Absolutely, by a margin. There's definitely a hint of that in the ALC obituary describing him as king of Meath, Bréifne & Airgíalla. As far as I can remember he is unique among the English lords in Ireland in being styled king. He may even have encouraged that when alive
Motive definitely. Some of John's entourage deserted him in 1186 to take service in Connacht (you could speculate possibly with De Lacy's encouragement?) ... Also Gerald says De Lacy married Rúaidrí's daughter according to Irish custom, which I presume means he paid coibche
Nice idea! But is it practical? Henry to Úa Máel Sechlainn to Úa Catharnaigh to Úa Midigh?
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Poster advertising lecture: Social network analysis of the Ulster cycle. Click link for details.
Léacht - Lecture!
Gaëlle Clion
Social network analysis of the Ulster Cycle: an introduction to the Nemain Project
DIAS, 5 pm, Déardaoin 2 Aibréan / Thursday 2 April.
Fáilte roimh chách!
All welcome!
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Amárach - tomorrow
Seolfar Celtica 37 thar éis na léachta
Celtica 37 will be launched afterwards
There's loads of (non invasive) archaeological investigation needed in Clonard, Co. Meath. If any archaeologist, esp. a student/ECR, is interested, please come talk to me about my @researchireland.ie history of medieval Clonard project & maybe apply for the grant below! @aidanosullivan.bsky.social?
Really looking forward to this event! Beidh mé ag plé stair na Midhe agus Cluain Ioraid le linn na Méanaoise. Fáilte roimh chách
Lecture alert @celticuu.bsky.social!
🗓️ Seán Ó Hoireabhard (@hoireabhard.bsky.social @scs-dias.bsky.social): Is the Irish Book of Rights a useable medieval source?
📍 Utrecht (Utrecht University Centre for Medieval Studies), Thursday 11 December
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Recording now available!
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
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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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@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!
Looking forward to giving this paper next month! Everyone welcome
Poster for the next lecture of the seminar series. Green and tan parchment-like background and an image of a black and white celtic cross in the corner. Poster text: Interdisciplinary Seminar for Medieval Studies, Tuesday 16/9 at 4:30pm in room K114 Newman Building followed by a drinks reception at 5:15. Dr. Patrick Wadden, Visiting Assistant Professot at UCD and TA in Medieval History at DCU. Talk title: The European Identity of Early Medieval Ireland. To sign up to our mailing list for future events, please contact Dan Armstrong via email: daniel.armstrong@ucd.ie
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!
* @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
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
The intricate Cross of Cong on display in the National Museum of Ireland
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
October, obviously 🤦♂️
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... ✨
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...
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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...
Thanks Niamh!
🎈 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.
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