🍂 Discover Halloween Breaks and Autumn Getaways in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands
If you’re planning a Halloween break in Ireland or a cosy autumn getaway in Leitrim or Roscommon, there’s no better base than The Landmark Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon. Surrounded by riverside beauty, ancient legends, and seasonal charm, this is the perfect place to embrace everything the season has to offer — from Samhain storytelling and haunted trails to pumpkin patches and woodland walks.
Whether you’re travelling as a couple, with friends, or as a family, you’ll find plenty of spooky things to do in Leitrim and Roscommon this October
👻7 Spooky & Seasonal Adventures to Enjoy This October
1. Samhain at The Organic Centre, Rossinver
Celebrate the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain at The Organic Centre in Rossinver. Their Halloween Trail brings together folklore, crafts, games, music, and food — the perfect mix of fun and tradition.
👉 https://www.theorganiccentre.ie/
2. Rathcroghan & Oweynagat Cave – The Birthplace of Samhain
Long before pumpkins and trick-or-treating, Halloween began here — in the ancient kingdom of Connacht. Explore Rathcroghan Visitor Centre and descend into Oweynagat (the Cave of the Cats), said to be the “Gates of Hell” in Irish mythology and the very place where Samhain was born.
📍Tulsk, Co. Roscommon
👉 https://www.rathcroghan.ie/
3. Halloween at Strokestown Park
Follow the Samhain Woodland Trail through the historic grounds of Strokestown Park House, complete with eerie storytelling, seasonal decorations, and family-friendly fun.
📍Strokestown, Co. Roscommon
👉https://strokestownpark.ie/
4. The Green Lady’s Ghostly Trail – King House
A hauntingly beautiful Georgian mansion with its own resident ghost, the “Green Lady.” Explore candlelit corridors, hear chilling tales, and uncover centuries of mystery and intrigue.
📍Boyle, Co. Roscommon
👉 https://www.visitkinghouse.ie/
5. Halloween Horror Express – Cavan & Leitrim Railway
Climb aboard the haunted train for a frightfully fun ride through eerie countryside scenes, graveyards, and ghostly stations — a mix of heritage and Halloween thrills!
📍Dromod, Co. Leitrim
👉 https://www.cavanandleitrimrailway.com/
6. Stewarts Family Farm Pumpkin Patch
Visit the farm, see the animals, pick your own pumpkins
📍 Longford
👉 https://www.stewartfamilyfarmlongford.com/pumpkinpatch2025
7. Community Halloween Events Across Leitrim
From he Cloone Haunted Trail to Drumshanbo’s Family Fun Run & Halloween Party, Leitrim’s towns and villages celebrate spooky season with creativity and community spirit.
📍Various locations across County Leitrim
👉 https://www.facebook.com/EnjoyLeitrim
theorganiccentre.ierathcroghan.iehttps://strokestownpark.ie/https://www.visitkinghouse.ie/Enjoy Leitrim on Facebook
🍁 Make It an Autumn Escape to Remember
After a day of exploring eerie castles, pumpkin patches, and ancient legends,return to The Landmark Hotel for a warm welcome, delicious dining, and riverside views.
Our Two-Night Getaway with Dinner
includes:
- Two nights’ accommodation
- A four-course dinner in The Boardwalk Restaurant
- Complimentary bottle of house wine
- Full Irish breakfast each morning
Whether you’re seeking ghostly adventures or simply a cosy break surrounded by autumn colour, Carrick-on-Shannon is the perfect place to fall in love with the season.