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What Do We Really Know About Brigid?

ipsadminJanuary 25, 2025

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...

Irish Folklore Mythology New The Gods

Who is Crom Cruach?

ipsadminJanuary 7, 2025

Celtic and Irish mythology teem with mythological creatures and ancient deities, yet few remain as elusive as Crom Cruach. Revered by some and demonised by others, his story straddles the...

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Irish Pagan Beliefs

ipsadminSeptember 4, 2024January 20, 2025

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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Irish Gods in Celtic Pagan Mythology

ipsadminAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

This is an introduction to Irish Gods and Goddesses - deities you may be interested in through Irish Pagan and Celtic Mythology, by Lora O'Brien. Now, Gods and Goddesses of...

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Lugh Comes to Tara

ipsadminJuly 29, 2024August 28, 2024

The ancient Hill of Tara holds many tales of valour and mystery. Among these is the compelling story of Lugh, the many-skilled one, who came to Tara on a cold...

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The Real Queen Maeve – Medb of Connacht

ipsadminJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024

The character of Queen Maeve has come to popularity in Amazon's TV show 'The Boys' as a badass superhero with some… issues, not the least of which appears to be...

Contemporary Paganism New The Gods The Morrigan

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...

Irish Folklore The Gods The Sidhe

Áine – Goddess and Queen of the Sidhe

ipsadminJune 21, 2024August 28, 2024

What of Áine - Fairy Woman, 'Celtic' Goddess, and Queen of the Sidhe in Limerick? It is impossible to discuss places in Ireland without discussing the stories attached to those...

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Who is the Irish God of Death?

ipsadminJune 8, 2024July 15, 2024

A question that often arises in our comments - who is the Irish god of death? Among the various candidates, Donn, the first ancestor of the Gaels, is often highlighted...

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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?...