The Iron Age and the Arrival of the Celts
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ogham | a type of ancient Celtic writing, whereby notches were cut into the sides of standing stones.
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torc | a gold Celtic necklace
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Tuath | the area controlled by the rí in Celtic times
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derbhfine | the name given to Celtic royal families
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Aos Dana | the skilled people in Celtic society such as judges, druids, poets and craftsmen
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filí | poets
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bards | poets employed by a noble
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Brehon Law | Celtic law
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rath/ringfort | a celtic fort
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crannóg | a Celtic settlement built on an artificial lake
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souterrain | an underground passageway built in a ringfort. It was mainly used to store food and valuables
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promontory fort | a ringfort built on a cliff top
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druid | a pagan Celtic priest
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Imbolc | a festival to celebrate the end of winter. (1st of February)
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Bealtaine | a festival where bonfires were lit and sacrifices were made in the hope that the harvest would be good (May)
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Lughnasa | a festival to celebrate the harvest and hope it would provide sufficient food for the winter months (1 August)
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Samhain | a festival to mark the beginning of a new year (1 November)
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Boann | a goddess
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Lug | the god of warriors
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Daghda | the god of the afterlife
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fosterage | the sons of nobles were trained and brought up by other families until they reached the age of 14
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leine | a tunic
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bracae | woollen trousers
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mantel | a heavy cloak
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