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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 17 MIN

Social Justice and Satire in Ireland

from The Irish Pagan School Podcast · host Lora O'Brien & Jon O'Sullivan

Send us Fan Mail🔗 FREE LEARNING RESOURCES! - https://www.irishpaganschool.ie/freeCan laughter bring justice? Jon O’Sullivan explores how satire has long been used in Irish tradition as a weapon for truth, justice, and accountability, long before it became punchlines and parody.You’ll learn:The ancient Irish laws protecting aor (satire) as a serious legal and spiritual toolHow poets like Caipre toppled unjust kings with the truthModern Irish satirists (like Dermot Morgan and Blindboy) who challenge systems of power todayWhy satire is a core part of Irish Pagan values and the fight against fascism and fearHow to honour this tradition in our modern world🔥 This isn’t just history, it’s a call to action.✨ 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-classes✨ 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.kit.com/ytHave 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."Stíofáinín O Meidhir  recommends The Irish Pagan School..."Fabulous courses, authentic Irish sources. A wide variety of education across the spectrum of Irish paganism and amazing free courses also."The 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."------------------------------------------------------------------------All content is copyright ©The Irish Pagan School @Write IrelandNOTE: This description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using ourselves. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support!Fáilte! 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

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