The Irish Pagan School Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this 'coffee talk' Jon shares insights from his personal philosophy and how they inform his approach not just to knowledge and nature, but also to his spirituality. TED ED -The philosophy of Stoicism - Massimo Pigliucci - https://youtu.be/R9OCA6UFE-0 - The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3oSHz...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jon tries to answer a community question about thoughts on aliens, fair folk, sudden death and the complexity of approaching spirituality from a scientific perspective.   PBS Space Time - How To Know If It's Aliens: https://youtu.be/3sq658Okvao ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ ✨ FREE Online Classes...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jon does is best to answer a question about the possible Time line of the Tuatha Dé Danann occupation of Ireland. For More on this take Jon's Class at our School - The Taking of Ireland https://irishpaganschool.com/p/takingofireland ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://iri...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode Jon speaks to the interconnected natures of the Irish Gods and whether or not Irish Pagans might run into difficulties caused by possible complications between certain Gods and Goddesses. ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free (This aud...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode Jon explores a community question regarding the Dagda and excessive consumption, alcoholism, and toxic masculine traits. ✨ 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 P...

Send us Fan Mail  In this Community Question Jon chats about spiritual identity and the challenge of being labelled Pagan. ✨ 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 on YouTube...

Send us Fan Mail Otherworld Journeying is a path to guided meditation practice created by  Lora O'Brien for herself and shared through free teaching at the Irish  Pagan School. So what happens when our Journeying comes up against one  of the first rules of Sidhe folklore, never accept food from the fae? ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklis...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode Jon explores a question of ancestor altar space and whether including Donn of the Sons of Mil and the Dagda of the Tuatha Dé Danann would work.  ✨ 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 IP...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode Jon takes time for a coffee chat and to explore the concept of being and everyday pagan.  You can find the range of mug designs over at Eel and Otter Press - https://eelandotter.net/search?q=Mug  ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free (...

Send us Fan Mail  In this video I try speak to a question about attraction and relationships between devotees of married deities which includes a exploration of sexual expression, commentary of sex work, concerns about divine couple practices and much more.  👍 Also check out my retelling of the Meeting of the Dagda and the Morrigan at the ford on the river Unshin - https://www.dagdabard.com/the-t...

Send us Fan Mail  In today's chat Jon explores the theme of imagination versus visualisation, what is real? He discusses his own experiences with the challenges of holding a Pagan belief in our modern world.  ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free (This audio origi...

Send us Fan Mail  In today's 'coffee chat' Jon takes a few minutes to talk about how the Dagda is linked to emotion in the old lore, but also how that has informed his own growth towards emotion intelligence.  ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free (This...

Send us Fan Mail  Exploring the term 'sky father' and seeing if this polytheistic terms applies to the Good God of the Tuatha Dé Danann - the Dagda. ✨ 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, a...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode Jon explores a definition of cultural identity and its influences on what it means to be Irish.  ✨ 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 on...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode Jon explores the challenges of exploring our cultural past whilst being aware of how our modern society and education structures have shifted our bias. ✨ 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...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the Irish Pagan School's resident 'Dagda Guy' explores the question, 'What does the Dagda Look Like?'. Covering the information from Ireland's ancient myth as well as his own personal experiences as a Dagda Bard, Jon O'Sullivan invites you to join him in getting to know more about Ireland's 'Good God'. ✨ FREE Irish...

Send us Fan Mail Jon is the co-founder, resident Dagda Bard and An Scealaí Beag (the little storyteller) at the Irish Pagan School... watch the vid to find out how he got started in Irish Paganism, and more! At the Irish Pagan School we offer Online Classes on Irish Paganism, Mythology, History, Heritage, Culture, Magic and Spirituality, taught by native Irish Educators, based in County Waterford,...

Send us Fan Mail Lora & Jon, Co-Founders of the Irish Pagan School, break it all down, with no holds barred - what exactly does IPS stand for? (Hint: it's not what you might think!) Apologies for the sound quality on this one, it was taken from a Facebook live.  Online Classes on Irish Paganism, Mythology, History, Heritage, Culture, Magic and Spirituality, taught by native Irish Educator...

Send us Fan Mail An update, finally! Find out about the last minute changes to my thesis (what and why) and a few other life and health updates... Ogham content is now linked to the Ogham Academy in Co. Waterford, Ireland,. Established to create a virtual space in which to study and understand this native Irish script. Blog and Community at https://Ogham. Academy Also mentioned in this episode:  L...

Send us Fan Mail Join Lora O'Brien and Geraldine Moorkens Byrne as they discuss How to Protect Your Home with Magical Wards... in 5 Easy Steps! Irish Witchcraft, Irish Pagan Practice, and over 30 years of Magical Experience (each) are discussed in this warm and affirming chat between these lifelong friends and colleagues. Build your safety with this guide on protecting your home and family wi...

Send us Fan Mail Learn the proper pronunciation of Samhain, the history of this festival and why we associate it with death, Irish cultural traditions, and some practical tips for honouring your ancestors this Samhain Holiday.  Take our classes to learn more abotu Samahin in Ireland: https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/samhain Read about Samhain on the blog: https://loraobrien.ie/samhain...

Send us Fan Mail How do Irish people feel about our own language? In the 2016 Census more than 1.7 million people claimed to speak Irish. There are more than 400 Gaelscoileanna (Irish-medium schools) and all-Irish colleges on the island and that number is growing year on year. Irish is the most popular language for learners in Ireland on the online language app Duolingo, the 16th most popular lang...

Send us Fan Mail Is the Badb a No-Nonsense or Scary Goddess? We asked for Questions on our Community Mailing List, and received the following: "Just a quick question here: is it common for you to hear that the Badb brings a no nonsense, sometimes scary energy in people's lives?"  Lora O'Brien (our resident Priest of the Mórrígan) answered this one! (If you have any questions, m...

Send us Fan Mail Changelings have become very popular in modern Fairy Fiction, and there seems to be some confusion about what exactly that term means. So, are you a Changeling? Or, is your child a Changeling? Lora O'Brien answers these questions from the perspective of genuine Irish Fairy Faith and the traditional Folklore of Ireland.  LORA'S LATEST BOOK!  -- The Fairy Faith in Ireland:...

Send us Fan Mail *Content Warning for discussion of alcoholism* The stereotype of the red-hair, drunken Irish person is something we're confronted with all the same as Irish people - and often something that is leaned into by those inside and outside of modern Irish culture. But have you stopping to think about these stereotypes, their origins and how harmful they are?  Lora discusses this in...