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Purring Through Irish History: Learn About The History of Cats in Early Irish Society, Legend, and Law

Post author:Brehon Academy
Post published:10 April 2023
Post category:General History Manuscripts The Customs The Laws The Myths The Places
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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.

Builders, Kings, and Astronomers: 6 Ancient Sites to Explore the Ingenuity of Ireland’s Ancestors

Post author:Brehon Academy
Post published:24 March 2023
Post category:Ancient Sites General History The Places
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Discover 6 of Ireland's most remarkable ancient sites that showcase the ingenuity of its people - from the incredible neolithic Newgrange to the legendary Rathcroghan, steeped in myth and legend. Journey back in time to experience Ireland's rich cultural heritage, from the sacred sites of the Boyne Valley to the impressive Rock of Cashel, and uncover the mysteries of its ancient past.

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…

40 Years of Research: Irish Castles & Tower-houses with Guest Martin Breen

Post author:Brehon Academy
Post published:6 March 2022
Post category:Ancient Sites General History The Places
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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…

10 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Irish Pubs

Post author:Brehon Academy
Post published:26 April 2021
Post category:General History Holidays and Feasts The Places
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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.

12 Name Meanings of Ireland’s Major Rivers

Post author:Brehon Academy
Post published:3 December 2019
Post category:The Myths The Places
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Here are the name meanings for 12 of Ireland's major rivers with a few myths thrown in along the way. River Shannon Abhainn na Sionainne River of Sionann Ireland’s longest…

Irish Place Names and Families

Post author:Brehon Academy
Post published:9 November 2018
Post category:Genealogy The Places
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This series explores Irish Place Names and Families from the four provinces of Ulster, Munster, Leinster, and Connaught.

Irish Surname Map

Post author:Brehon Academy
Post published:11 October 2018
Post category:Genealogy The Places
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Check out this clever resource from barrygriffin.com which gives you maps showing the distribution of 1000s of Irish surnames across Ireland. Admittedly, the data is pulled from the 1901 and 1911…

The First Judgment in Ireland

Post author:Brehon Academy
Post published:29 June 2018
Post category:The Laws The Myths The Places Video
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“And that, without deceit, is the first judgement in Ireland: so that thence, with very noble judgement, it is the right of his wife against Partholón.” Lebor Gabhála Érenn §30. The First Judgment…

Brehon Law and the Statutes of Kilkenny 1367

Post author:Brehon Academy
Post published:19 June 2018
Post category:General History The Laws The Places
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It is one of the world’s oldest systems of verifiable jurisprudence next to the Vedic laws. And these native Irish laws bear striking resemblance to the laws of other pre-colonial…