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On Brand for the Mórrígan

Posted on May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 by Lora O'Brien

A personal piece today, about how the Mórrígan shows up in my life. When my Mam showed me pics of her new camper van, I was delighted. Both delighted for her, as it is a lifelong dream realised and a new chapter opening up for her… but also delighted by the van. It’s not super…

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Irish Witchcraft from an Irish Witch - Original Cover

Irish Witchcraft from an Irish Witch – Sneak Peak!

Posted on September 26, 2018September 25, 2018 by Lora O'Brien

I’m writing the preface to the second edition of my 2004 book, ‘Irish Witchcraft from an Irish Witch’ right now, and it has me a little emotional folks. I’m going to share it here, because I sort of need any encouragment you might be willing to share? Hit me up in the comments below with…

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Macha pregnant-beach-sunset-mother

The Curse of Macha

Posted on May 21, 2018September 25, 2019 by Lora O'Brien

Sometimes a Goddess fancies a change. Immortality can get awful boring after a time. So it was with the Goddess Macha. She decided she wanted a home, friends of her own, a family… and that’s how she ended up on the doorstep of a wealthy merchant in the mountains of Mourne. She knocked, asked to…

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Kiera Knightley as a Woad

Celtic Woad – an Authentic Resource?

Posted on January 21, 2018March 26, 2022 by Lora O'Brien

Ah, the Celtic tribes – they painted themselves blue with woad and ran naked into battle. Right? Got high as a kite to scare the bejaysus out of their enemy and improve their ferocity because, as we all know, woad is a powerful hallucinogen. Right? We’ve all seen Braveheart, and that King Arthur film on…

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The Síd at Kesh Corann

Posted on January 20, 2018February 13, 2018 by Lora O'Brien

Fionn MacCumhaill, leader of the noblest band of Irish warriors, the Fianna, sat on the hunting mound at the Sidhe of Kesh Corran, taking in the sights and sounds that made his heart most happy. His men were spread below him on this fine sunny day, ranging the fields and forests, their great hounds barking…

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Family Tree and Irish Ancestry

Your Irish Ancestry?

Posted on January 19, 2018September 3, 2018 by Lora O'Brien

To move forward, we need to understand what is behind us, what has developed us, how to use the fertility of prepared and nourished ground and seed to grow and thrive into the future. This is our Ancestry. Blood lines are important, and an understanding of family ties, bonds, history, and each root and branch…

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Who's Who of Irish Mythology

Part 9 – Dearg Corra – Who’s Who of Irish Mythology Series

Posted on January 15, 2018February 19, 2019 by Lora O'Brien

Part 9 – Dearg Corra I found a Book Proposal from 13 years ago, that I had agreed to write before life took a different turn for me – a ‘Who’s Who of Irish Mythology & How to Work with Them’. I may or may not turn it into a book at some stage…?! But…

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Who's Who of Irish Mythology

Part 8 – Flidhais – Who’s Who of Irish Mythology Series

Posted on January 14, 2018February 19, 2019 by Lora O'Brien

Part 8 – Flidhais I found a Book Proposal from 13 years ago, that I had agreed to write before life took a different turn for me – a ‘Who’s Who of Irish Mythology & How to Work with Them’. I may or may not turn it into a book at some stage…?! But for…

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Who's Who of Irish Mythology

Part 7 – Aengus Óg – Who’s Who of Irish Mythology Series

Posted on January 13, 2018February 19, 2019 by Lora O'Brien

Part 7 – Aengus Óg I found a Book Proposal from 13 years ago, that I had agreed to write before life took a different turn for me – a ‘Who’s Who of Irish Mythology & How to Work with Them’. I may or may not turn it into a book at some stage…?! But…

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Who's Who of Irish Mythology

Part 6 – Walking Your Path – Who’s Who of Irish Mythology Series

Posted on January 12, 2018November 20, 2019 by Lora O'Brien

Part 6 – An Turas I found a Book Proposal from 13 years ago, that I had agreed to write before life took a different turn for me – a ‘Who’s Who of Irish Mythology & How to Work with Them’. I may or may not turn it into a book at some stage…?! But…

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