Halloween’s Historic Origins in Ireland

from Traveling in Ireland · host Ireland Family Vacations

In this episode of the traveling in Ireland podcast, Jody takes you to discover the enchanting origins of Halloween at the Hill of Ward in Athboy, Ireland, where the festival of Samhain began over 3,000 years ago. Join Tlachtga, the guardian goddess of this mystical place, as she shares her captivating story from the heart of Athboy in County Meath. Full show notes and links are available at: https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/halloween-origins-ireland/regions-and-counties/eastern-ireland/meath/

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