Patch perfect: Ireland's farmers carve a niche with American-style pumpkin experiences

A growing number of farms and venues across Ireland now offer pumpkin-patch experiences in the run up to Halloween. Jonathan deBurca Butler meets some of the farmers embracing the American tradition.

Two excited young visitors, Natalie and Ruby Ryan enjoy one of the seasonal photo opportunities at Joe’s Farm in Killeagh, Co. Cork, as part of the Pumpkin Picking Experience, walking through the fields surrounded by harvest displays and Halloween scenes : Picture Chani Anderson

A long time ago, in the wilds of west Kerry, a young man was robbing apples when the Divil himself appeared. 

Quick-witted, Jack lured the Divil up a tree to fetch the juiciest apple.