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Beginners

Irish Paganism for Beginners – 3 Myths You Can Let Go Of Today

ipsadminApril 5, 2025April 9, 2025

Irish Paganism for beginners can feel overwhelming at first, especially when you're just starting out and trying to make sense of what’s real, respectful, and rooted in Irish tradition. You...

Contemporary Paganism New

How to Start an Irish Pagan Group in Your Local Area

ipsadminMarch 27, 2025March 27, 2025

There’s a quiet longing many of us feel – to connect more deeply with Irish Paganism, to share our practice in person, and to speak aloud the old ways with...

Beginners

Celtic Witches, Druids, and Pagans – What’s the Difference?

ipsadminMarch 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Many people curious about Irish spirituality find themselves wondering about the NeoPagan terms they hear often... but what exactly were the Celtic Witches, Druids, and Pagans of the past, in...

Beginners

Starting Your Irish Celtic Pagan Practice

ipsadminFebruary 12, 2025

So, you’re drawn to Irish or Celtic Pagan practice, and you're wondering where to begin? Maybe you feel the call of the old Gods, the land, or the wisdom woven...

Contemporary Paganism Festivals The Gods

What Do We Really Know About Brigid?

ipsadminJanuary 25, 2025March 12, 2025

The Goddess Brigid occupies a unique space in Irish (and Scottish) traditions, where the lines between Goddess and Saint blur. With roots in ancient mythology and a strong presence in...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism

What Are Pagan Beliefs?

ipsadminJanuary 20, 2025February 14, 2025

Paganism is often misunderstood, a term that sparks curiosity and questions such as 'what are Pagan Beliefs?'. At its core, Paganism represents a rich tapestry of spiritual traditions rooted in...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism

Irish Paganism Q&A with Lora O’Brien

ipsadminOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

This in-depth Irish Paganism Q&A explores a spiritual tradition rooted in the landscape, culture, and history of Ireland, from the perspective of a native practitioner. It reflects a deep connection...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism

How to Set Up an Altar for Irish Paganism

ipsadminAugust 19, 2024August 19, 2024

Do you need to have an altar for Irish Paganism? Loads of people look down their nose at me for teaching about altars and tended sacred spaces in my Irish...

Contemporary Paganism Irish Folklore

The Druids and ‘shrooms’ of Ireland

ipsadminMarch 29, 2024July 15, 2024

Across the world and its many and varied cultures, ethnicities and tribes, there have always been some select few who serve a particular need for the community. From medicine workers,...

Contemporary Paganism Festivals

The Winter Solstice in Ireland: My Vigil for Grianstad an Gheimhridh

ipsadminDecember 9, 2023January 9, 2024

Although my personal practice for the Winter Solstice is not attested in any ancient text... it holds deep significance for me, and many others have found peace, hope, and even...