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Irish Stereotypes

Season 1 Episode 30

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*Content Warning for discussion of alcoholism*

The stereotype of the red-hair, drunken Irish person is something we're confronted with…

3 years, 9 months ago

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The Problems with Maiden Mother & Crone Goddess in Celtic Paganism

Season 1 Episode 29

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The Maiden Mother Crone triad is not something that features in the Irish tradition, though many have tried to make it fit. In this e…

3 years, 9 months ago

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22 Irish Pagan Books for your Irish / Celtic Paganism

Season 1 Episode 28

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In this episode Lora goes through a recommended reading list to help you with your Irish Pagan practice. See the full list of books, …

3 years, 9 months ago

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Irish Fire Festivals - Foods that are proper for Bealtaine, Lunasa, Samhain and Imbolc

Season 1 Episode 27

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This is a poem in Old Irish, translated by Morgan Daimler and read in translation here by Lora O'Brien, providing information on food…

4 years ago

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Working with Na Morrigna - Is the Badb a No-Nonsense or Scary Goddess?

Season 1 Episode 26

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We asked for Questions on our Community Mailing List, and received the following:

"Just a quick question here: is it common for you t…

4 years ago

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Don't Look Up! & Satire as a Tool for Social Change

Season 1 Episode 25

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In this episode Lora discusses the use of satire in Irish society, historically, as a tool for social change and accountability - thi…

4 years ago

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Who invented Ogham?

Season 1 Episode 24

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In this episode Lora discusses the history of the Ogham alphabet - the ancient Irish script. Resources for learning more about Ogham …

4 years ago

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What is Irish Paganism & How to Start

Season 1 Episode 23

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In this episode Lora discusses getting started in Irish Paganism, and shares a list of resources (which are listed below).

(This audi…

4 years ago

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What are the Irish beliefs about the Sight?

Season 1 Episode 22

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In this episode Lora answers a community question, asking about the Irish beliefs on the Sight. The Sight is often referred to when s…

4 years ago

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Irish Witchcraft Practices - How Did We View Witches in Ireland?

Season 1 Episode 21

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In this episode Lora answers a community question on Witchcraft  in Ireland - more specifically how were witches and witchcraft viewe…

4 years ago

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