Halloween: what's on around Ireland

DON'T be stuck for something to do this Halloween - here's a handy guide to what's on.

BELFAST

* Halloween Monster Mash  Sunday October 30

Belfast’s annual Monster Mash will offer plenty of spooky family fun at the Titanic slipways. Between 4pm and 7pm, a host of ghoulish entertainment will take place, including street theatre, music and a fireworks display.

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* Supernatural Ghost Tour, Titanic Dock & Pump House, Belfast, October 24-31

This tour features members of the NI Paranormal Research Association, who guide visitors on a spine-tingling quest to make contact with the other side using electro-magnetic technology.

* Crumlin Road Gaol Ghost Hunt October 19-November 5

The purportedly haunted former prison opens its heavy doors for visitors brave enough to walk along its rows of cells. New for Halloween 2016 is a chance to visit the dungeons of D-Wing.

*  W5 until November 6

Return to Monster Manor has ghosts, singing pumpkins and dancing skeletons.

CO DERRY

* Out of this World in the City of Bones October 27-31

The city by the Foyle has earned the reputation as Europe’s top Halloween destination, and this year is the 30th anniversary of its famous spooky celebrations. The theme is fifties B-movie alien invasions, and the fun, including the famous fireworks, will be out of this world. The fireworks are at 8pm on Halloween night.

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* Castlederg Apple Fair    October 28

Apple sellers will be in the village from early morning and there'll also be entertainment and cooking demonstrations.

* Specialty Food and Craft Halloween Market, Coleraine, October 29

Forty stalls surrounding Coleraine Town Hall will offer seasonal treats to visitors, including tasty autumnal food, and creepy crafts.

* Fright Night, Jungle NI, Moneymore, until October 31

The Co Derry outdoor activity centre is being transformed once again with a horrifying woodland trail that will see brave participants navigate a dark path that contains sinister surprises. Not for the faint of heart, or those under the age of 12.

CO ARMAGH

* Halloween Arts and Crafts Club, Palace Stables, Armagh, October 31

From 10am to 4pm children aged between five and 12 can have tons of crafty fun creating Halloween items, including classic pumpkin carving.

* The Argory will play host to the half-term Halloween Fest on Friday October 22.

Participants can follow a Halloween trail before enjoying ghoulish treats in the cafe, while pumpkins will be available for carving.

CO TYRONE

Halloween Festival, Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh, October 28-31

Traditional Ulster and American fayre is on offer as the famous heritage attraction transforms to mark the season of witches and wickedness. Walk your way through the park with only the light of a torch to guide your way.

CO DOWN  October 29

The historical abbey at Greyabbey will be the backdrop for the free Ghostly Greyabbey event, 5-9pm on Saturday.

CO ANTRIM

Halloween Spooktacular, Junction One, Antrim October 27

A blood-curdling Halloween grotto, fire jugglers, and fancy dress galore will greet visitors to the bash, taking place from 6pm to 8pm. As ever, the highlight of the night will be a fantastic fireworks display.

This tour features members of the NI Paranormal Research Association, who guide visitors on a spine-tingling quest to make contact with the other side using electro-magnetic technology.

Hallowe’en at Ecos Park in Ballymena October 28

It starts at 6pm with fireworks at 8.15pm

CO MEATH

Terrifying Terror Halloween House, Tayto Park October 20-November 6

Dark corridors full of surprises await those who dare enter.

DUBLIN

Bram Stoker Festival, Dublin, October 28–31

A programme of day and night events will feature a gothic line-up of films, drama, dance and art.