New Archives - The Irish Pagan School

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Sacred Sites of Irish Mythology

ipsadminSeptember 15, 2023September 19, 2023

It is a privilege to have been born in Ireland and have the freedom to explore the mystical landscapes, ancient ruins, and sacred locations associated with our legendary tales and...

Festivals Irish Folklore New Reviews The Sidhe

The Richness of Irish Folklore

ipsadminSeptember 8, 2023September 6, 2023

As the dawn kisses the Irish landscape out my window here in County Waterford - re-awakening the ancient spirits that dwell in the lakes, stones, trees and mountains - I...

Beginners New

Embracing Solitude: Powerful Solitary Rituals

ipsadminSeptember 1, 2023

In a world that often seems to demand constant connectivity and engagement, the practice of solitude can be a transformative and empowering experience. Many people come to the Irish Pagan...

Beginners Mythology New Ogham The Gods

Stories of Celtic Mythology: Legends of Ogma

ipsadminAugust 25, 2023August 25, 2023

Delve into the enchanting myths and legends that revolve around Ogma, the Celtic god of eloquence, knowledge, and strength. Explore the tales of his heroic feats, linguistic achievements, and encounters...

Guest Posts New

Why Do Pagans Need History?

ipsadminAugust 18, 2023August 22, 2023

OR... Ireland – We Come with Baggage, and You’d Better Take the Time to Understand WHY Pagans Need History! A lot of pagans coming to Irish paganism are naturally drawn...

Mythology New

Origins of Existence: Irish Pagan Creation Stories

ipsadminAugust 11, 2023

Our World is full of myths and creation stories that shape Pagan beliefs. These tales speak of the very origins of existence and explore the tales of the divine and...

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Triskelion: Spiral of Irish Paganism

ipsadminAugust 4, 2023August 3, 2023

There are many symbols that are associated with the ancient world of celtic paganism. Beautiful and curious forms and shapes that appear on everything from recovered weapons and armour, to...

Festivals New

A Lúnasa Fire Festival Cheat Sheet

ipsadminJuly 31, 2023August 1, 2023

Beyond the tales of gods and heroes, the Irish Festival of Lúnasa (Lughnasadh) is deeply rooted in the nurturing embrace of Mother Earth. The bountiful harvests of grain and the...

New The Dagda

Embracing the Divine: Ritual Honouring the Dagda

ipsadminJuly 28, 2023July 25, 2023

With the colonising oppression of the Catholic church it's fair to say that we lost all previous rituals and practices that honour the Dagda. Yet by taking the time to...

New The Gods The Morrigan

In Service to the Morrigan: Social Justice

ipsadminJuly 26, 2023July 26, 2023

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...