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The Morrigan Resources Guide by Lora O'Brien

The Morrigan – Ultimate Resources Guide

Posted on March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 by Lora O'Brien

The Morrigan resources provided here are compiled by Lora O’Brien: native Irish author and educator, co-founder of the Irish Pagan School, and dedicated Priestess of the Morrigan since 2004. These are the best readings and resources available (at time of publication) for students wishing to work with, worship, and study the authentic lore of the…

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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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Which Irish Deity Should I Work With?

Posted on January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 by Lora O'Brien

Well first off, your answer may be – none. You don’t have to work with any god or goddess to be a practicing Pagan, or to follow native Irish spiritual traditions. In fact, you’re probably closer to any Irish ancestral connections that are there by just having a general ‘something bigger than me exists but…

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A Dolmen for The Beginner's Guide to Irish Paganism Series

Irish Gods and Goddesses – Recommended Books

Posted on August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 by Lora O'Brien

Make sure you check out the full Beginner’s Guide to Irish Paganism Series. Moving on from the Recommended Irish History Books, we can now focus specifically on Irish Gods and Goddesses. As we said last time, these books can stretch a little to cover a broader ‘Celtic’ pantheon, but our focus here is quality information on…

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Mórrígan's Army

Is the Mórrígan Recruiting?

Posted on June 19, 2018September 24, 2018 by Lora O'Brien

As part of our annual 6 month Intensive Programme, I answer questions from students who want to know more about the Irish Goddess Mórrígan, with whom I have had a solid working relationship for about 15 years now… and the last 13 of them as Her priest. 8 of those years were spent in daily service (and…

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Red Haired Woman in a Crowd

The Mórrígan and Her Sisters

Posted on June 11, 2018September 25, 2019 by Lora O'Brien

As part of our annual 6 month Intensive Programme, I answer questions from students who want to know more about our Irish Goddess The Mórrígan, with whom I have had a solid working relationship for about 15 years now… and the last 13 of them as Her priest. 8 of those years were spent in…

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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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What Do I Put on a Mórrígan Altar?

Posted on March 15, 2018November 20, 2020 by Lora O'Brien

As a Priestess of the Mórrígan, I get regular questions about working for/with this Irish Goddess. Here is one of my answers… Bec Dunn asked: “I want to set up an altar whilst I do this work to connect with Her, are there things to include or definitely not put on?” Altars are so personal….

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Aerial photograph of Cashelmanannan from the west (After Waddell et al. 2009, fig 6.7). Note the two 'annexes' attached to the main enclosure.

At Caiseal Manannán

Posted on February 13, 2018October 14, 2018 by Lora O'Brien

A clash of metal rang out over the training grounds, followed by a muffled grunt of exertion, and the wooden thud of shield engaging shield. “Put yer backs into it little wormies! Domhnall, keep that shield up, yer shoulder is wide open. Aoife, thrust and slice, stop that bloody hacking!” Her attention caught by the…

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Person in Trees

Daily Practice as a Morrigan Priestess

Posted on February 12, 2018September 24, 2018 by Lora O'Brien

So, as part of our 6 month Intensive Programme, I answer questions from students who want to know more about the Irish Goddess Mórrígan, with whom I have had a solid working relationship for about 15 years now… and the last 13 of them as Her priest. 8 of those years were spent in daily service…

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