Scary Eire - Festival of Samhain with Yvonne Lawton
Halloween originated in Ireland where it was known as the Festival of Samhain. Today the Festival is celebrated in spectacular fashion in the seaside resort town of Youghal County Cork, Ireland. Mark is joined by real life Witch Yvonne Lawton who not only shares Youghal’s rich history and traditions but also explains all things witchcraft. Yvonne is part of a 22 strong group of witches with many global connections. It’s a fascinating chat and worth a listen. Also, County Galway is explored for all things historical and paranormal with the help of Paranormal Awakenings Ireland’s (PAI) Philip Costello.From the story of the mayor who hung his own son to a late-night graveside investigation of the notorious nazi propaganda broadcaster Lord Haw Haw. The little people, mayor rugged area known as The Burren and crumbling stately homes with sinister and debauched pasts are also in the mix.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paranormal-uk-radio-network--4541473/support.