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Could medieval Irish people swim?
Hear about traditions of wild swimming in this episode of Spreading the Words.
Foclóir Stairiúil na Gaeilge
A gateway for future research in archaeology
Did you know that Ireland has the richest early medieval archaeological landscape in Europe, if not the world? Learn more in today’s episode of ‘Meet
Inside ‘A history of Ireland in 100 words’: Cláirseach
Ever heard of music bringing everything to life? In early Irish tales, it can – with a little help from the Otherworld. Read more in
Inside ‘A history of Ireland in 100 words’: Caistél
What have the French got to do with Irish castles? Find out in today’s entry on Irish, Viking and Norman architecture.
Inside ‘A history of Ireland in 100 words’: Loingeas
What was it like to be foreign in medieval Ireland? Find out in today’s entry on incomers and exiles.
Inside ‘A history of Ireland in 100 words’: Badhbh
Who’s the guest no one invited for Hallowe’en? Find out in today’s entry on black birds and banshees.
Inside ‘A history of Ireland in 100 words’: Gruaig
What’s a wicker boat got to do with hair-styles? Find out more about medieval Irish fashion in today’s entry.
Inside ‘A history of Ireland in 100 words’: Fliuch
Why might you need a helmet on a rainy day in Munster? Find out in today’s entry on the penetrating misery of an Irish downpour.
Inside ‘A history of Ireland in 100 words’: Ríomhaire
Did you know that Saint Columba could ‘number the stars’ and predict the course of the moon? Find out more in today’s entry on star-counting.
Inside ‘A history of Ireland in 100 words’: Caoch
Why can’t the one-eyed man be king? Find out in today’s entry on blindness, blemishing and being ‘blind drunk’!
Inside ‘A history of Ireland in 100 words’: Grá
What exactly is a ‘love-spot’? Find out in today’s entry on affairs of the heart.
Inside ‘A history of Ireland in 100 words’: Cróga
Why does this Cú Chulainn have apples spiked on his hair? Find out in today’s entry on bravery, bloodiness and the infamous ‘warp spasm’!
