Why is the Summer Solstice Important in Irish Paganism?

18/06/2025 9 min
Why is the Summer Solstice Important in Irish Paganism?

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Send us a text✨SAMHRADH – SUMMER SOLSTICE IN IRELAND - https://irishpagan.school/summer-solstice-ireland/In this video, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School discusses the significance of the summer solstice in Irish Paganism. He explains what the summer solstice is and its importance in Irish culture, both historically and in modern practices. Jon highlights the connections between ancient traditions and contemporary celebrations, such as midsummer festivals and bonfires. He also emphasizes the value of engaging with ancestral practices to enrich one's spiritual journey. ✨ 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 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/challengeAt 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/IrishPaganSchoolHave 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.comCynth 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/ytThe Irish Pagan School on FB - https://www.facebook.com/TheIrishPaganSchoolOn Instagram @irish.pagan.school - https://www.instagram.com/irish.pagan.schoolSupport this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrishPaganSchoolRowan 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."Thank you for watching...  Please subscribe to this channel for more, like and share this video on social media and in your groups - it really helps toFáilte! 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