Samhain on Uisneach

Long before Halloween crossed the Atlantic, its roots were planted at the Hill of Uisneach - Ireland's spiritual centre and the birthplace of Samhain. This ancient site, where the five provinces of Ireland once met, was the original gathering place to mark the Celtic new year with fire, myth and celebration.. For American visitors seeing the true origin of Halloween, Uisneach is the most authentic and unforgettable destination".

"The Hill of Uisneach is deeply rooted in the origins of Samhain, marking the ancient spiritual and mythological centre of Ireland where the boundaries between worlds were believed to be thin. As the meeting point of Ireland's five provinces, Uisneach offers an unparalleled, authentic gateway into the origins of Halloween".

"Discover the true birthplace of Halloween" - At Ireland's Hill of Uisneach, ancient Samhain rituals lit the Celtic new year. It's where myth, fire, and festivals began.


Samhain on Uisneach is part of Ireland’s Home of Halloween calendar in Longford - Westmeath, and Ireland's Hidden Heartlands.

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