Irish History Lecture At Fairfield's Gaelic American Club Oct. 2

The following announcement is from the Gaelic American Club:

Ná Croch na Cearca! (Don’t Hang the Hens!) An exploration into Early Irish Life and Law.

FAIRFIELD, CT — Brehon Law is the body of ancient native Irish law which was generally operational in Gaelic areas until the completion of the English conquest of Ireland in the early 17th century. About the time of Elizabeth I, the Brehon laws were banned and English common law was introduced. Although part of the oral tradition and of unknown age, the Brehon laws were first set down on parchment in the 7th century and were named after the Brehons (na breithimh) who acted as interpreters of the law when called upon. This code of law transmits so much about the character of early Irish life - it’s hierarchy, the central place of farming and cattle-raising, the relationship to the land and property, marriage and child-raising, sickness and healing - among other aspects of life. Una McGillicuddy will discuss some of the principles upon which the Brehon laws were based along with examples that will surprise, delight and probably confound! Her main interest is in exploring what was meaningful to these living men and women and what, if anything, we can learn from them and apply to our own lives and time.

Una McGillicuddy hails from Dublin where she studied Irish and Classical Civilization at Trinity College. She has lived in New York since 1985, teaching Irish with Daltai na Gaeilge and other language immersion events.

Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022
2:00- 4:00 p.m.
Gaelic American Club
74 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
Tickets - $5.00 (Students with ID $2.00)
Sorry we cannot accept GAC script or credit cards

Help us plan seating and refreshments by registering in advance. Register online at: gaclectures@gmail.com Subject: Irish History. Please provide name, address, phone and email.

Sponsored by:
Féile, Inc.

Hosted by:
Fréamh Éireann Genealogy & GAC Language Groups