Where scholarship, story and spiritual practice meet.
Exploring Brigid, Irish mythology, folklore and living tradition from an Irish perspective
Is Brigid’s Forge for you?
You might find a home here if:
- You feel drawn to Brigid and want to learn more about her.
- You are interested in Irish mythology, folklore and tradition.
- You seek a spiritual path rooted in heritage and practice rather than trends.
- You value both scholarship and lived experience.
- You are curious about how ancient traditions continue to speak to modern life.
- You want to explore Brigid through an Irish perspective.
Here, you’ll find research, reflection, discussion and practical engagement with the traditions surrounding Brigid and the wider Irish spiritual landscape.
Meet Orlagh
I’m an Irish teacher, researcher, engineer and practitioner with a lifelong connection to Brigid.
Through Brigid’s Forge, I explore Irish mythology, folklore, spiritual practice and scholarship rooted in both study and lived experience.
My aim is to help people engage thoughtfully with Brigid, Irish tradition and the stories that continue to shape our culture today.
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Crom Cruach: Ireland’s Most Ancient God and What Sacrifice Actually Means
Crom Cruach is the oldest and darkest Irish god in the mythological tradition. He predates the Tuatha De Danann. He predates the written record entirely – what we know of him comes from texts written centuries after his worship had officially ended, by Christian writers with their own reasons for framing him the way they…
Crom Dubh: The Elder God Behind Garland Sunday
Crom Dubh is one of those figures who appears at the edges of Irish tradition – not as central as the better-known Tuatha De Danann, not as dramatic as the Morrigan, but persistent. He keeps showing up in the folklore, particularly in connection with the last Sunday of July, in ways that suggest something older…
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