English Colonization and Legal Culture in Medieval Ireland

Exploring the complexities of English colonization in Ireland, the chapter discusses the English presence in the country during the 13th and 14th centuries and their justifications for asserting rule over the Irish. It also delves into the evolution of laws in Medieval Ireland, the interplay between English common law and Gaelic law, and the significance of literacy and oral culture among the native Irish population. Additionally, the role of coroners in medieval Ireland, their election, duties, and the process of investigating deaths are examined in detail.