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How to Start Speaking Irish | Gaeilge

Posted on July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 by Lora O'Brien

As you may be aware, the Irish language (Gaeilge) is a bit of a sore spot for most Irish folk, due to a variety of reasons both historical and personal. At the Irish Pagan School, we believe that the native language is fundamental to the expression of and engagement with our native spiritual and magical…

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Rathcroghan Crúachan JG O'Donoghue Illustration - Commissioned by Roscommon County Council

Táin Bó Cúailgne – Cattle Raid of Cooley: A Beginner’s Guide

Posted on December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 by Lora O'Brien

Ever wonder what is the Táin Bó Cúailgne? Or how to pronounce Táin Bó Cúailnge?! Here’s your guide, covering: a summary of the main storyline; the manuscript sources and recensions or versions it was recorded in; and even an audio reading so you can follow along! I’ve written a review of the Táin before, here,…

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Listening to Irish Pagan Podcasts

Irish Pagan Podcasts

Posted on July 13, 2019July 13, 2019 by Lora O'Brien

These are not all Irish Pagan Podcasts specifically, but they will be of interest to those who want to authentically connect to Irish Paganism, and they do raise Irish voices offering quality historical and cultural information. Story Archaeology Podcast Uncovering the layers of Irish Mythology.  On this site, you will find a regular podcast and articles about…

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Irish Pagan Holidays and Pagan Festivals

Irish Pagan Holidays

Posted on October 25, 2018January 4, 2021 by Lora O'Brien

Pagan Holidays (Holy Days) worldwide are coming back to a more general use and understanding, with folk often asking questions about whether Christmas is a Pagan Holiday (it is, sort of), and observing the 8-fold Wheel of the Year. The current Neo Pagan calendar (and its primarily Wiccan holidays) is ostensibly based off the ‘Celtic…

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