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S4 EP4 – The Kings of Early Medieval Ireland
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)…
The skinny
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