The Irish Pagan School Podcast

Send us Fan Mail 🔗 FREE LEARNING RESOURCES! - https://www.irishpaganschool.ie/free The Cauldron of Poesy is one of the most powerful and misunderstood texts in Irish spiritual tradition. In this video, Jon O’Sullivan of the Irish Pagan School reads the full translated poem and offers grounded insight into its meaning. Is it really about mystical energy centres – or something much deeper? Learn ho...

Send us Fan Mail 🔗 FREE LEARNING RESOURCES! - https://www.irishpaganschool.ie/free Do you need Irish ancestry to practise Irish Paganism? Can someone outside of Ireland follow the Irish spiritual path? Jon O’Sullivan of the Irish Pagan School addresses the real concerns of the global Irish Pagan diaspora, and anyone drawn to Irish culture and spirituality. You’ll get a clear explanation of: The d...

Send us Fan Mail 🔗 FREE LEARNING RESOURCES! - https://www.irishpaganschool.ie/free What is Brigid the Irish goddess of? Jon O’Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School unpacks the lore and living practice surrounding Brigid, one of the most honoured deities in Irish Paganism. Brigid isn’t just a goddess of one thing, she’s known for healing, smithcraft, and poetic inspiration, as well as being the fir...

Send us Fan Mail 🔗 FREE LEARNING RESOURCES! - https://www.irishpaganschool.ie/free In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Jon O’Sullivan of the Irish Pagan School challenges popular misconceptions about the Dagda, one of the most well known deities of Irish mythology. While often misrepresented as a god of sex and indulgence, the Dagda’s true essence lies in sovereignty, justice, hospitali...

Send us Fan Mail 🔗 FREE LEARNING RESOURCES! - https://www.irishpaganschool.ie/free Can laughter bring justice? Jon O’Sullivan explores how satire has long been used in Irish tradition as a weapon for truth, justice, and accountability, long before it became punchlines and parody. You’ll learn: The ancient Irish laws protecting aor (satire) as a serious legal and spiritual tool How poets like Caip...

Send us Fan Mail 🔗 FREE LEARNING RESOURCES! - https://www.irishpaganschool.ie/free Is there a "main god" in Irish Paganism? In this podcast, Jon O’Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School dives into this complex question and unpacks the truth behind the Tuatha Dé Danann. Unlike other pantheons, the Irish gods are a collective – a tribe of deities, each with unique roles, stories, and skills...

Send us Fan Mail ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://www.irishpaganschool.ie/free Is Irish Paganism a valid gateway to understanding Scottish Paganism? Jon O’Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School explores this frequently asked question and provides insights into the historical, mythological, and cultural connections between Ireland and Scotland. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: Irish and Scottish...

Send us Fan Mail ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://www.irishpaganschool.ie/free Why would someone devoted to the Dagda feel uneasy about Lugh? Jon O’Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School explores the mythological tensions between these two powerful Irish deities and shares his personal perspective on why he doesn’t connect with Lugh in his own spiritual practice. 🔍 What You’ll Learn...

Send us Fan Mail ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://www.irishpaganschool.ie/free Can you connect to Irish spirituality even if you don’t have Irish ancestry? The answer is YES! In this video, Jon O’Sullivan of the Irish Pagan School discusses how anyone, regardless of lineage, can respectfully and meaningfully connect with Irish Paganism and culture. ✨ What You’ll Learn: The History...

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Send us Fan Mail 📩 FREE RESOURCE: Download your free Ogham guide for authentic and practical learning → https://www.ogham.academy/guide Ogham is best known as the ancient script carved into standing stones across Ireland - but did you know that it also survived in medieval manuscripts? 📜 While its use on stone declined after the 7th century, Irish scholars continued studying, adapting, and even...

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Send us Fan Mail ✨ YOUR FREE GIFT - Daily Spiritual Practices for Irish Paganism - Simple PDF Guide - https://irishpagan.school/practice Have you ever wondered where the Tuatha Dé Danann came from or what happens to them when they die? Jon O’Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School explores the origins, journeys, and legacies of Ireland's gods, as well as their connection to the Otherworld. ✨ I...

Send us Fan Mail ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free In this thought-provoking discussion, Jon O'Sullivan, co-founder of the Irish Pagan School, explains what it truly means to study Irish mythology, culture, and spirituality with the school. Discover: Why studying at the Irish Pagan School does not automatically make you Pagan or a magical practitioner. Th...

Send us Fan Mail For authentic Irish Bealtaine resources from Irish Pagan School: https://irishpagan.school/bealtaine Most of what you'll find online about Bealtaine isn't Irish. In this video, Jon O'Sullivan (Irish Seanchai and co-founder of Irish Pagan School) takes you through what actually happened on May Day in Ireland: the May Bush, not the Maypole; yellow flowers on the thres...

Send us Fan Mail 🔗 FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR❗ - https://irishpagan.school/free Do you need a title to be valid in Irish Paganism? What’s the difference between being a bard, a priest, or a File? In this video, Jon O’Sullivan of the Irish Pagan School explores the role of titles within Irish and Celtic Pagan traditions. He shares hard-won insight from personal experience, community care,...

Send us Fan Mail ✨ Looking for simple Irish Pagan practices that fit real life, without pressure or performance?  Get the free guide here: https://irishpagan.school/practice Who is Danú? Explore the enigmatic figure of Danú in Irish mythology with Jon O’Sullivan of the Irish Pagan School. Origins of Danú: Understanding her place in Irish lore through the genitive form in "Tuatha Dé Danann&qu...

Send us Fan Mail 🔗 FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR❗ - https://irishpagan.school/free Is magic real, or just a spicy blend of psychology and ritual? Join Jon O’Sullivan as he explores this modern question through the lens of Irish Paganism. We unpack Crowley’s definition of magic—“using natural forces to create change in accordance with one’s will”—and examine everything from candle-lighting t...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re new to Irish Paganism, or quietly circling it, this episode begins with the most important question underneath it all: am I allowed to be here? Lora speaks directly to the concerns so many careful learners carry, especially around ancestry, appropriation, and getting it wrong. This is a grounded, steady orientation to what Irish Paganism actually is, what it is not, and...

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Send us Fan Mail ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free Is it possible to explore both Irish Paganism and Buddhism on your spiritual journey? Jon O’Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School speaks to this thought-provoking question posed by a patron. Drawing on Irish polytheistic practices, Coir Coibhneas (right relationship), and personal insights, Jon explores:The eth...

Send us Fan Mail ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free Did you know Ireland has its very own terrifying water hound from mythology? Known as the Dobhar Cú, or "dark water hound," this creature is said to be part hound, part otter, and entirely deadly. In this video, Jon O’Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School shares the chilling legend of the Dobhar Cú, i...

Send us Fan Mail ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free When is a corvid just a bird, and when might it be a messenger of the Morrígan? In this video, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School explores the significance of corvids—such as crows, ravens, and rooks—in Irish mythology and their associations with the Irish goddess, The Morrígan. Drawing from spiri...

Send us Fan Mail ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free  Is there such a thing as too many altars in Celtic Paganism? In this video, Jon O'Sullivan of the Irish Pagan School answers a common question about altar space and how to manage multiple deities in pagan spiritual practice. Drawing on his experience with the Tuatha Dé Danann, Jon discusses the importanc...

Send us Fan Mail ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free n Irish mythology and across many cultures, characters often ignore or defy prophecies—leading to memorable lessons or devastating consequences. But why does this happen, and what can it tell us about our own relationship with divination and guidance? Jon O'Sullivan of the Irish Pagan School dives into th...