The Goddess Brigid occupies a unique space in Irish (and Scottish) traditions, where the lines between Goddess and Saint blur. With roots in ancient mythology and a strong presence in...
Samhain in Ireland is a time of profound transformation, marking the transition from light to dark, from the active days of summer to the quiet, introspective time of winter. Unlike...
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,...
Tailtiu and Lúnasa are closely connected in Irish mythology and cultural history. Tailtiu was a Firbolg Queen, a Goddess who cleared the land for farming, and when she died, the...
The 1st of August, or sometimes the 2nd, marks the celebration of Lúnasa in Ireland (also known as Lughnasadh, Lughnasa, Lammas, or Brón Trogain), our vibrant harvest festival. Rooted in...
"Pottage is not so much used in all Christendom as it is used in England" - Andrew Boorde, Dyetary (I542) Pottage in England, came from the Old French pottage, meaning...
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...
Here we look at the Irish Summer Solstice traditions with Lora O'Brien. The Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, has important spiritual and cultural meanings in Irish history....
The May Bush, May Flowers, May Pole and May Bough are all Bealtaine traditions still to be found scattered through the Irish countryside come the 30th April (May Eve) and...
This is your guide to understanding Bealtaine in Ireland, with Lora O’Brien. Today, we’re exploring the authentic Irish traditions and practices of this ancient Fire festival, so we can learn,...