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Were Witches Welcome in Ireland?

Fun holidays that involve dressing up and enjoying treats are Irish gifts this island has shared with the world, and that world has embraced them with enthusiasm. St. Patrick’s Day...

Were Witches Welcome in Ireland?

Fun holidays that involve dressing up and enjoying treats are Irish gifts this island has shared with the world, and that world has embraced them with enthusiasm. St. Patrick’s Day isn’t the only Irish holiday celebrated widely. Halloween began in Ireland as...

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Lughnasa: The Irish Festival Celebrating the Fi...

Summer is in full swing, with no real sign of autumn approaching, so it seems a strange time for a harvest festival. But Lughnasa, which is generally considered to be...

Lughnasa: The Irish Festival Celebrating the Fi...

Summer is in full swing, with no real sign of autumn approaching, so it seems a strange time for a harvest festival. But Lughnasa, which is generally considered to be on August 1st, is the festival of the first fruits. In Ireland,...

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