Halloween articles and Irish stories

History

A European Samhain - Ancient Halloween traditions for Ireland and beyond

An extract from "Samhain: The Roots of Halloween" by Luke Eastwood.

History

Ancient Irish myths that invoke the spirit of Samhain

Ancient Irish myths and legends will get you in the Halloween and Samhain spirit.

Entertainment

WATCH: This spooky Irish language video will get you in the mood for Halloween

Eoin Mc Evoy has masterfully translated Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's "Der Erlkönig" into Irish for Halloween.

News

Firework disaster in Galway heralds Halloween warnings

Gardaí said that a woman in her early 20s was left with "life-changing" injuries after being struck in the face by a nearby firework.

Roots

Holidays the Irish gave the world - from Halloween to St. Patrick's Day

As Valentine's Day approaches, we took a look at some of the world-renowned holidays that can trace their origins back to the Emerald Isle.

Food & Drink

Have an Irish Halloween with this colcannon recipe

Oíche Shamhna (Halloween) is here! While many people associate it with ghost stories and trick-or-treating, Irish people have a unique relationship with Halloween.

History

Yikes! These early 20th century Halloween costumes are horrifying

Looking for the scariest Halloween costumes? You'll have to look into the past to the early 20th century!

Travel Tips

How to have the best, spookiest Halloween of your life in Ireland

Reader beware, you’re in for a delight! Halloween in Ireland is like no place else in the world.

Roots

The infamous murder of an Irish beauty, Colleen Bawn

The murder of 15-year-old Ellen Scanlan - the Colleen Bawn - at the request of her older husband in 1819 is one of Ireland's most haunting crimes.

History

3,000-year-old baby skeleton discovered at the Irish birthplace of Halloween

A 3000-year-old skeleton of a baby was found at Tlachtga on the Hill of Ward, which is considered to be the birthplace of Halloween in County Meath, Ireland.