Beginners Archives - The Irish Pagan School

Too Busy for Spiritual Practice?

ipsadminApril 19, 2025April 14, 2025

Spiritual practice can feel like a lovely idea, or even necessary in these INTERESTING times… until life gets in the way. You’ve got work. Family. Dishes in the sink. An...

Beginners

Irish Paganism for Beginners – 3 Myths You Can Let Go Of Today

ipsadminApril 5, 2025April 9, 2025

Irish Paganism for beginners can feel overwhelming at first, especially when you're just starting out and trying to make sense of what’s real, respectful, and rooted in Irish tradition. You...

Beginners

Celtic Witches, Druids, and Pagans – What’s the Difference?

ipsadminMarch 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Many people curious about Irish spirituality find themselves wondering about the NeoPagan terms they hear often... but what exactly were the Celtic Witches, Druids, and Pagans of the past, in...

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Starting Your Irish Celtic Pagan Practice

ipsadminFebruary 12, 2025

So, you’re drawn to Irish or Celtic Pagan practice, and you're wondering where to begin? Maybe you feel the call of the old Gods, the land, or the wisdom woven...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism

What Are Pagan Beliefs?

ipsadminJanuary 20, 2025February 14, 2025

Paganism is often misunderstood, a term that sparks curiosity and questions such as 'what are Pagan Beliefs?'. At its core, Paganism represents a rich tapestry of spiritual traditions rooted in...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism

Is Irish Celtic Paganism an Open Practice?

ipsadminDecember 2, 2024

When it comes to Irish or Celtic Paganism, one question keeps cropping up in our communities: Is it an open practice? And what they are really asking is... Can we...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism

Irish Paganism Q&A with Lora O’Brien

ipsadminOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

This in-depth Irish Paganism Q&A explores a spiritual tradition rooted in the landscape, culture, and history of Ireland, from the perspective of a native practitioner. It reflects a deep connection...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism

How to Set Up an Altar for Irish Paganism

ipsadminAugust 19, 2024August 19, 2024

Do you need to have an altar for Irish Paganism? Loads of people look down their nose at me for teaching about altars and tended sacred spaces in my Irish...

Beginners Mythology The Dagda The Gods The Morrigan

Irish Gods in Celtic Pagan Mythology

ipsadminAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

This is an introduction to Irish Gods and Goddesses - deities you may be interested in through Irish Pagan and Celtic Mythology, by Lora O'Brien. Now, Gods and Goddesses of...

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...