This collection of studies on the history of Gaelic Ireland is the
product of four years of an essay competition, sponsored jointly by the
Standing Council of Irish Chiefs and Chieftains (Buanchomhairle
Thaoisigh ?ireann) and Clans of Ireland (Finte na h?ireann). The works
represent the winning entries and superior quality essays from 2013 to
2016, and cover the period ranging from the 12th to the 17th centuries.
The study themes range from political and social history to kinship and
culture, relating to a selection of Gaelic Irish, Anglo-Norman and
Scottish population groups who shared the island.