Halloween may have gone global, but its heart still beats here in Ireland. Long before pumpkins and plastic masks, there was Samhain, fires on the hills, neighbours gathered, and stories that belonged to this land. From lighting a fire to carving a turnip, these are the

Each October, Ireland celebrates Lá na Cruite | Harp Day — a nationwide tribute to the harp, our national emblem and oldest musical tradition. From pop-up performances to global collaborations, this year’s events showcased how the harp continues to connect Ireland’s past with its vibrant present.