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Feeling adrift from Irish roots is a common diaspora experience for folks living far from Irelandâespecially when it comes to finding an authentic, safe space for Irish Pagan Beliefs and practice.
With so much watered-down âCelticâ content out there, many in the diaspora just want a real community that understands what it means to walk this path without myths or appropriation.
Thatâs exactly why the Irish Pagan School (IPS) exists.
Founded in County Waterford by native Irish authors Lora OâBrien and Jon OâSullivan, the Irish Pagan School is built on authenticity, scholarship, and the warmth of Irish hospitality.
Our community welcomes people from all backgrounds and locationsâurban and rural, experienced practitioners and curious beginners, diaspora and locals alike.
The core ethos here: respect for Irish culture, language (Gaeilge: âGAYL-gehâ), and our living spiritual traditions.
What makes the Irish Pagan School community different?
- Led by real Irish voices: You learn from native practitioners deeply rooted in Irish loreâno tourist spin, no plastic âCelticâ nonsense.
- Designed for the diaspora, as well as those still on the island: Our living, online spaces reach across oceansâoff Facebook and open 24/7âso youâre supported wherever you are in the world.
- Microlearning and bite-sized practice: Whether you have five minutes or want an immersive journey, we make it easy to connect in ways that fit your busy life.
- Flexible & inclusive: Self-paced learning, on-demand classes, community Q&As, private forums, and events that suit all time zones.
- Decolonised and respectful: We actively call out cultural appropriation and prioritise authentic Irish history, language, and practice at every step.
Here’s what real IPS community members have said:
ââI finally feel welcomed and understood! Not just taught at, but invited in and encouraged.ââ â Jenna, California
ââYour regular emails and online supports have been my port in the storm. Even when moneyâs tight and life gets tough, I know the Tuath is there for me.ââ â Shauna, diaspora member
Our student surveys each year make it clear that feeling connectedâspiritually, culturally, emotionallyâto Ireland and each other is core.
Many among our 47k+ registered students will often mention the need for simple daily practices, check-in emails, audio content and short rituals for busy or overwhelmed times.
And each year, we do our very best to improve, upgrade, and serve our communitiy in the way that YOU need us to.
A Simple Spiritual Practice for our diaspora:
If youâre reading this from abroad, as a member of the Irish diaspora or not, hereâs one micro practice you can begin, or include, to help you feel more connected to Ireland and out culture.
Each morning, pause and greet the day or those close to you with a simple Gaeilge phraseâââDĂ©ithe dhuitââ (pronounced âDAY-huh gwitâ, meaning a simple ââHelloââ, or literally ââGods be with youââ).
Spend a breath offering thanks for your ancestors and this moment of connection. This tiny act can tether your spirit to Ireland daily.
đđ» Ready to finally feel that you belong?
- Start with a free resource or one of our short free starter classes. â [Get Them Here]
- Jump into a private online student group. â [Our Community Group is Here]
- Try our live monthly social sessions to share your story with others on the same journey. â [Join the Mailing List to Get Your Second Saturday Invites Each Month!]
The Irish Pagan School is here to make the diaspora feel less about distance, and more about genuine belongingâwherever you find yourself today.
