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Children of the Dagda

ipsadminJune 23, 2023February 12, 2024

Among the Tuatha Dé Danann of Ireland’s ancient past there was one who was known as ‘Olathair’. Though some translations and conflations with other Pagan Gods would have you believe...

Irish Folklore Mythology The Sidhe

Water Beings in Irish Folklore

ipsadminJune 9, 2023July 24, 2023

The island of Ireland was in its past a place of vast and dark forests, rolling hills and mountains and of course many lakes and rivers. As the peoples of...

The Gods The Morrigan

Irish Goddess, The Morrigan

ipsadminJune 2, 2023May 16, 2024

One of the chief deities that we acknowledge here at the Irish Pagan School is the Irish Goddess, the Morrigan. Some folk describe her as ‘dark’ and ‘dangerous’ whilst others...

Irish Folklore Magic

Being a Bard in Ancient Ireland

ipsadminMay 26, 2023January 9, 2024

The mythology of Ireland has come down through the centuries to us today. Though a lot of it dates to the mediaeval period, linguists have identified forms of old irish...

Contemporary Paganism Magic

Miss these Steps in Your Spiritual Journey, and you will Regret it

ipsadminMay 19, 2023January 9, 2024

We are each of us a unique expression of humanity in this existence and though we share many commonalities, say with family, friends, cultures etc., we are still all individuals...

Ogham The Gods The Morrigan

Connecting with the Morrigan through Divination

ipsadminMay 17, 2023May 16, 2024

Are you drawn to the Morrigan and interested in divination? In this guide, Lora O'Brien will teach you how to use various divination tools to connect with her and receive...

Irish Folklore The Gods The Sidhe

What is the Irish for Fairy?

ipsadminMay 11, 2023January 9, 2024

Did you know that the word for Fairy in Irish (Gaeilge) has a rich and complex history? Explore the origins of the Irish for Fairy, and its significance in our...

Irish Folklore Mythology The Morrigan The Sidhe

The Banshee: An Exploration of Irish Folklore and Belief

ipsadminMay 10, 2023January 9, 2024

As an Irish author and teacher of Irish history, I have always been intrigued by the rich mythology and folklore of Ireland, naturally. Among the many supernatural beings that populate...

Irish Places Mythology The Dagda The Sidhe

De Gabáil in t-Shída (translation)

ipsadminMay 8, 2023January 9, 2024

A version of De Gabáil in t-Shída - 'Concerning the Seizure of the Fairy Hill' - Translation by Vernam Hull. Zeitschr. f. celt. Phil. xix. 53-58, 1931 (provided here for...

The Gods The Morrigan

Morrigan Altar Essentials: What You Need to Know

ipsadminMay 6, 2023May 16, 2024

Setting up a Morrigan altar can be a powerful way to connect with this Irish Goddess. Discover the essential items you need to create a sacred space for her, and...