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The Forgotten Women of Ireland’s 1916 Rising | Ireland’s Rebel Women
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The Forgotten Women of Ireland’s 1916 Rising | Ireland’s Rebel Women

The 1916 Easter Rising is remembered for Padraig Pearse, James Connolly, and the executed leaders but what about the women who fought, carried messages, and risked everything for Ireland’s freedom? In this video, we uncover the forgotten women of Ireland’s 1916 Rising. From Countess Constance Markievicz with pistol in hand, to Lily Kempson, Dr Kathleen […]
Brigid: From Celtic Goddess to Catholic Saint
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Brigid: From Celtic Goddess to Catholic Saint

Before Saint Brigid ever lit her sacred flame in Kildare, she was something far older — a goddess of fire, fertility, wisdom, and the land. This video explores how the ancient Celtic goddess Brigid survived the rise of Christianity in Ireland, transforming into one of the country’s most beloved saints. Through myth, folklore, and spiritual […]
Celtic Christianity in Ireland: How Pagan Beliefs Persisted
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Celtic Christianity in Ireland: How Pagan Beliefs Persisted

Explore how Ireland’s pre-Christian faith, symbolized by the Tuatha Dé Danann, didn’t vanish but evolved alongside Celtic Christianity. Delve into local traditions, syncretic rituals, and why there was never a fully separate ‘Celtic Church.’ 00:00 – 00:30 Intro 00:30 – 05:15 Differences between Catholic Countries 05:15 – 12:17 What is Celtic Christianity? 12:17 – 16:23 […]
Norse-Gaels: Meet the Vikings of Dublin
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Norse-Gaels: Meet the Vikings of Dublin

In this cinematic, documentary-style journey, we uncover the forgotten story of the Norse-Gaels — a fierce and fascinating culture born from the fusion of Viking raiders and Gaelic natives on the shores of medieval Ireland. Emerging from the ashes of brutal conflict and cultural collision, the Norse-Gaels carved out a unique identity that was neither […]
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