Though there were some Christians already in Ireland before the coming of Saint Patrick in 432 A.D., it was the success of his mission converting the island that the Irish people became increasingly interested in books and the written word.

But the fact Ireland escaped...

Were the rights of women really so good in ancient Ireland? You will hear this fact repeated often, but is it true?

With a bit of research we find the truth is much more complex than it first appears...

The Status of Women

While the status of women in early Ireland was ar...

The Names of Ireland 

An Ainmneacha na hÉireann

With a land as ancient as this, it should come as no surprise to learn that the place we call ‘Ireland’ was not always known by this name. In fact, it was given many names by different groups of people at varying stages thr...