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The Irish Pagan School Podcast

The Irish Pagan School Podcast

By: 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 questions for these episodes, and get the answers about a month before anyone else! 😉 Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irishpaganschool/membership
✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free
✨ 5 Day Morrigan Challenge - https://www.morrigan.academy/challenge

At the Irish Pagan School we offer Online Classes on Irish Paganism, Mythology, History, Heritage, Culture, Magic and Spirituality, taught by native Irish Educators, based in County Waterford, Ireland.

💥 JOIN THE MAILING LIST HERE -- https://irishpagan.school/community
💥 Support this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrishPaganSchool

Have a question about Irish or Celtic Paganism?
Please Search Our Resources!
✨ The Irish Pagan School Blog - https://irishpagan.school/
✨ The Irish Pagan School YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IrishPaganSchool
✨ The Irish Pagan School Podcast - https://irishpaganschoolpodcast.buzzsprout.com/
✨ The Ogham Academy - https://ogham.academy
✨ The Morrigan Academy - https://morrigan.academy

Enroll in our online learning environment at the Irish Pagan School for full info on classes, courses and longer programmes - at https://IrishPaganSchool.com

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  • Can You Follow Both an Irish Pagan Path and a Buddhist Path?
    Sep 24 2025

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    ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free

    Is it possible to explore both Irish Paganism and Buddhism on your spiritual journey? Jon O’Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School speaks to this thought-provoking question posed by a patron. Drawing on Irish polytheistic practices, Coir Coibhneas (right relationship), and personal insights, Jon explores:The ethics of blending spiritual paths.The importance of honouring the cultural roots of Irish Paganism and Buddhism.Avoiding "pick-and-mix spirituality."How personal introspection and decolonised thinking can deepen spiritual growth.
    Jon emphasises that while there’s no one "true" way, ethical and honourable practices are vital when integrating spiritual traditions. Whether you’re connecting with the Irish deities, the Buddha, or both, this video offers a thoughtful perspective to guide your journey.

    ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/
    👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their own questions for these videos, and get the answers about a month before anyone else! 😉 Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irishpaganschool/membership
    ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free
    ✨ 5 Day Morrigan Challenge - https://www.morrigan.academy/challenge

    At the Irish Pagan School we offer Online Classes on Irish Paganism, Mythology, History, Heritage, Culture, Magic and Spirituality, taught by native Irish Educators, based in County Waterford, Ireland.

    💥 JOIN THE MAILING LIST HERE -- https://irishpaganschool.ck.page/yt
    💥 Support this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrishPaganSchool

    Have a question about Irish or Celtic Paganism?
    Please Search Our Resources!
    ✨ The Irish Pagan School Blog - https://irishpagan.school/
    ✨ The Irish Pagan School YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IrishPaganSchool
    ✨ The Irish Pagan School Podcast - https://irishpaganschoolpodcast.buzzsprout.com/
    ✨ The Ogham Academy - https://ogham.academy
    ✨ The Morrigan Academy - https://morrigan.academy

    Enroll in our online learning environment at the Irish Pagan School for full info on classes, courses and longer programmes - at https://IrishPaganSchool.com

    Cynth A. B. Salas recommends The Irish Pagan School...
    "IPS has truly excellent teachers and a large amount of content to choose from. Highly recommended if you are interested in Irish paganism, history, traditions, or lore."

    For your Irish Pagan Blog, Books, and Classes... PLUS your regular Irish Celtic Paganism Resources emails directly, join our Community Mailing List at - https://irishpaganschool.ck.page/yt


    The Irish Pagan School on FB - https://www.facebook.com/TheIrishPaganSchool
    On Instagram @irish.pagan.school - https://www.instagram.com/irish.pagan.school
    Support this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrishPaganSchool

    Rowan Ives recommends The Irish Pagan School...
    "The courses at the Irish Pagan School offer an in-depth approach to Irish paganism that is based on genuine history and folklore. There is so much here for curious learners of all levels to gain knowledge and insight on their spiritual paths while avoiding the misinformation that is sadly common in popular modern paganis

    Fáilte! Welcome to the Podcast, with your hosts - authors and co-founders of the Irish Pagan School) - Lora O'Brien and Jon O'Sullivan.

    If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a positive review in your podcast listener, then head over to IrishPaganSchool.com and enroll in one of our free or paid courses. Slán go fóill, and we will see you next time!

    Support the show

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    14 mins
  • Ireland's Dangerous Water Hound
    Sep 17 2025

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    ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free

    Did you know Ireland has its very own terrifying water hound from mythology? Known as the Dobhar Cú, or "dark water hound," this creature is said to be part hound, part otter, and entirely deadly. In this video, Jon O’Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School shares the chilling legend of the Dobhar Cú, its ties to Irish folklore, and the haunting 18th-century story immortalised on a gravestone in County Leitrim.

    🦦 Is the Dobhar Cú real or just legend? Explore its place in Irish myth and history and decide for yourself.

    For more free resources on Irish mythology, history, and folklore, visit the Irish Pagan School.

    ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/
    👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their own questions for these videos, and get the answers about a month before anyone else! 😉 Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irishpaganschool/membership
    ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free
    ✨ 5 Day Morrigan Challenge - https://www.morrigan.academy/challenge

    At the Irish Pagan School we offer Online Classes on Irish Paganism, Mythology, History, Heritage, Culture, Magic and Spirituality, taught by native Irish Educators, based in County Waterford, Ireland.

    💥 JOIN THE MAILING LIST HERE -- https://irishpaganschool.ck.page/yt
    💥 Support this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrishPaganSchool

    Have a question about Irish or Celtic Paganism?
    Please Search Our Resources!
    ✨ The Irish Pagan School Blog - https://irishpagan.school/
    ✨ The Irish Pagan School YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IrishPaganSchool
    ✨ The Irish Pagan School Podcast - https://irishpaganschoolpodcast.buzzsprout.com/
    ✨ The Ogham Academy - https://ogham.academy
    ✨ The Morrigan Academy - https://morrigan.academy

    Enroll in our online learning environment at the Irish Pagan School for full info on classes, courses and longer programmes - at https://IrishPaganSchool.com

    Cynth A. B. Salas recommends The Irish Pagan School...
    "IPS has truly excellent teachers and a large amount of content to choose from. Highly recommended if you are interested in Irish paganism, history, traditions, or lore."

    For your Irish Pagan Blog, Books, and Classes... PLUS your regular Irish Celtic Paganism Resources emails directly, join our Community Mailing List at - https://irishpaganschool.ck.page/yt

    Stíofáinín O Meidhir recommends The Irish Pagan School...
    "Fabulous courses, authentic Irish sources. A wide variety of education across the spectrum of Irish paganism and amazing free courses also."

    The Irish Pagan School on FB - https://www.facebook.com/TheIrishPaganSchool
    On Instagram @irish.pagan.school - https://www.instagram.com/irish.pagan.school
    Support this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrishPaganSchool

    Rowan Ives recommends The Irish Pagan School...
    "The courses at the Irish Pagan School offer an in-depth approach to Irish paganism that is based on genuine history and folklore. There is so much here for curious learners of all levels to gain knowledge and insight on their spiritual paths while avoiding the misinformation that is sadly com

    Fáilte! Welcome to the Podcast, with your hosts - authors and co-founders of the Irish Pagan School) - Lora O'Brien and Jon O'Sullivan.

    If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a positive review in your podcast listener, then head over to IrishPaganSchool.com and enroll in one of our free or paid courses. Slán go fóill, and we will see you next time!

    Support the show

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    6 mins
  • When is A Corvid Just a Corvid
    Aug 27 2025

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    ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free

    When is a corvid just a bird, and when might it be a messenger of the Morrígan? In this video, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School explores the significance of corvids—such as crows, ravens, and rooks—in Irish mythology and their associations with the Irish goddess, The Morrígan. Drawing from spiritual journeys, guided meditations, and personal experiences, Jon addresses the complex nature of these black-feathered birds and when their appearance might signal a deeper message. This discussion stems from a Patreon community question, where Jon considers how our perceptions can influence our spiritual experiences.

    The Morrigan Academy - https://www.morrigan.academy/guide

    ✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/
    👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their own questions for these videos, and get the answers about a month before anyone else! 😉 Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irishpaganschool/membership
    ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free
    ✨ 5 Day Morrigan Challenge - https://www.morrigan.academy/challenge

    At the Irish Pagan School we offer Online Classes on Irish Paganism, Mythology, History, Heritage, Culture, Magic and Spirituality, taught by native Irish Educators, based in County Waterford, Ireland.

    💥 JOIN THE MAILING LIST HERE -- https://irishpaganschool.ck.page/yt
    💥 Support this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrishPaganSchool

    Have a question about Irish or Celtic Paganism?
    Please Search Our Resources!
    ✨ The Irish Pagan School Blog - https://irishpagan.school/
    ✨ The Irish Pagan School YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IrishPaganSchool
    ✨ The Irish Pagan School Podcast - https://irishpaganschoolpodcast.buzzsprout.com/
    ✨ The Ogham Academy - https://ogham.academy
    ✨ The Morrigan Academy - https://morrigan.academy

    Enroll in our online learning environment at the Irish Pagan School for full info on classes, courses and longer programmes - at https://IrishPaganSchool.com

    For your Irish Pagan Blog, Books, and Classes... PLUS your regular Irish Celtic Paganism Resources emails directly, join our Community Mailing List at - https://irishpaganschool.ck.page/yt

    Stíofáinín O Meidhir recommends The Irish Pagan School...
    "Fabulous courses, authentic Irish sources. A wide variety of education across the spectrum of Irish paganism and amazing free courses also."

    The Irish Pagan School on FB - https://www.facebook.com/TheIrishPaganSchool
    On Instagram @irish.pagan.school - https://www.instagram.com/irish.pagan.school
    Support this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrishPaganSchool

    Rowan Ives recommends The Irish Pagan School...
    "The courses at the Irish Pagan School offer an in-depth approach to Irish paganism that is based on genuine history and folklore. There is so much here for curious learners of all levels to gain knowledge and insight on their spiritual paths while avoiding the misinformation that is sadly common in popular modern paganism. I have benefited greatly from the classes and look forward to taking more."
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    Fáilte! Welcome to the Podcast, with your hosts - authors and co-founders of the Irish Pagan School) - Lora O'Brien and Jon O'Sullivan.

    If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a positive review in your podcast listener, then head over to IrishPaganSchool.com and enroll in one of our free or paid courses. Slán go fóill, and we will see you next time!

    Support the show

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    12 mins
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This should be required reading/listening in Irish schools. The erasure and appropriation of our culture which was then replaced by a doctrine that despises women, is a grief we all carry. At the same time, Lora and Jon share the culture in such a skilled way that welcomes the listener, no matter where they're from.

A robust academic discussion is guaranteed

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Lora & Jon are brilliant to listen too. So knowledgeable, great presenters, so genuine & generous. I feel connected to something much bigger listening to them. It's such an anchor & inspiration for my own spirituality and my practice of it, which I have been looking for years how to develop with the limited time & energy that I've had. Their free courses are really rich in quality & content (like the podcast! - they are on youtube too). Paid courses are top notch. They share stuff that is otherwise basically impossible to find. No words for how grateful I am to have come across these guys, which was via the podcast. They have reminded me how to see the magic in life 🙏☘️🐦‍⬛💚

My favourite podcast by far

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