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Irish Spirituality Q&A

Irish Paganism Q&A with Lora O’Brien

Posted on March 6, 2018November 14, 2019 by Lora O'Brien

It’s been suggested a couple of times that I should get on ‘the other side of the interview’, and talk about my own Irish Spirituality, and Pagan or magical practices. So recently I queried my Community for their questions on Irish Paganism and Spirituality (or my history/practice in particular). Then I went on FB Live and…

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Winter Solstice in Ireland - Bonfire Sparks

Winter Solstice Greetings from Ireland

Posted on December 21, 2017November 14, 2019 by Lora O'Brien

Being Pagan in Ireland is a little different, I think, than being Pagan anywhere else. We’re an odd lot, and we value individual strength, as long as it doesn’t upset the apple cart of family/community tradition, or give the neighbours anything bad to talk about. I’m a… well, I don’t actually have a label that…

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Winter Solstice Fire

An Irish Winter Solstice

Posted on December 19, 2017February 13, 2018 by Lora O'Brien

The Longest Night. A woman sits by her fire, wrapped in a blanket to keep out the chill, watching the flames in the quiet of a room. Her house is silent around her, family sleeping as she waits. Lights burn through the darkest hours. When the deep blackness begins to lessen, she makes her way…

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