How Did Courts Work Under Brehon Law?
Under Brehon Law, the legal procedure of a court case was a formal process that involved various steps. Firstly, the parties involved in the dispute would choose a qualified judge,…
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Brehon Law and the Sanhedrin: Two Examples of Successful Kritarchy Systems
Kritarchy, also known as "rule by judges," is a form of government in which judges, rather than politicians or elected officials, make decisions and govern the society. The term "kritarchy"…
The Rise of Democracy in Early Ireland? How Kingship Worked Under the Brehon Laws
Kingship in early Ireland was a unique and complex institution that differed significantly from the concept of primogeniture in other countries. The Irish system of kingship was based on a…
From Cows to Coins: Understanding the Economics of Early Ireland and the Role of Brehon Law in Trade and Commerce
Early Ireland was a society that relied heavily on agriculture, and cattle were the most important form of wealth. In fact, cattle were often used as a form of currency,…
IF THE BREHON LAWS WERE IN FORCE TO-DAY – Irish Times 12th July 1934
Below is a facsimile of an article published in the Irish Times newspaper on the 12th of July, 1934, considering If the Brehon Laws were in Force Today. The Irish…
From the Ashes: The Role of Culture and Heritage in Irish Transition to Independence
In living memory alone, many countries have experienced drastic changes to its cultural and political constituents, going through a state of transition from one form of government, laws, and ideology to another.…
Ancient Irish Anarchy and a Culture of Peace
Here's a fresh new interview I gave on Luke Tatum's Culture of Peace Podcast where we discuss early Irish society with an anarchic twist. There's a lot of info packed into…
The Case of Tanistry
First of all, what is "tanistry"? You may be aware that today Ireland uses old Irish titles for leaders of government. For example, the prime minister is referred to as…
Brehon Law Past and Present (Video)
Kevin Flanagan discusses the state of Irish prisons, the state of the State, and how the old ways of the Brehon Laws could improve modern society at this previously unheard…
Brehon Law and the Statutes of Kilkenny 1367
It is one of the world’s oldest systems of verifiable jurisprudence next to the Vedic laws. And these native Irish laws bear striking resemblance to the laws of other pre-colonial…