Irish Manuscript Sources Archives - The Irish Pagan School

Irish Medicine: Medieval Manuscripts and Folk Healing

ipsadminFebruary 28, 2025April 9, 2025

Irish Medicine in the medieval period was a fascinating blend of formal medical knowledge, herbalism, and folk healing traditions. Unlike many European countries, Ireland and Scotland produced vernacular translations of...

Irish Folklore Mythology The Gods

Who is Crom Cruach?

ipsadminJanuary 7, 2025March 12, 2025

Celtic and Irish mythology teem with mythological creatures and ancient deities, yet few remain as elusive as Crom Cruach. Revered by some and demonised by others, his story straddles the...

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Medb, Menstruation, and Creation

ipsadminFebruary 25, 2024July 15, 2024

Explore the intriguing intersection of mythology, menstruation, and creation in Irish folklore as we delve into the enigmatic tale of Medb, Queen of Connacht. Morgan Daimler uncovers where menstruation intertwines...

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Brighid, Saint Brigit, and Bride – What Do We Really Know?

ipsadminFebruary 8, 2024July 15, 2024

Here we are exploring the world of Brighid, where the lines between ancient Goddess and Christian saint blur. Morgan Daimler's insightful article unravels the complex tapestry of Irish and Scottish...

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De Gabáil in t-Shída (translation)

ipsadminMay 8, 2023January 9, 2024

A version of De Gabáil in t-Shída - 'Concerning the Seizure of the Fairy Hill' - Translation by Vernam Hull. Zeitschr. f. celt. Phil. xix. 53-58, 1931 (provided here for...