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Heritage · near Ballinea · County Westmeath

Footsteps & Folklore on the National Famine Way

26 October 2026FinishedTicketed

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, 5. 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, 5. 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. It holds no information about whether any are left.

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.

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