S4 EP4 – The Kings of Early Medieval Ireland

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The latest episode of the podcast is up and live for all Patreon listeners. A deep dive into the political dynasties of Ireland from about 500CE to 800CE. It's a long one and a tad complicated but I really enjoyed putting it together. Hope ye enjoy listening! Primary sources • The Annals of Ulster (to AD 1131), ed. and trans. Seán Mac Airt and Gearóid Mac Niocaill (Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 1983). This is the source for the killing of Bran Ardchenn and Eithne (795), Congal Cáech (628, 637), Cathal mac Finguine (721, 737, 738, 742), Donnchad Midi (770–797), Artrí's ordination (793) and the burning of Rechru (795). Free online at CELT: https://celt.ucc.ie/published/T100001A.html • The Annals of Inisfallen, ed. and trans. Seán Mac Airt (Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 1951), for the first mention of the Dál Cais (934). Free online at CELT: https://celt.ucc.ie/published/T100004.html • Bechbretha: An Old Irish Law-Tract on Bee-Keeping, ed. T. M. Charles-Edwards and Fergus Kelly (Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 1983). • Cath Maige Tuired: The Second Battle of Mag Tuired, ed. Elizabeth A. Gray (Irish Texts Society, 1982), for Nuada losing his kingship. Bo