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Seán Ó Hoireabhárd

@hoireabhard.bsky.social

Historian of Medieval Ireland Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies

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Dr Ciarán O'Carroll@climateciaran.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🔥𝐌𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬: why should a family in Ireland pay more for electricity so a billion-dollar tech company can pay less? 💵

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Seán Ó Hoireabhárd@hoireabhard.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Thanks so much to @niamhwycherley.bsky.social and @tiagoovsilva.bsky.social for having me on the podcast!

Niamh Wycherley@niamhwycherley.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I might use 'Masterclass' a lot, I know, but @hoireabhard.bsky.social impressively manages to explain Irish kingship, Church reform, marriage practices, the English invasion AND dynastic politics in our latest ep, out now! @maynoothuniversity.ie @scs-dias.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/1Ye7...

School of Celtic Studies - Scoil an Léinn Cheiltigh DIAS@scs-dias.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Amárach - tomorrow Seolfar Celtica 37 thar éis na léachta Celtica 37 will be launched afterwards

School of Celtic Studies - Scoil an Léinn Cheiltigh DIAS@scs-dias.bsky.social · 6mo ago

An chéad léacht i sraith léachtaí an earraigh The first lecture in our spring series Pádraic Moran (Gaillimh/Galway) Sun, moon and stars in the Reichenauer Schulheft 5pm, 19 Feabhra/February DIAS, 10 Burlington Road www.dias.ie/celt/ @dias.ie

Poster advertising lecture by Pádraic Moran, click link for same details.
Niamh Wycherley@niamhwycherley.bsky.social · 6mo ago

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?

Royal Irish Academy@ria.ie · 6mo ago

The RIA's Archaeology Research Grants and Radiocarbon dates schemes are open to applications from now until 25 March. Archaeologists and archaeology students (undergrad, postgrad, PhD) who wants to carry out research based in Ireland (including NI) can apply: www.ria.ie/2026/02/12/w...

Seán Ó Hoireabhárd@hoireabhard.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Really looking forward to this event! Beidh mé ag plé stair na Midhe agus Cluain Ioraid le linn na Méanaoise. Fáilte roimh chách

Scoil an Léinn Cheiltigh OMN | School of Celtic Studies MU@ceilteachomn.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Bígí linn | Join us for the first Early Irish & Celtic Studies research seminar of the semester. Thursday 12 February at 17:00, Room 2.31 IONTAS. *Positioning Meath and Clonard in the Central Middle Ages* Dr Seán Ó Hoireabhárd (@hoireabhard.bsky.social @scs-dias.bsky.social) Fáilte roimh chách!

Maynooth Early Irish Research Seminar: Dr Seán Ó Hoireabhárd, Positioning Meath and Clonard in the Central Middle Ages. 12 February 2026 at 17:00 in Room 2.31 Iontas Building, Maynooth University
Societas Celtologica Europaea@soccelteuropaea.bsky.social · 9mo ago

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 🔗 www.uu.nl/en/events/le...

Lecture Seán Ó Hoireabhard: Is the Irish Book of Rights a useable medieval source?

Seán Ó Hoireabhard discusses whether the medieval Irish Lebor na Cert ‘The Book of Rights’, with its many flaws, can be regarded as a reliable historical source.

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Seán Ó Hoireabhárd@hoireabhard.bsky.social · 10mo ago

It is a great honour to be selected for the NUI Publication Prize for Irish History! Many thanks to everyone for their continued support

Liverpool University Press@livunipress.bsky.social · 10mo ago

🎉 @hoireabhard.bsky.social has been awarded the 2025 @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social Publication Prize in Irish History, for his book The Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion. Congratulations, Seán! Learn more about the book here ⬇️ bit.ly/MedievalIris...

Book cover image for "The Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion" by Seán Ó Hoireabhárd, published by Liverpool University Press. The background features medieval manuscript illustrations and script. Text on the right reads: "Winner NUI Publication Prize in Irish History 2025." The Liverpool University Press logo and founding date (1899) are also included.
Seán Ó Hoireabhárd@hoireabhard.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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.

Ulster Society for Irish Historical Studies@usihs.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Thanks so much to Dr Seán Ó Hoireabhárd for such a fascinating (and beautifully illustrated!) paper to USIHS last night. It was an excellent way to begin this year's seminar series. The recording will be up on the website soon! @hoireabhard.bsky.social

Seán Ó Hoireabhárd@hoireabhard.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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. eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

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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Niamh Wycherley@niamhwycherley.bsky.social · 10mo ago

@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!

Niamh Wycherley@niamhwycherley.bsky.social · 10mo ago

@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!

Ulster Society for Irish Historical Studies@usihs.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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

Tuatha@tuatha.ie · last yr.

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

The intricate Cross of Cong on display in the National Museum of Ireland
Seán Ó Hoireabhárd@hoireabhard.bsky.social · last yr.

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. @livunipress.bsky.social

School of Celtic Studies - Scoil an Léinn Cheiltigh DIAS@scs-dias.bsky.social · last yr.

🚨 NEW podcast episode! Dr Seán Ó Hoireabhárd @hoireabhard.bsky.social‬, formerly an O’Donovan scholar (now @ceilteachomn.bsky.social‬) discusses his book ‘Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion’ (@livunipress.bsky.social‬). 🎧 YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & www.dias.ie/series/ni-ha... ✨

Seán Ó Hoireabhárd@hoireabhard.bsky.social · last yr.

Delighted that The Medieval Irish kings & the English invasion has been chosen for the IHS first book prize for 2024!

Liverpool University Press@livunipress.bsky.social · last yr.

Many congratulations to @hoireabhard.bsky.social‬ who has won the @irishhistsoc.bsky.social‬ First Book Prize 2024 for The Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion! 🎉 The first analysis of the twelfth-century Irish kingdoms, Irish kingship and impact of the English invasion. bit.ly/3UZeSky

Promotional banner graphic. The book cover for The Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion is placed on the left of the image. Next to this on the right, red text on a cream background reads 'Winner Irish Historical Studies First Book Prize 2024'. In the bottom right corner is the LUP logo. The background is taken from the book cover and is a medieval manuscript featuring text and an illustration of men fighting.