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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

📣We want to congratulate our colleague Dr Leah O’Hearn, on the publication of her book, Akrasia and the Catullan Lover, published by Bloomsbury! www.bloomsbury.com/uk/akrasia-a... #ancienthistory

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

📣Congratulations to our former colleague, Muditha Dharmasiri, who is finishing up her PhD AND has published her first article: ‘Rewriting the Narrative of Mime-Actresses through Epitaphs’ in the Theoretical Roman Archeology Journal! traj.openlibhums.org #ancienthistory

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

It's less than 3 weeks till the Celtic Conference in Classics and things are (literally) heating up in Maynooth! We're very busy with the final preparations and are looking forward to meeting everyone soon. You can find the entire programme online: cccmaynooth2026.mailerpage.io/programme.

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CCC 2026 at Maynooth Uni.

Host site for the 2026 Celtic Conference in Classics, at Maynooth University

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

📣Good luck to all our students during the exams. Remember to call on us in the dept. if we can help with anything over the next fortnight. Best of luck!🤞 #classics #ancienthistory

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

📣Unfortunately, due the illness, tomorrow's talk is cancelled. We hope to re-schedule it at a later stage.

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Friday, April 24 at 4pm Iontas Seminar Room (1.33) All are welcome & refreshments will be served! #ancienthistory #classics

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The Department of Ancient Classics is pleased to announce the final talk in the Maynooth Classical Seminar Series: ‘Clea and Eurydice: Learned Platonist Women in the Delphic Landscape’ by Crystal Addey (University College Cork)

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Great to see @ca2026.bsky.social still setting the standard for conferences. Congratulations to all in Manchester, for a great event. Next big date for the diary? The 17th Celtic Conference in Classics @muahi.bsky.social Participants can register for #CCC2026 here: cccmaynooth2026.mailerpage.io

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Tempus fugit. And like that, #CCC2026 is almost upon us. @muahi.bsky.social, July 14-17 We shall try to follow our wonderful hosts @ucoimbra.bsky.social, though we cannot promise Coimbra sunshine. Details of #CCC2026 - 28 specialist panels and 350+ participants - at: cccmaynooth2026.mailerpage.io

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CCC 2026 at Maynooth Uni.

Host site for the 2026 Celtic Conference in Classics, at Maynooth University

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Check out @maynoothuniversity.ie's, The Bridge www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sites/defaul... Noting Tim Thompson's study of Roman gladiators fighting big cats, a story that has its origins in Victorian York. Also, a feature on @AncientClassics 'Careers in Classics' initiative, led by Dr Cosetta Cadau.

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Maynooth University Library @mulibrary.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

This evening, we will welcome Professor Terence Dooley to to deliver the final #MaynoothThroughTheAges talk. Professor Dooley is Full Professor of History at Maynooth University and Director of the Centre for the Study of Historic Irish Houses &Estates. St Patrick's Pontifical University

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

📣The Department of Ancient Classics is pleased to announce the next talk in the Maynooth Classical Seminar Series on Friday March 27th at 4pm.

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

📣The registration page for the 2026 Celtic Conference in Classics is now live! shop.maynoothuniversity.ie/index.php?ap... Explore the 2026 Conference webpage here⬇️ cccmaynooth2026.mailerpage.io

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

📣We are now on LinkedIn! www.linkedin.com/in/departmen...

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

The Department of Ancient Classics is pleased to announce the next talk in the Maynooth Classical Seminar Series. ‘The Guises of Dikē: Human and Divine Justice in the Oresteia’ by Dr. Michael Carroll (St Andrews)

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

The Department of Ancient Classics is delighted to announce the last talk of the year in the Maynooth Classical Seminar Series. The talk by Dr Evelien Bracke from University College Dublin is titled: ‘Monster for the Masses: In search of Medusa in Uncertain Times’

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

📣The next UCD Classics Research Seminar is Wednesday Nov 5th at 3pm,in G109 Newman Building. The speaker is Emeritus Prof. Brian McGing (TCD) speaking to us about his work with the Chester Beatty papyri:

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

📣Study week is coming up! 📚🖊 Email classics@mu.ie with any questions #ancienthistory #classics

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

🎓 Thinking about postgraduate study? Take the next step at Maynooth University. Join us at our PG Open Day 📅 Tues 4 November 2025 🕒 3–6pm | 📍 Maynooth University 👉 Meet lecturers, chat with students, explore your options. Register now: mu.ie/edge @postgraduate_maynooth #ancienthistory #classics

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Maynooth Classical Seminar Series returns on Fri. 17th Oct. with Dr Leon Wash (TCD) sharing his thoughts on 'Germs of Rhyme in Ancient Greek Literature'. 4pm in the Iontas Building, Rm 1.33, Maynooth University. ALL WELCOME and refreshments will be served!

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Monday morning is a good time to read about some fascinating finds from the ancient world! www.artnews.com/art-news/new... #Classics #Ancienthistory

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

A big welcome to all of the new Ancient Classics students! We are delighted to have you! For all of your course information, see our webpage: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ancient-clas... And if you have any queries, email: classics@mu.ie #classics #ancienthistory

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Ancient Classics

Ancient Classics has been taught in Maynooth since the first foundation of the university in 1795. Over 200 years later, the ancient world still remains central to the study of Arts and Humanities

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

📣We are delighted to welcome all incoming students to the Department of Ancient Classics! Click here for helpful information to get you started in Maynooth University⬇️⬇️ my.maynoothuniversity.ie #classics #ancienthistory

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Fáilte chuig Ollscoil Mhá Nuad. Congratulations on choosing to study with us

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

The Dept. of Ancient Classics, Maynooth University would like to invite you to 'Careers with Classics 2025', on 17th Sept, 11am-1pm. All 5th & 6th years especially welcome! Join in person, Arts Annex (North Campus) or Teams (link below). Meeting ID: 376 799 203 028 Passcode: Wa9m338w

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 02/09/2025

Maynooth University will confer more than 2,400 students this week across a wide range of disciplines, including the first students to graduate from three new degree programmes in the School of Business. 🎉👏 www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

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MU welcomes over 2,400 new graduates

Maynooth University will confer more than 2,400 students this week across a wide range of disciplines, including the first students to graduate from three new degree programmes in the School of

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Brepols @brepols.net · 20/08/2025

L’Année philologique (APh), the reference bibliography for academic publications relating to Ancient Greek and Roman Civilization, has been updated. 3,156 records were added. More Info: bit.ly/4fKUdK1 #ClassicsSky #Classics #Bibliographies #ClassicalStudies #Antiquity

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

The wonderful Prof. Brian McGing's (of @tcdclassics.bsky.social)very recent talk to the @hellenicsociety.bsky.social on new fragments of Euripides. Presentations by Lyndsay Coo and Patrick Finglass can also be found at: www.youtube.com/@HellenicSoc... #ancient #classics #tragedy

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Hellenic Society

For almost a century and a half the Hellenic Society has been the leading organization for the study of Greece with an international membership across all ages and walks of life. It maintains a world ...

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

CAO offers out today - so another step closer to university for many. Fingers crossed all went well for you.🤞 Do feel free to contact the dept. (classics@mu.ie) if studying with @muclassics.bsky.social is of interest. Happy to answer any/all questions across the coming weeks. #CAO #Maynooth #Arts

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ALT: a national geographic photo of an ancient egyptian temple

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

The peerless Prof. Mary Beard announcing news of a new classical podcast with the wonderful Charlotte Higgins First episode - on Cassandra - 'dropping' tomorrow on Thursday the 28th of August. More details at: open.spotify.com/episode/0tyH...

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Instant Classics - Trailer

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Discovery of a mosaic depicting a pair of flip-flops at Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina in Sicily! www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73889 #classics #ancienthistory

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Sandal mosaic added to tally of Roman villa in Sicily – The History Blog

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

🤞We want to wish all of the Leaving Cert students the very best of luck tomorrow! For all of the important information, dates and deadlines for course offers, see the link below⬇️ www.cao.ie?page=timetab... #classics #ancienthistory

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Central Applications Office

The Central Applications Office (CAO) processes applications for undergraduate courses in Irish Higher Education Institutions.

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Just under a month to go - hope to see some old friends (grads old and new) at this event?

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MU Alumni Office @mu-alumni.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

What does Maynooth University mean to you? For many alumni, MU will always hold a special place in their heart. ❤️ As we gear up for our Alumni Reunion this September, we invite you to reflect on what MU means to you. 👉 mu.ie/alumnireunio... #MUReunion #MaynoothUniversityMemories

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MU Alumni Office @mu-alumni.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Round up your classmates and make a table of it at the Maynooth University Alumni Reunion 2025. We have extended the Early Bird discount until Friday, June 13th. Use code MU25EB for €10 off the ticket price 👉 mu.ie/alumnireunion2025-tickets

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Looking forward to hosting a one-day conference on Dealing with Failure in the Ancient World. On August 22nd, the Dept. of Ancient Classics - with the Arts & Humanities Institute - will host international contributors exploring responses to failure in Graeco-Roman antiquity. #classics

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

📣It is finally Leaving Cert results month! ➡️Don't forget August 22nd is results day ➡️Check out the CAO website for all the important dates and deadlines www.cao.ie?page=timetab... #classics #ancienthistory

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Helen McVeigh @helenmcveigh.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Belfast Summer School classes are still going, but that's not all: next term's classes open for enrolment tomorrow, Wednesday. We've got the usual Latin and ancient Greek classes, and some exciting history and culture modules. Browse courses here helenmcveigh.co.uk/shop #classicsbluesky 🏺📚

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Maynooth Classics @muclassics.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Many thanks to our wonderful colleagues in Coimbra for hosting the 16th Celtic Conference in Classics. Next up, the CCC returns to Ireland in 2026. Call for for panels now open. Please do spread the word - any questions or queries, contact classics@mu.ie

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epmoloney.bsky.social @epmoloney.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Time ticking down ClassicsNow 2025 – Dublin, 31st Jan to 1st Feb. www.classicsnow.ie#2025Highlights Many highlights, as always, in a festival that kicks off with a discussion between Yiannis Gabriel and @edithmayhall.bsky.social #Classics #Classical #Antiquity #Reception

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Helen McVeigh @helenmcveigh.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

It's the 10th Belfast Summer School and registration is open! Come to Belfast from 21st-25th July, or take a class online from 30th June-11th July. Classes in Latin, Classical Greek and ancient epic. Special guests tbc in Belfast. Join us? helenmcveigh.co.uk/belfastsummerschool #Ancientbluesky 🏺📚

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A cream coloured tote bag bearing the words "Latin and Greek are not dead ... they are immortal" next to a box containing scrolls tied with red ribbon

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epmoloney.bsky.social @epmoloney.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Further details on the attached, for any interested. #Classics #Antiquity

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