Maria O'Loughlin, Author at NextTribe

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6 min January 7, 2026Author: Maria O'Loughlin

The Warrior Queens and Wise Women You’ll Meet in Wild Ireland

By Maria O'Loughlin

Discover the fierce feminine forces of Irish mythology—and visit their ancient stomping grounds on an upcoming NextTribe trip. ...

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