Basics Archives - The Irish Pagan School

Too Busy for Spiritual Practice?

ipsadminApril 19, 2025April 14, 2025

Spiritual practice can feel like a lovely idea, or even necessary in these INTERESTING times… until life gets in the way. You’ve got work. Family. Dishes in the sink. An...

Contemporary Paganism New

Which Side of History Are You On?

ipsadminApril 3, 2025April 9, 2025

People, friends, and family – this is the moment. Tuath. Are you doing the work that is needed? It doesn’t matter what change you're worried about, what news cycle you’re...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism

What Are Pagan Beliefs?

ipsadminJanuary 20, 2025February 14, 2025

Paganism is often misunderstood, a term that sparks curiosity and questions such as 'what are Pagan Beliefs?'. At its core, Paganism represents a rich tapestry of spiritual traditions rooted in...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism

Irish Paganism Q&A with Lora O’Brien

ipsadminOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

This in-depth Irish Paganism Q&A explores a spiritual tradition rooted in the landscape, culture, and history of Ireland, from the perspective of a native practitioner. It reflects a deep connection...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism

How to Set Up an Altar for Irish Paganism

ipsadminAugust 19, 2024August 19, 2024

Do you need to have an altar for Irish Paganism? Loads of people look down their nose at me for teaching about altars and tended sacred spaces in my Irish...

Beginners Mythology The Dagda The Gods The Morrigan

Irish Gods in Celtic Pagan Mythology

ipsadminAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

This is an introduction to Irish Gods and Goddesses - deities you may be interested in through Irish Pagan and Celtic Mythology, by Lora O'Brien. Now, Gods and Goddesses of...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism Festivals

Irish Pagan Holidays

ipsadminJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

How (and why) do we celebrate Irish Pagan holidays in Contemporary Irish Paganism? Pagan Holidays (Holy Days) worldwide are coming back to a more general use and understanding, with folk...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism Magic The Gods

What is the Essence of Irish Pagan Traditions?

ipsadminMay 16, 2024May 16, 2024

Are you drawn to Irish Paganism and eager to explore authentic Irish Pagan ways? Do you know what the ancient traditions form Ireland actually are, or how to find them?...

Beginners Guest Posts

Irish Blessings

ipsadminApril 21, 2024April 22, 2024

Irish blessings, woven deeply into the fabric of Irish culture and spirituality, serve as a poignant expression of Irish people's rich linguistic heritage and even religious tradition. These blessings, often...

Irish Folklore The Sidhe

What is the Warning about Fairies?

ipsadminJanuary 6, 2024February 12, 2024

When discussing the Irish Sidhe, the Fairies as we call them here, you'll hear many a cautionary tale of trickery, hard lessons, and even death... before you ever get a...