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Medieval Ireland: everything you wanted to know

Medieval Ireland: everything you wanted to know

Seán Duffy answers listener questions on Irish life, language and culture during the Middle Ages

Emily Briffett

Published: February 11, 2024 at 7:50 AM

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How did medieval Ireland come to have 150 kings at the same time? Who were the gallowglass? What is Brehon law, and why is it so influential in our understanding of the country in the Middle Ages? Speaking to Emily Briffett in this 'Everything you wanted to know' episode, Professor Seán Duffy answers your top questions on Ireland during the Middle Ages.

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Emily BriffettSenior content producer (podcasts)

Emily Briffett is senior content producer (podcasts) at HistoryExtra