Draoícht na hÉireann… Irish Magic crosses the boundaries of time, tribes and even religion. Throughout the ages, from ancient to present times on this island, we have had a strong tradition of magical practice and practitioners.
- *Lesson 00 - Introduction to Irish Magic
- *Lesson 01 – What is Magic?
- *Lesson 02 – Structure of Magic
- *Lesson 03 – Words of Magic
- *Lesson 04 – Practitioners of Magic
- *Lesson 05 – Times and Places of Magic
- *Lesson 06 – Beings of Magic
- *Lesson 07 – Divination in Magic
- *Lesson 08 – Tools of Magic
- *Lesson 09 – Sacrifice in Magic
- *Lesson 10 – Healing Magic
- *Lesson 11 – Cursing Magic
- *Lesson 12 – Love Magic
- *Lesson 13 – Protection Magic
- Lesson Content, by Lora O'Brien (between 10-20 A4 pages of intensive written material)
- Practical Exercise Worksheets (PDF & Word doc Versions)
- Research Paper
All Learners* will receive access to our private, Students Only, online group - Irish Magic & Spirituality. You can share your weekly learning, questions, and experiences in our supportive student's group on Facebook.
Over time, BONUS materials will be added to this Programme, and you will have access to any and all updates and additions.
*Standard Group Rules and Moderator's Decisions Apply.
"Love your class!!! Look forward to it every week..."
-- Krisi Brophy, U.S.A.
Your Instructor
Lora is an Author, Teacher, and Guide: native born Irish, with 20+ years personal and professional experience in our history, heritage, archaeology, mythology, and pre-christian Irish Spirituality. Publications include - Irish Witchcraft from an Irish Witch, 2004; A Practical Guide to Irish Spirituality, 2013; Tales of Old Ireland - Retold, 2018; A Practical Guide to Pagan Priesthood, Llewellyn 2019; Irish Witchcraft - 2nd Edition, 2020; the Irish Queen Medb, 2020; and a forthcoming work on the Fairy Faith in Ireland, 2021.
She is a modern Draoí – a practitioner and priest of indigenous Irish magic and spirituality, in the simplest terms. Lora has been consciously following a pagan path for over 25 years, and dedicated specifically to the Irish Goddess Mórrígan in 2004. She managed one of Ireland's most important sacred sites - Cruachán/Rathcroghan - for a decade, and is a co-founder and legal celebrant with Pagan Life Rites Ireland. With her partner, Jon O'Sullivan, she is the co-founder of the Irish Pagan School.
"Well, this is it. The Irish Magic Course. She did tell us that it would be intensive. No, I'm not done. One more lesson, a few exercises, and I'm behind on reading the research papers. Yes, it was completely worth it. The work is just beginning.
As I'm from Canada I will never have a truly Irish witchcraft practice. I'm too influenced by the land I live on. That's not a bad thing either. The spirits of the land I call home have a tremendous influence on how I practice my magic and my spirituality. And that's how it should be. I love the land of my ancestors and I love my Homeland.
Thank you, Lora O'Brien for the opportunity to learn the magic of my ancestral homeland."
-- Christine J. Smith, U.S.A.
Frequently Asked Questions
"Lora offers excellent classes that are full of well researched information. I never leave a class of hers without having expanded my knowledge base. Highly recommended."
- Aileen Paul, U.S.A.