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Samhain Fire Festival Cheat Sheet

ipsadminOctober 27, 2023March 13, 2025

This is your guide to understanding Samhain in Ireland, with Lora O'Brien. Today we're turning our focus to the rich traditions and nuanced discussions surrounding Samhain in Ireland, so we...

Contemporary Paganism Festivals

Healthy Boundaries Make for Safe Communities

ipsadminSeptember 29, 2023February 12, 2024

There is a crucial concept that forms the foundation of strong and safe communities: healthy boundaries. We have seen a real profound impact of setting and respecting boundaries on the...

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...

Contemporary Paganism Festivals Irish Folklore

Lúnasa Fire Festival Cheat Sheet

ipsadminJuly 31, 2023March 13, 2025

Beyond the tales of gods and heroes, the Irish Festival of Lúnasa (Lughnasadh) is deeply rooted in the nurturing embrace of Mother Earth. The bountiful harvests of grain and the...

Festivals Irish Folklore Magic The Sidhe

Bealtaine in Irish Folklore

ipsadminApril 7, 2023May 11, 2023

Bealtaine is a significant community festival in Ireland, marking the beginning of summer and the changing of the year. In this article you will discover some of the traditions of...

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Moon Folklore in Ireland

ipsadminSeptember 23, 2022January 2, 2024

It's always fascinating to take a dive into the School's Collection on Dúchas.ie, and looking for moon folklore there is no exception. Any form of magic or Irish Witchcraft will...

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Pagan Rituals

ipsadminAugust 17, 2022September 13, 2022

What Are Pagan Rituals? Paganism is a term applied to a number of religions and spiritual paths that have a strong connection with nature, many of which are based on...

Beginners Festivals

What are the Pagan festivals, and where did they originate? How do contemporary practitioners celebrate their Paganism holidays today? Through the ages, Pagans have celebrated our holidays (holy days) through...

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