Tag Archives: Samhain

Samhain 2015

Posted on October 6, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

As the tide of winter approaches at an unworldly speed, there is an ever increasing sense of magic in the air, which you will only encounter at this time of year. Ok so the dark mornings and evenings can be … Continue reading →

Posted in Samhain | Tagged Halloween, History, Ireland, Kildare, Nikon, photographer, Photography, Samhain, Spooktacular, Tradition, Travel | 30 Comments

Spooktacular 2015

Posted on October 1, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Today is the first day of October, which marks the countdown to my absolute favourite time of the year, Samhain/Halloween. For the last couple of years, my Ruinhunting activities tend to die off during the month, mainly due to poor … Continue reading →

Posted in Capturing History Challenge, Diary of a Ruinhunter, Halloween, Photography, Samhain | Tagged Challenge, Halloween, Haunted, History, Ireland, Kildare, Photography, Samhain, Spooktacular | 74 Comments

Little Monsters – Monochrome Madness Challenge

Posted on November 4, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

With Halloween officially over and the floodgates for Christmas well and truely open. I decided to use a recent shot from Halloween for this weeks challenge. Many of you will be familiar with these three little monsters, but for those … Continue reading →

Posted in Monochrome Madness Challenge | Tagged Halloween, Ireland, Kildare, Monasterevin, Monochrome Madness Challenge, Nikon, photographer, Photography, Samhain | 18 Comments

An Púca, A faerie Ghost.

Posted on October 31, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

Well its finally that time of year, Oíche Shamhna Shona Daoibh. So today I will share with you the history of one of the most menacing or beneficial creatures to be found in Irish Mythology. The Pooka or in Gaelic … Continue reading →

Posted in Samhain | Tagged Ed Mooney Photography, Faerie Folk, Halloween, Haunting, historical, Ireland, Legend, Legends, Mythology, Samhain, Shapeshifter, Spirit Ghost, The Púca, The Pooka, Tuatha Dé Danann | 17 Comments

The Werewolves of Ossory

Posted on October 30, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

And now just in time for Halloween, allow me to share with you a Werewolf Legend from Ireland. There are numerous stories of werewolves in Ireland throughout the centuries but, today I will share with you just one. Nobody really … Continue reading →

Posted in Halloween | Tagged EdMooneyPhotography, Folklore, Halloween, Ireland, Legend, Lycanthropy, Mythology, Ossory, Samhain, Werewolf, Werewolves | 28 Comments

The Wizard of Kilkea Castle

Posted on October 27, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

Kilkea Castle has a long history which spans back to 1181AD when a Norman Knight Walter De Riddlesford was said to have built a motte & bailey castle here. Just for continuity Kilkea Castle came into the hands of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Halloween | Tagged Castles, Diary of a ruinhunter, Earl of Kildare, Ed Mooney Photography, Gerald Fitzgerald, Halloween, historical, Legends, Nikon, photographer, Photography, Samhain, Tradition, Travel, Wizard Earl | 10 Comments

Ruin hunter to Vampire hunter

Posted on October 24, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

Perhaps after last years narrow escape from the clutches of the Vampire, some might think me a bit simple. But yes I am returning to Dublin to experience what this years Bram Stoker Festival has to offer.The festival runs from … Continue reading →

Posted in Halloween | Tagged Bram Stoker Festival, Dracula, Dublin, Halloween, Ireland, Nikon, photographer, Photography, Samhain, Travel, Vampire | 18 Comments

In search of the Werewolf.

Posted on October 24, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

The mere mention of the Werewolf for many people will conjure up images of a cursed soul whom is destined to turn into a monster under the full moon and hunt for human flesh to satisfy its uncontrollable hunger. Much … Continue reading →

Posted in Halloween | Tagged Folklore, Halloween, Ireland, Lycanthropy, Medieval, Myth, Photography, Samhain, Werewolf | 45 Comments

Turnips, Pumpkins and a man called Jack…..

Posted on October 5, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

We can blame our American friends for keeping this tradition alive, although much of our Samhain celebrations have been commercialized and corrupted over the years, a flicker of truth which lies just beneath the surface of Halloween can tell a … Continue reading →

Posted in Samhain | Tagged Halloween, Ireland, Samhain, Stingy Jack, Tradition, Willo the Wisp | 44 Comments

The Vampire Hunt

Posted on October 4, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

As part of the lead-up to Samhain this year and my second time to explore Gothic Dublin and the Bram Stoker Festival, I thought I might post a number of articles I did for thefairytaletraveler.com last year. So to kick things off, … Continue reading →