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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...

Contemporary Paganism New The Gods The Morrigan

Which Irish Deity Should I Work With?

ipsadminJuly 8, 2024

So you’re wondering which Irish deity you should work with? This is a question I get asked a lot, and it’s not as straightforward as one might think. There are...

Irish Folklore The Gods The Sidhe

Áine – Goddess and Queen of the Sidhe

ipsadminJune 21, 2024August 28, 2024

What of Áine - Fairy Woman, 'Celtic' Goddess, and Queen of the Sidhe in Limerick? It is impossible to discuss places in Ireland without discussing the stories attached to those...

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Who is the Irish God of Death?

ipsadminJune 8, 2024July 15, 2024

A question that often arises in our comments - who is the Irish god of death? Among the various candidates, Donn, the first ancestor of the Gaels, is often highlighted...

Beginners Guest Posts Mythology The Gods

Irish Gods Names: Unravelling Folk Etymologies

ipsadminFebruary 12, 2024February 12, 2024

In the rich tapestry of Irish mythology, Irish Gods' names carry deep significance, weaving together strands of language, culture, and belief. Yet, as we delve into the origins and meanings...

Contemporary Paganism Mythology The Gods

Airmid: Celtic Goddess of Healing

ipsadminJanuary 5, 2024February 12, 2024

I've seen some chatter floating about online about whether Airmid, a figure from Irish Mythology, (also Airmed, Airmeith, Airmedh) is a historical figure, or a deity, and if she could...

Contemporary Paganism Mythology The Sidhe

The Irish Otherworld is Not an Underworld

ipsadminDecember 15, 2023February 12, 2024

You might be forgiven for getting these two mixed up given the complex nature of the Irish Otherworld. In other cultures there are tales of some form of ‘underworld’ or...

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...

The Dagda The Gods

A Dagda Bard

ipsadminDecember 8, 2023January 9, 2024

Ceist: What is a Dagda Bard? Ní Ansa... We get asked a lot of questions about Irish Gods, spiritual practices, Irish culture, history and mythology... and honestly we’re delighted. That's...

Irish Places Mythology The Dagda The Morrigan

The Bed of the Couple

ipsadminDecember 5, 2023January 9, 2024

Ceist: What is the Bed of the Couple? Ní Ansa... Central to Ireland Mythological cycles is the arrival and conflicts of the Tuatha De Danann, the tribe who would become...