Irish Family Names | How the Irish Got Their “Macs” and Their “Os”
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…
Some Problems with the Brehon Law
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…
Brian Boru and the Vikings: Battle of Clontarf 1014
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…
The FINAL Chapter in The Story of the Irish Race | A Poem About Ireland’s Destiny
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…
When Ireland Was Stateless (Video)
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
A Saint Patrick’s Day Message 2021 (Video)
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!
The Vatican, the Crown, and the Demise of the Brehon Law
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…
How Did The Brehon Laws Handle Mental Illness?
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'.
The Dream of Aengus (Aisling Óengus)
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…
Irish Mythology: Na Fianna – An Elite Warrior Guild
The Fianna was made up of many battalions called cathas, each with 3,000 warriors. In peaceful times, the main body of the Fianna was made up of three cathas, or…