General Paganism Archives - The Irish Pagan School

What’s the Difference Between Druidism and Paganism?

ipsadminMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024

In the realm of spiritual exploration, the nuances between different paths such as Druidism and Paganism can often lead to confusion, especially for those newly treading these ways. Mike, a...

Contemporary Paganism

A Sad Hard Truth About Irish Paganism

ipsadminFebruary 4, 2024July 15, 2024

What is this truth about Irish Paganism? Ireland has existed for many thousands of years and been home to many amazing and diverse tribes over time. Yet it has also...

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...

Contemporary Paganism Irish Places The Gods

My Unfolding Path into Irish Spirituality, with Lora O’Brien

ipsadminOctober 20, 2023January 9, 2024

I was asked in a recent interview, how did I end up connecting to authentic Irish Spirituality? At the time, there was absolutely nothing available along the lines of what...

Irish Folklore Mythology The Gods The Sidhe

Aine, Irish Goddess, or Fairy Queen

ipsadminOctober 6, 2023January 9, 2024

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...

Contemporary Paganism Festivals

Healthy Boundaries Make for Safe Communities

ipsadminSeptember 29, 2023February 12, 2024

There is a crucial concept that forms the foundation of strong and safe communities: healthy boundaries. We have seen a real profound impact of setting and respecting boundaries on the...

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...

Contemporary Paganism The Dagda

Embracing the Divine: Ritual Honouring the Dagda

ipsadminJuly 28, 2023July 15, 2024

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...