The Serpent and the Cross: Did Ireland’s Ancient Priests Simply Become Her Monks?
How an ancient faith didn't die — it transformed...
How an ancient faith didn't die — it transformed...
Long before modern contract law, before the Anglo-Norman invasions rewrote Ireland's social fabric, and centuries before the Church imposed its singular vision of marriage across the land, the early Irish had developed one of the most nuanced legal frameworks for human relationships in the ancient world.
Part VIII of the Living Law series, exploring ritual, skin, and the memory of land. Introduction Before law is written, it is imagined. Before it is spoken, it is formed…
There's something quietly remarkable about a small, three-leafed plant becoming the symbol of an entire nation. Most symbols of nationhood are grand things — eagles, lions, towering monuments. Ireland chose…
Meet Siobhán De Poar, an acclaimed Irish performance poet, spoken-word artist, dramaturg, file and passionate language revivalist behind Wild Irish Retreats. With roots in West Kerry and Kilkenny, Siobhán has…
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗽-𝗨𝗽 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱: 𝟭𝟮, 𝟭𝟯, 𝟭𝟱, 𝟭𝟲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 @ 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝗡𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘂 𝗦𝘁. 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝟮 Permanent Stand in the National Gallery of Ireland Dive into the enchanting…
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Dive into the shimmering secrets of Ireland's ancient past! In this two-part series, I sit down with Mark O'Byrne, the visionary founder and director of TaraCoins.com—a trailblazing company minting exquisite…
Imagine living in a society where cutting down the wrong tree could cost you the same penalty as harming a human chief. Where poisoning a river carried massive fines. Where…
Part VII of the Living Law Series, exploring ritual, skin, and the memory of land. Air is the first and last element we meet. Before the law is spoken, breath prepares…