I've been fascinated by Peter Tremayne's book about the fictional character, Sister Fidelma, in 7th century Ireland. Tremayne is the pseudonym of Peter Beresford Ellis, a noted authority on Celtic history and culture. Here is what he has to say about Ireland in those days: Sister Fidelma's World. Quite a bit different than later after the Catholic Church really got its hooks in.

Peter, thank you for posting this thread. It is good to hear of the uprising against the long oppression of such crimes.

kat