Hallowe’en Grants for Five
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke announced the five destinations selected to receive funding under Fáilte Ireland’s new “Home of Halloween” Pilot Destination Development Scheme. A total of €1.5 million will be invested over the next three years (2025–2028), as part of the strategy.
The pilot scheme invited all local authorities to apply for funding to create a new season for Halloween festivals rooted in local culture, folklore and community engagement. Each successful destination will receive up to €100,000 annually to develop Halloween-themed festivals that celebrate Ireland’s heritage and attract visitors during the off-peak season.
The successful local authorities are Galway City Council, Longford County Council and Westmeath County Council (joint project), Meath County Council and Louth County Council (joint project), Kerry County Council and Fingal County Council.
The projects are expected to attract 270,000 additional visitors over three years, generating €17 million for local economies and supporting over 500 direct and indirect jobs.
Orla Carroll, Director of Product Development at Fáilte Ireland, said:
“We were very encouraged by the strong interest and vision from local authorities, and the successful applicants showed real potential to deliver a season of vibrant, authentic festivals.”
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