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Pottage – Irish Medieval Food

ipsadminJuly 12, 2024August 28, 2024

"Pottage is not so much used in all Christendom as it is used in England" - Andrew Boorde, Dyetary (I542) Pottage in England, came from the Old French pottage, meaning...

Contemporary Paganism New The Gods The Morrigan

Which Irish Deity Should I Work With?

ipsadminJuly 8, 2024

So you’re wondering which Irish deity you should work with? This is a question I get asked a lot, and it’s not as straightforward as one might think. There are...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism Festivals

Irish Pagan Holidays

ipsadminJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

How (and why) do we celebrate Irish Pagan holidays in Contemporary Irish Paganism? Pagan Holidays (Holy Days) worldwide are coming back to a more general use and understanding, with folk...

Irish Folklore The Gods The Sidhe

Áine – Goddess and Queen of the Sidhe

ipsadminJune 21, 2024August 28, 2024

What of Áine - Fairy Woman, 'Celtic' Goddess, and Queen of the Sidhe in Limerick? It is impossible to discuss places in Ireland without discussing the stories attached to those...

Festivals Irish Folklore

SAMHRADH – SUMMER SOLSTICE IN IRELAND

ipsadminJune 18, 2024July 5, 2024

Here we look at the Irish Summer Solstice traditions with Lora O'Brien. The Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, has important spiritual and cultural meanings in Irish history....

Guest Posts Irish Places The Gods

Who is the Irish God of Death?

ipsadminJune 8, 2024July 15, 2024

A question that often arises in our comments - who is the Irish god of death? Among the various candidates, Donn, the first ancestor of the Gaels, is often highlighted...

Irish Folklore New The Sidhe

Fairy Magic – Protection Practices in Irish Society

ipsadminMay 21, 2024August 28, 2024

Irish folklore is rich with tales of the Sidhe and Fairy Magic, offering a glimpse into the mystical world of Irish traditions. Within our Irish culture and society, practices for...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism Magic The Gods

What is the Essence of Irish Pagan Traditions?

ipsadminMay 16, 2024May 16, 2024

Are you drawn to Irish Paganism and eager to explore authentic Irish Pagan ways? Do you know what the ancient traditions form Ireland actually are, or how to find them?...

Festivals Magic The Sidhe

Bealtaine Traditions in Ireland

ipsadminApril 26, 2024June 8, 2024

The May Bush, May Flowers, May Pole and May Bough are all Bealtaine traditions still to be found scattered through the Irish countryside come the 30th April (May Eve) and...

Guest Posts Irish Folklore Reviews

Yeats and Irish Folklore

ipsadminApril 22, 2024July 15, 2024

In this insightful exploration, we critically assess William Butler Yeats' role in shaping Irish folklore. Born during a transformative period in Ireland, Yeats was a major figure in the Irish...