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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,...

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...

Contemporary Paganism Guest Posts Mythology

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,...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism

What’s the Difference Between Druidism and Paganism?

ipsadminMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024

In the realm of spiritual exploration, the nuances between different paths such as Druidism and Paganism can often lead to confusion, especially for those newly treading these ways. Mike, a...

Contemporary Paganism

A Sad Hard Truth About Irish Paganism

ipsadminFebruary 4, 2024July 15, 2024

What is this truth about Irish Paganism? Ireland has existed for many thousands of years and been home to many amazing and diverse tribes over time. Yet it has also...

Contemporary Paganism Festivals Irish Folklore

Brat Bríde: A Healing Tradition of Brigid’s Eve

ipsadminJanuary 31, 2024July 15, 2024

Explore the Irish spiritual and cultural tradition of the Brat Bríde, where a simple ribbon or piece of cloth transforms into a potent talisman of healing on Brigid's Eve, and...

Contemporary Paganism Festivals

Irish Pagan Ritual for Imbolc

ipsadminJanuary 24, 2024February 12, 2024

As the wheel of the year turns, we welcome Imbolc, the traditional Irish Fire Festival or Cross Quarter day, with a simple Pagan ritual marking the beginning of Spring. Celebrated...

Contemporary Paganism Mythology The Gods

Airmid: Celtic Goddess of Healing

ipsadminJanuary 5, 2024February 12, 2024

I've seen some chatter floating about online about whether Airmid, a figure from Irish Mythology, (also Airmed, Airmeith, Airmedh) is a historical figure, or a deity, and if she could...

Contemporary Paganism Mythology The Sidhe

The Irish Otherworld is Not an Underworld

ipsadminDecember 15, 2023February 12, 2024

You might be forgiven for getting these two mixed up given the complex nature of the Irish Otherworld. In other cultures there are tales of some form of ‘underworld’ or...

Contemporary Paganism Guest Posts Irish Places

Visiting Irish Sacred Sites

ipsadminDecember 12, 2023February 12, 2024

A timely discussion on the protection and respect of Irish sacred sites, as in recent times a disturbing trend has emerged: the desecration and deterioration of historic Irish landmarks. This...