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Oct 1, 2015 ∙ 18 min

A belief in the power of the spoken word as a vehicle for truth was of IndoEuropean origin. It formed the basis of Early Irish kingship...

Oct 1, 2014 ∙ 11 min

Subject and Subject-Matter

Based upon ‘The Psychoanalytic Discourse: A Second Reading of Lacan’s L’Etourdit’ by Christian Fierens, I look at ‘The Tollund Man’ by...

Mar 1, 2013 ∙ 24 min

Do Drúthaibh Ocus Meraibh Ocus Dásachtaib. Of Fools Madmen And Lunatics

This paper will examine attitudes towards the mad and insane in early Irish society and explore the rationale for both their inclusion in...

Jun 1, 2011 ∙ 4 min

The Centre Cannot Hold: A Memoir of My Schizophrenia - Book Review

Elyn Saks lives with her husband in California, where, after a brilliant academic career in some of the world‘s most acclaimed...

Mar 1, 2003 ∙ 24 min

The Birth Of The Hero And The Origin Of Society: Reciprocity And Incest In Compert Conculainn

Compert Conculainn, the tale of Cuchulainn's conception and birth, has been handed down in two recensions, generally referred to as...

Mar 1, 2003 ∙ 4 min

Lebar na h'uidre - Book of the Dun Cow

Book of the Dun Cow One day the nobles of Ulster were around Concobur in Emain Macha. A birdflock used visit the plain in front...

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