Short Courses / Evening Courses in the Department of Irish and Celtic Languages
Irish Palaeography
This lecture-only course in Irish palaeography will present a history and taste of Irish palaeography from the oldest sources up to the present day. The series will begin with the oldest writing system used in Ireland, Ogam, and will then proceed to the manuscripts. Selections of important Irish-language manuscripts from the Library of TCD, the Royal Irish Academy and the National Library will be examined, including the famous Book of Leinster and the Book of the Dun Cow but also law manuscripts, annals, genealogies, sagas, poetry collections and so on. Selections will be read and explained each week in class. No preparation will be required though preparation would enhance the experience. The emphasis will be on transcription and understanding the writing system but translations of texts read will also be provided.
The course will extend over ten classes commencing on (UPDATED) Monday 30th September, at 6pm, with a break for Reading Week / Public Holiday on the 21st and 28th October. (Ten classes). (THE CLASS STARTS LATER THAN USUAL IN 2024)
Lecturer
Damian McManus
How to apply
The closing date for online and postal applications is Friday 20th September 2024.You can fill an application form online here. If you have any questions about course content etc, you can contact Damian McManus by email at pmcmanus@tcd.ie. Any other question, you can contact Caoimhe ní Bhraonáin at nibhraoc@tcd.ie.
Fee
The fee for the series is €85. The concession fee is €45. A concession rate is available to OAPs, second and third level students and people whose primary source of income is social welfare, health board or a government-sponsored employment scheme. We can only accept online payments now, which you can make by using the PayPal link below.
Time, Place and Duration
This is an evening course. There will be one lecture per week over an eleven-week term (10 classes), starting the week commencing 30th September, with two Mondays 'off' in the term (21st and 28th October) (Ten classes in total). The classes take place on Monday evenings from 6pm to 7pm. They will be held online in Autumn 2024 - applicant must have the necessary equipment (computer, internet connection, microphone etc as required). Contact Caoimhe ní Bhraonáin at nibhraoc@tcd.ie with any further queries.