Irish Legal Manuscripts: “Corus Bescna” – Contracts, Marriage, Evidence, and Inheritance Under the Brehon Law

The Corus Bescna, a remarkable text from early medieval Ireland, offers invaluable insights into the legal and social fabric of the time. As the fifth book of the Senchus Mór,…

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From Fragments to a Masterpiece: Exploring the “Corpus Iuris Hibernici” D.A. Binchy’s Pioneering Contribution to Early Irish Law

The Corpus Iuris Hibernici (CIH) is an invaluable collection of medieval Irish legal texts that sheds light on the native legal system of Ireland, known as Brehon Law. This extraordinary…

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