As the crisp October winds sweep across County Kerry, Halloween—or Samhain, as it's traditionally known—brings with it a sense of ancient magic. Rooted in the Celtic festival that marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter, Samhain was a time when the veil between the living and spirit worlds was at its thinnest. From bonfires on Kerry’s hilltops to the eerie legend of the Púca, discover the fascinating history of Samhain in County Kerry and how its ancient traditions still echo through the modern-day Halloween celebrations we know and love.
As the crisp October winds sweep across County Kerry, Halloween—or Samhain, as it's traditionally known—brings with it a sense of ancient magic. Rooted in the Celtic festival that marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter, Samhain was a time when the veil between the living and spirit worlds was at its thinnest. From bonfires on Kerry’s hilltops to the eerie legend of the Púca, discover the fascinating history of Samhain in County Kerry and how its ancient traditions still echo through the modern-day Halloween celebrations we know and love.
