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Read more about the article The Forgotten Weapon of Cultural Oppression: The “Bata Scóir” and its Devastating Impact on Irish Language and Identity

The Forgotten Weapon of Cultural Oppression: The “Bata Scóir” and its Devastating Impact on Irish Language and Identity

Post author:Brehon Academy
Post published:14 March 2023
Post category:General History The Language
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Delve into the dark history of the "bata scoir," a brutal punishment device used in Irish schools to suppress the Irish language and promote English during British rule. This article explores the impact of the "bata scoir" on Irish language and culture, and its role in the wider policy of cultural oppression experienced by the Irish people. Discover the legacy of colonialism and the struggle to preserve language heritage and identity.

From the Fairies of Folklore to UFOs: The Fascinating Story of “The Secret Commonwealth”

Post author:Brehon Academy
Post published:10 March 2023
Post category:General History The Myths
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The Secret Commonwealth is a term that originated in Scottish folklore, specifically in the 17th century. It referred to a society of fairies or supernatural beings who were believed to…

Read more about the article Brehon Law, Ubuntu, Navajo Peacemaking, and The Great Law of Peace: Reimagining Traditional Legal Systems for Today’s World

Brehon Law, Ubuntu, Navajo Peacemaking, and The Great Law of Peace: Reimagining Traditional Legal Systems for Today’s World

Post author:Brehon Academy
Post published:7 March 2023
Post category:General History The Laws
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Traditional legal systems have been developed over centuries to serve the needs of specific cultures and societies. These systems reflect the values, beliefs, and traditions of the communities that created…

The Power of Three: The Trinity in Irish Mythology, History, and Culture

Post author:Brehon Academy
Post published:17 February 2023
Post category:Ancient Sites Design General History Manuscripts Resources The Places
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Explore the significance of the number three in Irish mythology, literature, and culture. From the triple spiral pattern found on Newgrange, to the triple goddess of sovereignty, to the motif…

Brehon Law: A System of Justice for Modern Times? Reimagining Traditional Legal Systems for Today’s World

Post author:Brehon Academy
Post published:22 January 2023
Post category:General History The Laws
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Brehon Law, also known as Fenechus, is a unique and remarkable legal system that flourished in Early Ireland from around the 7th to the 17th century. It was an intricate…

Brehon Law and the Sanhedrin: Two Examples of Successful Kritarchy Systems

Post author:Brehon Academy
Post published:1 January 2023
Post category:General History The Laws
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Kritarchy, also known as "rule by judges," is a form of government in which judges, rather than politicians or elected officials, make decisions and govern the society. The term "kritarchy"…

The Rise of Democracy in Early Ireland? How Kingship Worked Under the Brehon Laws

Post author:Brehon Academy
Post published:1 December 2022
Post category:General History The Laws
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Kingship in early Ireland was a unique and complex institution that differed significantly from the concept of primogeniture in other countries. The Irish system of kingship was based on a…

From Cows to Coins: Understanding the Economics of Early Ireland and the Role of Brehon Law in Trade and Commerce

Post author:Brehon Academy
Post published:1 November 2022
Post category:General History The Laws
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Early Ireland was a society that relied heavily on agriculture, and cattle were the most important form of wealth. In fact, cattle were often used as a form of currency,…

The Coming Revolution | Speech by Padraic Pearse, 1913

Post author:Brehon Academy
Post published:21 July 2022
Post category:General History Video
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I have come to the conclusion that the Gaelic League, as the Gaelic League, is a spent force; and I am glad of it. I do not mean that no work remains…

Speech by Padraic Pearse

Speech at the Grave of O’Donovan Rossa | Padraic Pearse

Post author:Brehon Academy
Post published:21 July 2022
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It has been thought right, before we turn away from this place in which we have laid the mortal remains of O’Donovan Rossa that one among us should, in the…