Maynooth Classics
@muclassics.bsky.social
Ancient Classics has been taught in Maynooth University since its foundation in 1795. And now the Dept. of Ancient Classics is on Blue Sky too!
Find us at: maynoothuniversity.ie/ancient-classics
Contact us at: classics@mu.ie
Find us at: maynoothuniversity.ie/ancient-classics
Contact us at: classics@mu.ie
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@muclassics.bsky.social
· Jul 30
Many thanks to our wonderful colleagues in Coimbra for hosting the 16th Celtic Conference in Classics. Next up, the CCC returns to Ireland in 2026. Call for for panels now open. Please do spread the word - any questions or queries, contact classics@mu.ie
📣The next UCD Classics Research Seminar is Wednesday Nov 5th at 3pm,in G109 Newman Building.
The speaker is Emeritus Prof. Brian McGing (TCD) speaking to us about his work with the Chester Beatty papyri:
The speaker is Emeritus Prof. Brian McGing (TCD) speaking to us about his work with the Chester Beatty papyri:
November 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
📣The next UCD Classics Research Seminar is Wednesday Nov 5th at 3pm,in G109 Newman Building.
The speaker is Emeritus Prof. Brian McGing (TCD) speaking to us about his work with the Chester Beatty papyri:
The speaker is Emeritus Prof. Brian McGing (TCD) speaking to us about his work with the Chester Beatty papyri:
October 23, 2025 at 8:41 AM
🎓 Thinking about postgraduate study?
Take the next step at Maynooth University.
Join us at our PG Open Day
📅 Tues 4 November 2025
🕒 3–6pm | 📍 Maynooth University
👉 Meet lecturers, chat with students, explore your options.
Register now: mu.ie/edge
@postgraduate_maynooth
#ancienthistory
#classics
Take the next step at Maynooth University.
Join us at our PG Open Day
📅 Tues 4 November 2025
🕒 3–6pm | 📍 Maynooth University
👉 Meet lecturers, chat with students, explore your options.
Register now: mu.ie/edge
@postgraduate_maynooth
#ancienthistory
#classics
October 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🎓 Thinking about postgraduate study?
Take the next step at Maynooth University.
Join us at our PG Open Day
📅 Tues 4 November 2025
🕒 3–6pm | 📍 Maynooth University
👉 Meet lecturers, chat with students, explore your options.
Register now: mu.ie/edge
@postgraduate_maynooth
#ancienthistory
#classics
Take the next step at Maynooth University.
Join us at our PG Open Day
📅 Tues 4 November 2025
🕒 3–6pm | 📍 Maynooth University
👉 Meet lecturers, chat with students, explore your options.
Register now: mu.ie/edge
@postgraduate_maynooth
#ancienthistory
#classics
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Maynooth Classical Seminar Series returns on Fri. 17th Oct. with Dr Leon Wash (TCD) sharing his thoughts on 'Germs of Rhyme in Ancient Greek Literature'.
4pm in the Iontas Building, Rm 1.33, Maynooth University.
ALL WELCOME and refreshments will be served!
4pm in the Iontas Building, Rm 1.33, Maynooth University.
ALL WELCOME and refreshments will be served!
October 7, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Maynooth Classical Seminar Series returns on Fri. 17th Oct. with Dr Leon Wash (TCD) sharing his thoughts on 'Germs of Rhyme in Ancient Greek Literature'.
4pm in the Iontas Building, Rm 1.33, Maynooth University.
ALL WELCOME and refreshments will be served!
4pm in the Iontas Building, Rm 1.33, Maynooth University.
ALL WELCOME and refreshments will be served!
Maynooth Classical Seminar Series returns on Fri. 17th Oct. with Dr Leon Wash (TCD) sharing his thoughts on 'Germs of Rhyme in Ancient Greek Literature'.
4pm in the Iontas Building, Rm 1.33, Maynooth University.
ALL WELCOME and refreshments will be served!
4pm in the Iontas Building, Rm 1.33, Maynooth University.
ALL WELCOME and refreshments will be served!
October 7, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Maynooth Classical Seminar Series returns on Fri. 17th Oct. with Dr Leon Wash (TCD) sharing his thoughts on 'Germs of Rhyme in Ancient Greek Literature'.
4pm in the Iontas Building, Rm 1.33, Maynooth University.
ALL WELCOME and refreshments will be served!
4pm in the Iontas Building, Rm 1.33, Maynooth University.
ALL WELCOME and refreshments will be served!
Monday morning is a good time to read about some fascinating finds from the ancient world!
www.artnews.com/art-news/new...
#Classics
#Ancienthistory
www.artnews.com/art-news/new...
#Classics
#Ancienthistory
www.artnews.com
October 6, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Monday morning is a good time to read about some fascinating finds from the ancient world!
www.artnews.com/art-news/new...
#Classics
#Ancienthistory
www.artnews.com/art-news/new...
#Classics
#Ancienthistory
A big welcome to all of the new Ancient Classics students! We are delighted to have you!
For all of your course information, see our webpage:
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ancient-clas...
And if you have any queries, email: classics@mu.ie
#classics
#ancienthistory
For all of your course information, see our webpage:
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ancient-clas...
And if you have any queries, email: classics@mu.ie
#classics
#ancienthistory
Ancient Classics
Ancient Classics has been taught in Maynooth since the first foundation of the university in 1795. Over 200 years later, the ancient world still remains central to the study of Arts and Humanities
www.maynoothuniversity.ie
September 22, 2025 at 8:43 AM
A big welcome to all of the new Ancient Classics students! We are delighted to have you!
For all of your course information, see our webpage:
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ancient-clas...
And if you have any queries, email: classics@mu.ie
#classics
#ancienthistory
For all of your course information, see our webpage:
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ancient-clas...
And if you have any queries, email: classics@mu.ie
#classics
#ancienthistory
📣We are delighted to welcome all incoming students to the Department of Ancient Classics!
Click here for helpful information to get you started in Maynooth University⬇️⬇️
my.maynoothuniversity.ie
#classics
#ancienthistory
Click here for helpful information to get you started in Maynooth University⬇️⬇️
my.maynoothuniversity.ie
#classics
#ancienthistory
Home, MyMaynooth
Fáilte chuig Ollscoil Mhá Nuad. Congratulations on choosing to study with us
my.maynoothuniversity.ie
September 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
📣We are delighted to welcome all incoming students to the Department of Ancient Classics!
Click here for helpful information to get you started in Maynooth University⬇️⬇️
my.maynoothuniversity.ie
#classics
#ancienthistory
Click here for helpful information to get you started in Maynooth University⬇️⬇️
my.maynoothuniversity.ie
#classics
#ancienthistory
The Dept. of Ancient Classics, Maynooth University would like to invite you to 'Careers with Classics 2025', on 17th Sept, 11am-1pm.
All 5th & 6th years especially welcome!
Join in person, Arts Annex (North Campus) or Teams (link below).
Meeting ID: 376 799 203 028
Passcode: Wa9m338w
All 5th & 6th years especially welcome!
Join in person, Arts Annex (North Campus) or Teams (link below).
Meeting ID: 376 799 203 028
Passcode: Wa9m338w
September 4, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The Dept. of Ancient Classics, Maynooth University would like to invite you to 'Careers with Classics 2025', on 17th Sept, 11am-1pm.
All 5th & 6th years especially welcome!
Join in person, Arts Annex (North Campus) or Teams (link below).
Meeting ID: 376 799 203 028
Passcode: Wa9m338w
All 5th & 6th years especially welcome!
Join in person, Arts Annex (North Campus) or Teams (link below).
Meeting ID: 376 799 203 028
Passcode: Wa9m338w
Congratulations to our 2025 graduates - looking forward to seeing you all this week.
September 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Congratulations to our 2025 graduates - looking forward to seeing you all this week.
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Maynooth University will confer more than 2,400 students this week across a wide range of disciplines, including the first students to graduate from three new degree programmes in the School of Business. 🎉👏
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...
MU welcomes over 2,400 new graduates
Maynooth University will confer more than 2,400 students this week across a wide range of disciplines, including the first students to graduate from three new degree programmes in the School of
www.maynoothuniversity.ie
September 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Maynooth University will confer more than 2,400 students this week across a wide range of disciplines, including the first students to graduate from three new degree programmes in the School of Business. 🎉👏
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...
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L’Année philologique (APh), the reference bibliography for academic publications relating to Ancient Greek and Roman Civilization, has been updated.
3,156 records were added.
More Info: bit.ly/4fKUdK1
#ClassicsSky #Classics #Bibliographies #ClassicalStudies #Antiquity
3,156 records were added.
More Info: bit.ly/4fKUdK1
#ClassicsSky #Classics #Bibliographies #ClassicalStudies #Antiquity
August 20, 2025 at 9:42 AM
L’Année philologique (APh), the reference bibliography for academic publications relating to Ancient Greek and Roman Civilization, has been updated.
3,156 records were added.
More Info: bit.ly/4fKUdK1
#ClassicsSky #Classics #Bibliographies #ClassicalStudies #Antiquity
3,156 records were added.
More Info: bit.ly/4fKUdK1
#ClassicsSky #Classics #Bibliographies #ClassicalStudies #Antiquity
A new initiative from our colleagues in Thessaloniki - Aristotle to get Alexander to focus on his studies, finally.
www.iefimerida.gr/english/univ...
#ancient #classics
www.iefimerida.gr/english/univ...
#ancient #classics
University of Thessaloniki to Launch 'Alexander the Great' Academic Chair - iefimerida.gr
A new academic chair dedicated to the study of Alexander the Great will be established at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, following the signing of a cooperation agreement Friday in the prese...
www.iefimerida.gr
September 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM
A new initiative from our colleagues in Thessaloniki - Aristotle to get Alexander to focus on his studies, finally.
www.iefimerida.gr/english/univ...
#ancient #classics
www.iefimerida.gr/english/univ...
#ancient #classics
The wonderful Prof. Brian McGing's (of @tcdclassics.bsky.social)very recent talk to the @hellenicsociety.bsky.social on new fragments of Euripides.
Presentations by Lyndsay Coo and Patrick Finglass can also be found at: www.youtube.com/@HellenicSoc...
#ancient #classics #tragedy
Presentations by Lyndsay Coo and Patrick Finglass can also be found at: www.youtube.com/@HellenicSoc...
#ancient #classics #tragedy
Hellenic Society
For almost a century and a half the Hellenic Society has been the leading organization for the study of Greece with an international membership across all ages and walks of life. It maintains a world ...
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September 1, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The wonderful Prof. Brian McGing's (of @tcdclassics.bsky.social)very recent talk to the @hellenicsociety.bsky.social on new fragments of Euripides.
Presentations by Lyndsay Coo and Patrick Finglass can also be found at: www.youtube.com/@HellenicSoc...
#ancient #classics #tragedy
Presentations by Lyndsay Coo and Patrick Finglass can also be found at: www.youtube.com/@HellenicSoc...
#ancient #classics #tragedy
CAO offers out today - so another step closer to university for many. Fingers crossed all went well for you.🤞
Do feel free to contact the dept. (classics@mu.ie) if studying with @muclassics.bsky.social is of interest.
Happy to answer any/all questions across the coming weeks.
#CAO #Maynooth #Arts
Do feel free to contact the dept. (classics@mu.ie) if studying with @muclassics.bsky.social is of interest.
Happy to answer any/all questions across the coming weeks.
#CAO #Maynooth #Arts
a national geographic photo of an ancient egyptian temple
ALT: a national geographic photo of an ancient egyptian temple
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August 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
CAO offers out today - so another step closer to university for many. Fingers crossed all went well for you.🤞
Do feel free to contact the dept. (classics@mu.ie) if studying with @muclassics.bsky.social is of interest.
Happy to answer any/all questions across the coming weeks.
#CAO #Maynooth #Arts
Do feel free to contact the dept. (classics@mu.ie) if studying with @muclassics.bsky.social is of interest.
Happy to answer any/all questions across the coming weeks.
#CAO #Maynooth #Arts
The peerless Prof. Mary Beard announcing news of a new classical podcast with the wonderful Charlotte Higgins
First episode - on Cassandra - 'dropping' tomorrow on Thursday the 28th of August. More details at: open.spotify.com/episode/0tyH...
First episode - on Cassandra - 'dropping' tomorrow on Thursday the 28th of August. More details at: open.spotify.com/episode/0tyH...
Instant Classics - Trailer
Spotify video
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August 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The peerless Prof. Mary Beard announcing news of a new classical podcast with the wonderful Charlotte Higgins
First episode - on Cassandra - 'dropping' tomorrow on Thursday the 28th of August. More details at: open.spotify.com/episode/0tyH...
First episode - on Cassandra - 'dropping' tomorrow on Thursday the 28th of August. More details at: open.spotify.com/episode/0tyH...
Discovery of a mosaic depicting a pair of flip-flops at Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina in Sicily!
www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73889
#classics
#ancienthistory
www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73889
#classics
#ancienthistory
Sandal mosaic added to tally of Roman villa in Sicily – The History Blog
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August 25, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Discovery of a mosaic depicting a pair of flip-flops at Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina in Sicily!
www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73889
#classics
#ancienthistory
www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73889
#classics
#ancienthistory
🤞We want to wish all of the Leaving Cert students the very best of luck tomorrow!
For all of the important information, dates and deadlines for course offers, see the link below⬇️
www.cao.ie?page=timetab...
#classics
#ancienthistory
For all of the important information, dates and deadlines for course offers, see the link below⬇️
www.cao.ie?page=timetab...
#classics
#ancienthistory
Central Applications Office
The Central Applications Office (CAO) processes applications for undergraduate courses in Irish Higher Education Institutions.
www.cao.ie
August 21, 2025 at 10:28 AM
🤞We want to wish all of the Leaving Cert students the very best of luck tomorrow!
For all of the important information, dates and deadlines for course offers, see the link below⬇️
www.cao.ie?page=timetab...
#classics
#ancienthistory
For all of the important information, dates and deadlines for course offers, see the link below⬇️
www.cao.ie?page=timetab...
#classics
#ancienthistory
📣 Only 8 more sleeps until the Leaving Cert Results are out!
Some helpful information to read before Friday August 22nd.
www.schooldays.ie/articles/art...
#classics
#ancienthistory
Some helpful information to read before Friday August 22nd.
www.schooldays.ie/articles/art...
#classics
#ancienthistory
Leaving Cert Results 2025: Get Ready for Your Big Day! - Schooldays.ie
The moment your child has been working so hard for is just around the corner! For thousands of students across Ireland, Leaving Cert Results Day 2025 marks a
www.schooldays.ie
August 14, 2025 at 9:27 AM
📣 Only 8 more sleeps until the Leaving Cert Results are out!
Some helpful information to read before Friday August 22nd.
www.schooldays.ie/articles/art...
#classics
#ancienthistory
Some helpful information to read before Friday August 22nd.
www.schooldays.ie/articles/art...
#classics
#ancienthistory
Just under a month to go - hope to see some old friends (grads old and new) at this event?
Round up your classmates and make a table of it at the Maynooth University Alumni Reunion 2025. We have extended the Early Bird discount until Friday, June 13th. Use code MU25EB for €10 off the ticket price 👉 mu.ie/alumnireunion2025-tickets
August 9, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Just under a month to go - hope to see some old friends (grads old and new) at this event?
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What does Maynooth University mean to you? For many alumni, MU will always hold a special place in their heart. ❤️
As we gear up for our Alumni Reunion this September, we invite you to reflect on what MU means to you.
👉 mu.ie/alumnireunio...
#MUReunion #MaynoothUniversityMemories
As we gear up for our Alumni Reunion this September, we invite you to reflect on what MU means to you.
👉 mu.ie/alumnireunio...
#MUReunion #MaynoothUniversityMemories
July 8, 2025 at 1:21 PM
What does Maynooth University mean to you? For many alumni, MU will always hold a special place in their heart. ❤️
As we gear up for our Alumni Reunion this September, we invite you to reflect on what MU means to you.
👉 mu.ie/alumnireunio...
#MUReunion #MaynoothUniversityMemories
As we gear up for our Alumni Reunion this September, we invite you to reflect on what MU means to you.
👉 mu.ie/alumnireunio...
#MUReunion #MaynoothUniversityMemories
Reposted by Maynooth Classics
Round up your classmates and make a table of it at the Maynooth University Alumni Reunion 2025. We have extended the Early Bird discount until Friday, June 13th. Use code MU25EB for €10 off the ticket price 👉 mu.ie/alumnireunion2025-tickets
May 30, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Round up your classmates and make a table of it at the Maynooth University Alumni Reunion 2025. We have extended the Early Bird discount until Friday, June 13th. Use code MU25EB for €10 off the ticket price 👉 mu.ie/alumnireunion2025-tickets
Looking forward to hosting a one-day conference on Dealing with Failure in the Ancient World.
On August 22nd, the Dept. of Ancient Classics - with the Arts & Humanities Institute - will host international contributors exploring responses to failure in Graeco-Roman antiquity.
#classics
On August 22nd, the Dept. of Ancient Classics - with the Arts & Humanities Institute - will host international contributors exploring responses to failure in Graeco-Roman antiquity.
#classics
August 1, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Looking forward to hosting a one-day conference on Dealing with Failure in the Ancient World.
On August 22nd, the Dept. of Ancient Classics - with the Arts & Humanities Institute - will host international contributors exploring responses to failure in Graeco-Roman antiquity.
#classics
On August 22nd, the Dept. of Ancient Classics - with the Arts & Humanities Institute - will host international contributors exploring responses to failure in Graeco-Roman antiquity.
#classics