John Marshall
@jmarshallmed.bsky.social
All things medieval; PhD from @tcddublin; Current Early Career Research Fellow at @CWDLancaster; Previously the RHS Centenary Fellow @ihr_history
Tutor at DCU, TCD, UCD
Researcher for Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland and Irish Manuscripts Commission
Tutor at DCU, TCD, UCD
Researcher for Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland and Irish Manuscripts Commission
Having spent a wonderful academic year there, I cannot recommend these fellowships enough and I’m happy to answer any questions
🎉 All stipendiary IHR Fellowships, Bursaries, & Prizes are now LIVE! 🎉
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(All of our open competitions start with "IHR" in the title.)
Got a question? Please check the application page & our website for more information.
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(All of our open competitions start with "IHR" in the title.)
Got a question? Please check the application page & our website for more information.
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Programs - School of Advanced Study
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November 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Having spent a wonderful academic year there, I cannot recommend these fellowships enough and I’m happy to answer any questions
Very much looking forward to attending this next Tuesday - all are welcome!
⚜️ Hear ye, hear ye!
In the year of our Lord 1392, James Butler, Earl of Ormond, did release and quitclaim his noble castle of Kilkenny.
In the year of our Lord 2025, the VRTI returns to Kilkenny to reveal this very record — and to launch Professor Keith Busby’s The Statute of Kilkenny (IMC).
In the year of our Lord 1392, James Butler, Earl of Ormond, did release and quitclaim his noble castle of Kilkenny.
In the year of our Lord 2025, the VRTI returns to Kilkenny to reveal this very record — and to launch Professor Keith Busby’s The Statute of Kilkenny (IMC).
November 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Very much looking forward to attending this next Tuesday - all are welcome!
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Did an Irish 'nation' ever exist? Who were the Scotti? The Féni? The Gaels? Dr Patrick Wadden, DCU & Belmont Abbey College, provides a masterclass on the written sources and how Irish authors conceptualised Irishness in the early Middle Ages. @maynoothuniversity.ie open.spotify.com/episode/40rP...
Irish national identity in the early Middle Ages with Dr Patrick Wadden
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November 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Did an Irish 'nation' ever exist? Who were the Scotti? The Féni? The Gaels? Dr Patrick Wadden, DCU & Belmont Abbey College, provides a masterclass on the written sources and how Irish authors conceptualised Irishness in the early Middle Ages. @maynoothuniversity.ie open.spotify.com/episode/40rP...
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Great to have these videos up for those interested who weren't able to attend the conference. Keynotes by Prof. Eliga Gould and Prof. Nicholas Canny and a @virtualtreasury.bsky.social panel. Please share widely.
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@historytcd.bsky.social @historyatgalway.bsky.social
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@historytcd.bsky.social @historyatgalway.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Great to have these videos up for those interested who weren't able to attend the conference. Keynotes by Prof. Eliga Gould and Prof. Nicholas Canny and a @virtualtreasury.bsky.social panel. Please share widely.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
@historytcd.bsky.social @historyatgalway.bsky.social
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@historytcd.bsky.social @historyatgalway.bsky.social
Very enjoyable break from marking, project research and trade book writing: Cuilcagh in Fermanagh followed by Farnham Estate in Cavan.
October 31, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Very enjoyable break from marking, project research and trade book writing: Cuilcagh in Fermanagh followed by Farnham Estate in Cavan.
It was a pleasure to collaborate with Paul Dryburgh (TNA, UK) on this blog on the fascinating life of H.S Sweetman. More to come so watch this space! @historytcd.bsky.social @virtualtreasury.bsky.social
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-...
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-...
Henry Savage Sweetman: the man who uncovered Ireland’s medieval history
Henry Savage Sweetman published the Calendar which translated over 8,000 Irish medieval records. But who was Sweetman and why did he complete this project?
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
October 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
It was a pleasure to collaborate with Paul Dryburgh (TNA, UK) on this blog on the fascinating life of H.S Sweetman. More to come so watch this space! @historytcd.bsky.social @virtualtreasury.bsky.social
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-...
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-...
Very much looking forward to this tomorrow, all are welcome!
Looking for somewhere to weather the storm? Join us tomorrow for our annual symposium, which will feature new research on Dublin’s rich medieval past. The event is free and no registration is required!
@historytcd.bsky.social @dubcitycouncil.bsky.social
@historytcd.bsky.social @dubcitycouncil.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Very much looking forward to this tomorrow, all are welcome!
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Our colleagues Lynn Kilgallon and @jmarshallmed.bsky.social will be presenting at tomorrow's 26th @fmdmedievaldublin.bsky.social Symposium as part of the Dublin Festival of History.
October 3, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Our colleagues Lynn Kilgallon and @jmarshallmed.bsky.social will be presenting at tomorrow's 26th @fmdmedievaldublin.bsky.social Symposium as part of the Dublin Festival of History.
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I want to send *both* books to someone who'd find my work useful! (PP in paperback, GR in hardback—note it's also available as a free PDF! library.oapen.org/handle/20.50...) If that's you, just *quote-post* this thread, and I'll pick a recipient next week 😊 (To share without entering, just repost!)
September 30, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Interested in letter-writing in early medieval Britain? A three-year postdoc on @francescatinti.bsky.social’s and my project is now available. Apps close on 17th Oct. Let me know if you have any questions and please circulate! 🙂 jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at the University of Kent: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Are you passionate about early medieval Britain? Do you have advanced knowledge of Medieval Latin and interested in the analysis of Latin letter-writing? If yes, then you may be interested in this f...
jobs.kent.ac.uk
September 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Interested in letter-writing in early medieval Britain? A three-year postdoc on @francescatinti.bsky.social’s and my project is now available. Apps close on 17th Oct. Let me know if you have any questions and please circulate! 🙂 jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Looking forward to speaking at this next weekend!
One week until our Symposium, looking forward to seeing you all there!
@historytcd.bsky.social @dublincityheritage.bsky.social @dubcitycouncil.bsky.social @virtualtreasury.bsky.social
@historytcd.bsky.social @dublincityheritage.bsky.social @dubcitycouncil.bsky.social @virtualtreasury.bsky.social
September 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Looking forward to speaking at this next weekend!
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Early Irish & Celtic Studies Research Seminars this semester at Maynooth. In person only, but everyone is welcome.
@ceilteachomn.bsky.social
@ceilteachomn.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Early Irish & Celtic Studies Research Seminars this semester at Maynooth. In person only, but everyone is welcome.
@ceilteachomn.bsky.social
@ceilteachomn.bsky.social
Looking forward to speaking at this as part of my ongoing postdoctoral work on the Normans in Ireland (yes, them folk!)
UPCOMING EVENT
Dear Friends,
Join us on Saturday 4 October in the Robert Emmet Theatre (Room 2037), Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin, for our 26th Medieval Dublin symposium, organised with the support of the Department of History of TCD as part of the Dublin Festival of History [1/3]
Dear Friends,
Join us on Saturday 4 October in the Robert Emmet Theatre (Room 2037), Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin, for our 26th Medieval Dublin symposium, organised with the support of the Department of History of TCD as part of the Dublin Festival of History [1/3]
September 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Looking forward to speaking at this as part of my ongoing postdoctoral work on the Normans in Ireland (yes, them folk!)
Always good to receive proofs - forthcoming with Cambridge Press as part of the Thirteenth Century Conference series @historytcd.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Always good to receive proofs - forthcoming with Cambridge Press as part of the Thirteenth Century Conference series @historytcd.bsky.social
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My article 'Beyond Clontarf: links between Dublin and the earldom of Orkney' is out in the latest Medieval Dublin volume @fmdmedievaldublin.bsky.social covering political examples up to the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland with a wee bit of trade and archaeology at the end
September 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
My article 'Beyond Clontarf: links between Dublin and the earldom of Orkney' is out in the latest Medieval Dublin volume @fmdmedievaldublin.bsky.social covering political examples up to the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland with a wee bit of trade and archaeology at the end
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@kilkennycoco.bsky.social is seeking applications for an archivist (closing date 2 September at 16.00pm). More information available here:
kilkennycoco.ie/eng/your_cou...
kilkennycoco.ie/eng/your_cou...
Vacancy - Archivist 2025/P/O/A/36
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August 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
@kilkennycoco.bsky.social is seeking applications for an archivist (closing date 2 September at 16.00pm). More information available here:
kilkennycoco.ie/eng/your_cou...
kilkennycoco.ie/eng/your_cou...
Still some spots available! #heritageweek @heritagecouncil.ie
UPCOMING EVENT
This Friday (22 August) one of our very own will be leading a walking tour of Dublin's medieval streets from 14:00-15:30 as part of Heritage week. Its completely free and still has some slots available: www.eventbrite.com/e/walking-to...
This Friday (22 August) one of our very own will be leading a walking tour of Dublin's medieval streets from 14:00-15:30 as part of Heritage week. Its completely free and still has some slots available: www.eventbrite.com/e/walking-to...
Walking Tour of Medieval Dublin
Join us for a stroll through the historic streets of Medieval Dublin, where we'll explore the city's rich history and architecture firsthand
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August 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Still some spots available! #heritageweek @heritagecouncil.ie
The Friends of Medieval Dublin are now live on Bluesky, make sure to follow to keep up to date with our events and publications!
Who are we?
- Formed in 1976, the Friends of Medieval Dublin is a not-for-profit study-group designed to promote public interest in medieval Dublin
- The Friends is run by volunteers, both academics and those working in the heritage sector, but we also rely on the public's support [1/4]
- Formed in 1976, the Friends of Medieval Dublin is a not-for-profit study-group designed to promote public interest in medieval Dublin
- The Friends is run by volunteers, both academics and those working in the heritage sector, but we also rely on the public's support [1/4]
August 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The Friends of Medieval Dublin are now live on Bluesky, make sure to follow to keep up to date with our events and publications!
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🚨PRE-ORDER OFFER
Get 25% off the paperback edition of The Medieval Scriptorium: Making Books in the Middle Ages with code SUMMER25 from #Waterstones
Offer only valid between 28-31 July
#WPreorder #medievalsky #bookhistory @reaktionbooks.bsky.social
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Get 25% off the paperback edition of The Medieval Scriptorium: Making Books in the Middle Ages with code SUMMER25 from #Waterstones
Offer only valid between 28-31 July
#WPreorder #medievalsky #bookhistory @reaktionbooks.bsky.social
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July 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM
🚨PRE-ORDER OFFER
Get 25% off the paperback edition of The Medieval Scriptorium: Making Books in the Middle Ages with code SUMMER25 from #Waterstones
Offer only valid between 28-31 July
#WPreorder #medievalsky #bookhistory @reaktionbooks.bsky.social
www.waterstones.com/book/the-med...
Get 25% off the paperback edition of The Medieval Scriptorium: Making Books in the Middle Ages with code SUMMER25 from #Waterstones
Offer only valid between 28-31 July
#WPreorder #medievalsky #bookhistory @reaktionbooks.bsky.social
www.waterstones.com/book/the-med...
Back to work after a very enjoyable week in Seville. Amazing city, though I don’t miss the 38degree weather
July 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Back to work after a very enjoyable week in Seville. Amazing city, though I don’t miss the 38degree weather
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#Job alert! Come and join us for 12 months in our lovely @chppc.bsky.social team @ihr.bsky.social. We're seeking a fixed-term #Lecturer in Historic Environment, who'll work on @vchlondon.bsky.social projects & more. Closing date 29 August. Please share!
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www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Lecturer in Historic Environment:London Senate House
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July 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
#Job alert! Come and join us for 12 months in our lovely @chppc.bsky.social team @ihr.bsky.social. We're seeking a fixed-term #Lecturer in Historic Environment, who'll work on @vchlondon.bsky.social projects & more. Closing date 29 August. Please share!
www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
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Are you a doctoral student working on medieval history who'd benefit from a stay in Paris?
Pour des doctorants / docteurs en histoire médiévale ne préparant pas leur thèse en France, vous pouvez candidater à une bourse Robert de Sorbon du
@labo-lamop.bsky.social
À faire circuler ! Cc @pseudo-isidore.bsky.social
@labo-lamop.bsky.social
À faire circuler ! Cc @pseudo-isidore.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Are you a doctoral student working on medieval history who'd benefit from a stay in Paris?
Leeds bound for the annual International Conference of Medievalists. Looking forward to talking about some of my recent work on the surviving letters of Irish kings in TNA
@imc-leeds.bsky.social @historytcd.bsky.social @lancasteruni.bsky.social
@imc-leeds.bsky.social @historytcd.bsky.social @lancasteruni.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Leeds bound for the annual International Conference of Medievalists. Looking forward to talking about some of my recent work on the surviving letters of Irish kings in TNA
@imc-leeds.bsky.social @historytcd.bsky.social @lancasteruni.bsky.social
@imc-leeds.bsky.social @historytcd.bsky.social @lancasteruni.bsky.social
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June 29, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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Looking forward to speaking at the @nlireland.bsky.social on a political scandal which occurred at Dublin Castle on 13 December 1380 when the Bishop of Cloyne attacked the earls of Ormond and Desmond before Edmund Mortimer, earl of Ulster, then Lieutenant of Ireland
www.nli.ie/exhibitions-...
www.nli.ie/exhibitions-...
A Scandal at Mass
The Eyewitnesses to a Fourteenth Century Controversy
www.nli.ie
June 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Looking forward to speaking at the @nlireland.bsky.social on a political scandal which occurred at Dublin Castle on 13 December 1380 when the Bishop of Cloyne attacked the earls of Ormond and Desmond before Edmund Mortimer, earl of Ulster, then Lieutenant of Ireland
www.nli.ie/exhibitions-...
www.nli.ie/exhibitions-...