Speech by Padraic Pearse
Speech at the Grave of O’Donovan Rossa | Padraic Pearse
It has been thought right, before we turn away from this place in which we have laid the mortal remains of O’Donovan Rossa that one among us should, in the…
The Fairy Lore of Ireland
The Fairy Lore of Ireland is drawn from a chapter of the "Traces of the Elder Faiths of Ireland: A Folklore Sketch; a Handbook of Irish Pre-Christian Traditions", published in…
King Niall of the Nine Hostages | A Legendary Irish High-King
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
86 Old Irish Names for Women and Girls
Here is a list of 86 names for girls and women from John O'Donovan's Origin and Meanings of Irish Family Names. Some of these names are still in use today,…
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!