Brehon law
Brehon Law, also known as Fenechus, is a unique and remarkable legal system that flourished in Early Ireland from around the 7th to the 17th century. It was an intricate…
Amidst green fields and rolling hills,In ancient Ireland, wisdom spillsFrom Brehon druids, wise and old,Their tales of lore, forever told. With measured pace and lilting tone,They speak of laws that…
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,…
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"…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
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…