Seán Ó Hoireabhárd
@hoireabhard.bsky.social
Historian of Medieval Ireland
Recording now available!
If you missed Seán's talk the other week, the recording is now on our website! usihs36.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Recording now available!
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Oíche Shamhna shona daoibh! Our ethereal expert Dr Hannah Mac Auliffe @maynoothuniversity.ie guides us through the darkness of #samhain a time for feasting, mischief & terror in medieval Irish literature, when the veil between worlds is thin, & ghastly ghouls abound. open.spotify.com/episode/6gQ6...
Spooky Samhain with Dr Hannah Mac Auliffe
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October 31, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Oíche Shamhna shona daoibh! Our ethereal expert Dr Hannah Mac Auliffe @maynoothuniversity.ie guides us through the darkness of #samhain a time for feasting, mischief & terror in medieval Irish literature, when the veil between worlds is thin, & ghastly ghouls abound. open.spotify.com/episode/6gQ6...
It is a great honour to be selected for the NUI Publication Prize for Irish History! Many thanks to everyone for their continued support
🎉 @hoireabhard.bsky.social has been awarded the 2025 @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social Publication Prize in Irish History, for his book The Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion. Congratulations, Seán!
Learn more about the book here ⬇️
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Learn more about the book here ⬇️
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October 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
It is a great honour to be selected for the NUI Publication Prize for Irish History! Many thanks to everyone for their continued support
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Israel's genocide in Gaza impossible without global complicity, UN report says - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-genocide-gaza-impossible-without-global-complicity-un-report
Israel's genocide in Gaza impossible without global complicity, UN report says
Report shows how 63 states, largely European, sustained the genocide against Palestinians while Arab states failed to take ‘decisive action’
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October 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Israel's genocide in Gaza impossible without global complicity, UN report says - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-genocide-gaza-impossible-without-global-complicity-un-report
Thank you so much to USIHS for the generous invitation and the hospitality. Very much enjoyed my visit to Queen's and hope to be back again soon.
Thanks so much to Dr Seán Ó Hoireabhárd for such a fascinating (and beautifully illustrated!) paper to USIHS last night. It was an excellent way to begin this year's seminar series. The recording will be up on the website soon! @hoireabhard.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Thank you so much to USIHS for the generous invitation and the hospitality. Very much enjoyed my visit to Queen's and hope to be back again soon.
Online link available when you register for this paper!
When Ulster became Ulster and Meath became Meath: the divorce of the Northern and Southern Uí Néill in the Central Middle Ages.
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When Ulster became Ulster and Meath became Meath: the divorce of the Northern and Southern Uí Néill in the Central Middle Ages.
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October 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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When Ulster became Ulster and Meath became Meath: the divorce of the Northern and Southern Uí Néill in the Central Middle Ages.
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When Ulster became Ulster and Meath became Meath: the divorce of the Northern and Southern Uí Néill in the Central Middle Ages.
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@hoireabhard.bsky.social has moved on to greener pastures (@scs-dias.bsky.social) but all in @ceilteachomn.bsky.social are really looking forward to hearing him talk all about the Northern and Southern Uí Néill (in Belfast and online) tomorrow evening!
Our first seminar will be Seán Ó Hoireabhárd (Maynooth University), When Ulster became Ulster and Meath became Meath: The divorce of the Northern and Southern Uí Néill in the Central Middle Ages.
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@hoireabhard.bsky.social @irishhistsoc.bsky.social
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@hoireabhard.bsky.social @irishhistsoc.bsky.social
USIHS Seminar: When Ulster became Ulster and Meath became Meath
The divorce of the Northern and Southern Uí Néill in the Central Middle Ages by Seán Ó Hoireabhárd
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October 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
@hoireabhard.bsky.social has moved on to greener pastures (@scs-dias.bsky.social) but all in @ceilteachomn.bsky.social are really looking forward to hearing him talk all about the Northern and Southern Uí Néill (in Belfast and online) tomorrow evening!
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The Medieval Masterpiece, the Book of Kells, Is Now Digitized and Available Online
The Medieval Masterpiece, the Book of Kells, Is Now Digitized and Available Online
If you know nothing else about medieval European illuminated manuscripts, you surely know the Book of Kells. “One of Ireland’s greatest cultural treasures” comments Medievalists.net, “it is set apart ...
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October 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Medieval Masterpiece, the Book of Kells, Is Now Digitized and Available Online
Looking forward to giving this paper next month! Everyone welcome
Our first seminar will be Seán Ó Hoireabhárd (Maynooth University), When Ulster became Ulster and Meath became Meath: The divorce of the Northern and Southern Uí Néill in the Central Middle Ages.
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@hoireabhard.bsky.social @irishhistsoc.bsky.social
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@hoireabhard.bsky.social @irishhistsoc.bsky.social
USIHS Seminar: When Ulster became Ulster and Meath became Meath
The divorce of the Northern and Southern Uí Néill in the Central Middle Ages by Seán Ó Hoireabhárd
www.eventbrite.ie
September 29, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Looking forward to giving this paper next month! Everyone welcome
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New year, new seminar series! 📣
This year's inaugural lecture will be delivered by Dr. Patrick Wadden on the European Identity of Early Medieval Ireland. Join us on September 16th at 4:30 PM in room K114 in the Newman Building, followed by a drinks reception at 5:15 PM Hope to see you there!
This year's inaugural lecture will be delivered by Dr. Patrick Wadden on the European Identity of Early Medieval Ireland. Join us on September 16th at 4:30 PM in room K114 in the Newman Building, followed by a drinks reception at 5:15 PM Hope to see you there!
September 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
New year, new seminar series! 📣
This year's inaugural lecture will be delivered by Dr. Patrick Wadden on the European Identity of Early Medieval Ireland. Join us on September 16th at 4:30 PM in room K114 in the Newman Building, followed by a drinks reception at 5:15 PM Hope to see you there!
This year's inaugural lecture will be delivered by Dr. Patrick Wadden on the European Identity of Early Medieval Ireland. Join us on September 16th at 4:30 PM in room K114 in the Newman Building, followed by a drinks reception at 5:15 PM Hope to see you there!
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* @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
September 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
* @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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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
September 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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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The Cross of Cong • Mayo
Named after the historic Mayo village where it was kept for centuries, the Cross of Cong is thought to have been made for the important diocescan centre at Tuam.
It was commissioned by the King of Connacht, Toirrdelbach Ua Conchobair in c.1123.
#SpéirGhorm #Medieval
Named after the historic Mayo village where it was kept for centuries, the Cross of Cong is thought to have been made for the important diocescan centre at Tuam.
It was commissioned by the King of Connacht, Toirrdelbach Ua Conchobair in c.1123.
#SpéirGhorm #Medieval
July 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Cross of Cong • Mayo
Named after the historic Mayo village where it was kept for centuries, the Cross of Cong is thought to have been made for the important diocescan centre at Tuam.
It was commissioned by the King of Connacht, Toirrdelbach Ua Conchobair in c.1123.
#SpéirGhorm #Medieval
Named after the historic Mayo village where it was kept for centuries, the Cross of Cong is thought to have been made for the important diocescan centre at Tuam.
It was commissioned by the King of Connacht, Toirrdelbach Ua Conchobair in c.1123.
#SpéirGhorm #Medieval
Royal Irish Academy, 2-3 Octover
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July 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Royal Irish Academy, 2-3 Octover
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🚨 NEW podcast episode out now! 🎙️ "Mind, Language and Law in Medieval Ireland" with Dr Viktoriia Krivoshchekova, an O’Donovan postdoctoral scholar in the School of Celtic Studies. 🎧 Watch on YouTube + listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or on browser: www.dias.ie/series/ni-ha... ✨
July 11, 2025 at 7:45 AM
🚨 NEW podcast episode out now! 🎙️ "Mind, Language and Law in Medieval Ireland" with Dr Viktoriia Krivoshchekova, an O’Donovan postdoctoral scholar in the School of Celtic Studies. 🎧 Watch on YouTube + listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or on browser: www.dias.ie/series/ni-ha... ✨
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If you're at the IMC today, please come by and visit these friendly faces at the LUP and @lupdistribution.bsky.social stands! We have lots of new Medieval Studies titles to flick through, and some great discounts too...
#IMC2025 @imc-leeds.bsky.social
#IMC2025 @imc-leeds.bsky.social
With the team from @livunipress.bsky.social at the @imc-leeds.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 10:27 AM
If you're at the IMC today, please come by and visit these friendly faces at the LUP and @lupdistribution.bsky.social stands! We have lots of new Medieval Studies titles to flick through, and some great discounts too...
#IMC2025 @imc-leeds.bsky.social
#IMC2025 @imc-leeds.bsky.social
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🎧 Have you listened to the latest episode of our podcast yet? @hoireabhard.bsky.social explains the use of post-colonial theory to study Irish history & talks about his book, ‘Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion’ (@livunipress.bsky.social)! Listen here: www.dias.ie/series/ni-ha...
July 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM
🎧 Have you listened to the latest episode of our podcast yet? @hoireabhard.bsky.social explains the use of post-colonial theory to study Irish history & talks about his book, ‘Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion’ (@livunipress.bsky.social)! Listen here: www.dias.ie/series/ni-ha...
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🎈 This month, acclaimed series Translated Texts for Historians turns 40! Discover the newest titles of the series here ⬇️ #MedievalSky #AncientSky
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July 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🎈 This month, acclaimed series Translated Texts for Historians turns 40! Discover the newest titles of the series here ⬇️ #MedievalSky #AncientSky
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Really enjoyed doing this podcast for SCS's Ní hAnsae! Nina @ninacnock.bsky.social and I discussed many aspects of the 12th c. English invasion of Ireland and its historiography, as well as the whole process of writing history and why it's so important.
@livunipress.bsky.social
@livunipress.bsky.social
🚨 NEW podcast episode! Dr Seán Ó Hoireabhárd @hoireabhard.bsky.social, formerly an O’Donovan scholar (now @ceilteachomn.bsky.social) discusses his book ‘Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion’ (@livunipress.bsky.social). 🎧 YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & www.dias.ie/series/ni-ha... ✨
June 27, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Really enjoyed doing this podcast for SCS's Ní hAnsae! Nina @ninacnock.bsky.social and I discussed many aspects of the 12th c. English invasion of Ireland and its historiography, as well as the whole process of writing history and why it's so important.
@livunipress.bsky.social
@livunipress.bsky.social
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My new publication was released on Monday. Thanks to Palgrave Macmillan, who were a pleasure to work alongside, and all others who assisted in making this possible...
The Irish National Stud, 1900-2025
This book examines the history of a pioneering Thoroughbred horse breeding operation, the Irish National Stud.
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May 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
My new publication was released on Monday. Thanks to Palgrave Macmillan, who were a pleasure to work alongside, and all others who assisted in making this possible...
Delighted that The Medieval Irish kings & the English invasion has been chosen for the IHS first book prize for 2024!
Many congratulations to @hoireabhard.bsky.social who has won the @irishhistsoc.bsky.social First Book Prize 2024 for The Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion! 🎉
The first analysis of the twelfth-century Irish kingdoms, Irish kingship and impact of the English invasion.
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The first analysis of the twelfth-century Irish kingdoms, Irish kingship and impact of the English invasion.
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May 28, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Delighted that The Medieval Irish kings & the English invasion has been chosen for the IHS first book prize for 2024!
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FOLÚNTAS | VACANCY
Scoláireacht Uí Dhonnabháin
O'Donovan Scholarship
#DIASdiscovers
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Scoláireacht Uí Dhonnabháin
O'Donovan Scholarship
#DIASdiscovers
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Vacancy for a 3-year postdoctoral O'Donovan Scholarship @scs-dias.bsky.social @dias.ie: application deadline 20 June 2025!
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Vacancy: O’Donovan Scholarship – DIAS
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May 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
FOLÚNTAS | VACANCY
Scoláireacht Uí Dhonnabháin
O'Donovan Scholarship
#DIASdiscovers
www.dias.ie/2025/05/20/v...
Scoláireacht Uí Dhonnabháin
O'Donovan Scholarship
#DIASdiscovers
www.dias.ie/2025/05/20/v...
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.
May 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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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'A hugely impressive piece of scholarship'
Read Simon Egan's review of The Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion by @hoireabhard.bsky.social in @historyireland.bsky.social now!
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Read Simon Egan's review of The Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion by @hoireabhard.bsky.social in @historyireland.bsky.social now!
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THE MEDIEVAL IRISH KINGS AND THE ENGLISH INVASION - History Ireland
SEÁN Ó HOIREABHÁRD Liverpool University Press £125 ISBN 9781835538449 REVIEWED BY Simon Egan Simon Egan is a lecturer in Medieval Irish History at Queen’s University Belfast. It is no exaggeration to ...
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May 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
'A hugely impressive piece of scholarship'
Read Simon Egan's review of The Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion by @hoireabhard.bsky.social in @historyireland.bsky.social now!
historyireland.com/the-medieval...
Read Simon Egan's review of The Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion by @hoireabhard.bsky.social in @historyireland.bsky.social now!
historyireland.com/the-medieval...
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In the last years of her life, the outstanding Celticist Cecile O'Rahilly was working on her final project, a synthesis of the development of Táin Bó Cúailnge. Although at an advanced stage, it was misplaced for some 40 years but was recently rediscovered! I'll be talking about this & more tomorrow
DÉARDAOIN - THURSDAY
Bígí linn do léacht Chantal Kobel:
Join us for Chantal Kobel's lecture:
The Recovery of Cecile O'Rahilly's lost work on Táin Bó Cúailnge
DIAS Dublin 5.30 Thursday 24 April
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Bígí linn do léacht Chantal Kobel:
Join us for Chantal Kobel's lecture:
The Recovery of Cecile O'Rahilly's lost work on Táin Bó Cúailnge
DIAS Dublin 5.30 Thursday 24 April
www.dias.ie/2025/02/10/l...
Lecture series 2025 – DIAS
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April 23, 2025 at 9:39 AM
In the last years of her life, the outstanding Celticist Cecile O'Rahilly was working on her final project, a synthesis of the development of Táin Bó Cúailnge. Although at an advanced stage, it was misplaced for some 40 years but was recently rediscovered! I'll be talking about this & more tomorrow