Headfort Arms

Name: Headfort Arms
Address: Headfort Place, Kells, 0000, IE
Telephone: +353469240063
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

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Family Run and Managed hotel in the heart of the Boyne Valley, 40 Minutes from Dublin, in the heritage town Kells.
(1796)

45 Bedrooms, all of four star standard, Banqueting up to 400, a long tradition of Weddings, milestone celebrations and family events. Vanilla Pod Restaurant, Cafe Therese, Headfort Lounge and traditional Kelltic Bar with dedicated Party Venue, the Courtyard. The Headfort Spa Rooms offers an array of treatments using Irish peat based products.

01/10/2026

🎃 HELLO OCTOBER… WELCOME TO SPOOKY SEASON! 👻🍂

October 1st means one thing around here – Halloween season has officially begun! And where better to celebrate than in the Home of Halloween – County Meath! 🖤

Did you know the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, from which many Halloween traditions developed, was celebrated in Ireland more than 2,000 years ago, with the Hill of Ward at Tlachtga in Co. Meath strongly associated with Samhain gatherings?

Today, that heritage comes alive across Meath and the Boyne Valley with festivals, food, storytelling, family adventures and some seriously spooky experiences!

🎃 Spirits of Meath Halloween Festival
🔥 Púca Festival
🍂 Samhain Food & Culture Festival
👻 Causey Farm – Pooka Spooka & Farmaphobia
🎢 Emerald Park – Tricky Trail & After Dark
🕸️ Navan Adventure Centre – Halloween family adventures
🎃 Alright Pumpkin – the perfect autumn pumpkin-picking outing

And right in the middle of it all? Headfort Arms Hotel in Kells. ❤️

Make Headfort your base, explore the Halloween happenings around the Boyne Valley, then come back to cosy rooms, great food, cocktails and a warm welcome.

Plan your Halloween break where the story of Halloween began. 🎃🍂

https://www.headfortarms.ie/bookings.html #!/accommodation/packages

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30/09/2026

💍✨ THIS COULD BE YOU…

Standing in our beautiful Red Chapel on your big day, surrounded by the people you love, with Team Headfort looking after you and your guests every step of the way. ❤️

And it could all be just one call, one viewing, one meeting away.

With Headfort and our trusted list of fantastic regional suppliers, you can tick off a LOT of that wedding planning list in one go…

💒 Wedding venue - CHECK!
❤️ Ceremony venue - CHECK!
🍽️ Food your guests will talk about for months - CHECK!
🥂 Drinks reception with cocktails, prosecco & b**r baths - CHECK!
🛏️ Bedrooms for your guests - CHECK!
🚗 On-site parking - CHECK!
📍 Everything together in one place, just 45 minutes from Dublin - CHECK!

Add an unforgettable party, a team that knows weddings inside out and a trusted supplier list that makes planning so much easier… and suddenly that big wedding to-do list doesn’t look quite so scary. 😉

Get married with Headfort. Let’s plan the party, serve the incredible food and make those memories! 🥂💍

https://www.headfortarms.ie/weddings.html

Phone: +353 (0)46 924 0063
Email: [email protected]

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29/09/2026

🔥🎶 LIVE IN THE LOUNGE – WARMING UP YOUR WEEKEND!

The evenings are getting colder, but things are warming up at Headfort! 🍂🔥 Grab a drink, find a cosy spot and enjoy another weekend of Live in the Lounge:

🎤 Friday 2nd October – Anthony Pakenham | 8pm
🎶 Saturday 3rd October – No Direction | 10.30pm
🎤 Sunday 4th October – Shane Brady | 9pm

Cold evenings. Warm welcome. Great live music. See you in the Lounge! 🥂

Anthony Pakenham , Discover Kells

29/09/2026

🔥🎤 IT’S THIS FRIDAY! 🎤🔥

Get ready, Kells – Tina Turner: Proud Mary & Her City Limits Band is taking over the Headfort Arms Hotel this Friday, 2nd October! ✨

Expect a high-energy night packed with the hits you know and love, starring Amanda Lane in a tribute to the Queen of Rock! 💃🎶

🗓️ Friday, 2nd October 2026
🚪 Doors 8pm | Show 9pm
🎟️ Tickets €30
🔞 18+ only

Grab your friends, get those dancing shoes ready and make a night of it at Headfort! 🥂

🎶 Simply the Best way to start your weekend!

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/tina-turner-tribute-proud-mary-city-limits-band-kells-co-meath-tickets-1985513135236?aff=oddtdtcreator

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28/09/2026

🎄✨ IT’S NO SECRET… KELLS KNOWS HOW TO DO CHRISTMAS! ✨🎄

If you’re looking for a Christmas destination with great food, festive nights out, family experiences and plenty of Christmas spirit, make it Kells & Headfort this year! ❤️

From our delicious and memorable Christmas Party Nights to the magic of the Kells Nollaig Festival & Christmas Lights, there’s plenty happening throughout the festive season.

🎶 Christmas concerts & entertainment
🥂 Headfort Christmas Party Nights
🎄 Kells Nollaig Festival & Christmas Lights
🍰 Festive Afternoon Tea
🍽️ Christmas Carvery Specials
🍷 Mulled w**e & seasonal treats
💃 And our grand finale – Nollaig na mBan Party Night!

Planning a visit to the Causey Farm Santa Experience? 🎅 Make Kells your Christmas base! Stay overnight at Headfort, enjoy a festive meal, explore the Boyne Valley and turn your Santa trip into a proper little Christmas getaway.

There’s so much to explore, taste and celebrate this year – whether it’s a party with friends, a family break or simply an excuse to soak up the Christmas atmosphere. ✨

🎁 Book your party. Book your stay. Get Christmas sorted early and avoid disappointment!

Eat. Stay. Celebrate. Christmas starts in Kells! 🎄🥂

Contact us directly to book party nights:
Phone: +353 (0)46 924 0063
Email: [email protected]

Accommodation bookings:
https://www.headfortarms.ie/bookings.html #!/accommodation/packages

Tickets:
https://www.headfortarms.ie/events-.html

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27/09/2026

☘️ PROUD TO BE ORIGINAL ☘️

This Sunday, we’d like to introduce you to one of our valued partners – Original Irish Hotels – and share why we’re so proud that Headfort Arms Hotel is part of this collection of independently owned Irish hotels. ❤️

For us, it’s about something very simple: you’re never just another room number.

Original Irish Hotels are united by a shared passion for genuine Irish hospitality – a personal welcome from local people, great food with a strong connection to local producers, and memorable stays that reflect the place you’re visiting.

From city hotels to country houses and hotels tucked away in some of Ireland’s most beautiful landscapes, each property has its own personality, story and sense of place. No two are exactly the same – and that’s precisely the point.

Here at Headfort, that philosophy feels very close to home. Family-run, proudly local and rooted in the Boyne Valley, we believe in knowing our guests, supporting local producers and letting you experience a little bit of Kells and Co. Meath while you’re with us.

Independent. Individual. Local. And proudly Original Irish. 🇮🇪

https://www.originalirishhotels.com/

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26/09/2026

🥃🍺🍸 WHAT’S YOUR SATURDAY DRINK?

Are you a classic whiskey-on-the-rocks kind of person? 🥃 A perfectly poured pint? 🍺 Or are you always tempted by a cheeky cocktail? 🍸😉

Good news – at Headfort, you can have the best of all worlds!

Cocktails are now available across all our food-serving outlets. Yes – that means the Vanilla Pod, Headfort Lounge and, as always, the Kelltic Bar are ready to mix, shake and stir your favourites! 🍹

Pair one with dinner, meet the gang for a drink or simply settle in and enjoy your Saturday.

It’s Saturday. It’s cocktail day. No further explanation needed! 😂🍸

25/09/2026

🍂🍴 SAMHAIN IS COMING TO HEADFORT! 🍴🍂

From 5th–8th November, Kells becomes a celebration of food, culture, music and community as the Samhain Festival of Food & Culture returns – and we’re delighted to have some fantastic events happening right here at Headfort! The wider festival brings together chefs, producers, artists and food lovers for four days of tastings, talks, performances, markets and family activities.

And just look at what we have planned… 👀

🌮 PICADO AT THE VANILLA POD – Mexican Pop-Up Night with Lily Ramirez-Foran
📅 Friday 6th November | From 7pm
A special Mexican-inspired evening at the Vanilla Pod – come hungry! 🌶️🍹

🕯️🎶 IRISH CLASSICS BY CANDLELIGHT
📅 Friday 6th November | Doors 8.15pm
A magical candlelit evening featuring Frank McNamara on piano, Anne Phelan on fiddle, Riverdance lead Tomas O Sé, with special guests Deirdre Shannon and Matthew Gilsenan.

🍽️ THE SAMHAIN LONG TABLE SUPPER
📅 Saturday 7th November | 8pm–11.30pm
One of the festival highlights returns to Headfort, this year welcoming renowned Italian guest chef Luca Grasselli of Cascina Lago Scuro. Expect a very special menu bringing together Irish and Italian ingredients, traditions and a shared love of great food. 🇮🇪🇮🇹

🪩🥂 SAMHAIN DISCO BRUNCH
📅 Sunday 8th November | 11.45am
Finish the weekend at the Vanilla Pod with brunch, bubbles and disco vibes! Get the gang together and prepare to end Samhain on a high. 💃✨

And that’s only what’s happening at Headfort! Across Kells, Samhain 2026 will feature the Sheridans Irish Food Fair, chef demonstrations, tastings, workshops, live music, food trucks, kids’ activities and more.

Come for an event, stay for the weekend and experience Samhain in Kells! 🍂❤️

Explore the full Samhain Festival programme - https://foodcultureireland.ie/samhain/samhain-tickets/

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25/09/2026

✨ TREAT YOURSELF – HEADFORT STYLE THIS WEEKEND! ✨

Whether you’re in the mood to w**e & dine, party & munch, or simply treat yourself, we’ve got you covered! 🥂

From live music and our Pizza Pop-Up, to cheese boards, locally inspired specials, indulgent desserts and cocktail specials – there’s more than one way to spend your weekend at Headfort. 🍕🧀🍰🍹🎶

Come for dinner. Stay for cocktails. Grab a pizza. Catch the live music. Or do a little bit of everything… 😉

One venue. Different experiences. Your weekend, your way! ❤️

So… what’s your weekend treat going to be?

Online table bookings:
Vanilla Pod Restaurant - https://vanilla-pod.tablepath.com/reservations
Kelltic Bar - https://bookings.tablepath.com/d766fu/kelltic-bar-reservations/room

For larger groups, private dining, or special occasions, please contact us directly:
Phone: +353 (0)46 924 0063
Email: [email protected]

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24/09/2026

Samhain Festival Kells launches its Programme officially this evening at Kells Printing Works, we can’t wait to be at the centre of this brilliant weekend in Kells, November 5-8th!

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Headfort Place
Kells
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+353469240063

Website

http://www.headfortarms.ie/

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