooky season celebration.
