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Right Relationships

ipsadminDecember 10, 2023December 8, 2023

In today's interconnected world, understanding and practising 'Right Relationship' in our interactions with cultures different from our own is crucial. It is even more important that we consider this in...

Contemporary Paganism Festivals

The Winter Solstice in Ireland: My Vigil for Grianstad an Gheimhridh

ipsadminDecember 9, 2023January 9, 2024

Although my personal practice for the Winter Solstice is not attested in any ancient text... it holds deep significance for me, and many others have found peace, hope, and even...

The Dagda The Gods

A Dagda Bard

ipsadminDecember 8, 2023January 9, 2024

Ceist: What is a Dagda Bard? Ní Ansa... We get asked a lot of questions about Irish Gods, spiritual practices, Irish culture, history and mythology... and honestly we’re delighted. That's...

Irish Places Mythology The Dagda The Morrigan

The Bed of the Couple

ipsadminDecember 5, 2023January 9, 2024

Ceist: What is the Bed of the Couple? Ní Ansa... Central to Ireland Mythological cycles is the arrival and conflicts of the Tuatha De Danann, the tribe who would become...

Contemporary Paganism Mythology

The Tragedy of Setanta Mac Súaltam, the Boy who Would be a Hero

ipsadminDecember 1, 2023January 9, 2024

Ceist: Who was Setanta, he who became Cú Chulainn? Ní Ansa... The Ulster cycle of Ireland’s lore centres around a time of heroes and kings in ancient Ireland. It is...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism

Building a Healthy Pagan Community

ipsadminNovember 29, 2023January 9, 2024

In the realms of Paganism, where paths often intertwine and diverge in the most unexpected ways, the importance of a supportive and inclusive community cannot be overstated. A healthy Pagan...

Magic Mythology The Dagda

The Dagda and the Sea Monster

ipsadminNovember 27, 2023January 9, 2024

Whilst hosting a recent session of a Dagda centred mentor group at the Irish Pagan School, I happened to quip that the ‘Good God’ was so powerful and connected with...

Mythology The Gods

Banba, Fotla, and Eriu Sovereignty Goddesses of Ireland

ipsadminNovember 24, 2023January 9, 2024

The name that is upon the island of Ireland is one that goes back to the oldest times. Yet would you believe that we know the origin story of that...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism

Irish Roots: How Can the Diaspora Connect Authentically?

ipsadminNovember 21, 2023January 9, 2024

As someone who's steeped in the traditions and teachings of Ireland, I often hear from folks in the diaspora longing to connect authentically with their Irish roots. It's a journey...

Magic The Gods The Sidhe

Making Offerings in Spiritual Relationships

ipsadminNovember 20, 2023January 9, 2024

Living an active pagan practice can involve many things, from reverence of nature to moments of introspection or meditation. Yet there is one aspect of the devotional practice of paganism...