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Stories, traditions, and folklore from the Celtic world.
At the Turning of the Year
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Wolf Bay
With its October 23 premiere, Loch nam Madadh / Wolf Bay brings horror, dark humour and island identity together in a six-part Gaelic-language series designed for a new generation of viewers.
When the Veil Grows Thin
As autumn surrenders to winter, Ireland's ancient seasonal turning point lives on in a remarkable collection of customs, stories, and traditions.
Before the Pumpkin
Long before the jack-o'-lantern became Halloween's most familiar face, Irish families carved something considerably less cheerful. Across the Irish Sea, the old lantern tradition still comes with a song.
The Black Sow Comes at Midnight
On the Welsh night of Calan Gaeaf, the dying bonfire carried a warning. Whoever lingered too long might discover that the darkness had company.