Thu 15 May
|Treadwell's
Irish Magic – Lecture & Soirée
Scholars Sally and James North explore history, culture and practices to define what it means to be a practitioner of Irish magic.
Time & Location
15 May 2025, 19:00 – 21:30
Treadwell's, 33 Store St, London WC1E 7BS, UK
About The Event
There is a wealth of magical folklore associated with Ireland. But is there such a thing as Irish magic, and if so, what is its nature?
Celtic spirituality was often romanticised in the 20th century pagan revival, but the actual historical sources have largely been ignored. This illustrated lecture presents a summary of the actual texts and sources about druids, fairies, and witches, as well as the esoteric magic of occultists including W. B. Yeats and "Æ" Russell. It concludes with a discussion of this unique tradition's value to contemporary practitioners, posing the question: how can one work authentic Irish Magic?
After the talk, there'll be an audience Q&A followed by complimentary wine and conversation upstairs. Recommended for all those interested in exploring this rich magical culture.
Sally and James North's 'A Season of Irish Magic' comprises three in-person lectures exploring the magic and key occult figures of Ireland. The events in…
Tickets
In-person ticket - 150525IRI
This ticket gives you admission to the talk and complimentary wine at the soirée afterwards.
£10.00
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