by M.N. Stroh | Mar 28, 2022 | Historical Factoids, Irish Culture Insight, My Writing, Research
Hey Clan! In our last installment of the Clans of Ireland Series, I introduced you to the Dal Cais. Now, we’ll learn about the Eoganacht of Cashel. Breaking Down the Name Eoganacht Caisel or Eoganacht Cashel (pronounced: Owen-acht Kash-el), comes from the Irish...
by M.N. Stroh | Jun 22, 2020 | Historical Factoids, Irish Culture Insight, Research
Hey Clan! Irish monasticism, like any other, practiced the monastic Horarium. Now, I know what you’re thinking. “We’re one sentence in, and already she’s throwing big terms at us.” Don’t worry, I won’t throw it at you too much. Basically, the monastic...
by M.N. Stroh | Mar 17, 2020 | Historical Factoids, Irish Culture Insight
Hey Clan! Today we have a very special guest who has come to share about a topic occurring later in Irish history, but no less important: The Great Hunger and Irish Immigration to America. I’ve the privilege of introducing to you, fellow author, and lover of...
by M.N. Stroh | Aug 30, 2018 | Historical Factoids, Irish Culture Insight, Research
There were many kinds of social gatherings in ancient Ireland. But one assembly rose above all others. The óenach. Óenach, pronounced “Oh-nach”, is generally understood to be an assembly equated with a fair or market. However, the óenach’s purpose...
by M.N. Stroh | May 11, 2018 | Irish Culture Insight, Research, Viking Culture Insight
My latest forays in Viking era Ireland took me on a road of discovery. You may recall one of my previous posts where we talked about longphorts. These were among the prominent developments of Viking era Ireland. From the longphorts, the Scandinavian settlers...
by M.N. Stroh | Mar 22, 2018 | Irish Culture Insight, My Writing
Well Clan, I have to tell you, I’ve sat on pins and needles waiting to share this with you! In February, I had the honor of joining Cherrilynn Bisbano on Genre Chat to talk about Writing Historical Fiction. The experience was nerve-wracking, yet absolutely...
