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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...

Autumn Equinox in Irish Paganism

ipsadminSeptember 9, 2024September 9, 2024

The Autumn Equinox, Cónocht an Fhómhair, is a significant time in our Irish Pagan tradition, symbolising balance between light and dark as the day and night become equal. In 2024,...

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Irish Pagan Beliefs

ipsadminSeptember 4, 2024September 4, 2024

The idea that Irish people have reverted to Pagan beliefs has sparked some discussion lately, but the truth is, Irish Pagan beliefs never really disappeared here. They’ve always been part...

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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...

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Which Irish Deity Should I Work With?

ipsadminJuly 8, 2024

So you’re wondering which Irish deity you should work with? This is a question I get asked a lot, and it’s not as straightforward as one might think. There are...

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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...

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What is the Essence of Irish Pagan Traditions?

ipsadminMay 16, 2024May 16, 2024

Are you drawn to Irish Paganism and eager to explore authentic Irish Pagan ways? Do you know what the ancient traditions form Ireland actually are, or how to find them?...

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The Druids and ‘shrooms’ of Ireland

ipsadminMarch 29, 2024July 15, 2024

Across the world and its many and varied cultures, ethnicities and tribes, there have always been some select few who serve a particular need for the community. From medicine workers,...

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The Draoi Path

ipsadminMarch 20, 2024July 15, 2024

A Student's Interview with Lora O’Brien In the realm of contemporary Paganism, few names resonate as deeply with the essence of Irish spirituality and magic as Lora O’Brien. As a...

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The Myth and Truth of Saint Patrick

ipsadminMarch 13, 2024July 15, 2024

Annually, discussions about Saint Patrick resurface, often clouded by misconceptions and exaggerations. In this article, Morgan Daimler takes us on a journey to unravel the myths surrounding this historical figure,...