The MacCarthy Reagh Clan
Brehon Law & Culture
What is not as widely known about our ancestors is their culture and community in antiquity. The Brehon Laws were really very 'modern' in certain senses, and operated on a commitment to restoration, rather than retribution. The Irish strove to fix damage that was done by violating a law, rather then punishing for the sake of punishment.
The Brehon Laws stand out as a topic of study themselves, but they were so intertwined with society and culture its impossible to ignore how the two worked together.
Published Materials
On The Manners and Customs of the Ancient Irish
by Eugene O'Curry
Unfortunately we can only manage to find volume 3 online, but if you're serious about learning ancient Irish culture in a lot of detail, it is recommended that you invest in all three volumes.
The Brehon Laws: A Legal Handbook
by Laurence Ginnell
Published in 1894, this is a great book devling into the Brehon Laws of the ancient Irish.
The Book of Rights
by John O'Donovan
O'Donovan published this compendium of Irish legal tracts in 1847. It details the various privileges and rights afforded to the various kings in Ireland. This is an Irish/English dual language copy.
Traditional Attire
by Clans of Ireland
A well research essay about traditional Irish attire. While Clans of Ireland is pushing to formally establish a national dress, this piece does have a lot of great academic information.
Dress and Costume in Ancient Ireland
by P.W. Joyce
A chapter from Joyce's 1906 work "A Smaller Social History of Ancient Ireland. He goes into a bit more detail about who wore what.
Irish Script On Screenby by the School of Celtic Studies
The largest open repository of Irish manuscripts (450+), including legal texts from the brehon schools.
Audio/Videographic Materials
Brehon Law Academy
by Kevin Flanagan
The Brehon Law Academy is a fantastic platform offering a lot of extensive information about the Brehon Laws and the ancient Irish culture & customs.
The Brehon Lawyer
by John Biggins
Another excellent blog to follow. Mr. Biggins is a qualified Barrister and has a great expert knowledge of the Brehon Laws.
The Brehon Lawyer
by The McGinley
A great discussion on traditional Gaelic-Irish clothing given and modeled by Proinsias Mag Fionnghaile.