Halloween in Ireland: The Ancient Celtic Festival of Samhain & Where to Experience It
Halloween in Ireland starts with Samhain, a Celtic festival held halfway between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice. The holiday celebrated today grew out of it, with the Church’s calendar and customs shared with England and Scotland added over the centuries. So did Halloween start in Ireland? In part: the festival, the fire and […]
10 Most Haunted Places in Ireland to Discover
Ireland is a land woven from stories. From the wind-swept cliffs of the Wild Atlantic Way to the ancient, moss-covered woodlands of the East, every stone seems to hold a memory. We often talk about the “warm Irish welcome”, but there are some corners of this island where the welcome is a little… colder. For […]