Celtic justice had a feminine side
Sholeh Patrick
When Americans think of the Irish we imagine a stereotypical sense of fun. Shamrocks, jigs and green Guinness. Corned beef and shepherd’s pie.
But the Irish deserve admiration for something much more serious — a lesser-known fact of their pre-Christian, pre-English, Gaelic culture: Their highly advanced system of justice and gender equality.
A perfect combination for March: Women’s History Month and Irish Heritage Month.
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