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Guest Speakers
2009-10
Prof. Michael Richter Professor of Medieval History at UCD and Uni. of Konstanz | The Eastern Roots of Irish Monasticism | Prof. Richter delivered an interesting account of the influence of Cassian and Benedict on the development Irish monasticism. |
| Dr. Niamh Whitfield | A Suggested Function for the Holy Well |
2008-09
Prof. David Ganz Professor of Palaeography, King's College, London | The Script and Scriptorium of Luxeuil | An indepth discussion of the history of the monastery and its distinctive manuscripts |
| Dr. Niamh Whitfield | Irish Metalwork in the Early Medieval Period | Over the course of two lectures Dr. Whitfield discussed the origins, evolutions and debates surrounding Irish and Insular metalwork. The seminar also included a fieldtrip to the National Museum of Ireland and a brief talk by the Head Curator. |
Dr. Elva Johnston Lecturer of Irish History at UCD. | Palladius & Conversion | An investigation of many of the issues surrounding the Palladian/Patrick debate. |
Dr. Jacopo Bisagni NUI Galway | Evidence of Bilingualism in Medieval Ireland | A seminar on bilingualism in Early Ireland based on 'code-switching' in direct and indirect speech and evidence in the written and spoken language. |
2007-08
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