Brehon Laws

The existing "Rules" abound in allusions to forgotten practices and customs and, to add to their obscurity, their language is very difficult -- sometimes, like the language of the Brehon Laws, unintelligible.

Life of St. Declan of Ardmore and Life of St. Mochuda of Lismore Anonymous

It is clear that Cairnech was associated with Patrick in the famous revision of the Brehon Laws which became known as the _Senchus Mor_.

The Cornwall Coast

Brehon Laws (Master of the Rolls Series) 1, (1865); II (1869); III

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Assizes-Browne 1840-1916 1913

The last work he was engaged on was the Brehon Laws (q. v.); of these he transcribed eight large volumes, and made a preliminary translation in thirteen volumes.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip 1840-1916 1913

It should be observed here, that the Brehon Laws were probably then in force; for the

An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 Mary Frances Cusack 1864

The fasting of the creditor on the debtor is still practised in India, and will be noticed in connexion with the Brehon Laws.

An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 Mary Frances Cusack 1864

This collar or chain is mentioned in several of the commentaries on the Brehon Laws, as one of the ordeals of the ancient Irish.

An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 Mary Frances Cusack 1864

In his _Early Institutions_ he subjects the Brehon Laws of early Ireland to a suggestive examination as presenting an example of

Ancient Law Its Connection to the History of Early Society Henry Sumner Maine 1855

Part of the antient Brehon Laws of lasLANDt ia The whole intended as an Essay towards fumifhing fome Light for future Enquiries into the Origin of th« antient Irish Nation.

Collectanea de Rebus Hibernicis 1786

[a] The force of Cuchulain's boast lay in the fact that, according to the Brehon Laws, if the aggressor were not a native or of the same class as the injured party, he was exempt from the law of compensation.

The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge Unknown