The Irish Pagan School Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Explore the enigmatic figure of the Morrígan, the Irish goddess of war, as Lora O'Brien discusses her dual nature and her role in the unique forms of conflict that shaped medieval Ireland. ✨ FREE 5 Day Morrigan Challenge - https://www.morriganintensive.com/challenge In this episode, we dissect the Morrígan's complexities, from her terrifying and inspiring aspects to her...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jon speaks to a question about inviting Ancestors in to our homes and how, at Samhian, this practice is very much part of the Irish tradition.  ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free ✨ FREE 5 Day Morrigan Challenge - https://www.morriga...

Send us Fan Mail Join Lora O'Brien and Tara Tine, the Ditch Witch, for an in-depth discussion that bridges the worlds of herbal magic, invasive species, sustainability, and Irish Witchcraft. The conversation kicks off with an exploration of the historical and modern roles of herbalism in Irish Pagan traditions, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of its spiritual and practical ap...

Send us Fan Mail Journey into the realms of mysticism and mythology with our captivating video, "Angels, Demons, and Tuatha Dé Danann." Prepare to be entranced as we explore the possible connection between celestial beings, infernal forces, and the enigmatic Tuatha Dé Danann—a divine race from Celtic mythology. Through discussion, folklore exploration, and thought-provoking perspectives...

Send us Fan Mail Embark on a profound exploration of the intricate relationship between persona, shadow, and the Morrigan in this thought-provoking video. Delve into the depths of the human psyche and discover how our hidden aspects intertwine with the enigmatic energy of the Morrigan, a powerful Celtic goddess associated with war, transformation, and sovereignty. Join us as we unravel the complex...

Send us Fan Mail  Navigating the Aftermath of Declining Her Call The Morrigan, a powerful Celtic deity, often extends her invitation to those she sees potential in. But what happens when you've said no? Join us as we delve into the complexities of reestablishing that connection. Explore personal experiences, guided practices, and tales from one who has navigated this journey. Whether you&apos...

Send us Fan Mail A video on Ogham pronunciation, where we unravel the mysteries of pronouncing this fascinating ancient Irish script, letter by letter.  OGHAM - Quick & Easy Reference Guide - Free PDF Download - https://www.ogham.academy/guide Understanding how to pronounce these ancient characters can be a rewarding and enriching experience, allowing us to delve deeper into the roots of the I...

Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking video, we delve into the growing concern of the commercialisation of paganism. As ancient spiritual practices gain popularity, the line between authentic reverence and commercial ventures becomes blurred. Join Jon as he discusses history of money in exchange for spirituality, the impact of consumerism on native practices and natural environments, explores...

Send us Fan Mail Our Guided Meditation Membership is a monthly subscription to a wealth of Guided Journeys in the Irish Otherworld, created and personally guided by Irish Draoí Lora O'Brien, using our unique methodology. Learn More - https://irishpaganschool.com/p/guided-meditation-membership Level One - The Wise Man Guided Journey – 23rd September 2023 The Wise Man often presents as a kind o...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what your name would sound like in Gaelic (Gaeilge)? Or would you like to translate your name to Gaelic, so that you can then write it out (transliterate) in Ogham? ORIGINAL BLOG - https://www.ogham.academy/blog/name-in-gaelic ✨OGHAM - Quick & Easy Reference Guide - Free PDF Download - https://www.ogham.academy/guide ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist avail...

Send us Fan Mail Jon takes his coffee time to return to one of his favourite spaces, story. In this he talks a bit about his connection to story, but also shares one he wrote himself about exploring his connection to two very prominent Irish deities. ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/co...

Send us Fan Mail Are you seeking to deepen your relationship with the Mórrígan? Our Free 5 Day Challenge is designed to help you develop a daily practice, and build or strengthen your relationship with the Mórrígan. Over the course of 5 days, we'll be examining the manuscript text of the Táin Bó Cúailnge, the Cattle Raid of Cooley, for specific mentions of the Mórrígan and her Sisters, then f...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jon does his best to explore a community question about ancestor reverence in ancient Irish cultures. ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free (This audio originally appeared as a video on the IPS YouTube channel, all Pagan focused content...

Send us Fan Mail Enter the world of Ogham, an ancient Irish script which is still somewhat shrouded in mystery... though over at the Ogham Academy we're doing our best to make it a little clearer each week - be sure to join the mailing list there so you don't miss out! This is a quick introduction to its history and origins, geographical spread, and how to 'translate' modern wo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jon answers some interesting community questions about becoming a God, Identifying as Irish Pagan or Following Irish Paganism, and whether he would even be an Irish Pagan if he was born somewhere other than Ireland... ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/co...

Send us Fan Mail The Irish language, called Gaeilge, is an ancient language closely related to other Celtic family languages such as Scottish Gaelic and Manx, that has been spoken for generations in Ireland and travelled worldwide with the Irish diaspora. It’s a beautiful, vibrant language that expresses the spirit, the heart and soul, of the people who speak it both here and abroad. Here's a...

Send us Fan Mail Jon takes a step away from the lore and the Community Q&A and has a moment to share his perspective.... in a bit of a rant. ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free (This audio originally appeared as a video on the IPS YouTube channel, all Pagan focus...

Send us Fan Mail Jon explores the many tribes that have inhabited Ireland's mythical past, suggests his view on the historical time frame, and maybe even how the stories of these tribes can inform our modern perspective. CLASS - The Taking of Ireland - https://irishpaganschool.com/p/takingofireland ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ ✨...

Send us Fan Mail Jon explores some of his thoughts on the Morrigan and her connection to transformation in our lives. Learn the Morrigan Lore - FREE 5 Day Challenge - https://www.morriganintensive.com/challenge ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free (This audio original...

Send us Fan Mail Jon shares one of his old stories about the Morrigan and how even now he is learning more about her and her tales almost a decade later. The Seventh Day-  https://www.dagdabard.com/the-third-string/the-seventh-day - The Táin Bó Cúailgne  Reading - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9QXQd7GCJnpvP6cbX0NGiHToJ9RN4bok ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://ir...

Send us Fan Mail There are a lot of experiences that our sub and unconscious minds relate to us in dreams or journeys, and much of it can be confusing. Though we offer a lot of teaching at our school, we don't provide dream diagnosis services, and in this video Jon will try explain why. Kendra McMurray - https://www.kmcmurray.com/home ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - ht...

Send us Fan Mail We get a number of questions about Brigid from time to time and so Jon settles in to a coffee chat to talk about some of them and the complexity of not knowing certain information. ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free (This audio originally appeared a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jon talks about some concerning behaviours that have popped up in many pagan communities. This may be more 'coffee rant' than 'coffee chat' but hopefully there is something everyone might take from it. ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.co...

Send us Fan Mail We are occasionally contacted by people struggling with or recovering  from addiction and they share stories of times they may have experienced  an interaction of an Otherworldly or supernatural nature. Which raises  the question, do the Gods help with addiction..?  Irish Gods – 10 Steps to Connect to ANY God or Goddess - https://irishpagan.school/irish-gods/   ✨ FREE Irish Pagan...

Send us Fan Mail At the Irish Pagan School we have an annual programme to deepen the  connections to the Irish Goddess, the Morrigan. So with that, Jon thought  he would share some of his own thoughts on the Morrigan.  The Morrigan Intensive - 5 Day Challenge - https://www.morriganintensive.com/challenge ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/...