The Medieval Podcast
Justice, Politics, and Death in Medieval Ireland with Joanna MacGugan
Jan 4, 2024
Expert Joanna MacGugan discusses justice under English rule in medieval Ireland, exploring the legal system, community influence on justice, significance of capital punishment, importance of oral traditions, and societal attitudes towards executions. The podcast delves into the complexities of English colonization, evolution of laws in Ireland, and the role of coroners in investigating deaths. It also touches on social memory, reputation, ethnicity, and the construction of history in medieval Irish society.
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- Local knowledge influenced legal outcomes with pragmatic literacy being crucial in medieval Irish justice system.
- Social memory and reputation played key roles in determining justice outcomes, shaped by community policing and elders' input.
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Medieval Ireland under English Rule
In 1169, Dermot McMurrough, King of Leinster, lost his throne and sought Henry II of England's help, leading to colonization by Welsh and Norman knights settling in Ireland. English presence was concentrated on the East Coast, with intermingling of Irish, English, Scots, and Norse populations. The justice system worked under English rule, influenced by common law but also featuring local adaptations like Marcher law.
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