What is the best time of the year to visit Ireland? When it comes to exploring the beautiful landscapes of Ireland, one topic that's always on everyone's lips is the weather. The Irish weather has quite the reputation for being variable, known for its knack of squeezing all four seasons into a single day. It
Ireland is a land of ancient mysticism and great legends. You don't have to wander far to stumble across spiritual forces beyond earthly reasoning. These are the ten most spooky sights in Ireland to discover. Ireland is a hotbed of supernatural sightings and paranormal activity. Only further hammered home by our love of storytelling and native folklore, there's nowhere more spooky to explore than Ireland in the autumn and wintertime. Whether you're seeking to soak up the atmosphere of an abandoned asylum or want to delve deep into the dark history of one of Ireland's great houses, you've come to the right place. These are the most haunted places in Ireland to discover. 1. Belvelly Castle, County Cork Lady Margaret was a vein beauty courted by many men. She, however, wouldn't settle. Margaret eventually lost her looks when starved into submission for an entire year by Clon de Courcy. She finally decided to give in to Courcy, but on seeing her unfavourable appearance after a year of imprisonment, he rejected her, and in a fit of anger she smashed all of her mirrors. Today, she can still be found roaming the halls in search of her lost love and looks. 2. Ballinagarde House, County Limerick Ballinagarde House was once a house of great significance. Built by John Croker in 1774, the home housed a family, who, due to bankruptcy, was not able to retain its impressive upkeep. Today, it is a shell of its former self. According to legend, however, a mysterious man on horseback was once welcomed into the home on a dark wintry night for a warm meal and some Irish hospitality. When he fell into a deep slumber, it is said that a servant kindly removed his boots only to find the Devil's hooves! 3. Charles Fort,
Ireland is a land of ancient mysticism and great legends. You don’t have to wander far to stumble across spiritual forces beyond earthly reasoning. These are the ten most spooky sights in Ireland to discover. Ireland is a hotbed of supernatural sightings and paranormal activity. Only further hammered home by our love of storytelling and
Halloween or All Hallows' Eve is an autumn festival celebrated at large in contemporary culture. Although, what you may not know is that it was borne out of Celtic pagan practices. From ancient rituals to age-old traditions, here is all you need to know about Halloween and the festival of Samhain. Halloween is a celebration recognised at large around the world. While it is often associated with creepy costumes, trick or treating, and excessive sugar consumption, the true origins of All Hallows' Eve are frequently left untold. What you may not know is that Halloween is the modern incarnation of the Celtic festival of Samhain – an ancient celebration that sheds light on the customs and beliefs of our ancestors. Here we deep dive into Samhain and explore a rich and dynamic festival that dominated the pagan calendar for centuries. The festival of Samhain Marking the end of the summer harvest and the beginning of winter, the Irish festival, Samhain (which translates to 'end of summer'), takes place annually. Samhain notably falls halfway in the calendar between the autumn equinox and winter solstice. It is one of four seasonal Celtic festivals which would have been recognised by pagans in pre-Christian Ireland. The other three include Imbolc (the celebration of spring), Beltane (May Day festival), and Lughnasa (which heralds the harvest season). In the Northern Hemisphere, Samhain is recognised on the 1st of November, with its celebrations beginning on the 31st of October. For the Celts, their 'new year' was marked on the first day of November; the arrival of winter symbolised death and darkness, and with that, it was believed that on the eve before the new year, the barrier between the land of the living and the Otherworld was at its thinnest and could be broken. Stretching back to
Halloween or All Hallows’ Eve is an autumn festival celebrated at large in contemporary culture. Although, what you may not know is that it was borne out of Celtic pagan practices. From ancient rituals to age-old traditions, here is all you need to know about Halloween and the festival of Samhain. Halloween is a celebration
