Author Interview: Irish Writer Geraldine Moorkens Byrne
Geraldine Moorkens Byrne is an Irish poet, novelist and teacher of folk magic. I’ve chatted to her about her books in my interview series Authors On Their Own Writing.
A: Draíocht Ceoil – The Sound of Magic in Irish Traditions is hands down my favourite book to date. It took quite a few years to write, and it was a subject very dear to my heart.
Q: What’s it about?
A: “Draíocht Ceoil” means music magic, in Irish, but really the practice is about all kinds of sound magic from voice to instruments to words.
It has been a part of Irish magical practices since our earliest ancestors, and uses techniques recorded in pre-Christian society. Obviously it is deeply rooted in Irish culture but one of the great joys of Draíocht Ceoil is that belief in the power of sound is universal. It can be adapted to any magical path, and you’ll find it mirrored across many indigenous societies. It is also a way to access magical energy that can be used in everyday life.
Q: Why is it your favourite?
A: I wanted to preserve an important folk tradition but it soon expanded to trying to create an accessible guide to music and sound magic, that could be used in any path or culture. And the research I did deepened my own understanding of a practice I thought I knew.
Q: Tell me a bit more about yourself and anything else you’ve written.
A: I am a poet, novelist and writer from Dublin, Ireland. I research and teach Irish folk magic and folklore, and also write and perform ceremonies including weddings, Funerals, transition and naming ceremonies.
I am a Bean Feasa, or witch in English. I am also an Irish Polytheist, with a particular dedication to An Morrigan.
Q: What other books have you written?
A: My bestselling collection of poetry is called Dreams of Reality. This is currently in its second edition, revised and updated in 2025.
I am also the author of a series of mystery books The Music Shop Mysteries, and I write several popular series under the pen name Nina Hayes, including The Old Bat Chronicles, The Ellie and Lexi Mysteries and coming in 2027 from PPP Publishing, The Kilallee Courier mystery series.
Q: What are you working on now?
A: I have just completed Celtic Christianity, part of Moon Books’ new Popular Pagan History series. It will be published next year.
I am now working on Urban Pagan, Guardian of the City. This is a poetic and philosophical exploration of urban Paganism with poems, prayers, meditations and journal prompts as well as guidance on building a relationship with the gods in community.
Q: What else do you do?
A: I offer free companion videos working through the exercises in my book Draíocht Ceoil, available on Celebratingwords.com
My podcast Draíocht Ceoil, featuring interviews and discussions of art activism and magic launches in September. I’m teaching a class on Immrama meditation also in September. Details of both are also available at Celebratingwords.
You can view Draíocht Ceoil on Amazon. It is published by Moon Books, which is part of Collective Ink.
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