Published in 1924, the book is a study of the Irish-language poets who kept a native learned culture alive across Cork, Kerry, and Limerick through the eighteenth century, long after the formal Bardic schools of medieval Ireland had been destroyed. Corkery called this world hidden for a precise reason.
Nature and The Law Among the myriad features that distinguish the early Irish native Brehon laws from other legal systems, its deep reliance on and connection with nature is one…
Explore the challenges of interpreting and preserving this legal tradition, from limited historical sources and language barriers to the impact of colonization and biases in legal scholarship. Learn how comparative analysis with other legal systems can deepen our understanding of Brehon law and its relevance to contemporary issues of restorative justice and community involvement in dispute resolution.