The Irish Pagan School Podcast

Send us Fan Mail The Maiden Mother Crone triad is not something that features in the Irish tradition, though many have tried to make it fit. In this episode Lora discusses the issues with this concept in general, and also why it's a really big issue that the MMC concept gets pushed onto Celtic Paganism.  (This audio originally appeared as a video on the IPS YouTube channel, all Pagan focused...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Lora goes through a recommended reading list to help you with your Irish Pagan practice. See the full list of books, with affiliate links below!  (This audio originally appeared as a video on the IPS YouTube channel, all Pagan focused content on YouTube is now available directly on the Irish Pagan School channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheIrishPaganSchool) The...

Send us Fan Mail This is a poem in Old Irish, translated by Morgan Daimler and read in translation here by Lora O'Brien, providing information on foods that are 'proper' for Bealtaine, Lúnasa, Samhain & Imbolc - the Irish Fire Festivals. Database entry is here - https://codecs.vanhamel.nl/Atberim_frib_lith_saine Buy Morgan's translation book 'Tales of the Tuatha Dé Dan...

Send us Fan Mail 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, make sure you join the mailing list - link bel...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Lora discusses the use of satire in Irish society, historically, as a tool for social change and accountability - this discussion has been prompted by the film Don't Look Up!.  (This audio originally appeared as a video on the IPS YouTube channel, all Pagan focused content on YouTube is now available directly on the Irish Pagan School channel - https://www.you...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Lora discusses the history of the Ogham alphabet - the ancient Irish script. Resources for learning more about Ogham are listed below!  (This audio originally appeared as a video on Lora's YouTube channel, all Pagan focused content on YouTube is now available directly on the Irish Pagan School channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheIrishPaganSchool) Sign up fo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Lora discusses getting started in Irish Paganism, and shares a list of resources (which are listed below). (This audio originally appeared as a video on Lora's YouTube channel, all Pagan focused content on YouTube is now available directly on the Irish Pagan School channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheIrishPaganSchool) Books Irish Witchcraft from an Irish Wi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Lora answers a community question, asking about the Irish beliefs on the Sight. The Sight is often referred to when speaking about premonitions, also known as 'Second Sight' - often associated with prophecy or communication with the Otherworld.  (This audio originally appeared as a video on Lora's YouTube channel, all Pagan focused content on YouTube...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Lora answers a community question on Witchcraft  in Ireland - more specifically how were witches and witchcraft viewed in Ireland? You can find Lora's book, 'Irish Witchcraft from an Irish Witch: True to the Heart' (2nd Edition, 2020) here:  https://amzn.to/2Jle1IN (This audio originally appeared as a video on Lora's YouTube channel, all Pagan f...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Lora discusses the use of keys in the Irish tradition, specific the use of widows keys and also a ritual practice for blessing and protecting a new home.  (This audio originally appeared as a video on Lora's YouTube channel, all Pagan focused content on YouTube is now available directly on the Irish Pagan School channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheIrishPaga...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Lora discusses some Fairy Folklore, found via the National Folklore Collection of Ireland on duchas.ie . This story related to Fairy Forts in Cork and Waterford, and Lora discusses some of the tree associations with the Irish Good Folk.   (This audio originally appeared as a video on Lora's YouTube channel, all Pagan focused content on YouTube is now available...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Lora talks about the free Ogham class which is available on the Irish Pagan School website. This class covers a lot of the common misconceptions about the Ogham system, often referred to as the 'Ancient Celtic Tree Alphabet'.  Find our FREE 3 Truths of Ogham class at the link below:  https://irishpaganschool.com/p/ogham-truth (This audio originally appear...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Lora shares and discusses a folk charm involving sheep that is recorded on the National Folklore Collection of Ireland's digitised archive online, on duchas.ie .  This is a really interesting look into the practice of charms and magic in folk tradition in Ireland.  (This audio originally appeared as a video on Lora's YouTube channel, all Pagan focused con...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Lora answers a Community Question 'Can you be a Celtic witch and atheist?'. Here the term 'Celtic' is broken down and Lora discusses this in relation to Irish witchcraft. You can find Lora's book, 'Irish Witchcraft from an Irish Witch: True to the Heart' (2nd Edition, 2020) here:  https://amzn.to/2Jle1IN (This audio originally app...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lora talks about how to start working with the Morrigan, some of the misconceptions about this Goddess and also shares resources on learning more from the texts that we have available.  (This audio originally appeared as a video on Lora's YouTube channel, all Pagan focused content on YouTube is now available directly on the Irish Pagan School channel - https:...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Lora talks about the names for the Sidhe/Sí - or 'fairies' as they are commonly called. The terms used for Them are explored here, as well as which terms are appropriate and what the word 'Sidhe' means, Lora's newest book is on the Fairy Faith in Ireland The Fairy Faith in Ireland: History, Tradition, and Modern Pagan Practice (2021) Buy th...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an explainer episode providing both theoretical and practical information about Irish Witchcraft, with Lora O'Brien (Irish Witch and Draoí). (This originally appeared as a video on Lora's YouTube channel, all Pagan focused content on YouTube is now available directly on the Irish Pagan School channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheIrishPaganSchool ) Fáilte! W...

Send us Fan Mail We received a community question from Chelsea a while back, and it's so important that we wanted to include it in our relatively new podcast too. Nail our colours to the mast, so to speak. She said: "I'm really keenly aware of how much cultural appropriation happens in neopagan and new age practices. I'm also a person who wants to connect authentically with my...

Send us Fan Mail Community Q&A - Lora answers a community question from Joshua, who has some concerns about working with the Morrigan because he is a male presenting person, and dips into thoughts on battles the Goddess is interested in, our modern military, and resources for working with male deity in a healthy way.  (This originally appeared as a video on Lora's YouTube channel, all Pag...

Send us Fan Mail Community Q&A - Shannon asked: “I’m wondering about what daily practices you’ve found to be the most valuable?” and Lora answers, from the perspective of a Morrigan Priestess.  (This content first appeared on Lora's blog in 2018, but the daily practices and advice haven't changed at all! - https://loraobrien.ie/daily-practice-as-a-morrigan-priestess/) Fáilte! Welcome...

Send us Fan Mail A Community Question came in for Lora, from Nemhain, who said: "I was reading one of the books you recommended, I think it was 'Spirituality in pre-Christian Ireland' by Daithí Ó hÓgáin, in which the author mentioned a possible link between Danu/Anu and An Morrigan. I was just wondering if you had a perspective on this - are they related, do they have some kind of s...

Send us Fan Mail Community Q&A - Tonya asked: "Do you find the Morrigan has an energy of co-creation in regards to your activism, and does she aid you in your magic?", and Lora answers! (This originally appeared as a video on Lora's YouTube channel, all Pagan focused content on YouTube is now available directly on the Irish Pagan School channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheIri...

Send us Fan Mail While exploring Duchas.ie , Lora found a story called 'Jenny on the Hill' which was recorded in County Roscommon. This episode details that Irish folklore story, with thoughts from Lora on how and why it might be related to the Badb, one of the Morrigan's sisters or aspects. (This originally appeared as a video on Lora's YouTube channel, all Pagan focused conte...

Send us Fan Mail Community Q&A - Cynthia asked: "Can I call on the Morrigan for help in a difficult situation or with a tough decision?" and Lora answered! (This originally appeared as a video on Lora's YouTube channel, all Pagan focused content on YouTube is now available directly on the Irish Pagan School channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheIrishPaganSchool ) Fáilte! Welcom...

Send us Fan Mail Lora O'Brien answering common questions like how to make your Irish Pagan Altar, what should go on a Pagan Altar, what direction should a Pagan Altar face, and how to use a Pagan Altar?  Are you curious? Have a listen! Fáilte! Welcome to the Podcast, with your hosts - authors and co-founders of the Irish Pagan School) - Lora O'Brien and Jon O'Sullivan. If you enjoyed this pod...