In this short video, Kevin Flanagan discusses the characteristics and life of one of Ireland's greatest legendary historical kings, the father of many generations, Niall of the Nine Hostages. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA0g_byWlbM
Learn about the Origin and Meaning of Irish Family Names as Kevin Flanagan shares an old writing by John O'Donovan that was published in the Young Irelander Newspaper (1918). A…
The social system under the Brehon Laws certainly contained many elements that were laudable, especially given the context of the time in which they existed and by comparison to contemporary…
On April 23, 1014, a pivotal battle took place in Ireland that would shape the country's future for centuries to come. The Battle of Clontarf saw the forces of High…
Published in 1921, Seamus MacManus' Story of an Irish Race speaks to the times in which it was written. MacManus' hoped to rekindle a deep awareness of Irish culture and…
Podcast interview with Kevin Flanagan, "When Ireland Was Stateless". Hosted by Paul Meany on Portraits of Liberty at https://www.libertarianism.org https://youtu.be/HTcY1NFoU8g
https://vimeo.com/526938095 A St. Patrick's Day Message from Kevin Flanagan of the Brehon Academy Wherever you are, whoever you are, happy Saint Patrick's Day!
An in-depth look at the main factors and influences that led to the ultimate demise of the Brehon Laws of early Ireland. In modern times, we often consider the conflict…
It might come as a surprise to find that the early Irish had the prevention of the exploitation of individuals who suffered from a disability or mental health issues in their minds, but we know this is the case from the research of great scholars on early Irish law who translated the law tracts. Foremost among these living scholars is Dr Fergus Kelly who deals with these topics in his book Early Irish Law, and his article 'Medicine and Early Irish Law'.
Aengus was asleep one night when he saw something like a young girl coming towards the head of his bed, and she was the most beautiful woman in Eriu. He…