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What is the celebration behind ‘Martinmas’?

Martinmas, also known as St. Martin’s Day, annually falls on November 11th. In Ireland, the day w...

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16.02 11 Nov 2026


What is the celebration behind ‘Martinmas’?


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16.02 11 Nov 2026


Martinmas, also known as St. Martin’s Day, annually falls on November 11th. In Ireland, the day was most notable for the blood sacrifice rituals and practices that coincided with it…

Joining Seán to speak more about this day is Kelly Fitzgerald from the School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore in UCD.


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