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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne

@germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social
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Irish Author, Educator, Poet. Fiction and non fiction. Irish paganism,folklore and folk magic: Draíocht Ceoil The Sound of Magic in Irish traditions Moon Books 2026

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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
irishpaganschool.com/p/life-and-d... Ideal course for the Winter months, contemplating life and the afterlife, transitions and milestones along the way. A vibrant class that helps you navigate the moments you want to mark, and those you need to face. #pagan #liferites #spirituality
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Celebrating Life and Death
Online Course about Irish Pagan Celebrations of Life Rites and Milestones, with Irish Witch and Poet (File) Geraldine Moorkens Byrne
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Had a great time chatting to other @moonbooksci.bsky.social authors @morgandaimler.bsky.social Lora O'Brien and @rachelpatterson.bsky.social about Samhain myths misinformation and real Traditions youtu.be/8iBtpuKcAbI?... #pagan #witch #samhain #Halloween
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The Real Irish Samhain w/ Morgan Daimler, Lora O'Brien, Geraldine Moorkens Byrne & Rachel Patterson
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
was asked recently where in Ireland would I recommend as "sacred," here's one of my recommendations Croagh Patrick was originally known as Cruachán Aigle or Eagle's peak. It rises 710 meters from the south shore of Clew Bay, near the Mayo town of Westport. #pagan
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I was asked a good question recently, to whit - where in Ireland would I recommend as “sacred,?” In Mayo you will find the reek known as Croagh Patrick, a place of pilgrimage, myth and mystery. (full article on germoorkensbyrne.substack.com ) #pagan #sacred #landscape #pilgrimage
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Available now on the Pagan Collective Blog My Gods Walk This City, (Urban Pagan Article) buff.ly/njTWgwi "I went for a walk the other day, through the city centre as the light dimmed and the early twilight met the rising darkness of the night." #spirituality #pagan #witch
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
vailable now! www.celebratingwords.com/online-cours... Recorded Class : Introduction to Immrama, the Irish tradition of #souljourney. Class inc full class recording, "The Path to the Ancestral Site" guided meditation and the Q & A section PDF of slides and bonus material sent via email
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Introduction to Immrama Meditation
The old Irish tradition of Immrama Meditation, soul journeying and self awareness through exploration of the Homeland, Archetypes and Sacred Isles. Spirituali...
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
thepagancollective.com/2026/09/28/u... My Gods Walk This City Urban Pagan article on The Pagan Collective Blog #Pagan #spiritual #witch
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Urban Pagan: My Gods Walk This City by Geraldine Moorkens Byrne
Without a plan, I wander. I don’t want to be by myself, but the streets are quiet and the traffic light. In a few hours, revellers will pour out of pubs and clubs, jostling for taxis and shout-laug…
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
As the nights draw in and Samhain draws near, it's time to think of traditional activities for Oíche Shamhna / Halloween My class at the IPS irishpaganschool.com/p/fire-divin... covers lots of authentic Irish traditions from fire reading to using found objects #pagan #witch #divination
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Reading the Fire: Irish Traditions of Divination
Attention! Witches, Druids, Pagans. This is an Online Course Exploring Traditional Irish Divination, Telling the Future from Ancient Irish to Modern Folk Practices and Traditional Witchcraft, with…
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Check out my essay on Dangerous Music - #fairy music in Irish #folklore & #folkmagic on @moonbooksci.bsky.social YouTube youtu.be/oyURtyc-4Fo?...
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Dangerous Music: The Deadly Fairy Tunes of Irish Folklore
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
germoorkensbyrne.substack.com/p/back-to-sc... Protect and smooth their way back to school with a little magic #witchcraft
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Back to School Magic
add a little magic to the mundane for a smooth back to school experience
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Some moments from the Draíocht Ceoil The Sound of Magic in Irish traditions book launch last Wednesday #booklaunch #folkmagic #irishwriterscentre
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Mael Brigde - 𝘢𝘬𝘢 𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘺 🇨🇦 @maelbrigde.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
@limericklitfest.bsky.social One of my favourite Irish women writing today is @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social. She writes mysteries (including cosies, as Nina Hayes), poetry, and the nonfiction An Draoícht Ceoil, on the Irish tradition of magical sound energy. www.simonandschuster.ca/authors/Gera...
Book cover showing black background with harper and two hands writing with a feather.
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
www.crepuscularconjuration.com/season-6/65-... Great chat with the amazing Kimothy #podcast #witchcraft #folkmagic
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6.5 Geraldine Moorkens Byrne — Crepuscular Conjuration
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
www.facebook.com/share/r/1CZ8... Talking #irish #folkmagic with the Moon Books Podcast
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
A #poem of inspiration, Imbas. Hearing truth, revealing the inner soul #irishwitch #pagan #soundmagic vm.tiktok.com/ZNRufsSyy/
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TikTok - Make Your Day
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
SILENCE as power...silence can be as powerful as any curse #witchcraft #folkmagic ##irishwitch www.facebook.com/share/r/17oY...
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Redirecting...
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
my.uplift.ie/petitions/fa... Whether you're a fan or just dont want our nation's jersey sullied by association...it takes 30 seconds to sign !
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FAI Boycott Israel Games!
Ireland should not play UEFA games against Israel. We should demand Israel are banned from the competition. Sign and share the petition if you agree
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Kiva is an easy way to make a real difference in someone's life. Will you join me in helping Nadege in Vakpossito to pursue their dream? www.kiva.org/invitedby/ge... Nadege is building her business using local traditional textiles - help her create a sustainable income ❤️
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
IMBOLC In order to create the future you want, you need to do the hard work now. Look for ways to be active, useful and effective. You cannot save the whole world but the whole world can be saved by each of us working together #imbolc #pagan #Bridget #Ireland
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
It's in our own hands. #spiritual #imbolc #Brigit #Activism
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
vm.tiktok.com/ZNRSPCcyB/ A little piece on #Bridget whistle - a fascinating little part of Her lore #imbolc #Ireland
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Another #poem for #imbolc The Calling of Bríd A poem from imbas, a meditation on her annunciation of rebirth #Bridget #Ireland #devotion
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Emma Lewis @petchary.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
This this this.
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Kiva is an easy way to make a real difference in someone's life. Will you join me in helping Mariamaceciliaconteh in Torkpoi town Bo to pursue their dream? www.kiva.org/invitedby/ge...
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
"When the dark gathers Strike the match " What are you waiting for? Who is important enough for the good china? What moment warrants the best dress, jewellery, perfume? When will you say- now is enough? Imbolc is coming. This poem is part of my preparation for Brigit #pagan #poetry #Ireland
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Check put my new #urbanpagan column on The Pagan Collective ON THE ALTAR OF CAPITALISM How do we reconcile our spiritual path with the excessive consumption culture? The answer lies in community #Paganism #blog
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GERALDINE MOORKENS BYRNE 
"The turkey is cold; the sprouts have been ritually consumed and may be put aside for another year.
The wrapping paper is in the recycling bin or better yet, the fabric gift bags are back in the cupboard.
The Solstice is over, the light will probably return..." 

URBAN PAGANISM: On the Altar of Capitalism 

The balance of living in the city with its culture of commerce and trade, with the need to mindfully consume and protect the vulnerable. 
Urban Paganism provides a path full of opportunities to do the work, to create real change and sustainability. 

FULL ARTICLE on the Pagan Collective Blog 
Along with other great articles by a wide range of authors! 

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#urbanpagan #pagansofinstagram #sustainability
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
FINALLY at the writing stage of the research, collate, write cycle 🫣🤣 really enjoying the rabbit holes this book is opening for me but at se point had to remind myself its 30k words not 130k 😉 #WRITING
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
NEVER mind fire-gazing...my new obsession is reading the faces / weird shapes appearing in my stove door 🤣 #folklore #folkmagic #firemagic
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Morgan Daimler @morgandaimler.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Are Fairies Exclusive to Europe? Let's look at a very messy subject - are fairies only found in European folklore? youtu.be/0UQiZh6V_Y8?...
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Are Fairies Exclusive to Europe?
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
vm.tiktok.com/ZNRNWRD7P/ Synchronicities let you know you are in tune with a magical life Being open to these moments is part of living a magical life
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
vm.tiktok.com/ZNRNGRgc9/ Spiritual and mag8cal growth comes in stages. It is important to take a breathe, to process. You're not failing, you are processing new ideas and skills #pagan #witch #spiritualjourney #growth
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Excellent read!
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
MoonScape: Issue 6 thepagancollective.com/2025/12/12/m... My #poem Twilight in the new edition of Moonscapes Also great articles by a wide range of authors #pagan #wordmagic #witch
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MoonScape: Issue 6
MoonScape is the official Moon Books magazine. It is published twice a year in June and December.
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Mael Brigde - 𝘢𝘬𝘢 𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘺 🇨🇦 @maelbrigde.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Just what you wanted to see: ANOTHER author flogging her book with Christmas decking in the background. I wouldn’t do it, but honestly, I love this book, and know many Brigit lovers who are very happy to — 1/3 #BrigidOfIreland #GoddessBrigid #SaintBrigid #IrishMythology #IrishPolytheism #PaganPoetry
White woman with long dark hair, holding a green book against a red, festive background. A small black and white square reads: Moon Books.
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Dogsitting this weekend. We should all be more Dog. They really have stuff figured out
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Dogsitting this weekend. We all should be more dog. They really have it figured out.
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Question everything; Read all the books. Build your journey to truth on solid ground. #pagan #irishwitch #Ireland
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Hey lovely people. It's the final day for orders of Tiny Moments of Joy to absolutely guarantee they arrive before Christmas.* Prices, inc. shipping are in NZD, so the exchange rate is awesome in USD/GBP/EURO etc right now. Huge thanks for reading🌻🌺😊 www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments...
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Tiny Moments of Joy | Swashbuckler Press
Delightful moments captured from people watching in a small city in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Some old trees like this Glengarriff oak have *such* a powerful presence. Charisma, even.
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
thepagancollective.com/2025/11/23/t... First of a regular column on The Pagan Collective celebrating Urban #Paganism ##irishwitch #pagan
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The Urban Pagan by Geraldine Moorkens Byrne
I am that most misunderstood of creatures – an Urban Pagan. I not only tolerate the fact that I live in a community, in a city or a town or a village, but I also embrace and celebrate that reality.…
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
A poem based on an Imrammic meditation 2008 Ancestral.connection led to a deeper realisation The Psalms of Living Geraldine Moorkens Byrne #poetry #spiritual
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
When people ask me if we Irish *really* believed in the wee folk... Acceptance of the otherworld wasn't a superstition or ignorance: it was just an integral part of life here in Ireland & we retain this to some degree #folklore #Ireland
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
An interesting example of an obscure piece of Irush history preserved in folk song/rebel music #soundenergy #folkmagic #folklore
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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
The magic of an Irish rainforest in fungi season.
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
vm.tiktok.com/ZNdKvq2Uc/ A series of easy exercises relating to using your voice in Draíocht Ceoil, music magic in Ireland
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TikTok - Make Your Day
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
"On St. Martin's night some people kill a goose or a chicken and keep its blood. It is a cure. It falls on the eleventh of November ST Martin's is a fascinating day in Irish folklore, a great example of the way folk belief and religion mingled. Blooding the 4 corners of the house gave protection.
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
ST MARTIN'S in Ireland is a fascinating confluence of magical and religious traditions centred around protection. Good Weather in early November is known as St Martin's Summer- currently 13° C and sunny! #protection #folklore #folkmagic
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
You can use Draíocht Ceoil to make a simple protective ward vm.tiktok.com/ZNdwmHbyv/
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Geraldine Moorkens Byrne @germoorkensbyrne.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
The terms are relatively new, the concept is ancient. In early Ireland energy of wild places (Brí) and energy of Human places (Bua) are the basis of magical energy. Narural energy, expressed in Draíocht Ceoil as sound - "the note of a place" #soundenergy #naturalmagic #magicalenergy #irishwitch
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