The very first Halloween celebrations trace back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which later morphed into All ...

The famine was caused by the oomycete Phytophthora infestans, commonly known as late blight, which destroyed potato crops, the staple food for much of Ireland’s poor. This microorganism is very ...

Ancient Irish burial mounds reveal both history and folklore, spirits guarding the dead, rituals tied to the solstice, and ...

Ireland’s tales of the undead and Dublin’s Gothic architecture inspired the creation of the world’s most famous vampire, Bram ...

Do people get a day off on Halloween? Is it a federal holiday? Here's what to know, about Halloween's past and evolution.

From the ancient Irish practice of mumming to walking the red carpet, the Armagh Rhymers were central to a meeting of myth and couture for McQueen's Paris Fashion Week show.

Myths, mischief, and mysterious spirits (Picture: Metro / Alamy / Getty Images) The first thing you notice is the fire. On a late October night in Trim, County Meath, the air carries the smell of ...

Halloween is only days away, but its history dates back centuries. Here is a look at the holiday's history and traditions.

The Bronx County Ancient Order of Hibernians will honour Denis P. Mulcahy, New York State AOH President Thomas Beirne and ...

A person would have to be made of stone to be immune to the enthusiasm of folklorist and amateur strongman David Keohan – better known to the internet as “Indiana Stones”. Having discovered the Celtic ...

Halloween, known for its spooky costumes, carved pumpkins, and trick-or-treating, actually has roots that go back more than 2 ...

Halloween, celebrated every year on October 31, is one of the most popular holidays in the United States. It is famous for ...