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Podcast: Traveling in Ireland
Episode: Heart of Ireland Itinerary Inspiration
Description: 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.
Hill of Ward
This article is based on Traveling in Ireland podcast episode 235. Join Tlachtga, the guardian goddess of this mystical place, as she shares her captivating story from the heart of Athboy in County Meath. Listen using the player below or continue reading for information & links.
How Samhain Became Halloween
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