Interactive Map of Irish Legends, Folklore, and Mythology
I want to share this pretty amazing resource with you all. Click the map below or the following link to be taken to EmeraldIsle.ie. There, you'll be able to explore…
Time, Nature, Justice, Myth, and Family: Kevin Flanagan Speaks to the Assembly of Uisneach Fire Festival 2024
Ever wondered where the word "clock" really comes from? Or how ancient Ireland synced with the stars to mark time? Or have you ever asked yourself where your Irish family…
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 Ireland’s most revered ancient sites. Known as the…
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠: 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲
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…
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 'sharp’, 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…