
Diaspora Dilemma - Do I Need Permission to Practice Irish Paganism?
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Do you need Irish ancestry to practise Irish Paganism? Can someone outside of Ireland follow the Irish spiritual path? Jon O’Sullivan of the Irish Pagan School addresses the real concerns of the global Irish Pagan diaspora, and anyone drawn to Irish culture and spirituality. You’ll get a clear explanation of:
- The difference between appreciation and appropriation
- Why ancestry is not a requirement for respectful practice
- What it means to enter into coir coimhneas (right relationship)
- Who can “give permission” (and who absolutely cannot)
- How to honour Irish culture without overstepping native voices.
If you’ve ever felt unsure about whether you're “allowed” to explore Irish Paganism, this is the conversation you need to hear. Come as you are, with honesty, humility, and respect.
No projection of your own fears is welcome, please keep that for your therapist.
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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.
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