Lora O'Brien – Irish Author & Guide
Your Authentic Connection to Ireland
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
Here we’ll look at the basics on Maedbh, the ‘Celtic’ warrior queen of Connacht (yes, that’s the correct spelling – ‘Connaught’ is the later anglicised version) – her home, family life, relationships, ruling from Rathcroghan, burial, and the cultural inspiration she has become. “How do you spell that?!” It depends on which version of Gaeilge, the…
The Mórrígan She Stands Silent, hooded, darkened countenance shifting, muted, inescapably There. Her Face Unknowable, terrible, hidden She is Everything and Nothing. Two Spears Weapons of truth, Imperative Thrusting knowledge and awareness Slaying All that we must leave behind Forcing All that we must discover Darkness and Strength Power and Insight Fear and Finding She…
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…
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…