Author: Jo Kerrigan
Publisher: The O'Brien Press Ltd
ISBN: 1788491939
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 164
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A fascinating look at the lifestyle and values of ancient Ireland Thousands of years ago, Celtic Ireland was a land of tribes and warriors; but a widely accepted, sophisticated and surprisingly enlightened legal system kept society running smoothly. The brehons were the keepers of these laws, which dealt with every aspect of life: land disputes; recompense for theft or violence; marriage and divorce processes; the care of trees and animals. Transmitted orally from ancient times, the laws were transcribed by monks around the fifth century, and what survived was translated by nineteenth-century scholars. Jo Kerrigan has immersed herself in these texts, revealing fascinating details that are inspiring for our world today. With atmospheric photographs by Richard Mills, an accessible introduction to a hidden gem of Irish heritage
Author: Laurence Ginnell
Publisher: London : T.F. Unwin
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 266
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Author: Catherine Duggan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781908689214
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 156
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The ancient laws of Celtic Ireland were used from the time before Patrick until the 17th century when they were outlawed and disappeared. Crafted by judges, known as Brehons, the laws were surprisingly modern in their approach to timeless issues and reflect a complex and sophisticated society. This book gives an outline of the main features of the laws and their history, and ultimately focuses on certain themes that are significant to the modern reader, such as equity and fairness, transparent legal process and women's rights. Many of the legal manuscripts have been lost or destroyed and the laws were not translated into English until modern times. As a result, they have mostly remained obscure and unstudied. Only recently have they given up their secrets. The ancient laws provide a window into society in early Ireland where learning was revered, social mobility was expected and fairness and harmony were social goals. Their resilience demonstrates their value and effectiveness. The Brehon legal system came to an end officially in 1605 after enduring for over a thousand years.
Author: Mary Dowling Daley
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811815291
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 60
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As whimsical as the Irish themselves, these ancient Irish laws date back to the first century BC and are a testament not only to age-old traditions, but also to the Irish love of justice. Today these laws are appealing as much for their fair-mindedness as for their offbeat humor and naive charm.
Author: Fergus Kelly
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781855002142
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 366
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Author: T. M. Charles-Edwards
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bee culture
Languages : en
Pages : 236
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Author: Fergus Kelly
Publisher: Scoil
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 780
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Author: Kuno Meyer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 88
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Author: Patrick Weston Joyce
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages : 618
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Author: Charlene M. Eska
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cáin Lánamna
Languages : en
Pages : 406
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This volume provides a complete English translation of Cáin Lánamna "The Law of Couples," an Old Irish legal text dated to c. 700 which is a major source of information about women, marriage, and divorce in early Ireland.
