Ireland’s Oldest Rule for Kings: Tell the Truth, or Watch the Kingdom Die
Imagine a political idea so old and so serious that a king who told a lie could, in theory, cause the harvest to fail.
The Spirit of the Law: What Irish Mythology Can Teach Us About Ancient Irish Laws
A guide to the principles of Ireland's ancient legal tradition, told through myth and legend. The Demise of the Brehon Laws? Sir John Davies wrote the following in a treatise…
The Serpent and the Cross: Did Ireland’s Ancient Priests Simply Become Her Monks?
How an ancient faith didn't die — it transformed...
The Simple Shamrock: The Roots of Ireland’s Cultural Emblem
There's something quietly remarkable about a small, three-leafed plant becoming the symbol of an entire nation. Most symbols of nationhood are grand things — eagles, lions, towering monuments. Ireland chose…
Alignments in the Irish Landscape? With Guest Ray Keogh
Join Ciarán McMahon and me as we talk to Ray Keogh, who first noticed that certain landmarks were aligned while visiting Egypt. This realisation led to his searching for similar…
Heroic Biography: Maeve of Connacht – The Intoxicating Warrior Queen
Queen Maeve, or Medb, is a figure of significant importance in the annals of Irish mythology. She primarily features in the tales of the Ulster Cycle, the oldest of the…