Irish Tradition Archives - The Brehon Academy

The Spirit of the Law: What Irish Mythology Can Teach Us About Ancient Irish Laws

Post author:Brehon Academy
Post published:11 May 2026
Post category:The Laws The Myths
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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 Simple Shamrock: The Roots of Ireland’s Cultural Emblem

Post author:Brehon Academy
Post published:16 March 2026
Post category:General History Holidays and Feasts The Customs
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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…