Reviews Archives - The Irish Pagan School

Yeats and Irish Folklore

ipsadminApril 22, 2024July 15, 2024

In this insightful exploration, we critically assess William Butler Yeats' role in shaping Irish folklore. Born during a transformative period in Ireland, Yeats was a major figure in the Irish...

Irish Folklore Reviews The Sidhe

Essential Resources for Irish Folklore

ipsadminJanuary 23, 2024July 15, 2024

Irish folklore, with its rich tapestry of myths, legends, and traditions, has long captivated scholars and enthusiasts alike. For those beginning (or continuing!) this fascinating journey of discovery, certain texts...

Beginners Festivals Reviews The Sidhe

The Richness of Irish Folklore

ipsadminSeptember 8, 2023February 12, 2024

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...

Reviews The Gods The Morrigan

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...

Beginners Reviews

Checking Sources in Irish Paganism

ipsadminMay 5, 2023May 11, 2023

In our Irish Pagan School student group on Facebook, and our blog comments here, an ugly spectre recently raised it's head again, in the form of queries about whether sources...

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Book Review – HausMagick

ipsadminFebruary 17, 2023April 5, 2023

What Is the Hausmagick book and what can you learn from it? Lora O'Brien reviews... Book Title: 'HausMagick: Transform Your Home, Create Your Sanctuary' Author: Erica Feldmann | Publisher: Ebury...

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Book Review – Phoenix from the Flame

ipsadminFebruary 3, 2023April 5, 2023

Lora O'Brien reviews their first ever Pagan book, Phoenix from the Flame. Full Book Title: 'Pheonix from the Flame: Living as a Pagan in the 21st Century'Author: Vivianne Crowley |...

Beginners Reviews

Recommended Resources for Irish Pagans

ipsadminDecember 16, 2022May 16, 2024

Who can you trust for recommended resources? Knowing what's going to help you and what's going to hinder you as you walk a path to Irish spiritual connection is an...

Irish Folklore Reviews

Resource Review – Defiant Irish Women

ipsadminSeptember 7, 2022October 31, 2022

Book Title: Defiant Irish Women Author: Eddie Lenihan | Publisher: Mercier Press (2019) See this book on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/3qgCilx (affiliate link, fyi) [Reviewers Note: This book in the updated...