The Law of Light – Part V
Part V of the Living Law Series, exploring ritual, skin, and the memory of land. Light returns quietly. Not as a spectacle.Not as an announcement.But as a soft widening of days,…
Clay, Water, Seed, Leaf – Part IV
Part IV of the Living Law Series, exploring ritual, skin, and the memory of land. In every culture that has lived close to the soil, the body was seen not…
Changelings, Fairies, and Witchcraft? The Full, Unsparing Account of Bridget Cleary’s Murder in March 1895
Ballyvadhea, County Tipperary – March 1895Retold by Kevin Flanagan on 31 October 2025 In 1895, gripped by paranoia and fear, Michael Cleary and his accomplices would burn Michael's wife, Bridget,…
The Silence Between Seasons – Part III
Part III of the "Living Law Series," exploring ritual, skin, and the memory of land. There is a season that isn't drawn on any calendar. It lives between endings and…
Seasonal Law & the Wheel of the Skin – Part I
Part I of the "Living Law Series," exploring ritual, skin, and the memory of land. I've long believed our bodies keep their own calendars. Skin, especially, is a seasonal storyteller.…
The Modern-Day Druidess: Land, Law & Living Ritual – Part II
Part II of the "Living Law Series," exploring ritual, skin, and the memory of land. I wake each dawn to the soft percussion of the ocean against limestone. The Shipwreck…
Cows As Currency In Early Ireland
"In early times [in Ireland] wealth is not spoken of in terms of money, which was not in circulation, nor of ownership of land, but primarily in terms of livestock…
The Collar of Morann: A Missing Symbol of Justice in Modern Ireland?
This article ventures into the heart of Irish folklore and history, spotlighting Morann and his legendary Collar—a beacon of justice and wisdom once featured on the emblem of the Department…
A Very Irish Christmas – 9 Irish Christmas Traditions You Can Follow This Year
In Ireland, Christmas is not just a season; it's a tapestry of customs woven with ancient myths, modern delights, and a warm sense of community. These nine traditions showcase the…
Descendants of the Healer: The O’Hickeys – Hereditary Physicians to the O’Briens, Kings of Thomand
For centuries, the O'Hickeys have served as Hereditary Physicians to the O’Briens, former Kings of Thomond (North Munster) and the descendants of King Brian Boru. The surname 'Hickey' is derived…