Today we had the pleasure of launching Medieval Dublin XX, the 20th volume of the proceedings of our symposia. A great occasion to celebrate everyone who made it possible, thanks especially to Four Courts Press, Seán Duffy as editor, the authors, and DCC for their continued support

Wow, what a day. Over 100 people braved the weather to hear fascinating talks about medieval Dublin. Our thanks to TCD and DCC for their continued support, and of course everyone for engaging with the Friends. Watch this space for more events!
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Rounding us off, we had Lynn Kilgallon and John Marshall talk about two exciting digital projects: Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland and NAISC (Normandy and Ireland Settlement Connections) @virtualtreasury.bsky.social @historytcd.bsky.social

After our final coffee break, Chris Coffey of IAC Archaeology gives the audience an overview of excavations at Hammond lane (an early modern corruption of Hangman’s lane)

Now, Catherine Swift of Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, speaks to a packed out room about the frizzy-haired people of medieval Dublin @unioflimerick.bsky.social

After a break for lunch, Ida La Fratta of IAC Archaeology welcomed us back with an analysis of recent findings from Swords Castle

Next up is Barry Kehoe, to help us to try a situate the lost priory of the Knights Hospitaller at Kilmainham

After a quick coffee break, we have reconvened to hear Samuel Kinirons revisit Viking age burials in Dublin

Next up, Russell Ó Riagáin is re-examining the evidence for ‘Danes’ in medieval Ireland

First up, Antoine Giacometti treated us to a brilliant overview of recent exciting archaeological findings from Viking Ballyfermot

And we’re off!

Looking for somewhere to weather the storm? Join us tomorrow for our annual symposium, which will feature new research on Dublin’s rich medieval past. The event is free and no registration is required!
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Our colleagues Lynn Kilgallon and @jmarshallmed.bsky.social will be presenting at tomorrow's 26th @fmdmedievaldublin.bsky.social Symposium as part of the Dublin Festival of History.

One week until our Symposium, looking forward to seeing you all there!
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The event is free and all are welcome - no registration is necessary. For further details and a programme visit dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/event/26th-m...
We look forward to seeing you there! [3/3]
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The symposium will showcase new research in the history and archaeology of medieval Dublin. It provides a way through which specialists, amateurs, students, teachers and everyone interested in history can collaborate and provide a clearer picture of the early growth of this remarkable city. [2/3]

UPCOMING EVENT
Dear Friends,
Join us on Saturday 4 October in the Robert Emmet Theatre (Room 2037), Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin, for our 26th Medieval Dublin symposium, organised with the support of the Department of History of TCD as part of the Dublin Festival of History [1/3]

My article 'Beyond Clontarf: links between Dublin and the earldom of Orkney' is out in the latest Medieval Dublin volume @fmdmedievaldublin.bsky.social covering political examples up to the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland with a wee bit of trade and archaeology at the end

UPCOMING EVENT
This Friday (22 August) one of our very own will be leading a walking tour of Dublin's medieval streets from 14:00-15:30 as part of Heritage week. Its completely free and still has some slots available: www.eventbrite.com/e/walking-to...

Thanks for your support and see you soon:
- Keep an eye out here for upcoming events, and email this address to be on our mailing list: [email protected]
- In 2016, we hit a big milestone: the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Friends. Long may it continue! [4/4]

Our Publications:
- Each year we publish the proceedings of our symposium
- We also publish proceedings from our lecture series, such as Tales of Medieval Dublin (2014) and keep an eye out for More Tales of Medieval Dublin coming soon [3/4]
For a full list: www.fourcourtspress.ie/books/browse...

Our Events (all free!):
- Each year we host an annual symposium at Trinity College Dublin and lunchtime lectures, both with the support of the Dublin City Council
- We also host regular walking tours of medieval Dublin, particularly during Heritage Week (late August) [2/4]

Who are we?
- Formed in 1976, the Friends of Medieval Dublin is a not-for-profit study-group designed to promote public interest in medieval Dublin
- The Friends is run by volunteers, both academics and those working in the heritage sector, but we also rely on the public's support [1/4]