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Heritage · Mullingar · County Westmeath

Ruth Illingworth Ghost Tours of Old Mullingar

25 to 27 October 2026Price not confirmed

Walk Mullingar after dark with Ruth Illingworth, whose ghost tour connects the town's streets with local history and supernatural storytelling.

MyMap visitor guide · Sources checked 22 September 2026

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When
25 to 27 October 2026
Days
3 scheduled dates
Where
The Square, Mullingar, Mullingar
Entry
Price not confirmed
Kind
Heritage

What to expect

The attraction is the guide's knowledge of Mullingar: past residents, reported hauntings and stories attached to familiar places. History and folklore sit alongside each other, making this an evening for people who enjoy listening and exploring on foot.

Sources: Samhain in the Heartlands

Planning your visit

Tours begin in Market Square from 6pm on 25 to 27 October. The organiser recommends the walk for adults and older children. Bring footwear suitable for an outdoor evening and a layer for the weather.

Sources: Samhain in the Heartlands

Programme

  • Sunday, 25 October 2026Check the booking page for times

    Ruth Illingworth Ghost Tours of Old Mullingar

  • Monday, 26 October 2026Check the booking page for times

    Ruth Illingworth Ghost Tours of Old Mullingar

  • Tuesday, 27 October 2026Check the booking page for times

    Ruth Illingworth Ghost Tours of Old Mullingar

Tickets and entry

Price not confirmed.

Fáilte Ireland Open Data, imported 22 September 2026

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The nearest scheduled stop is Oliver Plunkett Street (14112), 20 m away in a straight line. Use the planner to check walking connections for your journey.

  • Oliver Plunkett Street 20 m
    bus MU1
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  • Mullingar 250 m
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  • Mullingar Station 260 m
    bus MU1
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  • Mullingar Stn 270 m
    buses 115, 167, 115X, 115C, 818 and 819 among others
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  • Castle Street 320 m
    buses 115, MU2, MU1, 23, 167 and 115X among others
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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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