Drogheda will be lit up this Halloween for the Lú Festival of Light.
The eight-day festival, which is now in its second year, starts this evening.
Displays and animations will illuminate historic buildings around the town and bring to life many of the myths and legends from Ireland's mythological past.
Many of these stories are rooted in the Boyne Valley region, including that of the Salmon of Knowledge.
Buildings including Drogheda's Old Abbey, St Peter's Church and St Laurence's Gate will provide a spectacular backdrop for the projections, which will be accompanied by an audio narration and musical score.
St Dominic's Bridge will be the venue for a water screen projection that organisers say will "combine the fluidity of water with the enchanting narrative" of the stories of Boann, the Goddess of the River Boyne and the Salmon of Knowledge.
The festival will run in two parts, first from this evening until Halloween night on the 31 October, and again from the 2 November to 4 November.
There will be four shows per hour in each location.
It is run by Louth County Council and the Love Drogheda Business Improvement District and is supported by Fáilte Ireland.
Colin Hindle, Festival Officer at Fáilte Ireland, said its another unique experience in Drogheda for visitors to enjoy in Ireland's Ancient East.
Organisers are inviting people to visit Drogheda during the Lú festival.
"Our streets and waterways will be alive with colour, light and a sprinkling of magic and we invite everyone to come into Drogheda to celebrate!
"The illustrations dive into the Boyne Valley's extensive mythological past, bringing to life these fascinating stories for the next generations," said Trevor Connolly of Love Drogheda BIDS.
It is hoped the festival will provide a boost to businesses, shops and restaurants in the area.
