IPS Admin

Festivals

5 Day Imbolc Challenge

ipsadminJanuary 18, 2024February 12, 2024

Our Imbolc Challenge offers a unique opportunity to connect deeply with the themes of renewal, balance, and growth inherent in the Imbolc festival season over 5 days of simple reflection. ...

Festivals

Imbolc Fire Festival Cheat Sheet

ipsadminJanuary 17, 2024March 13, 2025

This is your guide to understanding Imbolc (Imbolg) in Ireland, with Lora O'Brien. Today we're turning our focus to the rich traditions and nuanced discussions surrounding this Fire festival, so...

Beginners Irish Folklore Mythology The Sidhe

Leprechauns: From Irish Myth to Modern Culture

ipsadminJanuary 9, 2024February 12, 2024

With their mischievous demeanor and pots of gold at the end of the rainbow, the leprechaun has left an indelible mark on Irish folklore, and made a mark on modern...

Irish Folklore The Sidhe

What is the Warning about Fairies?

ipsadminJanuary 6, 2024February 12, 2024

When discussing the Irish Sidhe, the Fairies as we call them here, you'll hear many a cautionary tale of trickery, hard lessons, and even death... before you ever get a...

Contemporary Paganism Mythology The Gods

Airmid: Celtic Goddess of Healing

ipsadminJanuary 5, 2024February 12, 2024

I've seen some chatter floating about online about whether Airmid, a figure from Irish Mythology, (also Airmed, Airmeith, Airmedh) is a historical figure, or a deity, and if she could...

Festivals Guest Posts Irish Folklore Magic

What Is Handsel Monday in Folk Tradition?

ipsadminDecember 31, 2023January 9, 2024

This article takes a closer look at the customs and etymology behind the fascinating concept of Handsel Monday, a term steeped in Irish and Scottish tradition. Originating from a blend...

Contemporary Paganism Mythology The Sidhe

The Irish Otherworld is Not an Underworld

ipsadminDecember 15, 2023February 12, 2024

You might be forgiven for getting these two mixed up given the complex nature of the Irish Otherworld. In other cultures there are tales of some form of ‘underworld’ or...

Irish Folklore Magic

How to Weave Irish Witchcraft into Every Day

ipsadminDecember 13, 2023January 9, 2024

Irish Witchcraft, with its rich tapestry of folklore and tradition, offers a unique way to bring a bit of magic into our everyday lives. ✨ Post by Lora O’Brien Focusing...

Contemporary Paganism Guest Posts Irish Places

Visiting Irish Sacred Sites

ipsadminDecember 12, 2023February 12, 2024

A timely discussion on the protection and respect of Irish sacred sites, as in recent times a disturbing trend has emerged: the desecration and deterioration of historic Irish landmarks. This...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism The Gods

Doubt In Our Spiritual Lives

ipsadminDecember 11, 2023May 16, 2024

What happens if we experience doubt in our spiritual lives? Living a spiritually balanced life is not as easy as some people make it seem. Many times we are approached...