Ireland's Brehon Laws teach us about the central importance of the family, the role of children, and the rights of women in ancient Irish and medieval history.

The Brehon Laws of Ireland

Prior to the Anglo-Norman invasions, Ireland was home to between 80-140 independent...

The good rearing of the children was in the interest of the whole community.

It was the responsibility of the wider family unit to ensure their offspring grew up to be strong, educated, honorable and upstanding people, after all, the family name depended on it!

Childr...