The Spookiest Ancient Irish Myths And Legends Surrounding Halloween

October is here, and with it comes Samhain, the ancient Irish festival that became Halloween as we know it. 

All month long in the lead up to Samhain and Halloween, IrishCentral will be exploring Ireland’s ancient legends, mythic lore, and spookiest stories – from haunted places to ghostly apparitions.

To start, here’s a look at the importance of Samhain in the Celtic calendar and Irish folklore.

Source: Irish Central