I've been interested in Celtic culture and history since I was a child although I first became seriously interested in Druidry during the 1990s when I discovered 'The Book Of Druidry' by Ross Nichols. I have studied Druidry for almost 30 years, spending 7 years of that time working through the Bard, Ovate and Druid grades of OBOD, although there is always more to learn.

I became facilitator of Solas Nemed (a grove in Wexford, Ireland) which was originally created by Cait Branigan and Wil Kinghan in 2003, I now live in Kerry and I was facilitator of Solas An Iarthair grove for several years. I became an Archdruid of Druid Clan of Dana (DCD, part of Fellowship of Isis) in 2009 and I completed my OBOD training in 2011 and I am currently a Mentor for OBOD. I currently work alone, but I am available for teaching and ceremonies.

In 2006 I started Irish Druid Network, an information website for Druids in Ireland, which I still help to maintain. In 2010 I started Éigse Spiorad Cheilteach (Gathering of Spirituality) as an affordable annual event (in August) for those interested in earth-based spirituality. Friend and colleague Anna Coote helped me organise subsequent years and after I retired from it, in 2016, Anna continues to run it annually with fellow Druids Eimear Burke and Paul Corcoran. In 2021 I started Pagan Ireland, which is Ireland's first colour Pagan magazine. It has many contributors from Ireland and beyond, my main role is as Editor and promoter, it continues to slowly grow, published 4 times a year.

In 2012 I was one of the founder members of Pagan Life Rites (PLR) in Ireland which, following on from Pagan Federation Ireland, offers legal celebrancy to the Irish Pagan community. I am currently an independent non-legal Druid celebrant, a member of OBOD and DCD, although I am still a lay member of PLR. I am also a Reiki practitioner, author, artist, musician, horticulturist and I am still involved in environmental activism as I have been since age 16. You can read my articles on Druidry on my articles page. There are also some at  Braided Way and OBOD, also one for Philip Carr-Gomm.

Celebrancy
I am available for Druidic rituals, both Celtic and Nordic ceremonies - handfastings, baby namings, last rites and funerals however I am not currently a legal celebrant for marriages. In all cases these can be tailored to your individual needs. My rituals have a Druidic format but I am happy to accommodate other spiritual paths as needed and customize ceremonies as appropriate. Please email me if you'd like to discuss a ceremony.

Speaking and teaching

I have spoken at many events over the years and I am available to speak on Druidry, social and environmental issues. I am a mentor within OBOD (online) but I am also able to offer one-on-one private tuition in person (not online). Please email me if you'd like more information on this.

Rates
I do not have any set rate, this depends on your circumstances and also distance for me to travel, I try to be as reasonable as possible as I believe that spiritual services should be available to all people, regardless of their financial situation. Contact me: info@lukeeastwood.com