Finn McCool and the Creation of Lough Neagh and the Isle of Man
A Fenian legend attributes the formation of this lough to Finn McCool (Fionn Mac Cumhaill), the heroic leader of the Fianna Warriors who, at this later stage of his heroic…
The Downfall of the Gael | by the Bard O’Gnieve circa 1580
An Irish poem (translated into English) written by the bard of the O'Neill clan known as O'Gnieve. The poem is from 1580 and is in reference to the new English…
86 Old Irish Names for Women and Girls
Here is a list of 86 names for girls and women from John O'Donovan's Origin and Meanings of Irish Family Names. Some of these names are still in use today,…
Irish Family Names Part 2 & 3 | Anglo-Norman Influence on Irish Surnames
We continue our journey through John O'Donovan's Origin and Meaning of Irish Family Names by taking a look at the influence of Anglo-Norman rule, and cruelty, in the shaping of…
Irish Family Names | How the Irish Got Their “Macs” and Their “Os”
Learn about the Origin and Meaning of Irish Family Names as Kevin Flanagan shares an old writing by John O'Donovan that was published in the Young Irelander Newspaper (1918). A…
From Ancient Times to Brian Boru: HISTORY OF IRELAND (5 Hours of Video)
"Sept" is the word used in early Ireland to refer to a large family kin group, usually a collection of families with various surnames although descending from a single great…
Saint Patrick’s Breastplate (Video)
This hymn is traditionally said to have been composed by St. Patrick. This variation of Saint Patrick's Breastplate was first sung on St. Patricks Day, March 17th, in 1899. https://youtu.be/eOxO4b9SUk8
Some Problems with the Brehon Law
The social system under the Brehon Laws certainly contained many elements that were laudable, especially given the context of the time in which they existed and by comparison to contemporary…
40 Years of Research: Irish Castles & Tower-houses with Guest Martin Breen
Martin Breen is an Irish historian, researcher, and author who has dedicated over 40 years of his life to uncovering some of the lesser-known truths about Irish history. Martin Breen…
Brian Boru and the Vikings: Battle of Clontarf 1014
On April 23, 1014, a pivotal battle took place in Ireland that would shape the country's future for centuries to come. The Battle of Clontarf saw the forces of High…
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