Irish Halloween Traditions | Gifts of Fortune Telling
Samhain isn’t just about the Halloween traditions popular in North America. It’s the eve of the Celtic new year. The Irish traditionally believed a veil
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The Banshee Wail: Ireland’s Scariest Sound
It’s a bit of a mystery how an island beloved for having one of the friendliest cultures on earth is also the home of some
Baking: Try These Three Underappreciated Irish Gifts
Ireland’s love of tea is no secret. We’re well known for our love of a hot brew and our eagerness to share it with any
Ireland’s Fantastic, Frightening Fairy Folk
Soon, hordes of small creatures will descend on neighborhoods around the world demanding treats and threatening tricks. Most of them will be adorable and their
Halloween: One of the Oldest Irish Gifts
St. Patrick’s Day might be the holiday the world recognizes as Irish, but another, much older Irish holiday is about to be celebrated around the
The Irish American Connection
The Irish American Connection From the very beginning, The United States has had a strong connection with Ireland. This is especially true of the East
The Beginning of the End
Halloween, originally Samhain, is the biggest autumn event in Ireland, but it is not the only day this time of year that was significant to
Storm Ophelia Unearths an Ancestor
When Storm Ophelia battered Ireland recently, the nation came to a standstill. For the most part, people followed the government’s instructions to batten the hatches
Celebrating Halloween’s Irish Roots
Halloween as we celebrate it today – with children dressed as superheroes, princesses and adorable animals going door to door collecting candy – is an
Full Circle to Halloween’s Irish Origins
Did you know that Halloween is as Irish as St. Patrick’s Day? And it is much, much older. The ancient Celts had a different calendar,