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Seed Talks with Lora O’Brien

ipsadminMarch 12, 2025April 22, 2025

About Seed Talks - this is an organisation dedicated to bringing thought-provoking discussions and expert-led talks to audiences across the UK and Ireland. Covering topics from history and philosophy to...

Herbalism Irish Folklore Magic

Irish Medicine: Medieval Manuscripts and Folk Healing

ipsadminFebruary 28, 2025April 9, 2025

Irish Medicine in the medieval period was a fascinating blend of formal medical knowledge, herbalism, and folk healing traditions. Unlike many European countries, Ireland and Scotland produced vernacular translations of...

Irish Folklore Magic

Piseoga: Irish Superstitions and Magic

ipsadminAugust 26, 2024March 12, 2025

What are piseoga? A group of friends sit around a table. One scratches their nose and exclaims, "Ah, me nose is itchy!" A few playful punches are exchanged, and everyone...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism Magic The Gods

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?...

Festivals Magic The Sidhe

Bealtaine Traditions in Ireland

ipsadminApril 26, 2024June 8, 2024

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...

Contemporary Paganism Guest Posts Magic

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...

Festivals Guest Posts Irish Folklore Magic

What Is Handsel Monday in Folk Tradition?

ipsadminDecember 31, 2023January 9, 2024

This article takes a closer look at the customs and etymology behind the fascinating concept of Handsel Monday, a term steeped in Irish and Scottish tradition. Originating from a blend...

Irish Folklore Magic

How to Weave Irish Witchcraft into Every Day

ipsadminDecember 13, 2023January 9, 2024

Irish Witchcraft, with its rich tapestry of folklore and tradition, offers a unique way to bring a bit of magic into our everyday lives. ✨ Post by Lora O’Brien Focusing...

Magic Mythology The Dagda

The Dagda and the Sea Monster

ipsadminNovember 27, 2023January 9, 2024

Whilst hosting a recent session of a Dagda centred mentor group at the Irish Pagan School, I happened to quip that the ‘Good God’ was so powerful and connected with...

Magic The Gods The Sidhe

Making Offerings in Spiritual Relationships

ipsadminNovember 20, 2023January 9, 2024

Living an active pagan practice can involve many things, from reverence of nature to moments of introspection or meditation. Yet there is one aspect of the devotional practice of paganism...