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...
What, or where, is the Irish Otherworld? How do we, as contemporary seekers, authentically connect? Lora O’Brien guides you there… The Quest for Authentic Understanding When you delve into books...
Embark on a scholarly exploration of Aine, a complex and multifaceted figure in Irish mythology, often described as both a Goddess and a fairy queen. In this blog we will...
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...
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...
Did you know that the word for Fairy in Irish (Gaeilge) has a rich and complex history? Explore the origins of the Irish for Fairy, and its significance in our...
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...
A version of De Gabáil in t-ShÃda - 'Concerning the Seizure of the Fairy Hill' - Translation by Vernam Hull. Zeitschr. f. celt. Phil. xix. 53-58, 1931 (provided here for...
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...
Bealtaine is a significant community festival in Ireland, marking the beginning of summer and the changing of the year. In this article you will discover some of the traditions of...