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Halloween, says seanchaí Eddie Lenihan, is the night of the fairies, of the ghosts, of the dead. “These days – Halloween, All Saints Day on November 1 and All Souls Day on November 2 – are for the souls who want to go to Heaven.” 

Find out what your Irish surname means and your family name's origin in our comprehensive list of common Irish last names. Irish surnames are one of the most intriguing parts of our culture and finding your last name's origin can tell you a lot about the Irish people you are descended from.