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Pagan Rituals? Samhain and Halloween

It’s always a good time for another round of pagan rituals! The final major Celtic festival of the year is Samhain. Or what the wider world knows as 'Halloween’ (from All Hallows’ Eve). But what exactly is the connection?

Samhain Rituals – Irish Food Traditions

Uncover the original Samhain rituals, all those ancient Irish food traditions. Buried beneath the wheels of time for millennia. Because surely it's time to enjoy them again?

Traditional Halloween Food

Traditional Halloween food has officially been resurrected! Fancy uncovering these Celtic recipes & rituals from the distant past? Don't just do Halloween food, make the ANCIENT versions!

An Gorta Mór / The Great Irish Famine

An Gorta Mór was a KEY turning point in modern Irish history. But did the dependence on Irish Potatoes really cause the tragedy? Understand THE FACTS of the Irish Famine.

Irish Sausage & Irish Potato Bread – A Canadian Finds His Irish Food Roots

TV cooking host and blogger David “Old Fat Guy” Farrell shares his experience of Irish cuisine. Bringing you two recipes – Homemade Irish Sausages & Potato Bread.

Irish Jokes

Irish jokes primer, featuring classics from down the years, the latest jokes on the street, and some we've made up just for the craic.

Irish Apple Cake

This traditional recipe is a true classic, yet so easy to make! Cinnamon and Lemon Zest combine to bring a harmonious, yet distinctly dual, soft sweetness and citrus zing.

Ireland’s Flag: Not the Tricolor?

Ireland’s flag, the banner representing the Irish nation state, is green with a golden harp on it. Or at least it was until the 19th century...

Baked Onion (Easiest Recipe Ever)

Onions meant a lot to Europe's poor, in the past. This traditional recipe is testament to those (not too) distant days. Irish dishes don’t come simpler, or cheaper.

Funny Halloween Jokes

Halloween jokes that will wet your eyeballs and soak your cheeks! Be party to Irish wit so lethal it singes your eyebrows off. Get into them, baby.

Irish Potato Soup

Folk Culture: Preserving Irish Food Traditions

Parlor Game

Original Irish Coffee