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Elizabeth Boyle @thecelticist.bsky.social · 18h

Papers from the @ria.ie @ceilteachomn.bsky.social @scs-dias.bsky.social conference on the Book of Lecan, which took place last week, are now available to listen to on SoundCloud. Enjoy!
#MedievalSky
#SpéirGhorm

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The Book of Lecan Conference - Royal Irish Academy

During this two-day event in October 2025, speakers explored the production of the Book of Lecan or Leabhar Mór Lecain, its scribes and patrons, and the texts contained within the manuscript.

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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 1d

A reminder that our next Irish Studies seminar, on Monday 13 Oct. at 4.30, will now be online only via Teams - please register at www.ticketsource.co.uk/institute-of...

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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 1d

If you missed Alexandra Maclennan's talk this week on 'Cardinal Owen McCann (1907-94): die Roomse gevaar in apartheid South Africa', a recording is now available at:
youtu.be/QGWFd_CPtxw

Irish Studies Seminar: Alexandra Maclennan

YouTube video by QUB Irish Studies

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

The Poems of Seamus Heaney review – collected works reveal his colossal achievement

The complete works, including previously unpublished poems and expert notes, are brought together in one volume for the first time

www.theguardian.com

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 1d

How to get away with murder in medieval Ireland. Duinetháide murders, where the killer didn't leave a trace or a body, carry all the intrigue of a classic murder mystery, explains Viktoriia Krivoshchekova @dias.ie
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How to get away with murder in medieval Ireland

Duinetháide murders, where the killer didn't leave a trace or a body, carry all the intrigue of a classic murder mystery

www.rte.ie

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EFACIS @efacis.bsky.social · 3d

Don't forget to register for next week's EFACIS Roundtable Discussion!

EFACIS @efacis.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join us online on 13/10 for an open workshop on Celibacy in Irish Women's Writing, a forthcoming open-access special issue of Humanities that re-examines the role of unmarried women in Irish movements and literature.

Find a full programme and registration link at www.efacis.eu/content/efac...

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Trinity Long Room Hub @tlrhub.bsky.social · 2d

"While we know the manuscript spent at least 650 years at Kells, we do not know where it started its life."

Prof Rachel Moss (School of Histories and Humanities) explores the origins of the Book of Kells for @uk.theconversation.com.

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#BookOfKells #HubMatters

Book of Kells: exploring the evidence that points to Pictish origins in north-east Scotland

While we know the manuscript spent at least 650 years at Kells, we do not know where it started its life. Now a new book offers some clues as to its provenance.

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EFACIS @efacis.bsky.social · 2d

You can still register for the EFACIS Book Club session on 15/10! We will be talking about Michael Magee's novel Close to Home (2023).

www.efacis.eu/content/efac...

EFACIS @efacis.bsky.social · 23d

Join the online EFACIS Book Club on 15 October for a discussion of Michael Magee's novel Close to Home (2023)!

More information at www.efacis.eu/content/efac...

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 1d

Appreciated the very welcome opportunity to discuss the ongoing conversation about constitutional change as part of this new BBC series.

Listen here:
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

BORDERLAND UK OR UNITED IRELAND?
Listen now
Episode 1 - The Importance of being Irish
Chris Buckler alongside lan Paisley and Michelle Gildernew, are joined by Colin Harvey, Colum Eastwood MP and Leo Varadkar.

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David Phinnemore @dphinnemore.bsky.social · 1d

Interested in what voters in Northern Ireland currently think about Brexit, the Windsor Framework and UK-EU relations?

Join @katyhayward.bsky.social and me on Friday 24 October as we present the findings from our latest polling with @lucidtalk.bsky.social

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/post-brexi...

Post-Brexit Clinic at Queen's - October 2025

Join us online for our latest Post-Brexit Clinic for updates on the Protocol/Windsor Framework.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Faber Books @faberbooks.bsky.social · 1d

The long-awaited, definitive edition of Seamus Heaney's poetry is out today, with illuminating critical notes and a selection of previously unpublished poems. Edited by Rosie Lavan and Bernard O'Donoghue, with Matthew Hollis.

www.faber.co.uk/product/9780...

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Dr Susie Deedigan @susiedeedigan.bsky.social · 3d

The wisdom that goes with Manchán is an immeasurable loss.

Thoughts with all who loved him.

ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 3d

We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Manchán Magan.

A remarkable writer and broadcaster, his reflections on language, place, and identity captured so much of Ireland’s spirit.
It was a privilege to feature Manchán on the ARINS My Identity Podcast earlier this year.

Listen: bit.ly/4gTZ0JI

My Identity: Manchán Magan

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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 3d

Due to circumstances outside our control (but not reflecting well on current US policy), next week's QUB Irish Studies seminar will now be online only.
www.qub.ac.uk/schools/Iris...

Irish Studies Seminar: Shinjini Chattopadhyay, Critical cosmopolitanism and Irish identity in Joyce

www.qub.ac.uk

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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 3d

CFP for Sofeir conference 'Irish Exceptionalism', Strasbourg, 26-27 March 2026
www.sofeir.fr/cfp-irish-ex...

CFP Irish Exceptionalism – SOFEIR conference – University of Strasbourg, 26-27 March 2026 – SOFEIR

www.sofeir.fr

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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · 6d

What does it say about a society that valued poets so highly? Find out in The Medieval Irish History Podcast — back for a 3rd series! We are kicking off again with the inimitable @thecelticist.bsky.social @ceilteachomn.bsky.social @tiagoovsilva.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/1DTU... 1/2

Poets and Poetry with Dr Elizabeth Boyle

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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 6d

Joel Herman @joelherman.bsky.social · 6d

Listen in to a discussion about Ireland and the American Revolution on @newstalkfm.bsky.social featuring Patrick Geoghegan, Finola O’Kane, Eliga Gould, and Patrick Griffin. The episode airs this Sunday at 7PM, ahead of our conference next week. It was a privilege to take part in the conversation.

Joel Herman @joelherman.bsky.social · 23d

Excited to release the conference programme for 'Ireland and the American Revolution: 250th Anniversary Perspectives'. There are only a few tickets left, so if you would like to attend I would suggest getting one as soon as possible. Attendance is free but booking is essential.

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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 6d

The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 6d

Robin Glendinning: Founder member of North’s Alliance Party was noted playwright and poet

Teacher, politician and Irish-language enthusiast wrote dramas that reflected on the wider politics of Northern Ireland

www.irishtimes.com

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Ben Tonra @bentonra.bsky.social · 7d

Terrific forthcoming event @ria.ie 4 November 1230-1430 "Irish Foreign Policy, the Troubles and EC membership 1969-1973" brought to you by the RIA's Committee for International Affairs and the Documents in Irish Foreign Policy project.

www.ria.ie/events/the-t...

The Troubles and the European Community: Exploring DIFP XIV (1969-73) - Royal Irish Academy

Witness seminar on the latest volume of Documents in Irish Foreign Policy, covering the years 1969-73. In this event co-hosted by The Standing Committee for International Affairs and Documents in Iris...

www.ria.ie

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Tom Hulme @tomhulme.bsky.social · 7d

brilliant thread

Coates is Odd This Day @oddthisday.bsky.social · 7d

It’s 185 years to the day since a man called Thomas O’Conor wrote a report about a stone figure on a church in Kiltinane, County Tipperary. This wouldn’t be especially notable if we didn’t also consider what the statue looked like, because this was the first written use of the term Sheela-na-gig

The Kiltinane church Sheela Na Gig – a strange, naked, stone female figure, with one hand raised, and the other holding open her vulva. The stone was actually sideways when she was found, but it's easier to see her and her... features this way

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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 7d

Katy Hayward reviews the latest NILT survey

Narrowing margin on constitutional question to bring border poll pressure on secretary of state

The NILT survey shows support for unification increasing as backing for the union declines

ereader.irishnews.com

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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 7d

Manchán Magan: writer and documentary maker dies aged 55

Author spoke of terminal illness in recent radio interview, saying he did not feel despair

www.irishtimes.com

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Neil Johnston @nejohnst.bsky.social · 7d

Podcasts from this year's Tudor and Stuart Ireland conference @ucddublin.bsky.social are now available. Thanks to Mike Liffey @historyhub.bsky.social for making us all sounds so crisp historyhub.ie/tudor-and-st...

Tudor and Stuart Ireland Conference Podcasts

Since 2011, more than 200 speakers from a range of disciplines including History, English, Archaeology and Art History, have presented papers at Tudor and Stuart Ireland conferences. Download podcasts...

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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 8d

Those who like a chaser to their House of Guinness will be delighted to hear that 'Whiskey Trade Review' (Dublin), 1893-6. has been added to the British newspaper Archive
www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/search/resul...

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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 8d

QUB SCHOOL OF LAW
'The Irish Unity Dividend': the benefits for everyone, by Ben Collins - BOOK LAUNCH and PANEL DISCUSSION
Thursday 2 Oct 16:00
The Moot Court, School of Law, QUB (MST.02.006)
www.qub.ac.uk/schools/Scho...

02.10.25 The Irish Unity Dividend: the benefits for everyone - BOOK LAUNCH | School of Law | Queen's University Belfast

www.qub.ac.uk

Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 8d

AN ARTISTIC ROUNDTABLE ON STAN LAI'S BECKETT ABOVE
Fri 10 Oct 10:30-11:30
Online - registration by email: [email protected]
The Chinese theatre director and playwright Stan Lai will discuss his work on the drama of Samuel Beckett in an artistic roundtable with Chaomei Chen and Chengyun Zhao.