Roots
IrishCentral’s repository of everything to do with your Irish roots – from Irish history, your ancestors, your Irish name, to ancient myth, legend and folklore.
Ancient Irish myths that invoke the spirit of Samhain
Margaret Thatcher described Francis Bacon's art as "dreadful pictures"
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These terrifying Halloween figures all have Irish origins
What are Ireland's Bank Holidays in 2025?
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How the Irish ward off evil spirits at Halloween
Interesting facts about the Irish and Halloween
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