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…
Exploring Bretha Nemed or the “Judgments of the Privileged”: A Window into Early Irish Legal Tradition
The ancient legal texts of Ireland offer a fascinating glimpse into the minds and societal structures of our ancestors. Among these, the Bretha Nemed ("Judgments of the Privileged") stands out…
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…
Sick Maintenance: Injury, Restorative Justice, and Legal Liability in Early Ireland
The legal system of Ireland before the arrival of the Normans was known as the Brehon Law. It was a complex and evolved system of law that reflected the intricacies…
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Analysis: Unraveling the Economic Underpinnings of Ireland’s Ancient Brehon Laws and Richard Posner’s Modern Legal Economics
In the complex tapestry of legal history, the ancient Irish Brehon Law stands out as a unique and intriguing legal system. As we explore Brehon Law and its economic underpinnings,…
Video: Medieval Anarchy? Autonomous Traditions in Iceland & Ireland | With David D. Friedman & Kevin Flanagan
This event explored the details of both Brehon Law and early Icelandic Law, showing how justice, society, free markets, and lawmaking worked without centralized power. Participants deepened their understanding of…
The Ancient Irish Roots of Boycotting
Boycotting refers to a non-violent form of protest or dissent that involves abstaining from engaging with a person, group, or institution, typically in a social or economic sense, in order…
From Fragments to a Masterpiece: Exploring the “Corpus Iuris Hibernici” D.A. Binchy’s Pioneering Contribution to Early Irish Law
The Corpus Iuris Hibernici (CIH) is an invaluable collection of medieval Irish legal texts that sheds light on the native legal system of Ireland, known as Brehon Law. This extraordinary…
Studying Brehon Law Today | 8 Core Challenges (and How to Address Them)
Explore the challenges of interpreting and preserving this legal tradition, from limited historical sources and language barriers to the impact of colonization and biases in legal scholarship. Learn how comparative analysis with other legal systems can deepen our understanding of Brehon law and its relevance to contemporary issues of restorative justice and community involvement in dispute resolution.
Purring Through Irish History: Learn About The History of Cats in Early Irish Society, Legend, and Law
Discover the fascinating world of cats in early Irish society exploring the history of cats in Ireland, the Catslechta legal manuscript, and some early Irish cat names. Learn about the famous Pangur Bán poem and Irish folklore and legends that featured monstrous enchanted wild cats. Discover the Cave of Cats-Oweynagat, an ancient cave in County Roscommon associated with legends of demon cats, and the mysterious Imbas forasna divination technique used by the Druids.