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Embracing Solitude: Powerful Solitary Rituals

ipsadminSeptember 1, 2023

In a world that often seems to demand constant connectivity and engagement, the practice of solitude can be a transformative and empowering experience. Many people come to the Irish Pagan...

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Stories of Celtic Mythology: Legends of Ogma

ipsadminAugust 25, 2023August 25, 2023

Delve into the enchanting myths and legends that revolve around Ogma, the Celtic god of eloquence, knowledge, and strength. Explore the tales of his heroic feats, linguistic achievements, and encounters...

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The Morrigan Resources: Lore, Books, Websites, and Podcasts

ipsadminJuly 24, 2023July 28, 2023

The Morrigan is a complex and powerful figure in Irish and Celtic mythology, associated with war, fate, magic, sovereignty, and change. If you're interested in learning more about this Irish...

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You Don’t Have to be Irish to Study Irish Paganism Here

ipsadminJuly 14, 2023July 24, 2023

An interesting question, or some version of it, comes up for us time and time again. From ‘my great grandparent was Irish’ or ‘my [insert random DNA test brand here]...

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Unveiling the Rich Mythology of Irish Paganism

ipsadminJuly 11, 2023July 24, 2023

The ancient stories of Ireland are not collected in one singular tome, but gleaned from decades of effort across a variety of manuscripts. In order to provide some timeline in...

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What is Irish Paganism?

ipsadminJune 26, 2023July 24, 2023

An introduction to Irish Paganism, its history, and relevance today. Discover the deities, magic, and spirituality of the ancient Irish culture, as you join us on a journey to explore...

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Being a Bard in Ancient Ireland

ipsadminMay 26, 2023July 24, 2023

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...

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Checking Sources in Irish Paganism

ipsadminMay 5, 2023May 11, 2023

In our Irish Pagan School student group on Facebook, and our blog comments here, an ugly spectre recently raised it's head again, in the form of queries about whether sources...

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What is Paganism? with Alan Wells

ipsadminApril 28, 2023May 11, 2023

This is a guest post in answer to the question 'what is Paganism?', for the Irish Pagan School blog by Tuath member, Rev. Alan Wells. More from Alan at -...

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Tuatha De Danann, Myth or Reality?

ipsadminApril 21, 2023May 11, 2023

So much of Irish Pagan beliefs were lost in the repeated colonisation of our little island. For all of that, there are some names that seem impossible to forget. From...