Irish Learning
Welcome to the School of Irish Learning
The School of Irish Learning consists of three Departments: the Department of Modern Irish, the Department of Early and Medieval Irish, and the Department of Irish Folklore and Ethnography. This combination of academic departments is reflective of the importance of Irish Studies and of Irish language and literature within UCC and in Irish life in general. Each Department is at the forefront of third-level research, teaching and scholarship in its particular discipline, and each contributes to the cross-disciplinary community of the School of Irish Learning, which enjoys an international reputation.
The School organises regular public seminars and lectures, and engages in a significant publication programme.
Latest news
28 Feb 2024
Seminar for Ancient and Medieval Studies
Our next SAMS talk will take place on Wednesday 28 February at 5:15pm in West Wing 5 when Natasha Dukelow, School of History, UCC will address us on the subject of The compiler of the Liber exemplorum and the Franciscan intellectual networks in thirteenth-century Ireland.
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22/02/2024
22 Feb 2024
School of Irish Learning Spring Seminar Series 2024
The second seminar in the Series will take place on Thursday, 22 February at 5.00 pm in West Wing 9. This seminar, titled ‘Toasting the Oatcake: an exploration of the material and culinary culture of the oatcake in Irish vernacular tradition’, will be delivered by food historian and food writer, Regina Sexton.
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15 Feb 2024
School of Irish Learning Spring Seminar Series 2024
This Thursday, 15 February, the first seminar, entitled Chasing Down placenames in Acallam na Senórach: locating Co. Down sites in the stories of Finn mac Cumaill will be delivered by medieval historian Anne Connon, Adjunct Senior Lecturer to the Department of Early and Medieval Irish, UCC. The seminar take place at 5.00 pm in West Wing 9.
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07 Apr 2022
Appointment of Dr Aoife Granville to the Board of the Arts Council of Ireland
The School of Irish Learning extends its congratulations to Dr Aoife Granville, Department of Folklore and Ethnology, on her recent appointment to the Board of the Arts Council of Ireland by Minister Catherine Martin.
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