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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · 6h

Thank you so much for the kind words — glad you're enjoying it!

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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you!

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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · 4d

We chat Poet-President Michael D. Higgins, the high status of poets, constrained poetical forms, the popularity of the blackbird in Irish poetry, Seámus Heaney, whether medieval Irish poetry rhymed, how to become a poet and much more! Thanks @maynoothuniversity.ie @researchireland.ie for support.

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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · 4d

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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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · 13d

Gen Alpha are mad about the Words on the Wave exhibition @nmireland.bsky.social. Visit while you can. Only one month left!

Two primary school age girls admiring a viking sword at the Words on the Wave exhibition, National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street.

A toddler fascinated by a medieval manuscript on display at the Words on the Wave exhibition, National Museum of Ireland, Archaeology, Kildare Street.

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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · Sep 5

We'll be speaking for about an hour and then the chats afterwards I suppose!

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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · Sep 4

* @hoireabhard.bsky.social who has been our postdoctoral researcher on the project since May, and PhD candidate @tiagoovsilva.bsky.social. Looking forward to sharing some of the results of our work! 2/2

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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · Sep 4

Anyone in the Meath area: the @researchireland.ie 'Power & Patronage...' team* will be giving a talk on Thursday September 18th, 7.30pm, St Finnian's Parish Centre, Clonard, titled 'Clonard: residence of kings, school of saints'. Free entry. @ceilteachomn.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie 1/2

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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · Aug 19

Our programme manager Agata Western will be happy to answer your queries. You can also email me at [email protected].

Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · Aug 19

If you cannot make the webinar tomo please email [email protected] for info on how to apply to Young Academy Ireland. We are seeking 'talented' ECRIs who want to work with others across disciplines & institutions on the island of Ireland for the betterment of society. Tx to @ria.ie for continued support.

Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · Aug 15

Last chance to register for YAI Membership Application Webinar 2025.
Join us to learn more about YAI and how to apply for membership in 2025.
Registration closes on Monday 18 Aug at 10 am.
Link to register: www.tickettailor.com/events/royal...
#YoungAcademyIreland #YAI #EarlyCareerResearchers

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Kevin Daly @gingerhowley.bsky.social · Jul 30

Reupping this information session this Friday targeted at displaced scholar on joining Young Academy Ireland - we'd welcome applicants currently based in Northern Ireland! Maybe @cara1933.bsky.social could share in its network?

Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · Jul 22

New membership call for @yai.ie now open! Come and join our vibrant network of ECRIs working together for the benefit of society. Some of my YAI colleagues will hold an online info session on how to apply esp. for Scholars At Risk/Scholars from a Displaced background, 1–2pm, Friday 1st August.

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Kevin Daly @gingerhowley.bsky.social · Jul 30

Link to the sign up for the displaced scholar info session is here! Maybe #speiregorm

Young Academy Ireland (YAI) Guidelines for Applicants 2025 - Royal Irish Academy

These guidelines have been developed to support applicants in completing their application forms. They provide essential information on eligibility, the application process, key dates, and available s...

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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · Jul 23

Tomorrow evening, we are launching Old Irish: A Beginner’s Guide. Authored by Dr Rebecca Shercliff this volume offers a step‑by‑step introduction to the language and literature of medieval Ireland and is written with absolute beginners in mind.

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Chantal Kobel @chantalkobel.bsky.social · Jul 23

I'll be launching Dr Rebecca Shercliffe's Old Irish: A Beginner's Guide @ria.ie tomorrow eve at 6.30pm. If you are around, do pop into 19 Dawson St. to help celebrate the publication of Dr Shercliffe's new book!

Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · Jul 23

Tomorrow evening, we are launching Old Irish: A Beginner’s Guide. Authored by Dr Rebecca Shercliff this volume offers a step‑by‑step introduction to the language and literature of medieval Ireland and is written with absolute beginners in mind.

‪@department-asnc.bsky.social‬

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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · Jul 22

As outlined in the YAI post, there will also be a fuller information session aimed at all potential applicants on August 20th at 11am, hosted by myself and Senior Programme Manager Agata Western. Please see the RIA website for more details and sign up here www.tickettailor.com/events/royal...

Select tickets – Young Academy Ireland (YAI) – Membership Application Webinar 2025 – Zoom

Join us for this informative webinar, hosted by Niamh Wycherley, Chair of YAI and Agata Western, YAI Senior Programme Manager...

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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · Jul 22

New membership call for @yai.ie now open! Come and join our vibrant network of ECRIs working together for the benefit of society. Some of my YAI colleagues will hold an online info session on how to apply esp. for Scholars At Risk/Scholars from a Displaced background, 1–2pm, Friday 1st August.

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Andrea Ciribuco @andreaciribuco.bsky.social · Jul 8

Applications to the @yai.ie open soon. I would recommend eligible Irish-based scholars to apply, this is not only a formative experience (and you get to meet nice people!) but we are also trying to use our voices to advocate for better research practices and career development in Ireland.

Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · Jun 24

The next call for applications for new YAI members will open on 18 July 2025.
If you're an ECR or innovator passionate about shaping the future of academia, culture & society on the island of Ireland, we encourage you to apply
Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date:
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National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · Jul 21

Today we’ve turned a new illuminated page in the Irish Gospels of St Gall (Cod. Sang. 51).
Explore the beauty of cross-carpets and Chi-Rhos in our latest blog, then see them in person at Words on the Wave
📍 National Museum of Ireland – Kildare Street
🔗 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Collec...

The cross-carpet and Chi-Rho pages in St. Gallen, Stiftsbibliothek, Cod. Sang 51, pp 6-7; © Stiftsbibliothek St. Gallen

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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · Jul 1

Congratulations Seán, well deserved!

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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · Jul 1

Last ep season 2! We chat to the erudite @elainepf.bsky.social re the Penitentials, some of the earliest written texts from the 'Insular world'. Back in Sept, have a lovely summer! Thanks all esp @tiagoovsilva.bsky.social @ceilteachomn.bsky.social @researchireland.ie open.spotify.com/episode/3I9T...

Sin and Penance with Dr Elaine Pereira Farrell

The Medieval Irish History Podcast · Episode

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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · Jun 27

That's lovely to hear, thank you for listening!

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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · Jun 11

Sorry I missed this Ciarán, did you get sorted?

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Seán Ó Hoireabhárd @hoireabhard.bsky.social · May 12

I am very excited to be joining the 'Power and Patronage in Medieval Ireland' project at @celticstudiesmu.bsky.social as of today! I will be working with PI @niamhwycherley.bsky.social & PhD candidate @tiagoovsilva.bsky.social to help explain Clonard's place in the medieval Irish landscape.

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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · Jun 10

I really enjoyed it, Clare. Not sure I'd categorise it as 'data rich', not heavy but doesn't dumb down either. Conveys huge amount of material in short space of time. Beautifully shot, evocative, engaging, informative. Congrats to all who produced & to you & other contributors (you are great in it!)

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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · Jun 10

Thank you!

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