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Lora O'Brien & Jon O'Sullivan

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Send us a text In this Episode Jon takes some time to chat about some of the less well known death messengers in Irish folk lore, the Headless horseman, the death coach, and the black dog. ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category…
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Send us a text In this episode Jon explores his own conflicted thoughts about being Pagan at New Years. Does honouring the older pagan seasonal celebrations negate New Years? Does New Years still hold any significance once we identify as pagan? ✨ FREE STUFF FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW…
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Send us a text What exactly is a Ditch Witch anyway?! Join Lora O'Brien and Tara Tine for a captivating conversation that delves into the enigmatic world of what it means to be a Ditch Witch in Ireland, and Tara's personal journey into herbalism, magic and Irish Paganism. This episode serves as an invaluable resource for those interested in the int…
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Send us a text Irish Witchcraft and Living Traditions with Lora & Geraldine - Join Irish Witches Lora O'Brien and Geraldine Moorkens Byrne for an enlightening conversation on the intricate facets of Irish Witchcraft, native living traditions, and the educational offerings at the Irish Pagan School. This dialogue aims to provide both newcomers and s…
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Send us a text - Traditional Irish Divination & Women's History with Lora O'Brien & Geraldine Moorkens Byrne. rish Witches Geraldine Moorkens Byrne and Lora O'Brien discuss and demonstrate the Widow's Key, and Irish divination and magic tradition that's also strongly linked to women's history in Ireland. This was originally aired on youtube - https…
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Send us a text In this episode Jon takes time to share some of his own thoughts as an Irish person on the topic of violent conflicts. ✨ 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.mor…
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Send us a text In this video, we open explore the world of the "Good Neighbours" – the Faery Folk. Join us on a conversational journey as we discuss some of the ancient traditions surrounding these elusive beings. The Folk, known by various names across Irish culture, hold a special place in folklore and mythology. These elusive and often mischievo…
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Send us a text In this episode Jon reacts to an unbelievable incorrect and tone deaf comment from the internet. Why you might wonder? Well its because the hard truth is that wrong 'opinions' are harmful. ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/c…
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Send us a text Jon takes this weeks coffee talk to explore the concept of making mistakes in Irish Paganism, discussing how common it is, how damaging, and how to move beyond them. ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/ ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free ✨ …
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Send us a text In this episode Jon talks to a community question about naming ones pets after deity. He touches on the power of the the words we use that the nature of societal, magical and energetic intention that can be linked with names and how we apply them. ✨ FREE Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checkl…
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Send us a text Some say that there is specific art to dedicating everyday objects for sacred use in pagan ritual. This I disagree with. Not that everyday items can become sacred and fulfill a ritual purpose, but that there is some mystical or specific way in which items become sacred. Join me for this exploration of Sacred objects as I try to answe…
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Send us a text 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 te…
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Send us a text 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 …
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Send us a text 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 unde…
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Send us a text 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 exploratio…
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Send us a text 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, an…
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