Trim - Salmon of Knowledge Festival

29/10/2025

28/10/2025

Professional tour guide and actor, Fiona Dalton brings the local Goddess of Samhain alive in an original living history tour with a one hour guided walk around the Fairgreen of Athboy to see and hear the story of how Haloween started and about her own legend from Celtic Mythology.

MEETING POINT: Tlachtga Statue, Fairgreen, Athboy at 1pm & 3pm

FESTIVAL RATE: €15 per person, max group number 20, two tours per day during
the festival. Tour duration, 1 hour

Thursday 30th, Friday 31st October, Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November 2025

tlachtgaabhaile Púca Festival discoverireland.ie Discover Boyne Valley

27/10/2025

Step into a world of breathtaking performance as shapeshifting spirits roam the streets of Trim in a powerful celebration of folklore, nature and ancestry.

When darkness falls, the beating drums, music and spectacle of fire bring Samhain to life, as the Púca Procession takes us on an otherworldly journey. An unmissable experience!

For more information check out www.pucafestival.com

26/10/2025

The countdown is on - less than 4 days to go until Púca Festival 2025 lights up Trim and Athboy!

From 30 October to 2 November, we’ll celebrate Ireland as the birthplace of Halloween with four magical days of music, theatre, folklore, storytelling and heritage experiences.

Step into the world of Púca, where myths awaken, stories come alive, and the spirit of Samhain fills the streets of Trim and Athboy. 🔥

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast, and many shows are nearly sold out, don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable celebration.

📅 30 Oct – 2 Nov | Trim & Athboy, Co. Meath
👉 Grab your tickets now at pucafestival.com

26/10/2025

The Boann Busking Competition is running for it’s second year during for Púca Festival (Saturday Nov. 1 & Sunday Nov. 2).

Anyone can sign up, all performance welcome! it’d be about 3 hours of commitment (2hrs busking/1 hr break) on the saturday or sunday, with the chance to win a cash prize for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.

20/10/2025

09/08/2025

Trim, Co. Meath

09/08/2025

Mel Gibson is in Trim to mark the 30th anniversary of the making of Braveheart at the King Johns Summer Prom

08/08/2025

Mel Gibson and other members of the cast of Braveheart are set to attend a celebration of the Oscar-winning film in Trim, Co Meath this weekend to mark 30 years since its release.

31/07/2025

https://willwego.com/king-john-summer-prom-festival-2025

31/07/2025

🎶 King John’s Summer Prom – A Musical Weekend in Trim! 🎶
📍 Peterstown, Navan Road, Trim | 📅 August 8th–10th

EXCITING NEWS

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Braveheart We are delighted to announce Mel Gibson as guest of honour at the King John Summer Prom, Trim Co. Meath 8-10 Aug

Mel will be signing posters on Saturday Morning 9th at Trim Castle Hotel (all proceeds to Irish Equity Benevolent Fund)

Full details on www.kjsummerprom.ie & king John Summer Prom page

King John Summer Prom Festival to Transform Trim into Ireland’s Orchestral Capital celebrating Braveheart 30th Anniversary

Under the fully seated Big Top - Peterstown, Navan Road, Trim Co.Meath. August 8 - 10.

Find out more here: https://kjsummerprom.ie/

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23/07/2025

King John Summer Prom – A Cultural Highlight of 2025

From 8–10 August, private grounds near Trim Castle will host a spectacular weekend of orchestral music and cinematic celebration, marking the 30th anniversary of Braveheart.

Artists & Highlights:
• Niall O’Sullivan (conductor) with the 65-piece Irish Philharmonic Orchestra
• Patrick Bergin (actor & storyteller)
• Leah Barniville (Britain’s Got Talent finalist)
• Emmet Cahill (Celtic Thunder tenor)
• Shóna O’Sullivan (international vocalist)
• Kathy Crinion (renowned Irish singer)
• Peter Byrne performing Hot August Night with full orchestra

Festival Schedule:
• Fri 8 Aug, 8 pm – Voyage: Ireland in Song – A night of powerful Irish music and storytelling
• Sat 9 Aug, 2:30 pm – Heroes & Legends – Iconic film scores by Williams, Zimmer, Horner & more
• Sat 9 Aug (evening) – Outdoor Braveheart screening with original cast members
• Sun 10 Aug, 1 pm – Orchestral Odyssey – Family-friendly concert featuring young performers from Glitz Performing Arts & Elite Stage School
• Sun 10 Aug, 8 pm – Hot August Night – A Neil Diamond tribute with Peter Byrne and orchestra

Tickets: kjsummerprom.ie

A weekend of world-class music, culture, and cinematic magic in the heart of Meath.

King John Summer Prom festival 2025 Kings Johns Summer Prom to kick off in Trim, Co Meath in August 2025. This festival will be held in Trim town overlookin ...