As the first of the Milesians to die in this invasion of Ireland, and being of high status, Donn's position soon became ...

Halloween or Samhain, one of the 'quarter days' of the Celtic Calendar is discussed by Jonny Dillon and Billy Mag Fhloinn on ...

IT is edging closer to the scariest time of year – and we can’t wait. Halloween originated in Ireland, and in Irish folklore ...

The countdown to what promises to be a Halloween celebration like no other is very much on in Longford with a series of ...

Spookiness stalks the landcape of young people’s literature in the run-up to Halloween, while Irish myths inform several new ...

Excitement is building in Waterford as Ireland’s oldest city prepares to celebrate the ancient traditions of Samhain this ...

Halloween candy is a relatively new staple of the holiday only first becoming popular and widely distributed in the 1920s and ...

The history of Halloween goes back at least 2,000 years, to the Celtic pagan festival of Samhain (pronounced “sow-un”).

When people think of “Halloween,” some of the imagery that comes to mind is people in costumes, jack-o-lanterns and candy.

Waterford is jam packed with activities for those seeking a Halloween thrill this October Bank Holiday weekend and the days leading up. Whether it’s a Samhain carnival of song and dance, fancy dress, ...

The sight of six whooper swans high overhead during a walk in Fermanagh’s Necarne estate, accompanied by their ancient call, ...

The second big John Boyle Players Guild production is headed your way one week from today! It’s a re-telling of ancient Irish ...