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Spooky Halloween treats - Witch finger cookies

Jack o' Lantern - an ancient invention to ward off evil spirits this Halloween

Scary 'Scream' cookies - do you dare trick or treat

Trick or Treat - Halloween witch finger cookies recipe

Scare the wits out of your friends this Halloween with these delicious cookies

Halloween, a history - an Irish invention and an American export

How the United States started the celebrations of an Irish holiday

Halloween 'Scream' cookies recipe - a terrifying and delicious treat

The origin of Jack O Lanterns, Irish Halloween traditions and a rude joke

Irish Cultural Centre - An Irish All Hallow's Eve celebration, summer is officially over

Signs of Summer’s End appear all about the grounds of the Irish Cultural Centre of New England. Hay bales, pumpkins, scarecrows, deep burgundy mums and crones on broomsticks remind us that the time for celebrating the Old Celt ...

October 24, 2012 by Irish Community News 0

Illustration of the story of Colleen Bawn

Ireland's most famous murder for Halloween - The Colleen Bawn

The story is shocking. The murder of a young girl at the request of her husband, is still to this day one of Ireland's most talked about crimes. ...

October 23, 2012 by BERNIE MALONE 1

The Irish Halloween History and my family Barmbrack recipe

The Ancient Celtic Calendar cut in StoneHalloween, celebrated on October 31st, is one of those true Celtic traditions that has become a world-wide celebrated occasion. Historically, it is based on the Celtic festival of "Samhain" ...

by Zack Gallagher 2

Top ten Irish traditions for Halloween – SEE PHOTOS

The celebration of Halloween began in Ireland in about 1000 AD so its no wonder that there are so many Irish Halloween traditions that continue around the world every year. ...

October 21, 2012 by CATHY HAYES 1

Put the kettle on - never underestimate the importance of tea to an Irishman

Put the kettle on. A phrase used every day in every house in ... ...

December 18, 2012 by Maggie Griffin 0

Because IrishCentral doesn't want to you to dress up as a leprechaun AGAIN we're supplying you with some new ideas. Get creative!

Top ten great Irish Halloween costume ideas -- get prepped to impress

Lacking in Halloween costume ideas and want to impress your Irish friends? ...

October 16, 2012 by 0

Tweet a skeleton this Halloween at the Museum of Natural History in Dublin

The Natural History Museum in Dublin is the oldest museum in Ireland having been opened by Doctor David Livingstone (no less) in 1857. Known locally as the Dead Zoo, it has been a favorite of generations of Dubliners ever ... ...