Footsteps & Folklore on the National Famine Way
26 October 2026Ticketed
Join local storytellers at Coolnahay Harbour for an evening walk connecting the National Famine Way with Samhain traditions.
MyMap visitor guide · Sources checked 22 September 2026
- When
- 26 October 2026
- Where
- Coolnahay Harbour, near Ballinea
- Entry
- Ticketed. Listed price: €5. Check booking options and fees with the provider.
- Kind
- Heritage
What to expect
The walk considers the lives of people who travelled the route, alongside folklore and customs associated with the season. Remembrance and the surrounding landscape shape the experience.
Sources: Samhain in the Heartlands
Planning your visit
The walk is scheduled for 26 October from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. It is intended for adults and older children. Wear outdoor footwear and suitable layers for an evening beside the route; book using the organiser's ticket link.
Sources: Samhain in the Heartlands
Programme
- Monday, 26 October 2026Check the booking page for times
Footsteps & Folklore on the National Famine Way
Tickets and entry
Ticketed. Listed price: €5. Check booking options and fees with the provider.
Fáilte Ireland Open Data, imported 22 September 2026
Booking happens on the organiser’s own site: nationalfamineway.ie. This site does not sell tickets and holds no information about whether any are left.
Getting there and getting home
About these directions
Public transport times come from National Transport Authority. Timetables cover 2026-09-18 to 2027-09-19. These are scheduled services; check with the operator for cancellations and changes before travelling.
Walking and driving times are estimates. A town search starts at its centre; choose your location or a point on the map for a more precise starting point. Eircode search is not available.
How journey planning worksDestination, access and nearby stops
Coolnahay Harbour is in Ballinea, County Westmeath. Routes here end at Coolnahay Harbour, Coolnahay, Westmeath, using the venue position in this listing.
No scheduled stop was found within 2.5 km of Coolnahay Harbour. On-demand services may not be included.
Getting to Ballinea covers the journeys into the town itself.
Where this comes from
Programme and visiting details are based on the sources below, checked on the dates shown. The original listing was supplied by Fáilte Ireland under CC BY 4.0. For changes to the programme or ticket availability, follow the organiser’s official link.
- Fáilte Ireland Open Data · imported 22 September 2026
Venue, dates, entry details and official links imported from the Events dataset under CC BY 4.0. Source descriptions are not republished. - Samhain in the Heartlands · read 22 September 2026
Programme and visiting details used to write the MyMap visitor guide.