Part of Gaillimh Ah-Boo! – Galway’s Celebration of Samhain
This October, Galway City along Ireland’s iconic Wild Atlantic Way will reclaim Samhain’s ancient Celtic origins with Gaillimh Ah-Boo!, a vibrant city-wide celebration of food, folklore, and feasting.
As part of this programme, the historic St Nicholas’s Church will host Féasta Fómhair (Harvest Feast) – a one-night-only dining experience curated by acclaimed chef JP McMahon, celebrating Samhain’s traditions through food. Inspired by seasonal produce, local heritage, and storytelling, this extraordinary dinner brings together some of Galway’s finest chefs and Blas na Gaillimhe producers for a cultural and culinary highlight of the festival.
The Experience
Guests will enjoy:
- A cosy, candlelit setting with seasonal décor inside Galway’s medieval St Nicholas’s Church
- A complimentary welcome drink on arrival at 6:30pm, followed by a five-course harvest dinner beginning at 7:00pm
- A set menu highlighting the best of Blas producers, introduced on the night by chefs Dermot Dalton (First Bite Catering) and Martin Ruffley (Atlantic Technological University)
- Dishes featuring produce from celebrated local suppliers, including Galway Bay Seafoods, Kelly Oysters, Anna Coston Cakes, Beechlawn Farm and more
- Drinks from local artisan makers, including Micil Gin
Vegetarian and vegan options will be available, and dietary requirements can be catered for.
Tickets
- €95 per person (includes a welcome drink and one drink with dinner)
- Additional wines and soft drinks available for purchase
- Limited availability – early booking is strongly advised
Quote from Chef JP McMahon:
“Our Féasta Fómhair celebrates the ancient roots of Samhain with the flavours of Galway’s land and sea. This is food as story and sustainability– a feast that connects us to our Celtic and Irish heritage while showcasing the incredible producers and chefs of the region.”
Event Details
- Date: 31 October 2025
- Venue: St Nicholas’s Church, Galway City
- Time: 6:30pm arrival, dinner from 7:00pm
Booking Information: Tickets available from Town Hall Theatre Galway at www.tht.ie from 10am Thursday 16 October 2025.
This year’s Gaillimh Ah-Boo! programme is delivered in partnership with Galway Comedy Festival, Blás na Gaillimhe, Food on the Edge, Baboró Children’s Arts Festival, The Night-time Economy, Lally Tours, and Experience Galway.
Gaillimh Ah-Boo! – presented as part of the Galway City Home of Halloween Programme, is funded by Galway City Council, Failte Ireland and the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.
