Hey Clan! As we draw to the end of our Tale of the Clans rapid release, I find myself caught in reflection over <em>Stone of Division</em> and the rest of the books in the series. Today marks the start of our 10-Day Countdown to Stone of Division’s Release. Honestly, of all my book babies, this…
Tag: 10th century Ireland
Clans of Ireland Series: the Eoganacht Cashel
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 meaning “people of Eóghan” (Eóghan means “born of the yew tree”), and…
The Óenach: Ancient Ireland’s Preeminent Social Event
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 was far greater, and varied upon the size, season, and location.
