Samhain is pronounced as Sahwin. This ancient Gaelic festival marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, traditionally celebrated from sunset on October 31st until sunset on ...

From outrageous costumes to trick or treat: the unexpected ancient roots of Halloween's most popular – and most esoteric – traditions.

Honouring darkness and death in grand style – why you should be celebrating Halloween the Irish way Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival that pre-existed Halloween, is having a resurgence in ...

It is believed that Samhain and the Christian Saints holidays influenced each other and the modern Halloween. How did Halloween develop in the U.S.? In colonial America, Halloween as we know it was ...

We bring you the endlessly fascinating history of Samhain, the Celtic festival that gave birth to the version of Halloween we know today.

Halloween traces its origins back to the Iron Age and a feast of fire known as Samhain. Also included are the historical origins of trick or treating, Halloween costumes and jack o’ lanterns.… ...

The biggest names in Irish food and arts will gather in Kells next month for the Samhain Festival of Food and Culture with Sheridans Irish Food Fair, to celebrate Ireland’s rich culinary heritage and ...

The biggest names in Irish food and arts will gather in Kells from 7th-10th November this year for Samhain Festival of Food and Culture with Sheridans Irish Food Fair, to celebrate Ireland’s rich ...

Remember remember the fifth of November…gunpowder, treason and plot! Readers should always check with local Tourist Information Centres (TIC’s) that events or festivals are actually taking place ...