Ireland’s Ancient East is full of myths and legends ... Beltaine (May 1), Lughnasa (August 1), and Samhain (November 1). In Christian times churches tended to be constructed near these ancient ...

The ancient capitals were once great power ... Fires were lit to honor Tlachgta and the tradition has since been renewed in Ireland each Samhain. *Ben Kesp is a writer and author of; Landed ...

and much more ancient, roots. Costumed trick-or-treating takes its inspiration from the Celtic holiday Samhain—“summer’s end” in Irish—more than 2,000 years ago. Samhain marked New Year ...

In ancient times, it was believed that the barrier ... Pronounced ‘sow-en’, Samhain is a Gaelic holiday beckoning the ‘darker half’ of the year. It takes place on the evening of 31 October ...

Welcome to Ireland's Ancient East, a vast playground of incredible history, compelling characters and, yes, beautiful green pastures. Comprising 17 counties that lie east of the River Shannon and ...

The festival of Samhain, a prequel to what we recognize now as Halloween, was a Pagan festival that originated in Ireland. Ancient Celts would take part in the festival every year, and the story ...

Patrick’s Day will see many Irish people visiting the ancient holy wells of Saint Patrick. The collective holy wells of Ireland were said to cure anything from a headache to mental illness.