Book Endorsements! [Bonus Episode]

ENDORSEMENTS 2025 - The Morrigan, Ireland’s Goddess [Lora O’Brien]

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For years, Lora O'Brien has been a guide and a gift to those called to Irish culture, spirituality, and the Morrigan through their wisdom, scholarship, and now through this essential book. The Morrigan: Ireland's Goddess is a marvel. Weaving the powerful history and gorgeous mythology through an essential contextual lens, The Morrigan answers the questions of the enigmatic shape-shifter Goddess, and leaves readers with the power to seek the answers of their own souls within the pages. The world needs The Morrigan now, perhaps more than ever. Therefore, it needs O'Brien, and their book, too.

•  Courtney Weber, author of The Morrigan: Celtic Goddess of Magick and Might and Hekate: Goddess of Witches.

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The Morrigan, Ireland’s Goddess combines academic research with the author's own personal beliefs and experiences, though she is clear to differentiate between the two for the reader to make informed choices.

The author outlines who the Mórrígan is according to the medieval sources, highlighting to the reader that the material is not contemporary to a time of original native practices and how it was altered over time to suit the narrative of the period in which it was written. Understanding this will guide the reader to discover the Mórrígan for themselves. A self discovery of spirituality through the sources.

•  The team at Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, County Roscommon.

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Rev. Lora O’Brien’s work in “The Morrigan, Ireland’s Goddess” thoughtfully opens up the complex and endlessly intriguing figure of the Morrigan to a wider readership while honouring her own longstanding devotion to the goddess. This book is an extensive exploration of the Morrigan and Lora draws on her twenty-plus years of devotion to her, masterfully blending personal experiences, historical insights, and practical guidance. The book’s hugely enjoyable and expert blending of historical context and mythology with practical exercises allows readers to engage authentically with this powerful and beloved goddess. Lora’s commitment in this work to providing a respectful, native perspective makes it an absolutely essential resource for anyone wishing to explore Irish spirituality, mythology and history or for those who seek to deepen their connection with the Morrigan Herself. Whether new to the subject or well-versed in Irish tradition, readers will find meaningful information, guidance and inspiration within these pages.

•  Dr Gillian Kenny

Trinity College Dublin, Center for Gender and Women's Studies, Research Fellow

University College Dublin, Adult Education, Faculty Member

University of Limerick, Arts, Research Associate.