Irish Witchcraft Archives - The Irish Pagan School

Piseoga: Irish Superstitions and Magic

ipsadminAugust 26, 2024August 28, 2024

What are piseoga? A group of friends sit around a table. One scratches their nose and exclaims, "Ah, me nose is itchy!" A few playful punches are exchanged, and everyone...

Contemporary Paganism Guest Posts Magic

The Draoi Path

ipsadminMarch 20, 2024July 15, 2024

A Student's Interview with Lora O’Brien In the realm of contemporary Paganism, few names resonate as deeply with the essence of Irish spirituality and magic as Lora O’Brien. As a...

Festivals Guest Posts Irish Folklore Magic

What Is Handsel Monday in Folk Tradition?

ipsadminDecember 31, 2023January 9, 2024

This article takes a closer look at the customs and etymology behind the fascinating concept of Handsel Monday, a term steeped in Irish and Scottish tradition. Originating from a blend...

Irish Folklore Magic

How to Weave Irish Witchcraft into Every Day

ipsadminDecember 13, 2023January 9, 2024

Irish Witchcraft, with its rich tapestry of folklore and tradition, offers a unique way to bring a bit of magic into our everyday lives. ✨ Post by Lora O’Brien Focusing...

Beginners Irish Folklore Magic

Beginner’s Guide to Creating Magical Wards

ipsadminJanuary 27, 2023February 3, 2023

Magical wards are a type of protection spell used to guard against negative energies, entities, and other forms of spiritual, emotional - or even physical - harm. They can be...

Festivals Irish Folklore Magic

Moon Folklore in Ireland

ipsadminSeptember 23, 2022January 2, 2024

It's always fascinating to take a dive into the School's Collection on Dúchas.ie, and looking for moon folklore there is no exception. Any form of magic or Irish Witchcraft will...

Irish Folklore Reviews

Resource Review – Defiant Irish Women

ipsadminSeptember 7, 2022October 31, 2022

Book Title: Defiant Irish Women Author: Eddie Lenihan | Publisher: Mercier Press (2019) See this book on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/3qgCilx (affiliate link, fyi) [Reviewers Note: This book in the updated...