The Serpent and the Cross: Did Ireland’s Ancient Priests Simply Become Her Monks?
How an ancient faith didn't die — it transformed...
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Gold and Silver and Ancient Ireland: A conversation with Mark O’Byrne
Dive into the shimmering secrets of Ireland's ancient past! In this two-part series, I sit down with Mark O'Byrne, the visionary founder and director of TaraCoins.com—a trailblazing company minting exquisite…
Heroic Biography: Finn McCool – A Giant of Irish Folklore and Tradition
Finn McCool, also known as Fionn mac Cumhaill, is a renowned character from Irish mythology, celebrated for his wisdom and martial prowess. His mythic narratives were passed down originally through…
Chronicles of the Irish Nation: Exploring The Annals of the Four Masters
The Annals of the Four Masters, also known as "Annála Ríoghachta Éireann" or "The Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland", is a comprehensive chronicle of Irish history from the earliest…
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,…
Spring Equinox Celebrations and Astronomical Alignments in Ireland
Happy Spring Equinox everyone! A time-honoured by our ancestors and all of mankind since time immemorial and marked out by great celebrations, and astrologically aligned monuments, to mark the occasion…
14 Ancient Names for Ireland (Video)
The Names of Ireland An Ainmneacha na hÉireann With a land as ancient as this, it should come as no surprise to learn that the place we call ‘Ireland’ was…
Under the Brehon Laws: Family, Children, and the Status of Women in Early Ireland
Ireland's Brehon Laws teach us about the central importance of the family, the role of children, and the rights of women in ancient Irish and medieval history. The Brehon Laws…