Samhain in Ireland is often referred to as Halloween but realistically both are separate celebrations. Halloween originates from the ancient celebration of Samhain when changing of the seasons and the dead were...
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Halloween Traditions in Ireland (Samhain)
Halloween in Ireland has been celebrated for centuries and first originated from the festival of Samhain which dates back over 2,000 years. Samhain in Ireland was an important festival, it marked the end of the bright...
Carman The Evil Witch & Warrior From Athens
In the Mythological Cycle of Irish mythology, during the time of the Tuatha Dé Danann, Ireland was invaded by a Celtic Witch by the name of Carman. A witch of magic she was a Greek warrior from Athens who invaded...
Irish Wedding Traditions
An Irish traditional wedding is a beautiful ceremony to see or take part in. From the stunning attire of both the bride and groom. The bride would as is done to-day be dressed in a white dress to symbolize her purity....
Traditions of Sheelah’s Day March 18
Sheelah’s Day falls on March 18, the day after St Patrick’s Day, once recognized all over Ireland as part of the old Irish calendar. The tradition of Sheelah’s Day An old way of celebrating St Patrick's day was to eat and drink into the early hours of March 18, known...
Ancient Samhain Traditions In Ireland
Samhain in Ireland is often referred to as Halloween but realistically both are separate celebrations. Halloween originates from the ancient celebration of Samhain when changing of the seasons and the dead were honored. What is Samhain? Samhain (pronounced sow-en)...
Halloween Traditions in Ireland (Samhain)
Halloween in Ireland has been celebrated for centuries and first originated from the festival of Samhain which dates back over 2,000 years. Samhain in Ireland was an important festival, it marked the end of the bright half of the year and the start of the dark half....
The Traditional Christmas Day Swim
The Christmas day swim has been taking place in Ireland for over 40 years and has become popular with thousands of people taking to the cold Irish waters. About the traditional Christmas day swim The Christmas swim is renowned for its fundraising for charities with...
The Wexford Carol
The Wexford Carol is one of Ireland's oldest Christmas Carols and is one of the oldest surviving Carols in the European tradition. Dating back to the 12th century the Wexford Carol is also known by its first line “Good people, all this Christmas time.” History of the...
Irish Wedding Traditions
An Irish traditional wedding is a beautiful ceremony to see or take part in. From the stunning attire of both the bride and groom. The bride would as is done to-day be dressed in a white dress to symbolize her purity. But, Irish weddings although are a lot of fun have...
Irish Blessings & Sayings
With Ireland being famous for its Saints and Scholars it comes as no surprise that it's also a country famous for its blessings and sayings. Some blessing maybe hundreds of years old when others could have been created last week by someone sitting in Papua New Guinea,...
Christmas Traditions In Ireland
Irish Christmas traditions usually begin on the first or second weekend of December. This is when many families starting their preparation for the Christmas festivities. Each family will have their own Christmas traditions but a lot of older practices still remain...
Celebrating Easter Traditions In Ireland
Easter is one of the most important religious holidays celebrated around the world. In Ireland, it is a time of great significance and has been celebrated for centuries with a range of customs and traditions that reflect the country's rich cultural heritage. From...
Irish Burial Traditions
If there is any tradition in Ireland that is common among Irish families it would be that of a burial of a loved one. Although it's a sad occasion our spiritual & religious beliefs help us get through a mournful time. A Custom Irish Wake House There are many ideas...
St Patrick's Day Celebrations & Traditions
St Patrick's day is celebrated on March 17, the date of his death. Celebrated by millions all over the world it has become one of the most popular worldwide cultural events. So who was St Patrick? As he was a Patron Saint of Ireland his feast day was important in...
Traditions & Customs in Ireland
Everyone has some form of tradition that is passed through generations of families, most of which we never bothering exploring. Unfortunately, as generations come and go so does our typical way of life, our cultural lifestyle and any tradition we may know of today....
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