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Irish Independent
7 days ago
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- Irish Independent
Landmark in Trim to remain a venue for major public events
At the recent Trim Municipal District meeting, Councillor Noel French highlighted the 'difficulties' community groups are facing in hosting events in the Porchfields, and the 'hoops' they are being made to jump through. The Independent councillor has since received a response from the council, clarifying the status of upcoming events and the role of the Office of Public Works (OPW), which oversees the site. In the Council Area Manager's response to Cllr French, they said: "I was in contact with senior management in the OPW regarding the concerns raised about the use of the Porchfields for public events and shows.' 'Assistance is being provided by the OPW to the Royal Meath Show to ensure that their event proceeds in the Porchfields in September as has been the tradition for many years.' 'Puca Festival will be taking place in the Porchfields at Halloween.' 'Unfortunately, the Scurlogstown Haymaking Festival was cancelled earlier in the Summer due to inclement weather, but it is anticipated that it will proceed again in the Porchfields next year.' However, the King John's Summer Prom, a new event initially planned for the Porchfields, will now take place at a different location. 'The King John's Summer Prom at short notice had not finalised arrangements for the use of the Porchfields and regrettably it is being moved to another location this year. Hopefully, it will be a successful first event and can be held in the Porchfields in future years.' 'The council will liaise closely with the OPW to ensure licencing arrangements are in place in good time for the use of the Porchfields for future public events and shows to ensure continued benefit to businesses and tourism in the town centre and the council will assist community and voluntary groups in this regard where possible.' Meanwhile, Cllr French — who has long been involved in several of the events — said on a post on social media: 'I did raise this privately and did express my deep concern but then had to do it publicly.' "These events are important. I was previously director of the Royal Meath Show, on the committee of the haymaking, and also a helper with the King John's Prom,' he added.
The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The 2 Johnnies announced as headliners for ‘spooky' Irish festival as full line-up revealed & exact ticket sale time
THE 2 Johnnies have been revealed as a headline act at a huge Irish festival this October - and tickets go on sale this Friday. The iconic Puca Festival will take place for a second year in a row in Co Advertisement 3 The 2 Johnnies have been named as headliners for Puca Festival 3 Puca Festival has announced its full line-up 3 Puca Festival will take place this October 30 to November 2 Working in partnership with Irish artists, seanchai storytellers, and the local community, Puca Festival 2025 will offer four unforgettable days and nights of music, myth, food and folklore. And Ireland 's favourite funny lads will be fronting the festival alongside a lineup of impressive acts. Festival goers will also be treated to a stunning performance from The Dublin Gospel Choir in their Moonlight: The Philip Lynott Enigma show. Advertisement READ MORE IN SHOWBIZ As the sun sets and the ceremonial fire is lit on Friday, October 31 visitors will gather at the Fair Green in Athboy to join the Lighting of the Samhain Fire to honour their ancestors. The heritage town of Trim will host four nights of supernatural spectacle, music, and comedy , set against the stunning backdrop of Trim Castle, including the The Púca Procession: The Gathering of the Spirits on Saturday, November 1. And as Halloween historically marked the end of the harvest season, the Puca Festival embraces the quality of the local produce on its doorstep in Boyne Valley. Visitors can expect to indulge in traditional barmbrack, colcannon and baked apples as they immerse themselves in the local offerings at the Harvest Market. Advertisement Most read in Music Exclusive New for 2025, on Halloween night, the Puca Festival Samhain Banquet will also take place at the Darnley Lodge. This year's festival theme is Connecting with Our Roots which draws on the physical and emotional ties to Ireland and our ancestral past during Samhain. Ireland AM hosts dress up for Halloween While Trim and Athboy are serviced by a strong public transport network, there are plans to add a number of Puca Bus services to bring visitors from Dublin, Drogheda and In addition, there will be regular shuttle buses running between Trim and Athboy throughout the festival. Advertisement Many more acts will be added to the line up over the coming weeks, and festivalgoers are advised to keep an eye on for news . So if you're looking to celebrate Halloween in a truly ghoulish style, make sure to nab tickets before they're gone.
