Learn Irish Spirituality from People Who Actually Live it Daily
Stop wading through watered down, misunderstood, generalised 'Celtic' content.
Get authentic Irish spiritual and historical education from native teachers in County Waterford, Ireland.
Join over 47,000 students learning from Irish authors and educators at the Irish Pagan School.
Fáilte - Welcome to your Irish Spiritual Home
Founded in 2017 by Irish authors Lora O'Brien MA and Jon O'Sullivan, the Irish Pagan School is your trusted source for authentic connection to Ireland's spiritual traditions.
We provide decolonised education and community, honouring the living culture of Ireland, not romanticised 'Celtic' generalisations.
Whether you're Irish diaspora seeking ancestral connection or simply drawn to Irish spirituality, we meet you where you are with scholarship, respect, and genuine Irish wisdom.
Join over 47,000 students learning authentic Irish spirituality from native teachers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Whether You Are...
🇮🇪 Irish Diaspora seeking genuine ancestral connection beyond tourist stereotypes
🌍 A Global Seeker drawn to authentic Irish spirituality with proper cultural context
📚 An Academic Learner wanting scholarly depth with proper citations and sources
🔰 A Complete Beginner taking your first steps safely without cultural appropriation
🏃A Busy Browser needing bite sized learning that fits your schedule
🎯 A Committed Crafter ready for deep, structured engagement with Irish traditions
🤝 A Connection Seeker wanting genuine community with like minded souls
We meet you exactly where you are with respect, scholarship, and genuine Irish wisdom.
Start Your Personal Path Today
🆓 Free Resources (Perfect Starting Point)
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Free mini courses on Irish basics
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Blog articles with scholarly citations
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YouTube channel with weekly content
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Email newsletter with practical tips
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No credit card required, no strings attached.
💰 Paid Courses (Deep Dive Learning)
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Foundation courses in Irish mythology and history
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Deity specific classes (the Mórrígan, the Dagda, Brighid, Lugh, and more)
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Practical spirituality for daily life
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Advanced studies with community access
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Self paced and regular live options available.
🎯 Not Sure Where to Start?
Take our 2 minute quiz to find your perfect learning path based on your interests, experience level, and time availability.
Your Guides on this Path
Lora O'Brien, MA
30 years of Irish spiritual practice | Former manager of sacred site Cruachán (Rathcroghan) | Published author of 8 books | Mórrígan priest since 2004 | Masters degree in Irish History.
Jon O'Sullivan (An Scéalaí Beag)
Traditional seanchaí (storyteller) | Dagda priest | Published author of 3 books | Expert in Irish lore and mythology | Co-founder with vision for authentic education.
Teaching authentic Irish spirituality globally from County Waterford, Ireland.
Common Questions about the Irish Pagan School
Do I need to be Irish to learn?
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Not Another Pseudo Celtic Website
❌ What You Won't Find Here:
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Plastic paddy stereotypes and leprechauns covered in shamrocks nonsense.
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Cultural appropriation dressed up as toxic positivity or neopagan/ New Age spirituality.
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Mangled and generic 'Celtic' content copied from other sites or stolen from native sources.
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Tourist trap mythology with no real foundation, or Wicca with Irish names.
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Bigotry, intolerance, or exclusion of any faith, identity, or background. 🏳️🌈🍉🏳️⚧️
✅ What You Will Find Here:
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Academic rigour with proper citations and sources from Irish manuscripts and folklore.
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Decolonised education that honours living Irish culture and traditions.
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Practical guidance for building authentic relationships with Irish Gods and Goddesses.
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Community support from fellow students on similar pathways to you.
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Respect for tradition while acknowledging it's a living, evolving spiritual practice.
Ready to Begin Your Authentic Irish Spiritual Journey?
Just Click to Choose Your Path:
🆓 Start Free → Access beginner (or re-starter!) resources immediately with no commitment.
📚 Browse Courses → Find the perfect online class for your level and interests.
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Trusted by 47k+ students worldwide
L. Christopher Bird
The Irish Pagan School has been a great resource for pagan education with an authentic connection to Ireland for me. Along with a selection of free classes, the paid offerings always feels like money well spent. The teachers are fantastic and knowledgeable, and the community is one of the best that I have belonged to.
Rowan Ives
The courses 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.
