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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...

Beginners Festivals Reviews The Sidhe

The Richness of Irish Folklore

ipsadminSeptember 8, 2023February 12, 2024

As the dawn kisses the Irish landscape out my window here in County Waterford - re-awakening the ancient spirits that dwell in the lakes, stones, trees and mountains - I...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism

Triskelion: Spiral of Irish Paganism

ipsadminAugust 4, 2023February 12, 2024

There are many symbols that are associated with the ancient world of celtic paganism. Beautiful and curious forms and shapes that appear on everything from recovered weapons and armour, to...

Beginners

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]...

Beginners

What is Irish Paganism?

ipsadminJune 26, 2023February 20, 2025

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...

Beginners Reviews

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...

Beginners

Why Some People are More Confident in Being Openly Pagan

ipsadminMarch 31, 2023May 11, 2023

Spirituality can be a very personal thing. We are each of us trying to learn and grow as a spiritual person as much as we are an intellectual, physical and...

Beginners The Gods

Irish Gods – 10 Steps to Connect to ANY God or Goddess

ipsadminMarch 24, 2023May 11, 2023

When we talk about Paganism there is no ‘one true way’ to express one’s spirituality, and our relationship to Irish Gods is no different. There are many and varied paths...

Beginners The Gods

Being Pagan

ipsadminJanuary 31, 2023February 3, 2023

Jon O'Sullivan We are often contacted by folks wondering what Being Pagan means to us, or how we practice Irish Paganism in our modern world. To be honest I get...

Beginners Irish Folklore Magic

Beginner’s Guide to Creating Magical Wards

ipsadminJanuary 27, 2023February 3, 2023

Magical wards are a type of protection spell used to guard against negative energies, entities, and other forms of spiritual, emotional - or even physical - harm. They can be...