The Irish Pagan School Podcast
Episodes
Where to Start with Irish Paganism, and How to Go Slowly
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIf you’re new to Irish Paganism, or quietly circling it, this episode begins with the most important question underneath it all: am I all...
When is Imbolg?
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text✨Imbolg Fire Festival Cheat Sheet - https://irishpagan.school/imbolc-cheat-sheet/✨Irish Pagan Imbolg Ritual - https://irishpagan.sch...
Can You Follow Both an Irish Pagan Path and a Buddhist Path?
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeIs it possible to explore both Irish Paganism and Buddhism on yo...
Ireland's Dangerous Water Hound
17 Sep 2025
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeDid you know Ireland has its very own terrifying water hound fro...
When is A Corvid Just a Corvid
27 Aug 2025
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeWhen is a corvid just a bird, and when might it be a messenger o...
How many Altars is Too Many Altars?
20 Aug 2025
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free Is there such a thing as too many altars in Celtic Paganism? I...
Why do people ignore Prophecy?
13 Aug 2025
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freen Irish mythology and across many cultures, characters often ign...
Magic of the Ulster Cycle
06 Aug 2025
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Send us a text✨ Take the Full Class Here: https://irishpaganschool.com/p/ulster-cycle-magicWas magic still a part of the Ulster Cycle in Irish Mytho...
Who is Lughnasa REALLY About?
30 Jul 2025
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Send us a text✨ Rediscovering Ireland's Hidden Goddesses - https://irishpaganschool.com/p/hidden-goddessIn this video, Jon O'Sullivan ...
Did the Otherworld Influence the Táin Bo Cuailgne?
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text✨Take the Class Here - https://irishpaganschool.com/p/otherworld_ulster_cycle1In this deep dive into Irish mythology, Jon O'Sulli...
Did the Bulls in the Táin Bo Cuailgne Hate Each Other?
16 Jul 2025
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeDid the two legendary bulls, the Donn Cuailnge and the Finnbhenn...
Who Was the Chief Druid in Ulster During the Ulster Cycle?
09 Jul 2025
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Send us a text✨ Take the Heroes and Villains of Ancient Ulster Class: https://irishpaganschool.com/p/ulsterheroes1Who was the most important druid d...
Is Cú Chulainn a Tragic Hero? Exploring the Myth & Legacy
02 Jul 2025
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Send us a text✨Take the Class Here: Cú Chulainn - A Life of Stories https://irishpaganschool.com/p/cuchulainn1Is Cú Chulainn a true tragic hero,...
The Dearg Dú - Irish Mythology’s Bloodthirsty Spirit
25 Jun 2025
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeIs the Dearg Dú Ireland’s very own vampire legend? In this vi...
Is the Headless Horseman Irish?
18 Jun 2025
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeIs the Headless Horseman part of Irish mythology? Jon O'Sul...
Why is the Summer Solstice Important in Irish Paganism?
18 Jun 2025
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Send us a text✨SAMHRADH – SUMMER SOLSTICE IN IRELAND - https://irishpagan.school/summer-solstice-ireland/In this video, Jon O'Sullivan from t...
Do Cats Have Their Own Royalty?
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeIn this fascinating exploration of Irish mythology, Jon O'S...
Can you Die from Fright in Ireland
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeAre there Irish creatures in mythology that can cause you to die...
Was Queen Medb Really Just a Jealous Woman?
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text✨Take the Class Heroes and Villains of Ancient Connacht - https://irishpaganschool.com/p/connachtheroes1Was Queen Medb (Maeve) of Conn...
What Happens to Irish Pagans After Death?
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text✨ Take the Death in Ireland Class Here: https://irishpaganschool.com/p/deathinirelandCurious about what happens to Irish Pagans when t...
Alp Luachra – A Monstrous Parasite from Irish Mythology
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeIs it possible to be infested with a monster from Irish folklore...
Are Bards Just Built Different?
14 May 2025
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Send us a text👉 Take the Full Class - Being a Bard - https://irishpaganschool.com/p/bardAre Irish bards physically or spiritually built differently...
Can You Survive Meeting a Púca?
07 May 2025
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeIs it possible to come face-to-face with an Irish Fairy Púca an...
When did the Dagda's Story End?
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text✨ FREE - The Dagda - Hearth Hero & Domestic Deity - https://irishpaganschool.com/p/dagda-hearthThe Dagda’s story in Irish myth...
The Monster Beneath the River Barrow
23 Apr 2025
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeDid you know that the River Barrow is believed to be the grave o...
Glas Gaibhnenn - How Could One Cow Feed an Entire Tribe?
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeIn this episode, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School...
What Do You Do with Perishable Offerings?
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeWondering what to do with perishable offerings in your spiritual...
The Leannán Sidhe: Can a Fairy Fall in Love with a Human?
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeIn this insightful episode, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish P...
Sadhbh the Deer Mother: The Tragic Tale of Oisín's Mother
02 Apr 2025
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeIn this video, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School e...
Who is Crom Cruach?
26 Mar 2025
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeIn this deep dive into the ancient figure of Crom Cruach, Jon O&...
Are There Different Types of Leprechauns in Irish Mythology?
19 Mar 2025
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeIn this video, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School e...
Everything You Think You Know About Saint Patrick is Wrong
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSt. Patrick: What’s the Real Story? → https://irishpaganschool.com/p/st-patrick ☘️You’ve heard the tales - Saint Patrick drove...
My Journey with Ogham - Lora O'Brien
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text📩 FREE RESOURCE: Download your free Ogham guide for authentic and practical learning → https://www.ogham.academy/ogham-101-guide Jo...
What are the Names of the Dagda?
07 Mar 2025
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeIn this video, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School d...
Dagda's Symbols
06 Mar 2025
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeCurious about the symbols associated with the Dagda? Join Jon O&...
The Dagda's Cauldron
05 Mar 2025
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeIn this video, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School d...
Where Does the Dagda's Power Come From?
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text✨Take the Dagda's Tools Class - https://irishpaganschool.com/p/dagda-toolsIn this video, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan...
Is The Dagda Father All of the Irish Gods?
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text✨ Take the Class HERE; https://irishpaganschool.com/p/childrenofthedagdaIn this video, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School...
Kings of Ireland
26 Feb 2025
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Send us a text✨Take the Full Class at the Irish Pagan School HERE: https://irishpaganschool.com/p/kings-of-irelandJoin Jon O'Sullivan, a nati...
The Dagda as a Father Figure
19 Feb 2025
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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 ...
Irish Goddess Brigid
12 Feb 2025
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free✨ Brigid Courses at the School - https://irishpaganschool.co...
Making Offerings to Pagan Gods & Goddesses
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text✨Take the Full Class Here: https://irishpaganschool.com/p/offeringsIn this video, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School delv...
How Old Are the Stories in Irish Lore?
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text✨ Take the Class - The Story Cycles of Irish Lore - https://irishpaganschool.com/p/mythology1In this deep dive into Irish mythology, J...
Is the Dagda Real? (Irish Gods and Goddesses)
22 Jan 2025
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeIs the Dagda real? Join Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan...
The Dagda - God of the Tuatha Dé Danann
15 Jan 2025
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Send us a text✨ FREE - The Dagda - Hearth Hero & Domestic Deity - https://irishpaganschool.com/p/dagda-hearthJoin Jon O'Sullivan from the...
Are You in the Right Place to Learn About the Morrigan?
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text✨ 5 Day Morrigan Challenge - https://www.morrigan.academy/challengeAre you feeling the call of the Mórrígan? In this shortie episode...
Does Lora Really Hate Americans? Addressing Misunderstandings and Building Bridges
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn today’s episode, Lora O’Brien tackles a topic that’s been floating around in some corners of the internet: Do I really hate Ame...
Happy New Year 2025
06 Jan 2025
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Send us a text🎓 Free resources: Irish Pagan School - Free✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeHappy New Year! Jo...
Can We Answer All Your Irish Paganism Questions in 10 Minutes? Here's Why We Can't
01 Jan 2025
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeJoin Jon O'Sullivan as he discusses whether it's possi...
Were Ancient Irish Sites Known to Historical Figures? Exploring Grianán Aileach
25 Dec 2024
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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 signifi...
Is Winter Solstice in Ireland Important?
20 Dec 2024
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Send us a text✨ The Winter solstice - https://irishpagan.school/winter-solstice-ireland/✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpag...
Can You Speak for a Deity? Exploring Spiritual Ethics
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin Jon O'Sullivan as he tackles the complex topic of speaking on behalf of a deity. Learn about the practice of evocation, the im...
Escaping the Magic of the Other Crowd
11 Dec 2024
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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 t...
Where Do Druids Come From?
04 Dec 2024
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Send us a text✨What is a Druid? Take the Full Class Here:https://irishpaganschool.com/p/what-is-a-druidJoin Jon O'Sullivan as he delves into th...
Why is the Dagda Called the Good God?
27 Nov 2024
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeJoin Jon O'Sullivan as he explores why the Dagda is called ...
Do You Need to Be Irish to Worship Irish Gods?
20 Nov 2024
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Send us a textJoin Jon O'Sullivan as he addresses the importance of engaging with Irish culture, history, and mythology when practising Irish spi...
The Power of Words: Jon O'Sullivan on Bards and Satire
13 Nov 2024
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeJoin Jon O'Sullivan as he discusses the power of words and ...
When is it Okay to Take Stones from Sacred Sites?
06 Nov 2024
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeIn this video, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School a...
The Truth About Lugh and Leprechauns
30 Oct 2024
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeWelcome to the Irish Pagan School's YouTube channel! Join J...
The fairy tree of Clogheen
23 Oct 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode Jon shares the archive reference to the fairy tree of Clogheen and shows that these places within the landscape of Ire...
Fear, Hope, and Community
16 Oct 2024
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Send us a textIn this video, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School shares personal insights, reflecting on fear and its impact on his life. ...
Understanding the Relationship Between the Tuatha Dé Danann and Milesians
09 Oct 2024
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeIn this video Jon explains the historical context of the Tuatha ...
What Does the Triskelion Symbolise in Irish Paganism
02 Oct 2024
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Send us a textTriskelion: Spiral of Irish Paganism: https://irishpagan.school/triskelion/In this video, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan Schoo...
The 'Celtic Gods' Problem.
25 Sep 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode Jon explores a community question regarding the possibility that the Tuath Dé Gods of Ireland are the same as the Gauli...
Being Christian & Pagan
18 Sep 2024
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Send us a textCeist From valentinax8266 - Can I practice Christianity as well as Paganism?In this episode Jon delves deep into exploring multi path sp...
Two Chairs - A Dagda Bard Story
11 Sep 2024
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Send us a textThe Dagda Bard shares a story exploring cross pantheon relationships with a large an noisy Dagda based interruption.✨ FREE LEARNING ...
Addressing Misconceptions About Inclusivity in Irish Paganism
04 Sep 2024
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Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeIn this video, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School a...
Why Do Some People Misunderstand the Morrigan
28 Aug 2024
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Send us a text✨ 5 Day Morrigan Challenge - https://www.morrigan.academy/challengeIn this episode, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School ad...
Is Community Important
21 Aug 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode Jon explore the importance of community to not just our spiritual growth but our very survival as both individuals and a...
My favourite Morrigan Moment
14 Aug 2024
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Send us a textIn this Episode Jon shares what he considers to be his favourite 'Morrigan Moment' from the lore of Ireland's past✨ FRE...
Sovereignty Goddess Myth or Mirror of Irish Women's History Dr. Gillian Kenny & Lora O'Brien
07 Aug 2024
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Send us a textHow do you find the Sovereignty Goddess in Irish Mythology intersects with the actual historical status and rights of women in early Iri...
The Banshee Is Not a Fairy! Dr Gillian Kenny & Lora O'Brien - Irish Pagan School
31 Jul 2024
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Send us a textWhat will our community find most surprising about the Banshee?! Dr. Kenny's full class on the Banshee, and many more, are availabl...
Women in Medieval Ireland - Exploring Women's History with Dr Gillian Kenny ✨ Lora O'Brien
24 Jul 2024
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Send us a textWhat drew Dr. Gillian Kenny to study the lives of women in medieval and early modern Ireland? 💥Gillian's Classes Are Here - http...
The True Nature of Irish Fairies: Myth, Folklore & Modern Misconceptions - Lora & Dr Gillian Kenny
17 Jul 2024
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Send us a textLora O'Brien chats with Dr. Gillian Kenny, a distinguished scholar who also teaches at the Irish Pagan School. They delve into the ...
Seeing the Othercrowd
10 Jul 2024
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Send us a textJon talks about his own experiences with the other crowd and whether he has seen, or would want to see, them.✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES...
Fairies and the Stolen Cow
03 Jul 2024
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Send us a textJon shares a tale from Ireland National folklore collection about fairies stealing cattle and how a person might be lucky enough to reco...
Joining A Fairy Hunt
26 Jun 2024
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Send us a textIs 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 Nat...
Can I Worship Both the Norse and Irish Pantheons?
19 Jun 2024
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Send us a textCan you worship the Norse and Irish Pantheons at the same time? This a common enough question we experience and so we thought Jon coul...
How did Witch Hunts in Ireland Differ? With Dr. Gillian Kenny
12 Jun 2024
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Send us a textQuestion: Witch hunting in Ireland presents a complex narrative. Could you contrast how Ireland's witch hunts differed from those e...
Want to Know More About the Morrigan Intensive?
08 Jun 2024
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Send us a textLora O'Brien walks you through the FAQs they've received for the annual 6 month Morrigan Intensive programme. Enrollment is op...
The Lost world of Gaelic Ireland With Dr. Gillian Kenny
05 Jun 2024
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Send us a textQuestion: The 'Lost World of Gaelic Ireland' is a poignant topic. What do you feel are the most significant cultural aspects t...
Who was Grainne Mhaol Ireland's Pirate Queen? With Dr. Gillian Kenny
29 May 2024
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Send us a textDelve into the life and legend of Gráinne Mhaol, also known as Grace O'Malley, the famed Pirate Queen of Ireland.💥Gillian'...
The Dagda's Harp
15 May 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode Jon chats about what we know of one the Dagda's less well known, but no less important magical items, his harp. Fro...
Being a Bad Pagan - Jon O'Sullivan - Irish Pagan School
08 May 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode Jon explores the concept of being a 'bad pagan' and how to shift our perspective on how we engage in our spiri...
The Badb's Call
24 Apr 2024
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Send us a textHearing the raucous screams of the Badb may indicate death...but not always in the way that we think. In this episode Jon shares some in...
Is It Just Stories?
17 Apr 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode Jon talks about whether the tales of old Ireland and the mythology we have are important....or all just stories...✨ FR...
What Super Power Would I Choose?
10 Apr 2024
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Send us a textIn 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 migh...
The Power of Satire
03 Apr 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode Jon talks about the importance of satire in ancient Irish society and how powerful its wielders really were. ✨ FREE L...
The Dagda King in Both Worlds
27 Mar 2024
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Send us a textIn 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 Othe...
A Sad Hard Truth About Irish Paganism
20 Mar 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode Jon talks about a sad and hard truth about Irish Paganism as well as gives a whistle stop tour through Ireland's Hi...
Did the Irish Druids Use 'Shrooms Jon O'Sullivan Irish Pagan School
13 Mar 2024
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Send us a textA fascinating question for us today that has Jon in research mode for the last while regarding the ancient practices of the Irish druids...
Being a Resolute Pagan
06 Mar 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode Jon talks about his mindset when it comes to being a resolute Pagan. What does resolution mean to us and does it actuall...
Recovery and Spirituality
28 Feb 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode Jon touches on his recent ill health and his thoughts about how our spirituality can support us in challenging times. ✨...
Limiting Beliefs
21 Feb 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode Jon talks about the concept of Limiting beliefs and how over coming them can lead to a deeper and more fulfilling life a...
The Tragedy of Setanta Mac Súaltam
14 Feb 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode Jon shares his perspectives on one of the most famous Irish Heroes and presents a view that many may not have considered...
The Dagda and the Sea Monster
07 Feb 2024
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Send us a textBefore Ireland became known as the land of saints and scholars, it was the land of heroes and chieftains. Yet what if there was somethin...
Talking Banba, Fotla, and Eriu
31 Jan 2024
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Send us a textIn this Episode Jon talks about Ireland's some of Ireland's Goddesses of Sovereignty. Banba, Fotla and Eriu and answers the qu...
Prioritising Our Spiritual Connection
24 Jan 2024
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Send us a textIn this chat Jon explores the concept of prioritising our spiritual connection, talking about making offerings to the Gods and asks what...
Ireland's Horned God
17 Jan 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode Jon explores the idea of a 'Horned God' in Ireland. time and again we are contacted for information about Cern...
Death Messengers in Ireland
10 Jan 2024
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Send us a textIn this Episode Jon takes some time to chat about some of the less well known death messengers in Irish folk lore, the Headless horseman...