The very first Halloween celebrations trace back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which later morphed into All ...

Halloween comes every year with treats, spookiness and costumes. But why do we celebrate it on Oct. 31? And what does Samhain ...

Ireland’s tales of the undead and Dublin’s Gothic architecture inspired the creation of the world’s most famous vampire, Bram ...

The famine was caused by the oomycete Phytophthora infestans, commonly known as late blight, which destroyed potato crops, the staple food for much of Ireland’s poor. This microorganism is very ...

With seven brand-new Halloween hubs or experiences launching across the island this month, Ireland has truly become the ...

Even modern-day Halloween traditions, like wearing costumes and carving pumpkins, come from ancient Samhain practices.

Tune in to KRVS on Sundays at 5 p.m. for a journey through the traditional and contemporary folk music of Ireland and the ...

Halloween is an annual holiday, celebrated each year on October 31, that has roots in age-old European traditions. It originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light ...

Tourism Ireland ran a campaign in 12 key overseas markets highlighting how Halloween originated in Ireland in Celtic culture ...

Our relatively mild, damp winters attract a wide range of migratory species and tie back into the island’s folklore ...

Ireland has truly become the ultimate destination to celebrate Halloween in 2025. Rooted in the ancient Celtic festival of ...

From comedy to carols, The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, MA is celebrating the holiday season with a festive ...