Sheelah’s Day: Saint Patrick’s Wife, Mother, or a Pagan Goddess?
On March 17, Ireland and its diaspora erupt in a sea of green to honor Saint Patrick, the nationโs patron saint. Yet, the very next day, March 18, once brought…
Raiders of the Lost Ark: British-Israelites and the Quest for the Ark of the Covenant on the Hill of Tara
In the waning years of the 19th century, an unusual group of treasure hunters descended upon the Hill of Tara, one of Irelandโs most revered ancient sites. Known as the…
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Nestled on the rugged shores of the Isle of Skye, Dunvegan Castle stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Clan MacLeod. For over 800 years, this fortress has…
Nature’s Copyright? The Early Irish Legal Principle of “To Every Cow Its Calf”
Nature and The Law Among the myriad features that distinguish the early Irish native Brehon laws from other legal systems, its deep reliance on and connection with nature is one…
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,…
The History Of The Cailleach Bheara, Queen of Samhain
The Cailleach. Her very name translates as 'Veiled One', hinting at darkness. Her second name, Bheur or Bheara, translates as 'shrill' or 'sharpโ, referring to the cold winter wind she…
Brehon Laws on the Hill of Uisneach
"As Old As The Rocks"On my second visit to the Festival of the Fires on the ancient, and sacred, Hill of Uisneach, was when I was invited to speak on…