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Irish Manuscripts: The Book of Aicill

June 24, 2023

The Book of Aicill relates to the criminal law and is often discussed as being on par in significance with the Senchus Mór; although, the latter deals with civil law.

Like the mystery of Saint Patrick’s posthumous authorship of the Senchus Mór, the Book of Aicill attri...

Brehon Law & History of Law 1691 - Present (by: Courts.ie)

June 3, 2023

Brehon Law & History of the law: 1691 - Present

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Prior to English rule, Ireland had its own indigenous system of law dating from Celtic times, which survived until the 17th century when it was finally supplanted by the English common law.

This native syste...

Kevin Flanagan - Rethinking Crime and Punishment, Trinity College 2012

June 2, 2023

Kevin Flanagan puts forth a compelling case for penal reform based on principles of jurisprudence found under the Brehon laws.

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How Did The Brehon Laws Handle Mental Illness?

May 14, 2023

Aengus Óg: The Irish God of Love

February 13, 2024

Diarmuid & Grainne: Ireland's Greatest Love Story

February 11, 2024

The Dream of Angus (Aisling Óengus)

February 6, 2024

Learn Irish Mythology for Only 14.99

February 5, 2024

Are Myths Important?

February 1, 2024

Meanings and Origins of Imbolg

February 1, 2024

Irish Mythology: Na Fianna - An Elite Warrior Guild

January 15, 2024

12 Name Meanings of Ireland's Major Rivers

December 3, 2023

References to Ogham in An Táin Bó Cúailnge – The Cattle Raid Of Cooley

May 23, 2023

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