Festival

Autumn Equinox is just around the corner and where better to celebrate this magical time of year then Loughcrew.

Autumn Equinox officially falls on the morning of the 23rd September this year.

We will be running a number of events between the 23rd - 25th which are outlined below.

Please note some events need to be booked, details of how to do so is included.

Friday 23rd September

The autumnal equinox is on September 23rd. For us in the Northern Hemisphere, autumn arrives while south of the equator, spring begins. 5000 years ago, the builders of the monument known as Cairn T at Loughcrew aligned their tomb to sunrise at the equinoxes.

The Office of Public Works will have staff on site for dawn from 7.00am on September 22nd, 23rd and 24th (Thursday, Friday and Saturday).

Cairn T remains closed but all are welcome to visit the Cairns to celebrate the beginning of Autumn.

Title:     The Oldbridge Harvest Fair
Date:    Sunday 25th September
Time:    11am to 4pm
Location: Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre

The OPW is delighted to announce that the Oldbridge Harvest Fair will once again take place in the enchanting Walled Garden on Sunday 25th September from 11am to 4pm. So why not save the date and take the family to Oldbridge to soak up the atmosphere -watch dancing displays, listen to beautiful music while sampling the fine artisan food on display. It promises to be a fun day for all the family.

Ashbourne Library 

• Tuesday 1st November at 3pm. 

Seasonal Arts & Crafts for children aged 6+ 
Booking essential.  
Please phone Ashbourne Library at 01 8358185

• Wednesday 2nd November at 3pm.

Film club for children aged 6+.  
All welcome.  Bring your own popcorn!

Boyne Valley Trails are a Drogheda based voluntary group which aims to share the beauty, heritage and culture of Ireland's ancient Boyne Valley, through a series of bespoke walks, trails and adventures.

Explore the Boyne Valley this September. Hike off the beaten track, through forest trails and along upspoilt riverbanks. 

Schedule of Events

According to legend, Samhain, the ancient Celtic Festival that we now call Halloween, originated here in Co. Meath in the Boyne Valley. Samhain was said to mark the harvest and a time of transition, with feasting and celebration as the long winter nights approached. To this day the Boyne Valley has remained the home of Halloween, the modern equivalent of Samhain. Whether is ‘Fun by Day’ or ‘Fright by Night’, spine-tingling fun awaits for young and old alike in the Spirits of Meath festival.

The Moynalty Yoga Festival is back, with 5 workshop spaces and a variety of yoga, dance, meditation and much more. Therapies, food and craft stalls.

A weekend of movement, wellness, fun and laughter.

Book your place at the festival here. 

Meath Libraries Summer Stars July events are in full swing and they are taking bookings for August events from Monday, 25th of July.  

There's lots to look forward to with some Puppet Shows from the Moon and Sixpence Puppet Theatre, Coding with Scratch Workshops, Harry Potter hour and more. 

There is also a Lego Competition in Ashbourne Library and an online Harry Potter Quiz. And all of the usual regular storytime sessions will still be running.

Booking is through your local library.

Púca is back and out to make mischief this Halloween! Returning in 2022 with music, fire, feasting and merriment across Ireland’s Ancient East, join us to celebrate the Celtic New Year with the spirits of Halloween.

When light turns to dark and the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead thins, the creatures of Samhain, Ireland’s ancient Halloween tradition, come to life.

Meath Film Festival is due to take place on Saturday the 17th of September 2022 at Solstice Arts Centre, Navan.

Festival founder and director Siún O Connor (Walterstown, Co. Meath), announced the programme of events for the upcoming Meath Film Festival at its launch event on July 13th this year. The festival will provide great opportunities for filmmakers to get involved, showcase their work and strengthen the vibrant filmmaking community in the county.
Meath Film Collective are now accepting submissions for short films from both local and national filmmakers.