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UCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · 7h

This installation is part of the research project 'Imagined Sustainabilities', funded by @ucdsustainability.bsky.social and the @ucdhumanities.bsky.social, led by Dr Eva Bru-Domínguez and Dr Ana Vera @ucdslcl.bsky.social

UCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · 7h

The College of Arts & Humanities is delighted to support the Metamorphosis Art Installation in UCD's Newman Building!

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UCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · 12d

We were delighted to welcome @ucddublin.bsky.social President Professor Orla Feely to open the celebration, as well as Dónal’s family, friends and fellow musicians!

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UCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · 12d

Our special screening of In Time: Dónal Lunny featured a musical performance from Traditional Music Practices students, led by Dr Peter Moran (@ucdschoolofmusic.bsky.social) and a Q&A by Professor PJ Mathews with director, Nuala O'Connor

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UCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · 13d

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UCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · 13d

We were delighted to celebrate our Musician in Residence, Dónal Lunny, this week with a special screening of In Time in the Trapdoor.

Dónal is one of the most iconic and influential Irish musicians of his generation, and has worked with the UCD Traditional Music Practices ensemble since 2021 🎶

University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 14d

🎻🎬 The documentary film, In Time - Dónal Lunny, charts the life and work of one of the most influential figures in Irish folk and traditional music.

It uses the famous archival footage of Planxty performing in University College Dublin’s Theatre L in 1972.

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UCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · 21d

We are delighted to welcome Fearghus Ó Conchúir as Dance Artist in Residence for 2025-26!

The residency is supported by @dlrarts.bsky.social, @creativefutures.bsky.social, UCD School of Art History & Cultural Policy and UCD Ad Astra Performing Arts

Read more:
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Fearghus Ó Conchúir is UCD TRAPDOOR Dance Artist in Residence - UCD College of Arts and Humanities

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UCD Sustainability @ucdsustainability.bsky.social · Sep 8

UCD is moving away from single-use coffee cups.

Instead, you’ve got two great options...

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University College Dublin launches returnable and reusable cups campaign

YouTube video by UCD Sustainability

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UCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · Sep 5

Congratulations to composer and UCD Alum, Michael McGlynn, who has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from @ucdschoolofmusic.bsky.social

Michael's body of work has earned him an international reputation across the globe

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · Jul 23

🗣️👩‍🎓 Assistant Professor Paula McGrath on why Irish women writers’ success would be a cause for celebration, were it not for those pesky figures...

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50 years of women’s writing: The 21st century – a boom time... or is it?

Irish women writers’ success would be a cause for celebration, were it not for those pesky figures

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UCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · Jul 17

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UCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · Jul 17

We are thrilled to share that Dr Éilís Ní Dhuibhne, novelist, playwright, graduate of @ucddublin.bsky.social and lecturer in Creative Writing at the UCD School of English, Drama and Film, has been named as the new Laureate for Irish Fiction 📚

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Acclaimed writer and UCD graduate Éilís Ní Dhuibhne named new Laureate for Irish Fiction - UCD College of Arts and Humanities

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Emily Mark-FitzGerald @emilymfg.bsky.social · Jun 19

Really grateful to the team at RTE Nationwide for making such a thorough and rich programme on the exhibition I co-curated with @katymilligan.bsky.social - ‘Casimir Markievicz: A Polish Artist in Bohemian Dublin (1903-13)’ - now on show at Dublin Castle through 14 Sept!
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Nationwide 2025-06-18

Nationwide visits a new exhibition at Dublin Castle that celebrates the life and work of Casimir Markievicz. Presented by Anne Cassin. Watch Nationwide 2025-06-18 on RTÉ Player for free

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UCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · Jun 18

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'Casimir Markievicz: A Polish Artist in Bohemian Dublin' exhibition opens in Dublin Castle - UCD College of Arts and Humanities

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UCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · Jun 18

This evening's Nationwide on @rteone.rte.ie explores the life & art of Casimir Markievicz exhibition at Dublin Castle, co-curated by Professor @emilymfg.bsky.social

The programme will air at 7pm on RTÉ One and will be available on the RTÉ Player 📺

Full info on the show www.rte.ie/tv/programme...

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UCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · Jun 13

How I uncovered a potential ancient Rome wine scam 🏺

@drconortrainor.bsky.social from @ucdclassics.bsky.social shares how his archaeological investigations at Knossos may have discovered deception by Cretan wine-producers

Read the article:
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UCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · Jun 4

The Joseph M. Hassett Creativity Bursary 2025-26 provides an opportunity to work on a Film project linking contemporary creative practice with UCD’s cultural heritage 🎞️

Applications for the bursary are open until 5 pm on Wednesday, 11 June

UCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · May 7

More information about the Bursary & the application form can be found at:

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The Joseph M Hassett Creativity Bursary for Film 2025-2026 - UCD College of Arts and Humanities

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Creative Futures Academy @creativefutures.bsky.social · May 29

🎬 Applications Closing Soon!

The MA in Writing for Stage & Screen at CFA at @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social is your opportunity to develop your voice as a writer and collaborate with industry professionals.

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UCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · May 28

This residency is supported by @dlrcc.bsky.social @dlrarts.bsky.social, UCD School of Art History & Cultural Policy and @creativefutures.bsky.social, in association with UCD Ad Astra Academy

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UCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · May 28

The Trapdoor Dance Artist in Residency Scheme is now open for applications for 2025/26!

This residency is aimed at supporting a dance artist in need of studio space to test and develop concepts and materials towards the creation of new work

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UCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · May 28

Heartfelt congratulations to Professor William Mulligan, School of History, who was invited to sign the Royal Irish Academy members' book - Ireland's highest academic honour - in recognition of his scholarship and exceptional contribution to the humanities

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UCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · May 28

In recognition of his tireless advocacy for folklore and understanding the human experience, pioneering ethnologist Professor Henry Glassie received an honorary degree from @ucddublin.bsky.social last week 🎻🎶

Read more about the ceremony & celebration
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UCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · May 14

The Traditional Music Practices ensemble was founded in 2022 during trad legend Dónal Lunny’s tenure as Artist-in-Residence with the @ucdschoolofmusic.bsky.social and @creativefutures.bsky.social

This project has been supported by Public Engagement funding from Creative Futures Academy (CFA)

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UCD College of Arts & Humanities @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social · May 14

Students from Traditional Music Practices were featured on Céilí House on @rteradio1.bsky.social last Saturday to discuss and perform compositions from their debut album, Seven Springs 🎵

Read about the album launch & listen to the interview and compositions here:
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UCD Humanities Institute @ucdhumanities.bsky.social · May 9

We're excited to share the programme for our upcoming 3-day, international, transdisciplinary symposium ‘From Modern Crisis to Permacrisis & Polycrisis: Epistemological Perspectives & Interventions’ (22-24 May). Attendance is free; booking essential.
22 May (Day 1): www.eventbrite.ie/e/from-moder...

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