Peadar Ó Muircheartaigh
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Àrd-òraidiche | Senior Lecturer @ University of Edinburgh | Historical (sometimes socio-)linguistics of Irish, Scottish Gaelic and Manx | manuscripts and literature | dialectology | Gaelic Caribbean | Maigh Eoch #siaradcymraeg
A new collection of poems sheds light on women’s poetic voices across Wales, Ireland and Scotland between 1400 to 1800
New anthology shines light on centuries of Celtic women's poetry
A new collection of poems sheds light on women’s poetic voices across Wales, Ireland and Scotland between 1400 to 1800. The new anthology is a collaboration between academics at Aberystwyth, Connectic...
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Girl (10) who died in car crash gave ‘gift of life’ to four children through organ donation
Girl (10) who died in car crash gave ‘gift of life’ to four children through organ donation
Mourners gather in Cavan to remember Nell Saffron Raven and Irena Raven Mereacre
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The sec of state who has seen at least 15000 academics lose their jobs just said this. Out loud. Mercy me. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘It hurts to lose a job you love’: Starmer loyalist Bridget Phillipson fights on despite cabinet demotion
Exclusive: The former education secretary on her new role as Labour chair and continuing as the minister for women and equalities
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📖 Academics from our Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies have co-edited a new collection of poetry that sheds light on women's poetic voices across Wales, Ireland and Scotland between 1400 to 1800. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/425psjdu #WomensPoetry #CelticLanguages
There won’t be a cow milked on the Holloway Road tonight
With @csanaceltic.bsky.social (The Celtic Studies Association of North America) now on Bluesky, it seems like a good time to re-share the Celtic Studies starter pack I started awhile back. I’ve tried to keep it updated but if I’ve missed anyone please let me know!
The Commission on Emigration (1954) bemoaning the lot of young Irish adults.
Ag filleadh ar an ngáirdín théis an chluiche. Comhbhrón le muintir na Gaillimhe!
Dearcadh níos dearfaí i leith na Gaeilge ag ambasadóir na Breataine ná mar atá ag an gcuid is mó de na taidhleoirí Éireannacha a casadh orm go dtí seo!
Mise Áine@miseaine.bsky.social · 3w ago'...cé go n-admhaíonn sí go bhfuil an teanga deacair, deir sí gur fiú an tairbhe an trioblóid.' Fonn a níos fiach/Tnúth a threabhas/Áit a bhfuil toil tá bealach. 👏 www.rte.ie/gaeilge/2026...
"BREAKING: Three people arrested on suspicion of money laundering, fraud and bribery at University of Greater Manchester"
BREAKING: Three people arrested on suspicion of money laundering, fraud and bribery at University of Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Police are investigating the alleged misuse of as much as £1.7 million
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First they came for the languages. In the hope that no one would have the words to say what was happening. 1/9🧵
University of Aberdeen's plans to cut modern language degrees were 'rushed' - review
The University of Aberdeen says it accepts there were "missteps" in its process in 2023.
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The Tunnock Prize 2026 is now open! Entries should focus on the use and interpretation of Scottish archives both within Scotland and further afield. Find out more: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/the-t...
The Tunnock Prize 2026 now open! - Scottish Council on Archives
29 June 2026
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Later this afternoon, we’ll be delivering the day’s plenary at #ICLaVE13 at Lausanne. We’ll be talking about #Manx #Gaelic research funded by @britishacademy.bsky.social @leverhulme.ac.uk CultureVannin and the EU Commission … we are all that stands between 200 overheated people and a wine reception!
Very nice not only to have good news but to have it shared - thanks @martindoyle.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social @acirishstudies.bsky.social
Claire Connolly wins Robert Rhodes Prize
Books newsletter: a wrap of the latest news and preview of tomorrow’s pages
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‘Sad day for Ireland’s future’: In a letter to Higher Education Minister, 2,300 academics criticise Research Ireland’s strategy, saying it is an assault on Ireland’s research ecosystem, with too much focus on industry interests www.independent.ie/irish-news/e...
‘Sad day for Ireland’s future’: Academics and Research Ireland row over how to spend €4.55bn of taxpayers’ money
In a letter to Higher Education Minister, 2,300 academics criticise state agency’s strategy, saying it was an assault on Ireland’s research ecosystem, with too much focus on industry interests
independent.ie
Call for Papers: Manx Language and Church Life iMuseum, Douglas, 7 November 2026, 10:00-16:00 This conference will explore the role played by the Manx language in various aspects of church life. We welcome offers of papers (20-40 mins). To offer a paper, contact Dr Tim Grass, t.grass@qub.ac.uk.
While considering different versions of ‘modernity’, Enda Delaney does not trap himself into too narrow an understanding of the concept ... His focus throughout remains firmly on the impact on the lives of ‘ordinary’ people. Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh on 'Making Ireland Modern'. drb.ie/article/are-...
Are we there yet? - Dublin Review of Books %
Are we there yet? - % Dublin Review of Books
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It seems clear by now that the supposed ‘advocate(s)’ for the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences on the Board of Research Ireland actually hate the Arts Humanities and Social Sciences …
Kevin O'Sullivan@kevinkosullivan.bsky.social · 2mo agoResearch Ireland's statement in response to the open letter from the Irish research community. One sentence strikes me immediately: "AHSS research can be a distinctive national strength for Ireland". In fact, it's more proper to say *is* already - not *can*. www.researchireland.ie/news/stateme...
Sgrìobhadair na Seachdaine (26): Iain Latharna Caimbeul (1906-1996). B' ann às Earra-Ghàidheal a bha Iain agus choisinn e cliù mòr mar eachdraiche, eadar-theangair agus neach-cruinneachaidh beul-aithrise. gd.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iain_La...
Iain Latharna Caimbeul - Uicipeid
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"We cannot believe in Jesus and promote war. We cannot believe in Jesus and kill the innocent," the Pope said in front of thousands of worshippers in Barcelona.
Pope says Christians cannot 'promote war'
Pope Leo XIV has said people cannot consider themselves Christians if they "promote war" - a thinly veiled reference to US President Donald Trump's administration.
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Math fhèin Màiri fhaicinn air ais ann an Dùn Èideann na h-oifigear Gàidhlig! www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann: "Tha mi airson coimhearsnachd na Gàidhlig a neartachadh"
Tha Oifigear Gàidhlig ùr Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann an dòchas sgeama Ar Fàrdach a chur air chois, am measg eile.
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'Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann: "Tha mi airson coimhearsnachd na Gàidhlig a neartachadh"' www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann: "Tha mi airson coimhearsnachd na Gàidhlig a neartachadh"
Tha Oifigear Gàidhlig ùr Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann an dòchas sgeama Ar Fàrdach a chur air chois, am measg eile.
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