Brehon Laws: The Ancient Wisdom of Ireland

Jo Kerrigan, author of Brehon Laws: The Ancient Wisdom of Ireland, sits down in beautiful Cork to discuss the book and the ancient system of laws it describes. 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. The history of these laws is an often overlooked part of our Irish cultural heritage among non-academics, and Jo Kerrigan's book reveals fascinating details that are inspiring for our world today. In this video, she passionately discusses some of the most interesting laws developed by our ancestors, explains why some of these ancient laws would be useful in today's modern world, and reveals why she wrote the book to appeal to the everyday Irish people. This video was released to celebrate #HeritageWeek2020

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Music: Frolic by E's Jammy Jams, from YouTube Audio Library
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