The History of Ireland by Geoffrey Keating

A series of vocabulary flashcards derived from the provided transcript about Irish history and Geoffrey Keating's works.

Irish Texts Society

A publishing organization dedicated to producing editions of texts related to Irish literature.

Geoffrey Keating

An Irish priest and historian known for his work 'The History of Ireland'.

Partholon

A legendary figure in Irish history, credited with the first settlement of Ireland.

Druid

A member of the priestly class in ancient Celtic cultures, known for their knowledge of nature and spirituality.

Sean-Ghaill

Refers to the first Norman invaders of Ireland and their descendants.

Gall

A term used to denote foreign settlers, particularly those from England.

eric

A form of blood-fine or compensation for slaying a person in early Irish law.

tanist

An elected successor to a chief or king within a Gaelic inheritance system.

Brehon

A judge in ancient Ireland, responsible for interpreting and applying the laws.

Gaedheil

Refers to the Gaelic people of Ireland, often contrasted with foreign settlers.

Cambrensis

A term used to refer to Gerald of Wales, a writer who provided historical accounts of Ireland.

Slainghe

An ancestral figure cited in Irish folklore as associated with the territorial divisions in Ireland.

Mileadh

A legendary ancestor of the Irish Gaels, representing the origins of the Gaelic race.

Nua-Ghaill

More recent English settlers in Ireland after the Norman invasion.

Saltair

A collection of poems or psalms; also refers to the sacred texts that preserved Irish history.

Fionn

A legendary warrior in Irish mythology and part of the Fianna, a band of heroic warriors.

Druim Damhghaire

A location mentioned in ancient Irish historical records of battles and events.

Cullan

A pre-Christian mythological figure in Irish folklore.

Clerics

Members of the clergy, particularly within the context of the Catholic Church in Ireland.

Donnchadh

A name often associated with ancient Irish kings and noble lineage.

Anamchara

A soul friend; refers to a mentor or guide in the context of spirituality in Celtic tradition.