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…
The FINAL Chapter in The Story of the Irish Race | A Poem About Ireland’s Destiny
Published in 1921, Seamus MacManus' Story of an Irish Race speaks to the times in which it was written. MacManus' hoped to rekindle a deep awareness of Irish culture and…
The Colour of Ireland: 40 Shades of Blue
Not to cause controversy, but did you know that the 'official' colour of Ireland is NOT green?While her songs sing of the 40 shades, while her people are draped in…
The Story of an Irish Sept “Origins” (Chapter 1)
A Story of An Irish Sept: Their Character and Struggle to Maintain Their Lands, by Nottige C. Macnamara (a member of the Sept), 1896. Part I: Origins In chapter 1…
10 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Irish Pubs
Travel anywhere in the world and you're bound to find one. The Irish Pub is a landmark of every city and always a good place to find craic agus ceoil as all who flock there go for good company, a friendly atmosphere, music, and a decent pint. But here are 10 things you probably do not know about Irish pubs from the book Have Ye No Homes To Go To? The History of the Irish Pub, by Kevin Martin.
The White Cat and the Monk – Pangur Bán, a 9th C. Old Irish Poem
Background Pangur Bán or “White Pangur” is an anonymous poem written in Old Irish around the 9th century originating, it is presumed, from the Abbey of Reichenau; a Benedictine Monastery…
We Are Strangers At Home! We Are Exiles in Erin!
A poem composed in 1580 served as a prophetic warning, a cry of despair and for Irish unity upon seeing the desecration of the Irish woodland even in the early times of the 'New English'.