Snow in Athlone

Halloween in Ireland

Halloween originated in Ireland. It comes from the ancient Celtic festival Samhain which is pronounced sow- in. This is old Irish and means end of summer. The 1stof November became known as- All Saints or All hallows day which was a day to honour for all the saints and martyrs.

Common Irish Phrases You’ll Hear Every Day

Everyday Irish phrases explained to help students understand local English. When you arrive in Ireland, you may notice that people speak English a little differently than you expect. Irish people often use friendly phrases in everyday conversations that can be confusing at first. This blog explains some common Irish phrases

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