Authentic Connection to Ireland. Regular episodes from native presenters and teachers - Lora O'Brien and Jon O'Sullivan - on Irish History, Heritage, Mythology, Folklore, the Tuatha Dé Danann, Fairy Faith, Irish or Celtic Paganism... direct from the Irish Pagan School HQ in County Waterford, Ireland. ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ 👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their own que ...
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Were Ancient Irish Sites Known to Historical Figures? Exploring Grianán Aileach
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Send us a text ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free Join Jon O'Sullivan as he explores the historical significance of ancient Irish places known to famous people throughout history. Discover the fascinating connections between mythological sites like Grianán Aileach and notable figures such as Ptolemy. Learn how th…
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Is Winter Solstice in Ireland Important?
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Send us a text ✨ The Winter solstice - https://irishpagan.school/winter-solstice-ireland/ ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free Is the winter solstice important to Irish paganism? Absolutely. Join Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School as he explores the significance of the winter solstice in Irish culture, spir…
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"Can You Speak for a Deity? Exploring Spiritual Ethics"
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Send us a text Join Jon O'Sullivan as he tackles the complex topic of speaking on behalf of a deity. Learn about the practice of evocation, the importance of spiritual consent, and the dangers of claiming to speak for a deity. Jon shares insights from his personal experiences and emphasizes the need for ethical spiritual practices. This video provi…
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Escaping the Magic of the Other Crowd
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Send us a text ✨ Take the Fairy Magic Class Here: https://irishpaganschool.com/p/fairy-magic Join Jon O'Sullivan as he discusses how to escape the effects of the magic of the other crowd, the daoine sidhe. Learn practical tips and insights from Irish folklore to protect yourself from these mystical beings. Discover the importance of cleanliness, un…
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Send us a text ✨What is a Druid? Take the Full Class Here: https://irishpaganschool.com/p/what-is-a-druid Join Jon O'Sullivan as he delves into the origins and roles of Druids in ancient societies. Explore differing historical perspectives from Greek and Roman writers about where Druids come from, and discover the cultural context of these esoteric…
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"Why is the Dagda Called the Good God?
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Send us a text ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free Join Jon O'Sullivan as he explores why the Dagda is called the Good God in Irish mythology. Discover the stories and capabilities that earned him this title and ponder the intriguing question: if the Dagda had been present, would Lugh have claimed the seat of the …
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"Do You Need to Be Irish to Worship Irish Gods?"
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Send us a text Join Jon O'Sullivan as he addresses the importance of engaging with Irish culture, history, and mythology when practising Irish spirituality. Learn why understanding the lived experiences of Irish people can lead to a more fulfilling and ethical spiritual practice. This video provides valuable insights for anyone interested in deepen…
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The Power of Words: Jon O'Sullivan on Bards and Satire"
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Send us a text ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free Join Jon O'Sullivan as he discusses the power of words and the responsibilities that come with them. Learn why it’s important to use words wisely, especially in roles like Bards and Druids. Discover insights on the impact of satire and the responsibility of intent…
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When is it Okay to Take Stones from Sacred Sites?
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Send us a text ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free In this video, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School addresses the question: When is it okay to take stones from sacred sites or graves? Jon emphasizes that it is never appropriate to take stones from these places, highlighting the importance of respecting sa…
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The Truth About Lugh and Leprechauns
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Send us a text ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free Welcome to the Irish Pagan School's YouTube channel! Join Jon O'Sullivan as he addresses the connection between the Irish god Lugh and leprechauns. Discover why Lugh is not a leprechaun and learn about the origins and misconceptions surrounding these figures. This…
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Send us a text In this episode Jon shares the archive reference to the fairy tree of Clogheen and shows that these places within the landscape of Ireland did not remain in local oral tales alone, but some made it into musical compositions which were performed around the world. Screen Share reference: The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0573, Page 408 I…
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Send us a text In this video, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School shares personal insights, reflecting on fear and its impact on his life. He discusses the concept of fear, its causes, and how it influences individuals. Jon also delves into the significance of hope and education in combating fear and emphasizes the importance of community an…
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Understanding the Relationship Between the Tuatha Dé Danann and Milesians
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Send us a text ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free In this video Jon explains the historical context of the Tuatha Dé Danann and the Milesians, highlighting the significance of right relationships and how the Milesians adjusted their approach to integrate with the Tuatha Dé Danann. He emphasizes the importance of …
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What Does the Triskelion Symbolise in Irish Paganism
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Send us a text Triskelion: Spiral of Irish Paganism: https://irishpagan.school/triskelion/ In this video, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School explores the significance of the triskelion in Irish Paganism. He explains what a triskelion is and its historical and cultural context, particularly in relation to the Neolithic period and its promine…
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Send us a text In this episode Jon explores a community question regarding the possibility that the Tuath Dé Gods of Ireland are the same as the Gaulish Deities. ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ 👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their o…
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Send us a text Ceist From valentinax8266 - Can I practice Christianity as well as Paganism? In this episode Jon delves deep into exploring multi path spirituality, this time with Christianity and Paganism. The answer is both as simple and as complex as you might imagine. ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish…
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Send us a text The Dagda Bard shares a story exploring cross pantheon relationships with a large an noisy Dagda based interruption. ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ 👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their own questions for these videos,…
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Addressing Misconceptions About Inclusivity in Irish Paganism
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Send us a text ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free In this video, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School addresses the importance of discussing gender, sexuality, and neurodiversity in Irish Paganism. He explains why inclusivity and acceptance are essential in their teachings and how they work hard to create a…
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Why Do Some People Misunderstand the Morrigan
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Send us a text ✨ 5 Day Morrigan Challenge - https://www.morrigan.academy/challenge In this episode, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School addresses the common experiences and misconceptions people have about the Mórrígan. He discusses how some individuals approach the Mórrígan with entitlement or misinformation and why their negative reactions…
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Send us a text In this episode Jon explore the importance of community to not just our spiritual growth but our very survival as both individuals and as a species ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ 👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their …
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Send us a text In this Episode Jon shares what he considers to be his favourite 'Morrigan Moment' from the lore of Ireland's past ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ 👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their own questions for these videos, a…
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Sovereignty Goddess Myth or Mirror of Irish Women's History Dr. Gillian Kenny & Lora O'Brien
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Send us a text How do you find the Sovereignty Goddess in Irish Mythology intersects with the actual historical status and rights of women in early Irish society? 💥Gillian's Classes Are Here - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/author/459240 In this thought-provoking video, Dr. Gillian Kenny delves into the representation of the Sovereignty Godde…
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The Banshee Is Not a Fairy! Dr Gillian Kenny & Lora O'Brien - Irish Pagan School
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Send us a text What will our community find most surprising about the Banshee?! Dr. Kenny's full class on the Banshee, and many more, are available on demand right now... 💥Gillian's Classes Are Here - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/author/459240 Join us in this captivating video where Dr. Gillian Kenny unravels the complex tapestry of the Ban…
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Women in Medieval Ireland - Exploring Women's History with Dr Gillian Kenny ✨ Lora O'Brien
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Send us a text What drew Dr. Gillian Kenny to study the lives of women in medieval and early modern Ireland? 💥Gillian's Classes Are Here - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/author/459240 In this insightful video, Dr. Gillian Kenny, a popular teacher at the Irish Pagan School, shares the inspiration behind her journey into the lives of women in m…
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The True Nature of Irish Fairies: Myth, Folklore & Modern Misconceptions - Lora & Dr Gillian Kenny
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Send us a text Lora O'Brien chats with Dr. Gillian Kenny, a distinguished scholar who also teaches at the Irish Pagan School. They delve into the realm of Irish fairies, the deep-rooted fairy faith in Ireland, and the iconic figure of the Banshee. Join us as we explore the often misunderstood and misrepresented aspects of these powerful entities in…
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Send us a text Jon talks about his own experiences with the other crowd and whether he has seen, or would want to see, them. ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ 👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their own questions for these videos, and ge…
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Send us a text Jon shares a tale from Ireland National folklore collection about fairies stealing cattle and how a person might be lucky enough to recover a stolen cow. ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ 👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask …
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Send us a text Is it possible to join a fairy hunt if you don't own a horse? Well in this episode Jon takes us through a story recorded in out National folklore collection on just this topic. ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ …
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Can I Worship Both the Norse and Irish Pantheons?
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Send us a text Can you worship the Norse and Irish Pantheons at the same time? This a common enough question we experience and so we thought Jon could take some time to talk about this and provide some perspective. ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishp…
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How did Witch Hunts in Ireland Differ? With Dr. Gillian Kenny
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Send us a text Question: Witch hunting in Ireland presents a complex narrative. Could you contrast how Ireland's witch hunts differed from those elsewhere in Europe?💥Gillian's Classes Are Here - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/author/459240 Explore the unique narrative of witch hunting in Ireland and how it contrasted with the witch hunts acro…
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Want to Know More About the Morrigan Intensive?
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Send us a text Lora O'Brien walks you through the FAQs they've received for the annual 6 month Morrigan Intensive programme. Enrollment is open for 4 more days! 🐦⬛ Full Details at - https://www.morrigan.academy/intensive24 🐦⬛ ⚠️ If you missed it! - Waiting List 2025 - https://morrigan.mykajabi.com/waiting-list-2025-join ⚠️ With this Programme you…
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The Lost world of Gaelic Ireland With Dr. Gillian Kenny
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Send us a text Question: The 'Lost World of Gaelic Ireland' is a poignant topic. What do you feel are the most significant cultural aspects that we lost to colonisation, and how might we, as a community, work to reconnect with them?💥Gillian's Classes Are Here - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/author/459240 Join Dr. Gillian Kenny and Lora O'Bri…
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Who was Grainne Mhaol Ireland's Pirate Queen? With Dr. Gillian Kenny
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Send us a text Delve into the life and legend of Gráinne Mhaol, also known as Grace O'Malley, the famed Pirate Queen of Ireland.💥Gillian's Classes Are Here - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/author/459240 Dr. Gillian Kenny offers a sneak peek into her ongoing research and upcoming book and class on this iconic figure. This video explores how Gr…
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Send us a text In this episode Jon chats about what we know of one the Dagda's less well known, but no less important magical items, his harp. From dealing death, to ordering reality the powers of this musical instrument should not be ignored. ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist a…
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Being a Bad Pagan - Jon O'Sullivan - Irish Pagan School
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Send us a text In this episode Jon explores the concept of being a 'bad pagan' and how to shift our perspective on how we engage in our spiritual existence. ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ 👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their own qu…
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Send us a text Hearing the raucous screams of the Badb may indicate death...but not always in the way that we think. In this episode Jon shares some insights from the Irish lore on the carrion crow Goddess. ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.sch…
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Send us a text In this episode Jon talks about whether the tales of old Ireland and the mythology we have are important....or all just stories... ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ 👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their own questions for…
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Send us a text In this episode Jon answers a question that he is put to quite often about what super power he would choose to have. The answer you might be surprised to know can be found in Ireland's ancient Law Tracts. Teinm laedo - a divinatory incantation used by the file imbas forosnai - (lit. knowledge which illuminates) a special gift of clai…
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Send us a text In this episode Jon talks about the importance of satire in ancient Irish society and how powerful its wielders really were. ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ 👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their own questions for these…
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Send us a text In this episode Jon shares thoughts about the Dagda's role as King and how that extends not just on our world, but also in the Otherworld as well. ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ 👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their o…
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A Sad Hard Truth About Irish Paganism
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Send us a text In this episode Jon talks about a sad and hard truth about Irish Paganism as well as gives a whistle stop tour through Ireland's History. If you want to get more info on this check out the Blog: https://irishpagan.school/truth-about-paganism/ ✨ FREE STUFF FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist …
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Did the Irish Druids Use 'Shrooms Jon O'Sullivan Irish Pagan School
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Send us a text A fascinating question for us today that has Jon in research mode for the last while regarding the ancient practices of the Irish druids and their possible use of psychoactive mushrooms native to Ireland. ✨ FREE STUFF FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.sch…
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Send us a text In this episode Jon talks about his mindset when it comes to being a resolute Pagan. What does resolution mean to us and does it actually work? Here Jon shares some of his thoughts on ways to make it work. ✨ FREE STUFF FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.sc…
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Send us a text In this episode Jon touches on his recent ill health and his thoughts about how our spirituality can support us in challenging times. ✨ FREE STUFF FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/cou…
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Send us a text In this episode Jon talks about the concept of Limiting beliefs and how over coming them can lead to a deeper and more fulfilling life and spiritual connection. ✨ FREE STUFF FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ ✨ FREE Online Classes - https…
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The Tragedy of Setanta Mac Súaltam
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Send us a text In this episode Jon shares his perspectives on one of the most famous Irish Heroes and presents a view that many may not have considered. Here he doesn't talk about Cú Chulainn, but instead the boy who would become that 'hero'. ✨ FREE STUFF FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW -…
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Send us a text Before Ireland became known as the land of saints and scholars, it was the land of heroes and chieftains. Yet what if there was something before that? What if Ireland was once a land of Gods and Monsters...? ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/FREE/ ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.c…
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Send us a text In this Episode Jon talks about Ireland's some of Ireland's Goddesses of Sovereignty. Banba, Fotla and Eriu and answers the question of which of their names is still on the island today. Resource: Lebor Gabála Érenn: The Book of Invasions §65-95: The Milesians https://www.ancienttexts.org/library/celtic/ctexts/lebor5.html ✨ FREE Iris…
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Prioritising Our Spiritual Connection
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Send us a text In this chat Jon explores the concept of prioritising our spiritual connection, talking about making offerings to the Gods and asks what will you do in the next week to prioritise your own spiritual connection. ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://…
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Send us a text In this episode Jon explores the idea of a 'Horned God' in Ireland. time and again we are contacted for information about Cernunnos but need to dis appoint folks by informing them that he is Gaulish not Irish, but does that mean that there is no God of wild places and fecundity? ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - …
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