Interviewed by Patrick Bridgeman
Margaret Brazil had her first psychic experience, “seeing a room full of spirits” late in life. Now 62 years old, spirits utilise her in every way to convince the people who come from all over the world to see her that they are present, and that they are very real.
The best readings are usually to those who are sceptical. The spirits go all out to prove their existence – to show off! There will be fireworks! It’s good to be sceptical, not to be gullible. Plenty have come through my door sceptical, but nobody has ever left unconvinced. Nobody can explain or contradict the evidence that’s given through me in a private reading.
I had my first psychic experience over 20 years ago. I am clairvoyant, clairaudient and clairsentient. I’m a “medium” in the real sense of the word in that I act as a go-between for clear and lengthy two-way conversations between the person and the spirit or spirits.
There is no secret. None of us are Chosen or are Special. Some of us just develop this gift, maybe through pain or heartache, while others might live their lives busy with other things and untouched by quiet thought or meditation.
At the beginning, I was more amazed than the people who came to me by what was coming from my mouth. I wasn’t sitting down trying to “home in”. In fact, I had to teach the spirits manners after a while. It’s like having children in the house and needing to teach them their place. I had to learn to control them. They can’t just butt in, all of the time, into my life. I have to live normally too. Although, if there is something extreme, they will try to get word to the family by appearing and speaking regardless.
One night I was sitting alone at home when I saw a movement beside me. On the white wall opposite me, an oval frame “appeared” and in it a picture of my father – who died in 1969. As true as God. As though I was watching a short film, I could see him walking from the bus stop on the Quays, down O’Connell Street, wearing his hat and coat and with a newspaper folded under his arm. I watched this for a good five minutes. At least. I kept looking away, looking back. I wasn’t seeing things. Now, if someone has an explanation for that, I’d love to hear it. Because I don’t.
I’ve a private phone number and I don’t tend to give it out. But two decades ago, it started ringing a lot. Every day. People looking for readings. I’ve never asked anyone how they heard of me. Over time, I came to trust that they were meant to find me. That I can do something for them. That I was meant to see these people who found me. That I must have something to give them. There are no coincidences.
I’m inclined to see each person only the once, unless they really want to come back again. I wish for them to be at peace, to find comfort and then to live their lives, not to become caught up in the dead.
Also, I’m not a fortune teller. People shouldn’t come to me if they’re looking for that. Nor am I a healer. I can’t even look after myself most of the time. Rather I’m a channel through which people who have passed on can communicate with and heal their loved ones. I can’t heal anybody, but I can facilitate wonderful healing that comes from this higher level.
Whatever God it is you believe in, He does not keep secrets from people who take the time to talk to Him.
Spirits are always just a thought away.
At the end of our interview, as I was about to say goodbye, Margaret asked me, “Who is the other Patrick?” My Granda Paddy popped into my head and she went on to provided me with evidence that it was him who was communicating with me through her. He told me that he was very proud of me because I was doing something that I loved, and that, while he didn’t want to take credit for where I now was, he’d always been there beside me, giving me guidance and looking after me. Thanks Paddy!
To order a copy of Margaret’s book, “When Spirits Hold My Hand” visit www.poolbeg.com
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July 12, 2011 at 8:00 pm
Hi Margaret ,im just back from holidays and i read your book while i was there .It was absolutly amazing and i found parts of it hilarous ,the tears actually rolled down my face from laughing espically the bit on the reading you done for a bunch of women in Dublin and the electricty went the same night and they were all smokeing their brains out .I actually text my friend and ordered her to buy your book as she was going on holidays the following week and i knew she would love it .Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and comimg across so natural and down to earth .God Bless You.
September 1, 2011 at 2:00 pm
hi margaret i would really like to meet with you for a reading i have read your book and was so interested in your wonderful gift, could you email me when you would be doing any seminars or readings in ireland im from monaghan but i would be willing to travel to see you.
December 28, 2011 at 1:09 am
I purchased Margarets book three years ago. A most interesting book, I can recommend it. I would love to meet Margaret, I have tried but without success.
I will keep trying, keep up the good work Margaret.
Best wishes
Nora
February 4, 2012 at 1:10 pm
HI MARGARET BEST BOOK IV EVER READ I WISH U WOULD CUM 2 BELFAST I WOULD LOVE A READING FROM U MAY GOD BLESS U LOVE MARIE
March 10, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Would love a reading with Margaret, x i read your book and loved it, thank you,
March 31, 2012 at 6:32 pm
Just finished reading your lovely lovely book margaret, i feel that i know you now although we;ve never met, it made me laugh (and i have,nt done that in years) it made me cry
( i cry all the time) it made grateful for all my life lessons as i now see that they all had purpose.
i feel healed after having read your book margaret and can forgive my mother and i hope she knows that, no i now know she knows.
God bless you margaret keep up the good work.
i am telling everyone i meet about you and your lovely story.
April 13, 2012 at 9:15 am
Hi Margaret, my sister gave me your book to read last year, I couldnt put it down. I lost my son just over 2 years ago and the comfort I got from reading your book and knowing that you can see people as they were in life is wonderful. I have heard psychics and mediums describe those that are passed over as lights and energies. But I dont want to think of my son as these things, but as he was and knowing that you see our loved ones as they were is heart lifting. Thank you for what you do and for the comfort and peace you bring to peoples lives.
Caroline
May 10, 2012 at 4:36 pm
I just read your book “When Spirits Hold my Hand”, I just loved it so much at times it brought me to tears. The work you do is wonderful. I would give anything to get absent healing from you I have suffered from a very bad back over the last 25 years and other ailments. Thank you so much for the comfort and peace you give to peoples lives. You are such a down to earth person May God Bless you Always.
May 22, 2012 at 11:47 pm
Hi Margret just read your book, it is a pity I did not come across your book before now,
you gave me great comfort. I love to have a reading with so, so much has happened I
need to know. Can I meet you sometime.
June 11, 2012 at 11:43 am
Hi Margaret,
I have recently read your book. I would like to tell you how much it moved me, I have told all my friends about it and we are passing it around for all to read. I would like very much to have some absent healing from you if possible. I suffer from asthma and high blood pressure which is under control with medication. I have suffered recently with leg pain, I have also had a fall but the pain is in the other leg. I had torn ligiments from the fall and my knee and ankle have never been the same since. I would appreciate if you could send me some absent healing. If you ever visit Cork I would be grateful for a reading also.
Regards
Michelle
June 26, 2012 at 9:46 pm
Enjoyed book very much and would love to meet you personally. keep up the great work that you do.
August 7, 2012 at 9:04 am
Could U ever let me Know how I could get in touch W/ U…….I would luv a reading
August 29, 2012 at 9:22 pm
read your book it was brilliant would love a reading
November 16, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Hi Margaret. I’ve Just finished reading your book. It was excellent. I laughed and cried at some of the stories. I would love to meet with you for a healing/reading. Could you perhaps email me dates of any up-coming workshops or any other means through which I could make contact with you? I live in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10.
Regards Michelle.
November 17, 2012 at 12:32 am
Hi margaret I have just read ur book u are brilliant I would like to no if you can do a reading for me please
December 27, 2012 at 8:13 pm
hi margaret i just read your book and found it fasanating i was wondering if you would do a reading for me over the phone or would i come and meet you but i need a contact number i have been depressed for a long time and i feel it starting to lift as i write this email to you i feel like a child and not wanting to wait
January 9, 2013 at 1:25 am
Hi Margaret, You helped me get through a very difficult time about 15 years ago and I have never forgotten you. You allowed me to be in contact with my much loved father and both of you helped me to understand and deal with my situation. You used to run wonderful meditation sessions near Tallaght which were the highlight of my week at that time. Everything worked out for the best and what I learned from you has stood to me well ever since.
I bought your book in the Airport last year and I really enjoyed it. Hope you are well and happy. God Bless. Jane
January 30, 2013 at 11:31 am
I am presently reading this amazing book.
I would love to get a reading with Margaret for my cousin.
Has anyone got contact details or know how you can arrange an appointment?
Thank you Margaret for bringing so much light and hope into so many lives.
Caroline
February 7, 2013 at 12:53 pm
Good Afternoon Margaret,
I hope you are keeping well. I would be very grateful if you could contact me please as i would love to arrange a meeting with you. Thank you very much.
Sinead
February 18, 2013 at 1:24 pm
Hi Margaret,
I have just finished reading your book as I just couldn’t put it down, what an absolute delight, I wish you a long and happy life in using your gift to help others.
Michelle x
March 5, 2013 at 5:01 pm
Hi Margaret,
I’m almost finished your book and I’m sad because it’s a fabulous read and I’m really intrigued by your stories. I would love to meet you for a reading/healing. Can you email me details of possible dates, perhaps your holding seminars around Ireland, can you let me know if you are I would love to meet with you.
Laura :-)
March 13, 2013 at 5:54 pm
Hi Margaret
I’v just read your book given to me by a very good friend.
i loved all of it. It gave me great comfort to know that I will see my family again.
How can I contact you.
Aileen
March 17, 2013 at 5:41 pm
Dear Margaret I have just finished reading your book today. I found it so inspiring and uplifting, it is full of love and optimism , what a wonderful gift !. I am really interested in meeting you if that is possible. I look forward to hearing from you . Kind Regards Mary .
April 7, 2013 at 8:40 pm
Hi Margaret
I have just finished you book and it gave me great comfort and a beautiful understanding of the next life .Please can you contact me to arrange a meeting.
Look forward to hearing from you .Thankyou Lucy .
April 20, 2013 at 7:07 am
Hello all,
With such a large number of people looking for Margaret’s details we’ve decided to put them here for you.
You can arrange an appointment through her daughter Shauna. The number to arrange is 0868450372.
Have a wonderful day,
Positive Life
May 22, 2013 at 10:44 pm
Hi Margaret I have read your book and and very impressed, would love to have a reading and meet you. Thank you.
August 5, 2013 at 3:07 pm
Hello Margaret,
While I was on Holiday in Ireland my attention was drawn on your book which I bought I don’t know why.. I have just read it and it brought me lots of feelings… I have told my aunt about you (since her husband died she is so unhappy) and I promised her to bring her to you.. Could we please meet you for a reading? It would do her so much good ! We can come from Belgium no problem (if you still live in Ireland). Thank you so much !
God bless you
August 7, 2013 at 8:56 am
Hi Margaret,
I have not yet read your book, but I will, My family also lost a brother, a son, a dear person who we all miss, whom I Know is always around, but something wonderful happened to me one day as I was not in a happy place, Our Lady appered to me, It was an amazing experience to say the least, would love a chat ?
Thank you
October 21, 2013 at 9:17 pm
margaret i have just read your lovely book, i enjoyed it so much, it took a week for me to read and that for me was brilliant as i have dyslexia. i can not begin to tell you how much i need to talk to you as i so agree with all you do and i feel the need to explore more for myself and could do with assurance.
regards
francis
December 7, 2013 at 7:03 pm
Hi Margaret
i have just read your book and also lost my mum in august this year i would love a reading from you your book was heart warming and i love it i have tried so many times to medicate and get to know my guide but i failed. i will be waiting your response
bernadette