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EARLY IRELAND: THE COMPLETE COURSE COLLECTION 

 

Explore the culture, mythology
and laws of early Ireland

3 Complete Online Courses.
Nearly 80 hours of teaching and bonus material.
Lifetime access.

 

Individual value: $225

TODAY: $175

SAVE $50 (22%) COMPARED TO PURCHASING INDIVIDUALLY

 

 

What was life really like in early Ireland?

 

  • How did people live?
  • How was society organised?
  • What did they believe?
  • How were kings chosen?
  • What rights did women have?
  • How were disputes settled?
  • What happened when someone broke the law?
  • And how did stories of gods, heroes and the Otherworld shape Irish culture?

 

The answers are found in a rich body of history, mythology, law and tradition that has fascinated generations of scholars, storytellers and people of Irish heritage.

WHAT YOU GET

 

YOUR COMPLETE EARLY IRELAND COLLECTION

 

When you enrol, you receive:

1. EARLY IRISH CULTURE & SOCIETY

How did the early Irish live?

RRP $75

2. IRISH MYTHOLOGY

What did they believe?

RRP $75

3. BREHON LAWS OF EARLY IRELAND

How did they govern themselves?

RRP $75

The EARLY IRELAND COURSE COLLECTION brings together three complete courses exploring this world from three complementary perspectives:

 

CULTURE & SOCIETY → How people lived

Discover how people lived, worked, married, inherited land, organised their communities, understood social status, chose their leaders, and educated themselves.

 

IRISH MYTHOLOGY → What people believed and imagined

Explore the gods, heroes, legends and cycles of Irish tradition, from the Book of Invasions to Cú Chulainn, Finn McCool, and the rolls of pseudo-historical kings.

 

BREHON LAWS → How their society governed itself

Examine one of Europe's most distinctive and sophisticated early legal traditions, including honour price, manuscripts, restitution, contracts, land, family law and dispute resolution.

 

3 Online Courses x 1 Collection
= A Deeper Understanding
of Early Ireland

 

 

 

PLUS

  • 360+ on-demand video lessons across three complete courses,
    — with nearly 80 hours of teaching and bonus material
  • Learn at your own pace, on any device
  • Conference presentations
  • Interviews and podcasts
  • Additional educational material
  • Lifetime access
  • Immediate access to the collection

 

 

 

TOTAL INDIVIDUAL VALUE

$225

TODAY

$175

SAVE $50 — THAT'S 22% OFF

 

Get lifetime access to all three courses for just $175 —
a $50 saving compared with purchasing them individually.

 

 

 

 

WHY TAKE ALL THREE?

Each course answers a different question.

 

1. EARLY IRISH CULTURE & SOCIETY

How did people live?

Explore family, society, status, land, kingship, education and everyday life.

2. IRISH MYTHOLOGY

What did people believe and what stories did they tell?

Explore gods, heroes, legendary cycles and the traditions that shaped Irish culture.

3. BREHON LAWS OF EARLY IRELAND

How was society organised and how were disputes resolved?

Explore law, justice, restitution, contracts, family relationships, land and inheritance.

 

Together, the three courses provide a broader understanding of early Ireland than any one course can offer on its own.

 

 

OVER A DECADE OF RESEARCH, TEACHING AND ORIGINAL MATERIAL

 

This collection is the result of more than a decade of research, teaching and original material.

Since 2008, Kevin Flanagan, founder of Brehon Academy (2013), has been researching, teaching, recording and discussing the history, culture, mythology and legal traditions of Ireland.

The result is an extensive educational archive built over time, bringing together core course teaching with original interviews, conference presentations, talks, podcasts and additional material.

The collection contains nearly 80 hours of teaching and bonus material.

You are not simply buying three courses. You are gaining access to an extensive body of educational material developed over more than a decade. 

 

 

 

WHO IS THIS COLLECTION FOR?

 

This collection is designed for anyone who wants to develop a deeper understanding of early Ireland.

 

It is particularly suited to:

 

PEOPLE OF IRISH HERITAGE

Explore the history, culture and traditions of earlier generations of Irish people and develop a deeper understanding of Ireland's past.

 

STUDENTS OF IRISH HISTORY

Go beyond familiar historical narratives and examine the structures, traditions and ideas that shaped early Irish society.

 

LOVERS OF IRISH MYTHOLOGY

Explore the stories of the Tuatha Dé Danann, Cú Chulainn, Finn McCool and the legendary kings of Ireland.

 

PEOPLE INTERESTED IN ANCIENT LAW

Discover Brehon Law and explore an early legal tradition covering everything from contracts and land to family relationships and dispute resolution.

 

CURIOUS LEARNERS

If you have ever wondered how people in early Ireland lived, believed, governed themselves and understood their world, this collection provides a structured introduction to the subject.

WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING

Donna K. Hamill

All Courses

Makes history come alive! Based on in-depth research with constant attention to source material, but course also presents those facts in a way that illustrates how they affected the lives and culture of the people. I live in Arizona, so far from the home of my Irish ancestors. This class helps me understand what it means to be Irish. It connects me with my roots. I purchased the entire set, doing the culture one first, and can’t wait to begin the next one, Mythology.

David O’Donovan

Brehon Laws

Surprisingly good. This course expresses the ancient ‘Gaelic’ traditions faithfully and with academic rigour.

Clair Elizabeth Deighan

Early Irish Culture & Society

I've learned quite a lot from this course! It's so fascinating to see what history can tell us, the mysteries surrounding these ancient peoples.
As one with Irish ancestry, I want to learn all I can about where I come from and hopefully put this knowledge to use in the future.

Patrick Tally

Early Irish Culture & Society

Yes. very interesting. Really informative. Extremely well structured. Very good Instructor. Deeply passionate about his subject.

Liam Doyle

Irish Mythology

The course has helped me massively towards my MA degree dissertation.
The organization and explanation of the texts is excellent.

Amber Seree

Brehon Laws

Excellent as always! So much information, great lectures and visuals plus extras and great resources!

Michael Bolger

Early Irish Culture & Society

Really well paced and presented for anyone interested in beginning an exploration of Irish culture.

360+ LESSONS
ACROSS THREE COMPLETE COURSES

Early Irish Culture and Society

  1. Fáilte - Welcome!

    1 lesson
    1. Instructor Introduction and Course Overview

  2. Blood and Soil | Clan and Land

    18 lessons
    1. An Tuath agus An Fine | The Tribe and The Family
    2. Model of the Three Primary Family Units in Early Irish Society
    3. Dwellings in Early Ireland
    4. Father, Husband, Warrior, King
    5. Rights of Women in Early Ireland
    6. Women, Work and Status
    7. Irish Family Names | Origins and Meanings (By: John O’Donovan)
    8. Cáin Lánamna | Marriage or the ‘Law of Coupling’
    9. Imscarad | Divorce or the ‘Law of Separation’
    10. Children and Fosterage
    11. AudioBook: Irish Female Leaders Heroines | The Glories of Ireland
    12. 5 Types of Land Ownership Under the Brehon Law
    13. Orbae | Inheritance under the Brehon Law
    14. Gaelic Clans and Their Battle Cries
    15. Irish Families and Place Names of Ulster, Munster, Leinster, and Connacht
    16. Origins | The Story of an Irish Sept (Chapter 1)
    17. Blood and Soil Section Summary
    18. Quiz: Blood and Soil | Clan and Land

  3. Social Status and Society in Early Ireland

    8 lessons
    1. The Hierarchy | Social Status in Early Ireland
    2. Daer | The Unfree (Bonded) Classes
    3. Saer | The Free Classes
    4. an tSaer | Craftsmen
    5. Áes Dana | Artisans, Poets, and Highly Skilled Classes
    6. An Nemed | The Privileged Classes
    7. Status and Society Section Summary
    8. Quiz: Social Status and Society in Early Ireland

  4. Education & The Seven Grades of Wisdom

    4 lessons
    1. Education in Early Ireland
    2. Secht n-Gráidh Écna | Seven Grades of Wisdom
    3. Education, Military, Rank, Status | The Story of an Irish Sept (Chapter 3)
    4. Quiz: Education & The Seven Grades of Wisdom

  5. Royal Erin: Irish Kingship and Royal Sites

    13 lessons
    1. Ríthe na hÉireann | Kings of Ireland
    2. From Chieftains to High-Kings | Primary Grades of Kingship
    3. Elections of Chieftains and Kings
    4. Gíall | Hostages
    5. Rituals of Kingship: Royal Inauguration Rituals
    6. Ancient Royal Sites of Ireland
    7. From the Dagda to Brian Boru | The Harp of Ireland
    8. AudioBook: Irish Kings of the 7th & 8th Centuries (by D'Arcy McGill)
    9. Red Macha – A Woman High King | An Alternative "Emain Macha" Origin Story That's Seldom Heard
    10. The Rise of the Dal Cas in Irish History | The Story of an Irish Sept (Chapter 5)
    11. Brian Boru and the Vikings | Story of an Irish Sept (Chapter 6)
    12. Royal Erin Section Summary
    13. Quiz: Royal Erin: Irish Kingship and Royal Sites

  6. From Crom Cruach to Christ: Beliefs & Spirituality

    9 lessons
    1. The Old Religion and the Druids
    2. Spiritual Beliefs of the Early Irish | The Story of an Irish Sept (Chapter 4)
    3. AudioBook: How the Ancient Irish Lived as Pagans
    4. Burial Rites & Funeral Customs of Ireland
    5. Keening | The Irish Funeral Song
    6. AudioBook: How the Ancient Irish Lived as Christians
    7. Christianity | A Brief Insight
    8. The Apostle of Ireland | Saint Patrick
    9. Quiz: From Crom Cruach to Christ: Beliefs & Spirituality

  7. Wider Society

    11 lessons
    1. Overview of Early Irish Society
    2. Introduction to the Brehon Laws
    3. Law & Society | The Story of an Irish Sept (Chapter 2)
    4. Meet The Last Great Bards of Ireland Discover their History Music and Myth
    5. Hospitality | An Irish Legal Tradition
    6. Folog n-Othrusa | Sick Maintenance
    7. Money in Early Ireland
    8. Festivals, Fairs, and Assemblies
    9. An Áenach Tailteann | The Telltown Games (Ancient Irish Olympics)
    10. AudioBook: How the Ancient Irish Excelled in Music & Art
    11. Quiz: Wider Society

  8. Interviews, Presentations, and Podcasts

    35 lessons

    1. Interviews

      1. Interview: The Learned Lineages of Medieval Ireland | With Guest Luke McInerney
      2. Interview (1 of 2): Gold and Silver and Ancient Ireland | With Guest Mark O'Byrne of TaraCoins.ie
      3. Interview (2 of 2): Gold and Silver and Ancient Ireland | With Guest Mark O'Byrne of TaraCoins.ie
      4. Interview: From Catholic Priest to Celtic Monk | Guest Dara Molloy & Fionán Coughlan
      5. Interview: The Clans and Dynasties of Ireland with Guest Mike Doyle
      6. Interview: Who and What are the Clans of Ireland? Keeping the Flame of Irish Heritage Alive
      7. Interview: Unravelling Ireland's Ancient Royal Bloodlines | With Guest Ciarán McMahon (Welcome To The Abyss)
      8. Interview: Irish Castles Tower-houses | With Guest Martin Breen
      9. Interview (1 of 2): A Conversation with Jim Fitzpatrick | The Visionary Master Behind Ireland's Mythical Revival
      10. Interview (2 of 2): Beyond the Artistic Mind of Jim Fitzpatrick | Is Irish Mythology Just Fairy Tales or Hidden History?
      11. Interview: Sacred Irish Trees with Andrew St. Ledger of the Woodland League
      12. Interview: Plant Wisdom Carved in Stone | Ogham Alphabet with Guest Olivia Wylie
      13. Interview: Kuno Meyer and the Wisdom Poems |The Triads of Ireland with Guest Olivia Wylie
      14. Interview: Uncover the Mysteries of Lough Gur | With Guest Fionán Coughlan
      15. Interview: The Life, the Times, and Legacy of Brian Boru "Emperor of the Scots" | With Guest Author Bertie Brosnan
      16. Interview: Dungeons & Dragons, The Heroes of Tara | With Guest Jacob Duerksen
      17. Interview: The Anglo-Norman Experience | Ruadh Butler and his "Invader Series"

    2. Presentations

      1. Presentation: Brehon Law Past and Present | Maynooth Conference on Early Irish Law
      2. Presentation: Brehon Law in Early Ireland | Uisneach Hill (2015)
      3. Presentation: Ancient Irish Anarchy | ESFLConference, Prague (2016)
      4. Presentation: Ancient Irish Anarchy | Hackers Congress, Prague (2016)
      5. Presentation: Medieval Anarchy? Autonomous Systems in Iceland and Ireland (with Dr. David Friedman)
      6. Presentation: Time, Nature, Justice, Myth, and Family | Uisneach Hill (2024)
      7. Presentation: The Spirit of the Law? What Irish Mythology Can Teach Us About Ancient Irish Laws
      8. Presentation: The Stories That Made Me Irish: Myth, Memory, and Brehon Law | @ Mise Éire Lúnasa Seisiún
      9. External Presentation: Clash of Clans? 16th-century Gaelic Arms, Armour, and Military Dress with Dave Swift of CLAÍOMH

    3. Podcasts

      1. Podcast: "Warrior Codes and Games" | Spirit Within The Land
      2. Podcast: "Bees, Trees, and Brehon Law" on Dublin's 90.3 NEAR FM
      3. Podcast: "Anarchism in Ireland—The History Nobody Knows" | Tom Woods Show
      4. Podcast: "When Ireland Was Stateless" | Portraits of Liberty
      5. Podcast: "Some Problems with the Brehon Law" | Anarchast (Segment)
      6. Podcast: "Statelessness in Historical Ireland" | Anarchast
      7. Podcast: "Anarchy in Early Ireland" | Culture of Peace Podcast
      8. Podcast: "Anarchy in Early Ireland" | Peace and Liberty Podcast
      9. Podcast: "Éireann is an Energy" | Off-Grid Ireland X Space

  9. Extras & Bonus Materials

    10 lessons
    1. Meet Your Irish Ancestors | A Guide to Researching Your Irish Roots
    2. How to Find Local Ancient Sites (FREE TOOL)
    3. 14 Ancient Names of Ireland – Geoffrey Keating
    4. The Irish Wolfhound
    5. The Hill of Tara Ireland's Premiere Sacred Royal Site
    6. The Story of the Irish Language (1 of 2)
    7. The Story of the Irish Language (2 of 2)
    8. The Downfall of the Gael by the Bard O'Gnieve (circa 1580)
    9. The Final Chapter in The Story of the Irish Race? | A Poem About Ireland's Destiny by Ethna Carbery
    10. THE REBEL "Beware the Risen People" | A poem by Pádraig Pearse

  10. Is Irish Mythology History or Fable?

    6 lessons
    1. History or Fable? | Euhemerists & Others (1/6)
    2. History or Fable? | Lebor Gabála (2/6)
    3. History or Fable? | The Genealogies (3/6)
    4. History or Fable? | The Ulidian Tales (Ulster Cycle) (4/6)
    5. History or Fable? | Finn and the Fianna (5/6)
    6. History or Fable? | Conn Cétchathach & Cormac Ua Cuinn (Historical/Cycle of Kings) (6/6)

  11. Slán - Goodbye!

    1 lesson
    1. Goodbye and Thanks

Irish Mythology

  1. Introduction to Irish Mythology

    10 lessons
    1. Sources of Irish Mythology
    2. Map of Ireland in the Heroic Times
    3. (1 of 6) Euhemerists & Others | Is Irish Mythology History or Fable?
    4. The Old Religion & The Druids
    5. AudioBook: How the Ancient Irish Lived as Pagans
    6. AudioBook: How the Ancient Irish Lived as Christians
    7. Christian Influence on Irish Mythology
    8. "Spiritual Beliefs of the Early Irish" | The Story of an Irish Sept (Chapter 4)
    9. Meet The Last Great Bards of Ireland Discover their History Music and Myth
    10. INTRODUCTION QUIZ

  2. The Mythological Cycle

    25 lessons
    1. A Brief Overview of the Mythological Cycle
    2. Lebor Gabála Éireann - Book of the Takings of Ireland
    3. (2 of 6) Lebor Gabála | Is Irish Mythology History or Fable?
    4. The Gaelic Gods | Psychology and Irish Mythology
    5. The Gaelic Goddesses | Psychology and Irish Mythology
    6. Mythic Origins of the Irish People: The Cessarians (1 of 6)
    7. Mythic Origins of the Irish People: The Partholonians (2 of 6)
    8. The First Judgment in Ireland | Established Rights of Wives
    9. Mythic Origins of the Irish People: The Nemedians (3 of 6)
    10. Mythic Origins of the Irish People: The Fir Bolgs (4 of 6)
    11. Who Were the Fir Bolgs? The Basque Connection
    12. Mythic Origins of the Irish People: The Tuatha Dé Danann (5 of 6)
    13. Who Were the Tuatha Dé Danann?
    14. ‘The Stolen Child’ – A Poem by W.B. Yeats
    15. The Arrival of Tuatha Dé Danann
    16. Gods, Demons, Fairies Or Monsters: Who Were The Mysterious 'Daoine Sidhe'?
    17. The Tuatha Dé Danann and Irish Fairy Beliefs
    18. Mythic Origins of the Irish People: The Milesians (6 of 6)
    19. Who Were the Formorians? | Ireland’s Most Mysterious Mythical People
    20. External: The Fate of the Children of Lir
    21. Aisling Aengus – The Dream of Angus
    22. De Gabáil in tSída – The Taking of the Fairy Mound
    23. An Dindshenchas – The Lore of Place Names
    24. Amergín’s Incantation & Song of Triumph
    25. Mythological Cycle Quiz

  3. The Ulster Cycle of Irish Mythology

    11 lessons
    1. The Táin and Other Tales from the Ulster Cycle
    2. The Pangs of Ulster
    3. The Quarrel of the Two Pig Keepers
    4. How Conchobhar Was Begotten And How He Took The Kingship Of Ulster
    5. How Cú Chulainn Was Begotten
    6. How Cú Chulainn Got His Name
    7. Scáthach’s Prophecy for Cú Chulainn
    8. The Cattle Raid of Cooley (Told in Less Than 13 Minutes)
    9. Aided Cú Chulainn | The Death of Cú Chulainn
    10. (4 of 6) The Ulidian Tales (Ulster Cycle) | Is Irish Mythology History or Fable?
    11. The Ulster Cycle Quiz

  4. The Fenian Cycle of Irish Mythology

    11 lessons
    1. Overview to the Fenian Cycle
    2. Fionn, Finn, Fianna, Fian?
    3. Na Fianna – An Elite Warrior Guild
    4. Who was Finn McCool?
    5. Finn and the Salmon of Knowledge
    6. Finn Mc Cool’s Advice to a Fianna Warrior
    7. Laoi Oisín as Tír na nÓg – The Lay of Oisin in the Land of the Young
    8. How Finn Mc Cool Created Lough Neagh, Isle of Man, and the Giant’s Causeway
    9. Acallam na Senórach – Dialogue of the Sages
    10. (5 of 6) Finn and the Fianna | Is Irish Mythology History or Fable?
    11. The Fenian Cycle Quiz

  5. The Cycle of Kings

    17 lessons
    1. Introduction to the Cycle of Kings
    2. Rithe na hÉireann - Kings of Ireland
    3. Rituals of Kingship: Royal Inauguration Rituals
    4. Ancient Royal Sites of Ireland
    5. King Labraid Loingseach – The King with Horse’s Ears
    6. King Mongán Mac Fiachna
    7. King Cormac Mac Airt – A Portrait of “Ireland’s Greatest King”
    8. King Cormac Mac Airt - The Life, Times, and Death of an Irish High King
    9. King Conaire Mór: Conary ‘The Great’
    10. King Niall Noígíallach - King Niall of the Nine Hostages
    11. AudioBook: Irish Kings of the 7th & 8th Centuries (by D'Arcy McGill)
    12. (3 of 6 )The Genealogies | Is Irish Mythology History or Fable?
    13. (6 of 6) Conn Cétchathach & Cormac Ua Cuinn (Historical/Cycle of Kings) | Is Irish Mythology History or Fable?
    14. From the Dagda to Brian Boru | The Harp of Ireland
    15. The Hill of Tara Ireland's Premiere Sacred Royal Site
    16. Red Macha – A Woman High King | An Alternative "Emain Macha" Origin Story That's Seldom Heard
    17. The Cycle of Kings Quiz

  6. Wider Society

    12 lessons
    1. Overview of Early Irish Society
    2. The Hierarchy | Social Status in Early Ireland
    3. Introduction to the Brehon Laws
    4. AudioBook: How the Ancient Irish Excelled in Music & Art
    5. Irish Family Names | Origins and Meanings (By: John O’Donovan)
    6. Gaelic Clans and Their Battle Cries
    7. Irish Families and Place Names of Ulster, Munster, Leinster, and Connacht
    8. AudioBook: Irish Female Leaders Heroines | The Glories of Ireland
    9. An Áenach Tailteann | The Telltown Games (Ancient Irish Olympics)
    10. Festivals, Fairs, and Assemblies
    11. Secht n-Gráidh Écna | Seven Grades of Wisdom
    12. Wider Society Quiz

  7. Interviews, Presentations, and Podcasts

    35 lessons

    1. Interviews

      1. Interview: The Learned Lineages of Medieval Ireland | With Guest Luke McInerney
      2. Interview (1 of 2): Gold and Silver and Ancient Ireland | With Guest Mark O'Byrne of TaraCoins.ie
      3. Interview (2 of 2): Gold and Silver and Ancient Ireland | With Guest Mark O'Byrne of TaraCoins.ie
      4. Interview: From Catholic Priest to Celtic Monk | Guest Dara Molloy Fionán Coughlan
      5. Interview: The Clans and Dynasties of Ireland with Guest Mike Doyle
      6. Interview: Who and What are the Clans of Ireland? Keeping the Flame of Irish Heritage Alive
      7. Interview: Unravelling Ireland's Ancient Royal Bloodlines | With Guest Ciarán McMahon (Welcome To The Abyss)
      8. Interview: Irish Castles Tower-houses with Guest Martin Breen
      9. Interview (1 of 2): A Conversation with Jim Fitzpatrick | The Visionary Master Behind Ireland's Mythical Revival
      10. Interview (2 of 2): Beyond the Artistic Mind of Jim Fitzpatrick | Is Irish Mythology Just Fairy Tales or Hidden History?
      11. Interview: Sacred Irish Trees with Andrew St. Ledger of the Woodland League
      12. Interview: Plant Wisdom Carved in Stone | Ogham Alphabet with Guest Olivia Wylie
      13. Interview: Kuno Meyer and the Wisdom Poems |The Triads of Ireland with Guest Olivia Wylie
      14. Interview: Uncover the Mysteries of Lough Gur | With Guest Fionán Coughlan
      15. Interview: The Life, the Times, and Legacy of Brian Boru "Emperor of the Scots" | With Guest Author Bertie Brosnan
      16. Interview: Dungeons & Dragons, The Heroes of Tara | With Guest Jacob Duerksen
      17. Interview: The Anglo-Norman Experience | Ruadh Butler and his "Invader Series"

    2. Presentations

      1. Presentation: Brehon Law Past and Present | Maynooth Conference on Early Irish Law
      2. Presentation: Brehon Law in Early Ireland | Uisneach Hill (2015)
      3. Presentation: Ancient Irish Anarchy | ESFLConference, Prague (2016)
      4. Presentation: Ancient Irish Anarchy | Hackers Congress, Prague (2016)
      5. Presentation: Medieval Anarchy? Autonomous Systems in Iceland and Ireland (with Dr. David Friedman)
      6. Presentation: Time, Nature, Justice, Myth, and Family | Uisneach Hill (2024)
      7. Presentation: The Spirit of the Law? What Irish Mythology Can Teach Us About Ancient Irish Laws
      8. Presentation: The Stories That Made Me Irish: Myth, Memory, and Brehon Law | @ Mise Éire Lúnasa Seisiún
      9. External Presentation: Clash of Clans? 16th-century Gaelic Arms, Armour, and Military Dress with Dave Swift of CLAÍOMH

    3. Podcasts

      1. Podcast: "Warrior Codes and Games" | Spirit Within The Land
      2. Podcast: "Bees, Trees, and Brehon Law" on Dublin's 90.3 NEAR FM
      3. Podcast: "Anarchism in Ireland—The History Nobody Knows" | Tom Woods Show
      4. Podcast: "When Ireland Was Stateless" | Portraits of Liberty
      5. Podcast: "Some Problems with the Brehon Law" | Anarchast (Segment)
      6. Podcast: "Statelessness in Historical Ireland" | Anarchast
      7. Podcast: "Anarchy in Early Ireland" | Culture of Peace Podcast
      8. Podcast: "Anarchy in Early Ireland" | Peace and Liberty Podcast
      9. Podcast: "Éireann is an Energy" | Off-Grid Ireland X Space

  8. Extras & Bonus Materials

    11 lessons
    1. Meet Your Irish Ancestors | A Guide to Researching Your Irish Roots
    2. How to Find Local Ancient Sites (FREE TOOL)
    3. 14 Ancient Names of Ireland – Geoffrey Keating
    4. The Irish Wolfhound
    5. The Hill of Tara Ireland's Premiere Sacred Royal Site
    6. The Story of the Irish Language (1 of 2)
    7. The Story of the Irish Language (2 of 2)
    8. The Apostle of Ireland | Saint Patrick
    9. The Downfall of the Gael by the Bard O'Gnieve (circa 1580)
    10. The Final Chapter in The Story of the Irish Race? | A Poem About Ireland's Destiny by Ethna Carbery
    11. THE REBEL "Beware the Risen People" | A poem by Pádraig Pearse

Brehon Laws of Early Ireland

  1. Early Irish Law

    5 lessons
    1. What is Early Irish Law? An Introduction to the “Brehon Laws”
    2. Studying Brehon Law Today: 8 Core Challenges (and How to Address Them)
    3. Presentation: Brehon Law in Medieval Ireland
    4. Podcast: "Some Problems with the Brehon Law" | Anarchast with host Patrick Smith
    5. Early Irish Law Quiz

  2. An Breithiúna | The Brehons

    6 lessons
    1. Who Were The Brehons?
    2. Grades of Brehon
    3. Elbe agus Aigne | Advocates and Barristers (Law Agents)
    4. False Judgments and the Collar of Truth
    5. King Cormac Mac Airt: A Portrait of Ireland's Greatest King
    6. The Brehons Quiz

  3. Legal Manuscripts and Law Schools

    6 lessons
    1. Early Irish Legal Manuscripts
    2. Major Law Schools and Key Legal Families
    3. Bérla Féini | Legalese (The Language of the Feini)
    4. Secht n-Gráidh Écna | Seven Grades of Wisdom
    5. Agallam na da Suach | Dialogue of the Two Sages
    6. Legal Manuscripts and Law Schools Quiz

  4. Aithgein agus Lóg n-Enech | Restitution and Honour Price

    6 lessons
    1. Aithgein | Restitution
    2. Lóg n-Enech | Honour Price (The Price of His Face)
    3. The Judgment of King Cormac: Restitution in Practice
    4. The First Judgment in Ireland
    5. How Cú Chulainn Got His Name
    6. Restitution and Honour Price Quiz

  5. Crime, Punishment, Procedure, and Enforcement

    10 lessons
    1. Crime and Punishment
    2. What about death? The Eric Fine
    3. Judgments of Bloodshed
    4. Jurisdiction and Enforcement
    5. Athgabail | Legal Distress or "Taking Back"
    6. Distraint Against the Áes Dana | Men of Art and Skill
    7. Troscud | Fasting for Justice
    8. Brehon Law and The First Copyright Case | "To every cow belongs her calf"
    9. The First Copyright Case and the Battle that Followed
    10. Crime, Punishment, Procedure, and Enforcement Quiz

  6. Contracts, Pledges, and Hostages

    5 lessons
    1. Contract Law and Pledges
    2. Bechbretha | The Bee Judgments
    3. Gíall | Hostages
    4. Níall Noígíallach | Niall of the Nine Hostages: Ireland’s Greatest Hostage Taker?
    5. Contracts, Pledges, Hostages Quiz

  7. Family, Status and Land

    8 lessons
    1. Social Status and Society
    2. The Hierarchy | Social Status in Early Ireland
    3. Education, Military, Rank, Status | The Story of an Irish Sept (Chapter 3)
    4. Mná na hÉireann | The Women of Ireland
    5. Cáin Lánamna | Marriage or The Law of Coupling
    6. Imscarad | Divorce or the Law of Separation
    7. Orbae | Inheritance Under the Brehon Laws
    8. Land Ownership Under the Brehon Law

  8. The Demise of the Brehon Law

    5 lessons
    1. The Vatican, The Crown, And The Demise Of The Brehon Law
    2. Becoming Irish | The Gaelic Revival and the 1300s
    3. The Statutes of Kilkenny 1366
    4. The Case of Tanistry 1608
    5. 3 Brehon Law Principles to Change Society

  9. Wider Society

    13 lessons
    1. Overview of Early Irish Society
    2. Law & Society | The Story of an Irish Sept (Chapter 2)
    3. Money in Early Ireland
    4. Hospitality | An Irish Legal Tradition
    5. Sick Maintenance – Folog n-Othrusa
    6. How Did the Brehon Laws Handle Mental Illness?
    7. Irish Family Names | Origins and Meanings (By: John O’Donovan)
    8. Gaelic Clans and Their Battle Cries
    9. Irish Families and Place Names of Ulster, Munster, Leinster, and Connacht
    10. An Áenach Tailteann | The Telltown Games (Ancient Irish Olympics)
    11. Festivals, Fairs, and Assemblies
    12. Meet The Last Great Bards of Ireland Discover their History Music and Myth
    13. Wider Society Quiz

  10. Interviews, Presentations, and Podcasts

    34 lessons

    1. Interviews

      1. Interview: The Learned Lineages of Medieval Ireland | With Guest Luke McInerney
      2. Interview (1 of 2): Gold and Silver and Ancient Ireland | With Guest Mark O'Byrne of TaraCoins.ie
      3. Interview (2 of 2): Gold and Silver and Ancient Ireland | With Guest Mark O'Byrne of TaraCoins.ie
      4. Interview: From Catholic Priest to Celtic Monk | Guest Dara Molloy Fionán Coughlan
      5. Interview: Who and What are the Clans of Ireland? Keeping the Flame of Irish Heritage Alive
      6. Interview: The Clans and Dynasties of Ireland with Guest Mike Doyle
      7. Interview: Unravelling Ireland's Ancient Royal Bloodlines | With Guest Ciarán McMahon (Welcome To The Abyss)
      8. Interview: Irish Castles Tower-houses with Guest Martin Breen
      9. Interview (1 of 2): A Conversation with Jim Fitzpatrick | The Visionary Master Behind Ireland's Mythical Revival
      10. Interview (2 of 2): Beyond the Artistic Mind of Jim Fitzpatrick | Is Irish Mythology Just Fairy Tales or Hidden History?
      11. Interview: Sacred Irish Trees with Andrew St. Ledger of the Woodland League
      12. Interview: Plant Wisdom Carved in Stone | Ogham Alphabet with Guest Olivia Wylie
      13. Interview: Kuno Meyer and the Wisdom Poems |The Triads of Ireland with Guest Olivia Wylie
      14. Interview: Uncover the Mysteries of Lough Gur | With Guest Fionán Coughlan
      15. Interview: The Life, the Times, and Legacy of Brian Boru "Emperor of the Scots" | With Guest Author Bertie Brosnan
      16. Interview: Dungeons & Dragons, The Heroes of Tara | With Guest Jacob Duerksen
      17. Interview: The Anglo-Norman Experience | Ruadh Butler and his "Invader Series"

    2. Presentations

      1. Presentation: Brehon Law Past and Present | Maynooth Conference on Early Irish Law
      2. Presentation: Brehon Law in Early Ireland | Uisneach Hill (2015)
      3. Presentation: Ancient Irish Anarchy | ESFLConference, Prague (2016)
      4. Presentation: Ancient Irish Anarchy | Hackers Congress, Prague (2016)
      5. Presentation: Medieval Anarchy? Autonomous Systems in Iceland and Ireland (with Dr. David Friedman)
      6. Presentation: Time, Nature, Justice, Myth, and Family | Uisneach Hill (2024)
      7. Presentation: The Spirit of the Law? What Irish Mythology Can Teach Us About Ancient Irish Laws
      8. Presentation: The Stories That Made Me Irish: Myth, Memory, and Brehon Law | @ Mise Éire Lúnasa Seisiún
      9. External Presentation: Clash of Clans? 16th-century Gaelic Arms, Armour, and Military Dress with Dave Swift of CLAÍOMH

    3. Podcasts

      1. Podcast: "Warrior Codes and Games" | Spirit Within The Land
      2. Podcast: "Bees, Trees, and Brehon Law" on Dublin's 90.3 NEAR FM
      3. Podcast: "Anarchism in Ireland—The History Nobody Knows" | Tom Woods Show
      4. Podcast: "When Ireland Was Stateless" | Portraits of Liberty
      5. Podcast: "Statelessness in Historical Ireland" | Anarchast
      6. Podcast: "Anarchy in Early Ireland" | Culture of Peace Podcast
      7. Podcast: "Anarchy in Early Ireland" | Peace and Liberty Podcast
      8. Podcast: "Éireann is an Energy" | Off-Grid Ireland X Space

  11. Extras and Bonus Materials

    14 lessons
    1. Meet Your Irish Ancestors | A Guide to Researching Your Irish Roots
    2. How to Find Local Ancient Sites (FREE TOOL)
    3. 14 Ancient Names of Ireland – Geoffrey Keating
    4. The Irish Wolfhound
    5. The Hill of Tara Ireland's Premiere Sacred Royal Site
    6. The Story of the Irish Language (1 of 2)
    7. The Story of the Irish Language (2 of 2)
    8. The Apostle of Ireland | Saint Patrick
    9. AudioBook: How the Ancient Irish Excelled in Music & Art
    10. AudioBook: Irish Female Leaders Heroines | The Glories of Ireland
    11. Red Macha – A Woman High King | An Alternative "Emain Macha" Origin Story That's Seldom Heard
    12. The Downfall of the Gael by the Bard O'Gnieve (circa 1580)
    13. The Final Chapter in The Story of the Irish Race? | A Poem About Ireland's Destiny by Ethna Carbery
    14. THE REBEL "Beware the Risen People" | A poem by Pádraig Pearse

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

KEVIN FLANAGAN

Founder of Brehon Academy

 

Kevin Flanagan is the founder of Brehon Academy and has more than 15 years of experience in teaching, training and public speaking. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Law and Society and a Master's degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. He has spent much of his life studying and exploring Irish history, mythology, culture and law.

Since 2013, he has developed an extensive body of educational material exploring Irish history, culture, mythology and Brehon Law.

His approach combines structured teaching with original research, source material, interviews and wider discussion, providing students with an accessible way to explore subjects that are often difficult to encounter in a single place.

Whether you are beginning your exploration of early Ireland or already have a strong interest in Irish history and culture, these courses are designed to help you understand the subject in greater depth.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

 THREE COURSES. ONE COMPLETE COLLECTION.

 

  • THE COMPLETE COLLECTION: THREE ONLINE COURSES
  • NEARLY 80 HOURS OF TEACHING AND BONUS MATERIAL
  • ORIGINAL INTERVIEWS, TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS
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  • IMMEDIATE ENROLMENT

 

 

 

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1. Early Irish Culture & Society (116 Lessons)

2. Irish Mythology (132 Lessons)

3. Brehon Laws of Early Ireland (115 Lessons)

 

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