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Irish God, Lugh Ildanach — God of Many Linked Skills

ipsadminJuly 21, 2023July 24, 2023

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...

Beginners Mythology

Unveiling the Rich Mythology of Irish Paganism

ipsadminJuly 11, 2023July 24, 2023

The ancient stories of Ireland are not collected in one singular tome, but gleaned from decades of effort across a variety of manuscripts. In order to provide some timeline in...

Irish Folklore Mythology New The Gods

Uncovering the Origins of the Tuatha Dé Danann

ipsadminJune 30, 2023July 24, 2023

“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 New The Dagda The Gods

Children of the Dagda

ipsadminJune 23, 2023June 27, 2023

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...

Irish Folklore Mythology The Sidhe

Water Beings in Irish Folklore

ipsadminJune 9, 2023July 24, 2023

The island of Ireland was in its past a place of vast and dark forests, rolling hills and mountains and of course many lakes and rivers. As the peoples of...

Irish Folklore Mythology New The Morrigan The Sidhe

Unveiling the Mysteries of the Banshee: An Exploration of Irish Folklore and Belief

ipsadminMay 10, 2023May 10, 2023

As an Irish author and teacher of Irish history, I have always been intrigued by the rich mythology and folklore of Ireland, naturally. Among the many supernatural beings that populate...

Irish Places Mythology New The Dagda The Sidhe

De Gabáil in t-Shída (translation)

ipsadminMay 8, 2023May 11, 2023

A version of De Gabáil in t-Shída - 'Concerning the Seizure of the Fairy Hill' - Translation by Vernam Hull. Zeitschr. f. celt. Phil. xix. 53-58, 1931 (provided here for...

Mythology The Gods The Morrigan

How to Know if the Morrigan is Calling?

ipsadminApril 29, 2023July 26, 2023

If you're curious about the Morrigan and want to know if she's reaching out to you, this guide is a must-read. Here you can learn how to know if the...

Beginners Mythology The Gods The Sidhe

Tuatha De Danann, Myth or Reality?

ipsadminApril 21, 2023May 11, 2023

So much of Irish Pagan beliefs were lost in the repeated colonisation of our little island. For all of that, there are some names that seem impossible to forget. From...

Mythology The Dagda The Gods

The Three Strains of Emotion

ipsadminMarch 3, 2023July 24, 2023

Music in Irish tradition has always held a special place, as did those who could perform it. There are many tales of the instruments and their use, but in the...