What most people said
- Most point to Derry, which hosts a huge Halloween festival with a parade and fireworks; book accommodation early.
- The Púca Festival in Trim and Athboy, County Meath, is often recommended and reachable by bus from Dublin.
- Other options named: Bram Stoker Festival in Dublin, the Macnas parade in Galway, Westport's parade and Farmaphobia outside Dublin.
- One local warns Galway to Kilkenny is a longer, harder drive than it looks, especially in the dark.
What people said
- Derry. But if you are not a British or Irish citizen you need an ETA to enter Northern Ireland.
- Púca Festival in Trim, bus goes from the bus station.
- It's going to be very hard to get accommodation in Derry now I would imagine. I think Westport would be a great option also. Halloween parade on Saturday evening, live music all weekend.
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