Have you ever wondered about the foundations of Irish society, its vibrant history, and its impact on today’s world? If so, our Online Course on Early Irish Culture and Society is the perfect chance for you to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Ireland’s past!
In this comprehensive course, you will not only delve into the various aspects of early Irish life but also uncover the stories of the people who shaped this unique civilization. You’ll learn about the importance of family, land, and the home, as well as the social hierarchy that governed the lives of individuals in ancient Ireland.
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Discover the foundations of family, land, and home in early Ireland, from tribal and family structures to dwellings and land ownership. Explore the rights and roles of women, marriage customs, and the importance of children and fosterage.
Unravel the complexities of status and society, diving into the social hierarchy and the various classes, from the unfree to the privileged. Witness the grandeur of royal Erin, exploring kingship, royal sites, and the rituals that defined the age of chieftains and high-kings.
Delve into the world of education, learning about the revered seven grades of wisdom and the impact of education on early Irish society. Uncover the spiritual beliefs of ancient Ireland, from the old religion and Druids to the arrival of Christianity and its influence on the Irish people.
Finally, immerse yourself in the wider society of early Ireland, exploring the origins of ancient names, the role of money, Brehon Law, hospitality, health, art, and the vibrant festivals and fairs that brought communities together. When you sign up you get lifetime access and can embark on this enlightening journey at your own pace and on any device.
Curriculum
- 7 Sections
- 55 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Fáilte - Welcome!Meet your instructor and find out what's to come on the course.1
- Family, Land, and the HomeLearn about various aspects of early Irish social and family life, including the tribe and family structure, dwellings, traditional roles of men and women, marriage and divorce laws, children and fosterage, land ownership and inheritance, and the culture of Gaelic clans.15
- 2.1The Tribe and The Family – An Tuath agus An Fine8 Minutes
- 2.2Model of the Three Primary Family Units in Early Irish Society3 Minutes
- 2.3Dwellings in Early Ireland3 Minutes
- 2.4Father, Husband, Warrior, King3 Minutes
- 2.5Rights of Women in Early Ireland7 Minutes
- 2.6Women, Work and Status2 Minutes
- 2.7Marriage or the ‘Law of Coupling’ (Cáin Lánamna)6 Minutes
- 2.8Divorce or the ‘Law of Separation’ (Imscarad)3 Minutes
- 2.9Children and Fosterage6 Minutes
- 2.10Land Ownership in Early Ireland7 Minutes
- 2.11Inheritance Under the Brehon Laws (Orbae)3 Minutes
- 2.12Gaelic Clans and Battle Cries9 Minutes
- 2.13Irish Families and Place Names (of Ulster, Munster, Leinster, and Connacht)38 Minutes
- 2.14Origin & Meaning of Irish Family Names by John O’Donovan62 Minutes
- 2.15Section Summary: Family, Land, and the Home1 Minute
- Social Status & Society in Early IrelandLearn about the hierarchy of social status, from the unfree classes and free classes to the highly skilled Áes Dana and the privileged An Nemed. Explore the distinct characteristics of each class and their role in shaping the society of early Ireland.7
- 3.1The Hierarchy: Social Status in Early Ireland9 Minutes
- 3.2The Unfree Classes (Daer)8 Minutes
- 3.3The Free Classes (Saer)6 Minutes
- 3.4Craftsmen (Saer)4 Minutes
- 3.5The Artisans, Poets, and Highly Skilled Classes (Áes Dana)11 Minutes
- 3.6The Privileged Classes (An Nemed)4 Minutes
- 3.7Status and Society Section Summary
- Royal Erin: Irish Kingship and Royal SitesLearn about kingship in early Ireland, exploring the grades of kingship, the election process, hostages, rituals, royal sites, Brian Boru's Harp, and Irish kings from the 7th and 8th centuries.9
- 4.1Kings of Ireland (Ríthe na hÉireann)9 Minutes
- 4.2From Chieftains to High-Kings : The Primary Grades of Kingship
- 4.3Elections of Chieftains and Kings in Early Ireland
- 4.4Hostages – Gíall
- 4.5Rituals of Kingship : Royal Inauguration Rituals
- 4.6Ancient Royal Sites of Ireland
- 4.7A Description of Brian Boru’s Harp2 Minutes
- 4.8Irish Kings of the 7th & 8th Centuries32 Minutes
- 4.9Royal Erin Section Summary
- Education & The Seven Grades of WisdomLearn how education was highly valued in ancient Ireland by exploring the nature of schooling, and the varying degrees of learning known as the “Seven Grades of Wisdom”.3
- From Crom Cruach to Christ: Beliefs & SpiritualityLearn about the rich spiritual beliefs and practices of the ancient Irish people as we explore the old religion and the Druids until the arrival of Christianity, learn about the unique funeral customs including the Irish lament, or keening.7
- 6.1The Old Religion and the Druids
- 6.2“Spiritual Beliefs of the Early Irish” Story of an Irish Sept Chapter 466 Minutes
- 6.3How the Ancient Irish Lived as Pagans13 Minutes
- 6.4How the Ancient Irish Lived as Christians10 Minutes
- 6.5Burial Rites & Funeral Customs of Ireland
- 6.6Christianity: A Brief Insight
- 6.7Keening – The Irish Funeral Song4 Minutes
- Wider SocietyLearn about the diverse customs and culture of ancient Ireland, including the 14 Ancient Names of Ireland, the use of money, the Brehon Laws, the significance of ancient Irish Bards, hospitality, sickness, health, music, art, festivals and assemblies, the origins of the MacNamara clan, and the Irish customs that provide further insight into the country's historical traditions.13
- 7.114 Ancient Names of Ireland – Geoffrey Keating10 Minutes
- 7.2Money in Early Irish Society
- 7.3Introduction to the Brehon Laws
- 7.4Ancient Irish Bards (Dublin Penny Journal Articles)15 Minutes
- 7.5Hospitality in Early Ireland
- 7.6Sickness and Health
- 7.7Ancient Irish Music & Art18 Minutes
- 7.8Festivals Fairs and Assemblies
- 7.9Ancient Irish Olympics : The Telltown Games (an Áenach Tailteann)
- 7.10“Origins” – Story of an Irish Sept Chapter 159 Minutes
- 7.11“Customs” Story of an Irish Sept Chapter 261 Minutes
- 7.12The Downfall of the Gael: by the Bard O’Gnieve c. 15803 Minutes
- 7.13Goodbye and Thanks