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Lora & Jon (Irish Pagan School)

Irish Authors & Educators

Partners in business and in life, and co-founders of the Irish Pagan School, Lora O'Brien and Jon O'Sullivan (An Scéalaí Beag) have been working together since Lúnasa 2014. Irish Pagan School courses are taught individually by Lora & Jon (and other native Irish teachers at IPS), but offered together in one virtual space to represent a unity of guidance from very different - though balanced - Irish perspectives.

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Did You Miss Out? 👀 2024 Hits: Our Most Popular Content!

Hey Reader As we set up the new content schedule to bring you the free weekly resources you need in 2025, we thought it would be useful to take a look back to the content you, our Tuath, found most useful last year. So, just in case you missed anything, here's our highlights on the Irish Pagan School blog, youtube, and podcast. 🥰 On the Blog: Pagan Rituals Paganism is a term applied to a number of religions and spiritual paths that have a strong connection with nature, many of which are based...

6 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader We’ve got a lovely range of resources for you this week, covering everything from ancient Irish storytelling to fascinating insights into the Druids and Gods of Ireland. Whether you enjoy diving into mythology, exploring new perspectives, or learning something practical for your spiritual practice, there’s something for everyone! 🥰 On the Blog: The Ninth Wave – Lora's Irish Storytelling The story of the ninth wave in Tales of Old Ireland: Retold: Ancient Irish Stories Retold for...

9 months ago • 1 min read
What is Paganism

Hey Reader We have a new video for you! On our youtube channel today, Lora gets into the topic "What Is Paganism?" In this video, Lora explains paganism in simple terms, touching on both ancient and modern perspectives. In just 6 minutes, you'll learn about: The definition of paganism. Ancient polytheistic religions. Animism as a spiritual foundation. What Contemporary Irish Paganism is and means. How modern paths like Wicca, Asatru, and Druidry connect to their historical roots. The...

11 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader! Our YouTube Channel is now at 10.1k subscribers, with 343 videos. With an average of about 28 minutes per video, that's over 160 hours of free content. 🎉 If you already subscribed there, go raibh maith agat! And if you didn't yet... [Go There Now] 👍 And now, MORE of your weekly free resources! On The Blog - Medb, Menstruation, and Creation Guest Post by Morgan Daimler: Explore the intriguing intersection of mythology, menstruation, and creation in Irish folklore as we delve into...

over 1 year ago • 2 min read

Hey Reader Forget Black Friday... Today is GREEN Friday! This whole show gets more and more intense each year, so please don't buy anything from us today?! Go read a book you already own. If you enjoy it, share it with a friend. Plant a tree or some winter hardy seeds. Call someone you love for a long leisurely conversation. Snuggle with your pet. Take a walk or go sit in a natural setting, even if it's just by an open window for a few minutes. Bearing all that in mind, there's also a load of...

over 1 year ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader Just some random resources this Monday morning, from the Irish Pagan School HQ... Here's two very different video Resources for ye, but they're both VERY authentic! Fairy Folklore of County Clare - A short film about the survival of fairy folklore in the West of Ireland. Featuring storyteller Eddie Lenihan. [watch the video here] Things Irish People Don't Say // Clisare - a definitive list of things Irish people will NEVER say. [watch the video here] Please let us know if this is...

over 2 years ago • 1 min read