Niamh Wycherley
@niamhwycherley.bsky.social
Medieval historian. Dept of Early Irish, Maynooth. Chair Young Academy Ireland. PI on Research Ireland Pathway Project, 'Power and Patronage in Medieval Ireland'. Author The Cult of Relics in Early Medieval Ireland. Host The Medieval Irish History Podcast
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...
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...
Series of free lunchtime lectures by Dr Jesse Harrington on his @researchireland.ie project subject St Laurence O'Toole!
Sraith léachtaí am lóin - lunchtime lecture series
St Laurence O'Toole and the Medieval Gaelic World
Ardeaglais Chríost, BÁC / Christchurch cathedral, Dublin
4, 11, 18, 25 Samhain / November.
#DIASdiscovers
@dias.ie
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St Laurence O'Toole and the Medieval Gaelic World
Ardeaglais Chríost, BÁC / Christchurch cathedral, Dublin
4, 11, 18, 25 Samhain / November.
#DIASdiscovers
@dias.ie
christchurchcathedral.ie/lunchtime-le...
October 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Series of free lunchtime lectures by Dr Jesse Harrington on his @researchireland.ie project subject St Laurence O'Toole!
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I enjoyed presenting my research on Irish legal manuscripts & their scribal notes yesterday in UCD!
The notes are often stylistically quite difficult & omitted from printed catalogues. My favourites are those of the manuscript addressing the text, & in some instances, the text responding in return!
The notes are often stylistically quite difficult & omitted from printed catalogues. My favourites are those of the manuscript addressing the text, & in some instances, the text responding in return!
🚨 Tabharfaidh @chantalkobel.bsky.social seimineár in @ucdscoilglcb.bsky.social Déardaoin 16 Deireadh Fómhair.
Dr Chantal Kobel will present a seminar in UCD Thursday 16 October.
'"Come hither!": Guiding the medieval reader in Irish legal vellum manuscripts'.📜
Fáilte roimh chách!
Dr Chantal Kobel will present a seminar in UCD Thursday 16 October.
'"Come hither!": Guiding the medieval reader in Irish legal vellum manuscripts'.📜
Fáilte roimh chách!
October 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I enjoyed presenting my research on Irish legal manuscripts & their scribal notes yesterday in UCD!
The notes are often stylistically quite difficult & omitted from printed catalogues. My favourites are those of the manuscript addressing the text, & in some instances, the text responding in return!
The notes are often stylistically quite difficult & omitted from printed catalogues. My favourites are those of the manuscript addressing the text, & in some instances, the text responding in return!
An extra weekend to go see this breathtaking exhibition!
Due to popular demand the "Words on the Wave" exhibition will extend it's run until Monday 27th Oct. Don't miss your last chance to see these unique early medieval treasures at the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare St.
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
Words on the Wave: Ireland and St. Gallen in Early Medieval Europe | Archaeology | National Museum of Ireland
Discover how science, art, archaeology and the study of script help reveal the links between Ireland and Europe
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October 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
An extra weekend to go see this breathtaking exhibition!
Reposted by Niamh Wycherley
Due to popular demand the "Words on the Wave" exhibition will extend it's run until Monday 27th Oct. Don't miss your last chance to see these unique early medieval treasures at the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare St.
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
Words on the Wave: Ireland and St. Gallen in Early Medieval Europe | Archaeology | National Museum of Ireland
Discover how science, art, archaeology and the study of script help reveal the links between Ireland and Europe
www.museum.ie
October 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Due to popular demand the "Words on the Wave" exhibition will extend it's run until Monday 27th Oct. Don't miss your last chance to see these unique early medieval treasures at the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare St.
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
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*Widame (Proto-Celtic “we found out”), a conference for postgraduate scholars in Celtic Studies, will take place November 7th & 8th 2025 in 1.33 IONTAS in @maynoothuniversity.ie.
Conference schedule and registration is available here: buff.ly/b3GjydF
Register by the 10th of October 2025.
Conference schedule and registration is available here: buff.ly/b3GjydF
Register by the 10th of October 2025.
October 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
*Widame (Proto-Celtic “we found out”), a conference for postgraduate scholars in Celtic Studies, will take place November 7th & 8th 2025 in 1.33 IONTAS in @maynoothuniversity.ie.
Conference schedule and registration is available here: buff.ly/b3GjydF
Register by the 10th of October 2025.
Conference schedule and registration is available here: buff.ly/b3GjydF
Register by the 10th of October 2025.
How would be treated for a broken heart, menstrual cramps or infertility in medieval Ireland? Expert @dhaydenceltic.bsky.social takes us through the vast array of medical texts, the 11th c surge in scientific writing & evidence for drs & doctoring in the Middle Ages. open.spotify.com/episode/34oG...
Medieval Medicine with Prof. Deborah Hayden
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October 17, 2025 at 7:28 AM
How would be treated for a broken heart, menstrual cramps or infertility in medieval Ireland? Expert @dhaydenceltic.bsky.social takes us through the vast array of medical texts, the 11th c surge in scientific writing & evidence for drs & doctoring in the Middle Ages. open.spotify.com/episode/34oG...
@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.
Sign up here! www.eventbrite.ie/e/usihs-semi...
@hoireabhard.bsky.social @irishhistsoc.bsky.social
Sign up here! www.eventbrite.ie/e/usihs-semi...
@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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Tar chuig an léacht seo le Viktoriia, 4 Samhain
Come to hear Viktoriia on 4 November
#DIASdiscovers
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Come to hear Viktoriia on 4 November
#DIASdiscovers
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Medieval Murder Mysteries: Homicide in Early Irish Law
Dr Viktoriia Krivoshchekova from DIAS School of Celtic Studies brings us on an intriguing journey as part of Samhain agus Science 2025
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October 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Tar chuig an léacht seo le Viktoriia, 4 Samhain
Come to hear Viktoriia on 4 November
#DIASdiscovers
www.eventbrite.ie/e/medieval-m...
Come to hear Viktoriia on 4 November
#DIASdiscovers
www.eventbrite.ie/e/medieval-m...
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Papers from the @ria.ie @ceilteachomn.bsky.social @scs-dias.bsky.social conference on the Book of Lecan, which took place last week, are now available to listen to on SoundCloud. Enjoy!
#MedievalSky
#SpéirGhorm
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#MedievalSky
#SpéirGhorm
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The Book of Lecan Conference - Royal Irish Academy
During this two-day event in October 2025, speakers explored the production of the Book of Lecan or Leabhar Mór Lecain, its scribes and patrons, and the texts contained within the manuscript.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Papers from the @ria.ie @ceilteachomn.bsky.social @scs-dias.bsky.social conference on the Book of Lecan, which took place last week, are now available to listen to on SoundCloud. Enjoy!
#MedievalSky
#SpéirGhorm
www.ria.ie/audio/the-bo...
#MedievalSky
#SpéirGhorm
www.ria.ie/audio/the-bo...
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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October 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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
Gen Alpha are mad about the Words on the Wave exhibition @nmireland.bsky.social. Visit while you can. Only one month left!
September 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Gen Alpha are mad about the Words on the Wave exhibition @nmireland.bsky.social. Visit while you can. Only one month left!
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
If you cannot make the webinar tomo please email yai@ria.ie 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.
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
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
August 19, 2025 at 1:29 PM
If you cannot make the webinar tomo please email yai@ria.ie 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.
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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?
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.
July 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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?
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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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July 30, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Link to the sign up for the displaced scholar info session is here! Maybe #speiregorm
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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
@department-asnc.bsky.social
July 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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
@department-asnc.bsky.social
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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!
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
@department-asnc.bsky.social
July 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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!
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.
July 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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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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.
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
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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
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July 8, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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.
Reposted by Niamh Wycherley
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...
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...
July 21, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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...
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...
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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July 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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...
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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.
Nearing the end of season 2 & we've hit over 100K listens on the podcast 🥂. Thanks to all of our guests for sharing their time & expertise! Thoroughly enjoyed talking medieval Ireland over the last 38 episodes, more anon! @maynoothuniversity.ie @researchireland.ie
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The Medieval Irish History Podcast
Podcast · The Medieval Irish History Podcast · Hosted by Dr Niamh Wycherley, this podcast shows that medieval Irish history is complex and dynamic — not at all stuffy or static. Via lively and engagin...
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June 10, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Nearing the end of season 2 & we've hit over 100K listens on the podcast 🥂. Thanks to all of our guests for sharing their time & expertise! Thoroughly enjoyed talking medieval Ireland over the last 38 episodes, more anon! @maynoothuniversity.ie @researchireland.ie
open.spotify.com/show/1Gq9yIx...
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