Lecture notice: Ben Guy, How to write a history of Britain in the ninth century, DIAS Dublin, 5 pm 30 April 2026

Léacht - Lecture
Ben Guy @department-asnc.bsky.social
How to write a history of Britain in the ninth century: Historia Brittonum and its sources
DIAS 10 Burlington Road
5pm 30 Aibreán/April
@dias.ie

The First International Congress of Celtic Studies. The foremost international gathering of scholars researching the languages, literature and cultural traditions of the Celtic-speaking people, was held at DIAS. The Congress was organized by the late DIAS Professor Brian Ó Cúiv. Pictured (L-R): Brian Ó Cúiv, David Greene, Cecile O'Rahilly, Carl Marstrander and Angus Matheson.

✨#29 of #85 Things About DIAS

The First International Congress of Celtic Studies.

The foremost international gathering of scholars researching Celtic languages, literature and cultural traditions, was held at DIAS. Organized by the late DIAS Professor Brian Ó Cúiv.

@scs-dias.bsky.social
#DIAS

🚨 Call for papers: 45th Harvard Celtic Colloquium, 9–11 October 2026
🗓️ Abstracts due by midnight: Monday, May 4th, 2026

#CfP #AcademicSky

celtic.fas.harvard.edu/45th-hcc-cal...

I'm very excited to be involved in this event, marking the publication of a very significant new contribution to the study of Finn Cycle literature - and, as it demonstrates, therefore to pan-Gaelic culture - if you are in anywhere near Boston, we'd love to see you there!

Heroes of the Gael: A History of Fionn and the Fianna A book symposium for Natasha Sumner's new publication, Heroes of the Gael: A History of Fionn and the Fianna We're celebrating Natasha Sumner's (Harvard University) new work, Heroes of the Gael: A History of Fionn and the Fianna (Princeton University Press, 2026). Joining Sumner for a discussion of Irish folklore are Geraldine Parsons (University of Glasgow), Ciara Ní Riain (Harvard University), and Ray Cashman (Indiana University Bloomington). Natasha Sumner's research focuses on the Gaelic narrative corpus about the hero Fionn Mac Cumhaill, with particular regard for Fenian folklore. She is interested in the historical development of the corpus and the conditions for the transmission and narration of folklore. She has also worked on intertextuality in eighteenth-century Scottish Gaelic literature. Geraldine Prasons works primarily on the literature and language of the medieval and early modern Gaelic-speaking world, with a particular interest in the material centered on the legendary hero Finn mac Cumaill (later Finn/Fionn Mac Cumhaill/McCool), known as fíanaigecht literature. Her research often focuses on the major Middle Irish text at the heart of that corpus, Acallam na Senórach (The Colloquy of the Ancients). Ciara Ní Riain's research focuses on Irish language and literature on both sides of the Atlantic, particularly from the seventeenth century to the present day. These interests are linked by a shared concern with nationalism, culture, and identity. She has also worked on post-medieval manuscript transmission and preservation, as well as biographical narratives on the history of the American West. Ray Cashman is Provost Professor of Folklore at Indiana University Bloomington. he is the author of two prize-winning books: Storytelling on the Northern Irish Border: Characters and Community (2008) and Packy Jim: Folklore and Worldview on the Irish Border (2016), as well as numerous articles and essays. Elected a fellow and board member of the American Folklore Society, Cashman has served as editor of the Journal of Folklore Research and series editor for two book series published by Indiana University Press.

Our own Geraldine Parsons @gparsons.bsky.social will discuss the important new book "Heroes of the Gael: A History of Fionn and the Fianna" by Natasha Sumner (@princetonupress.bsky.social), next week in Boston @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social.

events.bc.edu/event/heroes...

On 4/16, we're celebrating Natasha Sumner's new work, Heroes of the Gael: A History of Fionn and the Fianna (Princeton Uni Press, 2026)

Joining Sumner for a discussion of Irish folklore are Geraldine Parsons (Uni of Glasgow), Ciara Ní Riain (Harvard), & Ray Cashman (Indiana Uni)

The Manuscript of the Week is RIA MS 23 E 29, the Book of Fermoy and it is on display in the Reading Room of the Library this week from 10.00-16.30, Tuesday - Thursday. Come visit!

Check @rialibrary.bsky.social to learn more about this MS and explore highlights from the Library’s collections.

'Complex, dangerous, sexual beings': The centuries-old origins of current fairy fiction The fairies in erotic "fae" romantasy are not cute or benevolent. They are dangerous, shape-shifting beings, exactly what they were in historic folklore, according to a new book.

😘🦭"The Mélusine legend comes from the French tradition but is very strong in Ireland - the human male marrying the selkie or seal-woman."
- UCD Assistant Prof Kelly Fitzgerald on folkloric roots of modern “fae” fiction

@kellyfitzgerald.bsky.social @bealoideasucd.bsky.social @ucdlibrary.bsky.social

lecture notice, DIAS Dublin 13 April at 6pm: John Carey on Proinsias Mac Cana and the concept of unity.

Léacht - Lecture
John Carey (UCC)
Proinsias Mac Cana and the concept of unity
DIAS, 13 April at 6pm
@dias.ie

The MS of the Week is RIA MS 23 F 16, the Book of O'Gara, and it is on display this week from 10:00-16:30, Monday-Thursday. Come visit!

Check @rialibrary.bsky.social to learn more about this MS and explore highlights from the Library’s collections.

All submissions to our journal should be made via our website. We kindly ask authors to use the official submission system to ensure smooth processing and review. Thank you! pressto.amu.edu.pl/index.php/sc...

A regular reminder: books about the Ancient Celtic languages are availabe through the Maynooth University Bookshop (e.g., my book on Ogham at shop.universitybooks.ie/Books/Ogam-L...) or (soon again) in the shop of @nmireland.bsky.social.

Prizes – SCE SCE

🚨 The deadline for our Celtic Studies student prizes is *tomorrow*!!
More information: celtologica.eu/gb/prizes/
1. Johann-Kaspar-Zeuß Prize for the Best Scholarly Article in Celtic Studies (by a pre-doc)
2. Johann-Kaspar-Zeuß Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Celtic Studies

Prizes – SCE SCE

🚨 Only a week left to submit for our Celtic Studies student prizes: best PhD thesis, and best Scholarly article (by a pre-doc). Deadline 31st March.
Regulations & info: celtologica.eu/gb/prizes/
#AcademicSky

Please note: we accept submissions in English, all Celtic languages, and major European languages too! ✍️
Spread the word! Only one week left to submit ⏰

Please note: we accept submissions in English, all Celtic languages, and major European languages too! ✍️
Spread the word! Only one week left to submit ⏰

Prizes – SCE SCE

🚨 Only a week left to submit for our Celtic Studies student prizes: best PhD thesis, and best Scholarly article (by a pre-doc). Deadline 31st March.
Regulations & info: celtologica.eu/gb/prizes/
#AcademicSky

The MS of the Week is RIA MS 23 P 16, Leabhar Breac, and it is on display this week from 10:00-16:30, Monday-Thursday. Come visit!

Check @rialibrary.bsky.social to learn more about this MS and explore highlights from the Library’s collections.

*Tadhg Ó Neachtain (1671-c.1752): scoláire uirbeach nua-aoiseach* Liam Mac Mathúna (An Coláiste Ollscoile Baile Átha Cliath) 17:00 Déardaoin 26 Márta 2026 i Seomra 1.33 IONTAS, Ollscoil Mhá Nuad.

Bígí linn le haghaidh an tríú seimineár taighde de chuid Roinn na Nua-Ghaeilge don seimeastar, 17:00 Déardaoin 26 Márta 2026 i Seomra 1.33 IONTAS.

*Tadhg Ó Neachtain (1671-c.1752): scoláire uirbeach nua-aoiseach*
Liam Mac Mathúna (COBÁC)

Fáilte roimh chách!

20 new manuscripts from the Main Manuscript Collection are now digitized, indexed and available on duchas.ie.

More information: www.gaois.ie/assets/pdf/2...

Pwy oedd Cochfarf? Yn yr erthygl hon mae’r Athro Heather Williams o Ganolfan Uwchefrydiau Cymreig a Cheltaidd Prifysgol Cymru y Drindod Dewi Sant yn codi cwr y llen ar y cysylltiadau agos rhwng Cymru a Llydaw ar ddechra...

Yr Athro Heather Williams (@heatherhmw.bsky.social) sy’n codi cwr y llen ar y cysylltiadau agos rhwng Cymru a Llydaw ar ddechrau’r ugeinfed ganrif 👇
golwg.360.cymru/gwerddon/219...

Commission for Welsh speaking communities: second phase report | GOV.WALES Includes research and recommendations on communities with a medium or lower density of Welsh speakers.

Just published / newydd wedi'i gyhoeddi / díreach foilsithe:

Report of Commission for Welsh-speaking Communities on medium and lower density areas for Welsh.

www.gov.wales/commission-w...

The 2026 @mcgill.ca Chair in Canadian-Scottish Studies Colloquium will take place on 10 April 2026. The keynote address will be delivered by Rob Dunbar, @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social & Chair of @bordnagaidhlig.bsky.social. The event is going to be livestreamed: tinyurl.com/3x8c6ry5 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦

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!
@dias.ie
www.dias.ie/celt/

An intricate medieval engraving depicting a feast scene. Several figures in fur-trimmed garments sit around a long table set with empty plates and a tankard. One person gestures animatedly, and another plays a harp. In the foreground, a dog sniffs the ground near a roasting spit over a fire. The background shows people cutting meat, implying a lively banquet atmosphere.

Meet the Bart Simpson of 16th century Ireland 😈

An Ceithearnach Caoilriabhach was a rule-breaking trickster in Early Modern Irish culture, a disruptive figure who left chaos in his wake, writes Dr Brianán Ní Bhuachalla @ceilteachomn.bsky.social

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/research/spo...

Spread the word about the Johann-Kaspar-Zeuß-Prizes of SCE! This is a great opportunity for early career researchers in Celtic Studies

Prizes – SCE SCE

One of the SCE’s goals is the support of young academics. For this reason, we offer two annual prizes: for the best PhD thesis in Celtic Studies; and for the best scholarly article by a pre-doc in Celtic Studies.
🔗 The deadline for the 2026 prizes is 31 March: celtologica.eu/gb/prizes/

Pictured at last year's SCE conference in Bonn, the winners of the 2025 and 2024 SCE prizes (left to right): Dr. Nina Cnockaert-Guillou and Dr. Christian Gregor Schweizer (PhD prizes), with Prof. Dr. Karin Stüber, former President of SCE, and Dr. Erin McNulty and Matthias Donners (Scholarly article prizes).

Meet the winners of our 2025 and 2024 Celtic Studies prizes (left to right): Dr. Nina Cnockaert-Guillou & Dr. Christian Gregor Schweizer (PhD), with Prof. Dr. Karin Stüber, former President of SCE, and Dr. Erin McNulty & Matthias Donners (Scholarly article) (Pictured at our 2025 conference in Bonn).

Prizes – SCE SCE

Did you know that we offer 2 student prizes? This year's deadline is 31 March!
🔸 Johann-Kaspar-Zeuß Prize for the Best Scholarly Article in Celtic Studies (by a pre-doc)
🔹 Johann-Kaspar-Zeuß Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Celtic Studies
More information: celtologica.eu/gb/prizes/
#AcademicSky

‘An Lon Dubh’ an téama do Chomhdháil Choláiste na Tríonóide 2026.

‘The Blackbird’ is this year’s theme for Comhdháil Choláiste na Tríonóide.

ar an 15/05/2026, clár, eolas, agus clárú (saor in aisce) anseo:
www.tcd.ie/Irish/gaeilg...