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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...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism The Gods

Doubt In Our Spiritual Lives

ipsadminDecember 11, 2023May 16, 2024

What happens if we experience doubt in our spiritual lives? Living a spiritually balanced life is not as easy as some people make it seem. Many times we are approached...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism

Right Relationships

ipsadminDecember 10, 2023December 8, 2023

In today's interconnected world, understanding and practising 'Right Relationship' in our interactions with cultures different from our own is crucial. It is even more important that we consider this in...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism

Building a Healthy Pagan Community

ipsadminNovember 29, 2023January 9, 2024

In the realms of Paganism, where paths often intertwine and diverge in the most unexpected ways, the importance of a supportive and inclusive community cannot be overstated. A healthy Pagan...

Magic The Gods The Sidhe

Making Offerings in Spiritual Relationships

ipsadminNovember 20, 2023January 9, 2024

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...

Festivals Irish Folklore

Samhain Fire Festival Cheat Sheet

ipsadminOctober 27, 2023March 13, 2025

This is your guide to understanding Samhain in Ireland, with Lora O'Brien. Today we're turning our focus to the rich traditions and nuanced discussions surrounding Samhain in Ireland, so we...

Irish Places The Sidhe

Navigating the Irish Otherworld

ipsadminOctober 27, 2023January 9, 2024

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...

Irish Places Mythology

Sacred Sites of Irish Mythology

ipsadminSeptember 15, 2023February 12, 2024

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...

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...