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29/08/2025

📖 The Book of Hy-Brasil | Ireland’s Lost Manuscript of Magic and Medicine 🇮🇪✨
Discover the extraordinary story of The Book of Hy-Brasil — a medieval Irish manuscript that blends Arabic medicine, Latin scholarship, Gaelic tradition, and Celtic folklore. Was this ancient medical text really brought back from the mythical island of Hy-Brasil? Or does it reveal Ireland’s hidden role in a global network of scientific knowledge?

In this deep dive, we explore:
🌍 The global journey from Baghdad to Sicily to Galway
📜 The O’Lee family, hereditary physicians of Gaelic Ireland
🩺 The Tacuini aegritudinum and medieval medical science
🌫️ The enchanted island of Hy-Brasil in Irish myth
📚 Manuscript preservation and cultural memory
🔍 How myth and medicine coexisted in Ireland's intellectual tradition

🧠 Whether you're a fan of Irish folklore, Celtic mythology, medieval medicine, or manuscript culture, this episode is a rich exploration of one of Ireland’s most intriguing artefacts.
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📖 The Book of Hy-Brasil | Ireland’s Lost Manuscript of Magic and Medicine 🇮🇪✨Discover the extraordinary story of The Book of Hy-Brasil — a medieval Irish ...

16/08/2025

The Satanic Panic: America’s Witch Hunt & Its Echo in Ireland 🇺🇸🇮🇪
Welcome to Irish Pagan Cork! In this in-depth episode, we explore one of the most bizarre and devastating moral panics of the 20th century: The Satanic Panic.

🕯️ From false accusations of Satanic ritual abuse in 1980s America to the media hysteria surrounding occult symbols, daycare centers, and “recovered memories,” we trace the cultural, religious, and political forces that led to mass hysteria, wrongful imprisonments, and shattered lives.

🕵️‍♂️ Featuring excerpts from the rare 1993 American documentary "Dispelling Witches" (produced by Ime Machine), we examine how media and fear combined to create modern-day witch trials—and we ask: Did this panic cross the Atlantic to Ireland?

📜 Topics covered in this episode:
✔️ Origins of the Satanic Panic in the U.S.
✔️ Evangelical Christianity & “spiritual warfare”
✔️ Daycare abuse scandals & the McMartin trial
✔️ Role of mass media and recovered memory therapy
✔️ How Ireland responded—or resisted—the panic
✔️ Real vs. imagined abuse: The Irish Church scandals
✔️ The Panic's modern echoes in QAnon & conspiracy culture

🌍 Why this matters today:
Though largely forgotten, the Satanic Panic paved the way for modern conspiracy movements that still thrive online. Understanding this history helps us stay grounded in truth—and prevent future witch hunts.
📺 Watch, reflect, and question.
📚 Further Reading & Sources:

Michelle Remembers (1980) – Lawrence Pazder & Michelle Smith

Satan’s Silence – Debbie Nathan & Michael Snedeker

Dispelling Witches (1993) – Ime Machine

Ryan Report (2009) – Irish Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse

Murphy Report (2009) – Dublin Archdiocese

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Have you or your community ever witnessed a moral panic? Do echoes of the Satanic Panic still exist in today’s Ireland or online culture? Share your thoughts below.

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29/07/2025

Due to problems with YouTubes decision to further punish me for my opinion on the blatant vandalism by just stop oil of Stonehenge Solstice 24. I have removed the majority of my videos from the channel as I no longer have copyright protection. As a result YouTube have deemed it fit to make it next to impossible to rejoin the creators program by stating that I need to get 4000hrs watch time in 3 months which is ridiculous.
Go raibh mile maith agaibh as do cabhair bliana o shin ach criochfaidh me an an ait greasan seo i dha Domhnaigh seo chugainn.

19/07/2025

In this episode, we journey into the misty hills of the Boggeragh Mountains to explore one of Ireland's lesser-known but truly powerful ancient sites — the Glantane East Stone Circle. Nestled near Millstreet, this Bronze Age monument is part of a sacred complex that includes a stone circle, stone row, and radial cairn.

Join me as we delve into the archaeology, mythology, and spiritual landscape of this remarkable site. We’ll look at its possible solar alignments, its role in Bronze Age ritual life, and its place within the wider network of stone circles across Munster. This is more than a site of stones — it's a space where land, sky, and people once came together in sacred communion.

Whether you're drawn to Irish history, archaeology, or modern Pagan practice, this video offers insight into a magical and mysterious part of our heritage.

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Fágann muid an saol laethúil chun dul isteach i ndomhan na ndaoine a tháinig romhainn.

Slán go fóill,
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13/07/2025

Irish mythology is more than just ancient stories—it’s a living tradition that shapes our culture, identity, and spirituality. In this video, we explore the enduring legacy of Irish storytelling, from the bards and scribes who preserved our legends to the deep connections between mythology and national pride.

Discover how these myths influence our sense of heritage, inspire modern spirituality, and continue to evolve in contemporary Ireland. From Cú Chulainn’s heroic battles to the wisdom of the Tuatha Dé Danann, Irish mythology remains a powerful force in shaping who we are.

Join me as we journey through Ireland’s mythological past and uncover why these ancient tales still resonate in the modern world.

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05/07/2025

The Forgotten Healers: Fairy Doctors in Irish Folk Tradition
In this episode, we explore the mysterious world of the fairy doctor—a vital figure in rural Irish communities who walked the line between this world and the Otherworld. Neither priest nor witch, these folk healers used herbs, ritual, and ancient knowledge to treat illnesses believed to be caused by the Aos Sí (the fairy folk). From changelings to fairy forts, discover how these once-respected figures helped protect their neighbours from unseen forces—and what their legacy means for modern Irish Paganism today.
Step into the world of Ireland’s ancient folk healing traditions as we uncover the lost role of the fairy doctor—a respected figure who stood between the human world and the mysterious realm of the Aos Sí. In rural Ireland, these traditional healers used herbal remedies, charms, and deep knowledge of fairy lore to treat illnesses believed to be caused by fairy interference, including changeling children and cursed land. Blending pre-Christian spirituality, Irish Pagan beliefs, and local mysticism, the fairy doctor is a powerful symbol of Ireland’s folk magic and cultural resilience.

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The Forgotten Healers: Fairy Doctors in Irish Folk TraditionIn this episode, we explore the mysterious world of the fairy doctor—a vital figure in rural Iris...

03/07/2025

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In South-East county Kildare, very close to the modern county Wicklow border, in the middle of nowhere lies perhaps the most important graveyard of the Pagan era, at least that is known of and still exists today. Killeen Cormac is named after King...

29/06/2025

Join me on-site at Knockroe Passage Tomb in County Kilkenny, where we explore this remarkable Neolithic monument, often called the "Newgrange of the South." Dating back over 5,000 years, Knockroe is aligned to both the winter solstice sunrise and sunset, making it a site of immense ritual significance.

In this video, we take a close look at the impressive megalithic art still visible on the stones, featuring intricate carvings that connect us to the spiritual and cultural world of our ancestors. We’ll discuss the history, archaeology, and possible ritual use of the site, placing it within the broader context of Ireland’s sacred landscape.

Step back in time with me as we walk among the stones, reflecting on what this place might have meant to the people who built it. Subscribe for more explorations of Ireland’s rich heritage, mythology, and pagan traditions.

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21/06/2025

Grianstad an tSamhraidh 2025 sun rise at 5.15am Knocknacoille stone circle county Cork.

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21/06/2025

Oíche Grianstad an tSamhraidh sun set at Knocknacoille at 10pm 20th June 2025

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15/06/2025

🌞 Summer Solstice in Modern Irish Paganism | Celebrating Grianstad an tSamhraidh 🌞
Welcome back to the Irish Pagan Channel! In this video, we explore the modern Irish Pagan celebration of the Summer Solstice—Grianstad an tSamhraidh—the longest day of the year and a powerful turning point in the Wheel of the Year.

We’ll dive into the ancient roots and contemporary rituals of midsummer in Ireland, from solar alignments at sites like Darby’s Bed and Lough Gur, to sacred gatherings at the Hill of Tara and pilgrimages to John’s Well in Cork. This video explores how Irish Pagans today honour deities such as Áine and Lugh, engage in fire rituals, storytelling, and reflection, and reconnect with the land through solstice celebration.

Whether you’re a long-time practitioner, new to the path, or just curious about Irish spirituality, join us as we walk between myth and landscape, past and present, light and shadow.

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Irish Pagans honour the summer solstice (Grianstad an tSamhraidh) with rituals, fire ceremonies, and pilgrimages to sacred sites across Ireland. This video explores how modern Pagan and Druidic traditions mark the longest day of the year through mythology, nature reverence, and ancestral practice. Join us as we visit ancient locations like the Hill of Tara, Lough Gur, and Darby’s Bed, and explore the myths of Áine and Lugh, two powerful figures in Irish lore linked to midsummer and the sun. Whether you're interested in Celtic spirituality, Irish folklore, or the Wheel of the Year, this solstice journey will connect you to Ireland’s living traditions.

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07/06/2025

The Witch of Wexford: The True Story of Nance the Wise Woman | Irish Folklore, Witchcraft & Pagan History

Who was Nance the Witch of Wexford? Was she a folk healer, a cunning woman, a fairy doctor, or a dark witch feared by her neighbours? In this in-depth episode, we explore the haunting tale of Nance, a legendary figure from County Wexford folklore, whose story blends Irish pagan traditions, Catholic folk beliefs, and echoes of pre-Christian magic.

Join me as we dive into the true history and myth behind Nance—uncovering her role as a healer, her rumored connection to the Aos Sí (fair folk), and her survival as a powerful symbol of female resilience and spiritual power in Irish cultural memory.

Whether you're passionate about Irish Paganism, witchcraft in Ireland, or Celtic folklore, this story offers insight into the hidden legacy of witches in Irish history, and the complex world of those who lived on the edges of society.

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