Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Halloween Hellfire Excursion

For those of you who are daring and Brave...not for the faint of Heart: Dublin Walking tours bring you the Halloween Hellfire Excursion

Running each night from the 26th to the 31st of October at a cost of €22 per person (over 16’s only) this tour picks up from St Audeon’s Churck (at the Cook Street entrance) and takes you by bus to the Hellfire Club in the Dublin Mountains. En route they will take you past famous landmarks such as St Patrick's Cathedral, Rathfarnham Castle and Kilakee House, recounting some of the many legends as you find your way to that lonely place.
After a brisk uphill 20 minute walk you will find yourself faced with the burnt out shell of this haunted hunting lodge dating from 1725. The Hellfire Club is known for its association with Satanism, the supernatural and the occult, so be warned! A storyteller will recount the history of the Club, including the infamous card game with the “cloven-hoofed visitor.”
The historical "Haunted Hellfire" excursion should last approximately 2.5 hours (inclusive of travel time to and from the Dublin Mountains) and Dublin Walking Tours will provide torches on the night (1 between 2) but you can never have to many torches when visiting the Hellfire Club so I would suggest bringing your own too!!

For further information on the Halloween Hellfire Excursion check out their official website here