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Prof Karen Desmond delivers Inaugural Lecture on medieval music

Prof Karen Desmond, an internationally recognised scholar in medieval musicology, delivered her inaugural lecture at Maynooth University, titled "Medieval Parchment Fragments and Musical Reconstruction: Building New Histories of Music for the Later Middle Ages."

Date: Thursday, 21 November 2024

Department of History Prizes

Department of History Prize winners

Date: Wednesday, 20 November 2024

Irish Cultural Heritage students atop Hill of Dowth at Newgrange

Irish Cultural Heritage students at Newgrange

Irish Cultural Heritage Students at Newgrange in November 2024

Date: Tuesday, 19 November 2024

Participants in the Ogham and the Manuscripts of the RIA event standing next to commissioned art work by artist Thomas Keyes which was presented to the Royal Irish Academy

Ogham and the Manuscripts of the Royal Irish Academy

On Tuesday 5 November 2024 we celebrated Ogham and the Manuscripts of the Royal Irish Academy, with a presentation of a magnificent art piece by artist Thomas Keyes to the RIA.

Date: Tuesday, 12 November 2024

From the 'Death of God' to the 'End of Man (Guest Speaker event)

Charles Piecyk will host a seminar based on his PhD research on Monday, November 11th, courtesy of the Maynooth Philosophy Society.

Date: Friday, 08 November 2024

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MU names percussionist Ruairí Glasheen as new Artist-in-Residence

Maynooth University's Department of Music is delighted to announce the appointment of award-winning Irish percussionist, composer and filmmaker Ruairí Glasheen as Artist-in-Residence for 2024–25.

Date: Monday, 04 November 2024