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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...

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 The Morrigan The Sidhe

The Banshee: An Exploration of Irish Folklore and Belief

ipsadminMay 10, 2023January 9, 2024

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 The Dagda The Sidhe

De Gabáil in t-Shída (translation)

ipsadminMay 8, 2023January 9, 2024

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, 2023May 16, 2024

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...

Mythology The Gods The Sidhe

Tuatha De Danann, Myth or Reality?

ipsadminApril 21, 2023January 9, 2024

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...

Mythology Ogham The Gods

Irish God, Oghma.

ipsadminFebruary 10, 2023April 29, 2023

According to Irish myth the Tuatha Dé Danann’s arrival in Ireland was foretold in a vision to the Fir Bolg King, Eochaid. His druid translated the vision and said that...

Mythology The Dagda The Gods

How to Pray to the Dagda

ipsadminJanuary 20, 2023November 20, 2023

I have been asked over the years by many people how one should pray to the Dagda. You might be surprised to know that I don’t consider myself very good...

Mythology

Everything You Need to Know About Celtic Woad

ipsadminJanuary 13, 2023February 3, 2023

Have you ever heard of Celtic Woad? It has a rich and complex past, connecting with strong cultural and maybe even spiritual values. However, is it still a relevant resource...