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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...

Beginners Festivals Reviews The Sidhe

The Richness of Irish Folklore

ipsadminSeptember 8, 2023February 12, 2024

As the dawn kisses the Irish landscape out my window here in County Waterford - re-awakening the ancient spirits that dwell in the lakes, stones, trees and mountains - I...

Contemporary Paganism Guest Posts

Why Do Pagans Need History?

ipsadminAugust 18, 2023February 12, 2024

OR... Ireland – We Come with Baggage, and You’d Better Take the Time to Understand WHY Pagans Need History! A lot of pagans coming to Irish paganism are naturally drawn...

Contemporary Paganism Festivals Irish Folklore

Lúnasa Fire Festival Cheat Sheet

ipsadminJuly 31, 2023March 13, 2025

Beyond the tales of gods and heroes, the Irish Festival of Lúnasa (Lughnasadh) is deeply rooted in the nurturing embrace of Mother Earth. The bountiful harvests of grain and the...

Reviews The Gods The Morrigan

The Morrigan Resources: Lore, Books, Websites, and Podcasts

ipsadminJuly 24, 2023May 23, 2024

The Morrigan is a complex and powerful figure in Irish and Celtic mythology, associated with war, fate, magic, sovereignty, and change. If you're interested in learning more about this Irish...

Beginners

What is Irish Paganism?

ipsadminJune 26, 2023February 20, 2025

An introduction to Irish Paganism, its history, and relevance today. Discover the deities, magic, and spirituality of the ancient Irish culture, as you join us on a journey to explore...

Irish Places Mythology The Dagda The Sidhe

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...

Beginners Reviews

Checking Sources in Irish Paganism

ipsadminMay 5, 2023May 11, 2023

In our Irish Pagan School student group on Facebook, and our blog comments here, an ugly spectre recently raised it's head again, in the form of queries about whether sources...

Mythology The Gods The Morrigan

How to Know if the Morrigan is Calling?

ipsadminApril 29, 2023May 16, 2024

If you're curious about the Morrigan and want to know if she's reaching out to you, this guide is a must-read. Here you can learn how to know if the...