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In Service to the Morrigan: Social Justice

ipsadminJuly 26, 2023May 16, 2024

A while back, I became aware of a contentious blog post and subsequent social media commotion emerged from a self-proclaimed community 'elder' who was railing against Social Justice being a...

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The Morrigan Resources: Lore, Books, Websites, and Podcasts

ipsadminJuly 24, 2023May 23, 2024

The Morrigan is a complex and powerful figure in Irish and Celtic mythology, associated with war, fate, magic, sovereignty, and change. If you're interested in learning more about this Irish...

Mythology The Gods

Irish God, Lugh Ildanach — God of Many Linked Skills

ipsadminJuly 21, 2023February 12, 2024

Lugh, known as the Ildanach (many linked skills), forms a very important focus for the survival of the Tuatha Dé Dannan as they face invasion from their ancestral enemy, the...

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Lugh: God of Skill and Mastery

ipsadminJuly 5, 2023February 12, 2024

There are a few different versions of the Irish God Lugh in the mythology of Ireland, but one thing remains core to his character no matter which tales are being...

Irish Folklore The Gods

Legendary Tales: Manannán Mac Lir Stories

ipsadminJuly 3, 2023February 12, 2024

There are many legendary tales from Ireland's mythical past but one of the oddest and in some would say most powerful figures of these tales is found in the stories...

Irish Folklore Mythology The Gods

Uncovering the Origins of the Tuatha Dé Danann

ipsadminJune 30, 2023February 12, 2024

“I have tidings for you: warriors are coming across the sea, a thousand heroes covering the ocean; speckled ships will press in upon us; all kinds of death they announce,...

Mythology The Dagda The Gods

Children of the Dagda

ipsadminJune 23, 2023February 12, 2024

Among the Tuatha Dé Danann of Ireland’s ancient past there was one who was known as ‘Olathair’. Though some translations and conflations with other Pagan Gods would have you believe...

The Gods The Morrigan

Irish Goddess, The Morrigan

ipsadminJune 2, 2023May 16, 2024

One of the chief deities that we acknowledge here at the Irish Pagan School is the Irish Goddess, the Morrigan. Some folk describe her as ‘dark’ and ‘dangerous’ whilst others...

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Connecting with the Morrigan through Divination

ipsadminMay 17, 2023May 16, 2024

Are you drawn to the Morrigan and interested in divination? In this guide, Lora O'Brien will teach you how to use various divination tools to connect with her and receive...

Irish Folklore The Gods The Sidhe

What is the Irish for Fairy?

ipsadminMay 11, 2023January 9, 2024

Did you know that the word for Fairy in Irish (Gaeilge) has a rich and complex history? Explore the origins of the Irish for Fairy, and its significance in our...