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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · 7h

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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · 8h

Collecting Ireland’s History @virtualtreasury.bsky.social a talk by Sarah Hendriks as part of the Dublin Festival of History now taking place @ria.ie

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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · 8d

A recording of this engaging event is now available to view. www.irishhumanities.ie/news-events/...

Irish Humanities Alliance | Recording: Irish-Scottish cultural and diplomatic relations

Full Programme Introductory remarks Professor Murray Pittock, SAHA Co-Chair Angus Robertson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture (prere...

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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · 8d

We are delighted to share an invitation to the launch of 'Oceanic Connections: The Sea in Irish and Caribbean Poetry' by our board member @lnhowley.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social
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Irish Humanities Alliance | Launch Oceanic Connections: The Sea in Irish and Caribbean Poetry by Ellen Howley

You are warmly invited to celebrate the publication of Oceanic Connections: The Sea in Irish and Caribbean Poetry, by Irish Humanities Alliance board member, Ellen…

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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · 12d

A distinguished & engaging panel: Jerry O’Donavan, consul general of Ireland in Edinburgh; Katy McNeil, Head of Scottish Gov in Ireland; Triona McCormack, VP strategy & engagement UCD; & Ciarán Walsh associate director Culture Ireland. Chaired by Prof. Catherine O’Leary @sahavoice.bsky.social

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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · 12d

A strong start to our Irish Scottish Cultural and Diplomatic Relations event @ria.ie with Prof @murrayp.bsky.social of @sahavoice.bsky.social

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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · 13d

There is still time to register for an in-person or online access ticket to this much anticipated event.

Murray Pittock : @murrayp.bsky.social · 13d

Tomorrow in Dublin, delighted to be introducing this event with @sahavoice.bsky.social in collaboration with the Irish Humanities Alliance at the Royal Irish Academy to mark the completion of the first phase of the Bilateral Framework between the Irish and Scottish governments

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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · 13d

We are excited to publish the first blog in our Emerging Scholar series 'The Good, The Bad, and The Blemished: Disability Terminology in Medieval Ireland,' by @djbirishhistory.bsky.social who is conducting a @researchireland.ie funded PhD @muahi.bsky.social

Dylan Bailey (he/him) @djbirishhistory.bsky.social · 13d

Delighted to have this post published by the @irishhumanities.bsky.social, where I discuss some of the terminology surrounding disability in medieval Ireland!

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Irish Humanities Alliance | The Good, The Bad, and The Blemished: Disability Terminology in Medieval Ireland

The language surrounding disability changes over time. There are certain terms which were previously common for describing disabled people but would now be considered out of date…

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Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social · 23d

📘 PUBLICATION DAY 📘
Oceanic Connections: The Sea in Irish and Caribbean Poetry is out today from Syracuse UP. It wouldn't have been possible without colleagues at @dublincityuni.bsky.social & the support of friends & family. I'm thrilled to see it out in the world 🥰
Book launch details coming soon

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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · 23d

IHA members - 'The Survey on Research Integrity in Ireland 2025 (SRII2025) is your chance to share what supports or challenges you in doing responsible research. Your input will help shape better policies and strengthen a culture of integrity across the Irish research community.'

Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 23d

Survey on Research Integrity in Ireland 2025 closing soon: Don’t miss your chance to participate in this survey at https://srii2025.ie/ and help build a better understanding of research culture and research integrity in Ireland. Survey closes at the end of September

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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 27d

The Biography of the week from the Dictionary of Irish Biography is the entry on Fanny and Anna Parnell:
‘A most dangerous experiment’. Although Charles Stewart Parnell is the better known member of the Parnell family, his sisters Fanny and Anna have also earned their place in Irish history.

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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · 26d

It is that time of the year again. A week of inspiring arts and humanities research and engagement at the @tlrhub.bsky.social

Trinity Long Room Hub @tlrhub.bsky.social · 26d

✨The Trinity Arts & Humanities Research Festival is back from the 22nd - 26th of September!✨

5 days of talks, performances & big ideas, free + open to all! 🙌

➡️ Check out the full programme and register for events here: www.tcd.ie/trinitylongr...

#TCDAHFest

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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · 26d

An exciting opportunity: The call for proposals to host the IHA Annual Conference 2026 is open. Academic staff, at all stages of their career -early career scholars on full-time, part-time, or temporary contracts in IHA member institutions are eligible to apply
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Irish Humanities Alliance | Call for proposals to host IHA conference 2026

Eligibility Academic staff, at all stages of their career, including early career scholars on full-time, part-time, or temporary contracts in HEIs that are members of the IHA. We…

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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · 29d

Join the Irish Humanities Alliance and @sahavoice.bsky.social at @ria.ie for a half day event - Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations. Tickets are booking fast and can be secured 👇
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Select tickets – Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations – Royal Irish Academy

Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations – Royal Irish Academy, Fri 26 Sep 2025 - Discussing the role of arts and humanities in the implementation of the joint Irish-Scottish bilateral review. ...

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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · Sep 5

Second keynote address now underway. We are thrilled to have Tania Aguila-Way in person for her address. Following a successful tour of the UCD Rosemount Centre Apple Orchard.

Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · Sep 5

Day 2 of the IHA annual conference @ucdhumanities.bsky.social has started on a strong note with panel on society, art, and poetics of nourishment. And @ucdpress.bsky.social are back with us for day 2.

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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · Sep 4

Wonderful to have @ucdpress.bsky.social stall and friendly team at the conference. So many of their books on display, and available to buy, related to the conference theme - plus many more!

UCD Press @ucdpress.bsky.social · Sep 4

Attending the Irish Humanities Alliance Conference ‘Feeding the Soul’? We’ll be showcasing a selection of books related to food and belonging. We’re happy to chat all things research and books are available for purchase. Pop by to say hello! 👋

@irishhumanities.bsky.social @ucdhumanities.bsky.social

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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · Sep 4

The IHA annual conference @ucdhumanities.bsky.social has begun. Keynote address by Raúl Matta starts what promises to be an engaging 2 days.

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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · Aug 12

Registration is now open for the IHA annual conference @ucdhumanities.bsky.social on 4-5th Sep 2025. Attendance is free - booking essential. Programme & further details 👇
www.irishhumanities.ie/news-events/...

Irish Humanities Alliance | IHA Annual Conference 2025 - Registration now open

Registration is now OPEN for the IHA Annual conference 2025. This two-day conference, supported by the Irish Humanities Alliance (IHA) and the UCD Humanities Institute…

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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · Jul 17

Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations:
Discussing the role of arts and humanities in the implementation of the joint Irish-Scottish bilateral review organised in collaboration with @sahavoice.bsky.social at @ria.ie 26 Sep Registration now open online or in-person
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Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations - Royal Irish Academy

Discussing the role of arts and humanities in the implementation of the joint Irish-Scottish bilateral review. Join the Irish Humanities Alliance (IHA) and the Scottish Humanities Alliance (SAHA) at t...

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Claire Connolly @claireconnolly.bsky.social · Jul 7

Irish-Scottish Cultural Diplomacy and Relations event in Dublin (and online) this September @ria.ie

Programme and registration information can be found here:

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Select tickets – Irish-Scottish cultural diplomacy and relations – Royal Irish Academy

Discussing the role of arts and humanities in the implementation of the joint Irish-Scottish bilateral review. Join the Irish H...

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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · Jun 30

We are delighted to announce that registration is now live for the IHA annual conference 2025 on 4-5 Sep - hosted by @ucdhumanities.bsky.social An exciting mix of panels, keynote addresses and creative inputs.

Bianca Cataldi @biancacataldi.bsky.social · Jun 27

Registration OPEN! Programme draft available on the registration page. @irishhumanities.bsky.social 2025 Conference “Feeding the Soul: Transnational Narratives of Food and Belonging” (UCD Humanities Institute, 4-5 September 2025)
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Irish Humanities Alliance 2025 Conference

FEEDING THE SOUL: TRANSNATIONAL NARRATIVES OF FOOD AND BELONGING| UCD Humanities Institute, Seminar Room H204 | 4–5 September 2025

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National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · Jun 1

Ancient Manuscripts, Modern Science!
What links medieval monks, secret ink recipes & ancient cow DNA?
Learn how Scientists used X-ray technology and genetic sequencing to uncover the secrets of 1,200-year-old Irish manuscripts in Switzerland
Read more: museum.ie/en-IE/Collec...
#NMIBlog #MuseumBlog

The mid-8th-century ‘Irish Gospels of St Gall’; the Evangelist Mark and the incipit/beginning of his Gospel. St. Gallen, Stiftsbibliothek, Cod. Sang. 51, pp 78–9. Photo: Stiftsbibliothek St. Gallen

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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · Jun 5

Strong start at the Research Ireland Forum Aviva Stadium. Livestream here eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

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Irish Humanities Alliance @irishhumanities.bsky.social · May 15

Packed and engaged room @ria.ie today for the IHA Medical & Health Humanities Doctoral Training session.

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