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Ireland s Golden Age: The work of angelic, not human, skill
Irish Christianity experienced a golden age between the 6th and 9th centuries, during which Ireland was the brightest star in the firmament of Western culture, writes Frank Rogers 29 July, 2021 02:00 The high stone cross at the Rock of Cashel standing sentry over the Co Tipperary countryside
IRELAND S Golden Age began with the growth of monasticism in the 6th century and flourished from then until the Viking invasions of the 8th and 9th centuries.
Throughout that period the country witnessed a remarkable flourishing of art, literature, manuscript preservation, metal-work and stone sculpture.
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The girls
Luna has been steadily growing in popularity since first appearing on global name charts back in 2003, with a surge seen after the birth of John Legend and Chrissy Teigen s daughter, Luna Simone, in 2016.
Isla climbed three places after appearing in fifth last year, while Aurora - the protagonist of Disney s Sleeping Beauty - is a first-time entrant in the top five.
Mia, another of the Queen s great-granddaughters, is fourth, with Maeve - a legendary warrior queen in pre-Christian Ireland - rounding out the list in fifth.
The most searched-for girls name on baby name website Nameberry is Luna, which is inspired by Hollywood couple John Legend and Chrissy Teigen s five-year-old daughter, Luna Simone (stock image)