A Man is Better Than His Birth – Is Ferr Fer a Chiniud
The Brehon ideal holds that no individual should be hindered or restricted, in any way whatsoever, in his or her personal and individual development merely because of the circumstances birth.
A Saint Patrick’s Day Message 2021 (Video)
https://vimeo.com/526938095 A St. Patrick's Day Message from Kevin Flanagan of the Brehon Academy Wherever you are, whoever you are, happy Saint Patrick's Day!
The Vatican, the Crown, and the Demise of the Brehon Law
An in-depth look at the main factors and influences that led to the ultimate demise of the Brehon Laws of early Ireland. In modern times, we often consider the conflict…
Are Myths Important?
Irish myths have been told around fires and at bedsides for millennia. They tell tales of more ancient times; of heroes and monsters, of extraordinary other-worldy places, triumphant feats of warriors,…
How Did The Brehon Laws Handle Mental Illness?
It might come as a surprise to find that the early Irish had the prevention of the exploitation of individuals who suffered from a disability or mental health issues in their minds, but we know this is the case from the research of great scholars on early Irish law who translated the law tracts. Foremost among these living scholars is Dr Fergus Kelly who deals with these topics in his book Early Irish Law, and his article 'Medicine and Early Irish Law'.
Aengus Óg: The Irish God of Love
Aengus was one of the illustrious and mysterious Tuatha Dé Danann, a mystical race of beings who came to Ireland in the distant past bringing high culture along with them.…
Diarmuid & Grainne, Ireland’s Greatest Love Story
Grainne was the daughter of the High King Cormac MacAirt, her stunning beauty was legendary across the island. Many high ranking nobles and chieftains tried in vain to secure her…
The Dream of Aengus (Aisling Óengus)
Aengus was asleep one night when he saw something like a young girl coming towards the head of his bed, and she was the most beautiful woman in Eriu. He…
Meanings and Origins of Imbolg
Traditionally, Imbolg (or Imbolc) was celebrated on the 1st-2nd February to mark the beginning of Spring and the midway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox in early Gaelic society.…
Irish Mythology: Na Fianna – An Elite Warrior Guild
The Fianna was made up of many battalions called cathas, each with 3,000 warriors. In peaceful times, the main body of the Fianna was made up of three cathas, or…
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