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Prof. Ciarán Mac Murchaidh is a Professor in Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge at Dublin City University (DCU). He holds degrees from Maynooth University and the Pontifical University, Maynooth, including a PhD in Irish Studies. His research focuses on the Irish language in the 18th century, preaching literature, Hiberno-English, and translation. He leads the Ainm project and serves as Joint Editor of Studia Hibernica and Irish-language Editor of Eighteenth-Century Ireland/Iris an dá Chultúr . Education B.A., M.A., PhD, HDipEd from Maynooth University BD, DLT from Pontifical University, Maynooth Research Interests His work explores the Irish language’s role in the 18th century, devotional literature, Hiberno-English dialects, and translation theory. He emphasizes the cultural and linguistic dynamics of Ireland’s historical and contemporary contexts. Publications Recent works include studies on Irish sermons, cultural history, and translation strategies. Notable articles analyze topics like LGBTQ+ terminology in Celtic languages and the role of bagpipes in protest movements. Awards Recipient of the Gradam Uí Shúilleabháin (2009) for contributions to Irish language and culture. Advising & Grants Supervises PhD students like Mohamed Yazjeen and Craig Moran. Active in research grants through DCU’s research offices. Labs & Teams Leads the Ainm project and collaborates with academic societies like the Eighteenth-Century Ireland Society and Studia Hibernica editorial boards.

• Irish language in the 18th century
• Preaching literature in Irish
• Hiberno-English
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Alan J. Fletcher is a distinguished Professor in the School of English, Drama and Film at University College Dublin, part of the UCD College of Arts and Humanities. He has been a member of the academic staff since 1979, with prior teaching appointments at the Universities of Leeds and Oxford. He is a recognized Member of the Royal Irish Academy, reflecting his significant contributions to medieval and Renaissance studies. His research centers on theatre and performance history , the reconstruction of early music and drama , and medieval preaching . He has produced and recorded early plays with students and collaborated with national broadcasters such as RTÉ and BBC on cultural documentaries, including a 2005 BBC Radio 4 series on the history of humour. His future research includes critical editions of British Isles liturgical drama, a digital archive of medieval Dublin muniments, and a collaborative project on courtly entertainments from Edward I to Henry VIII. His publications span monographs, book chapters, and peer-reviewed articles, with recent works exploring W. B. Yeats’s dramaturgy, medieval debate literature, and liturgical music. His scholarly output demonstrates a consistent engagement with the intersections of literature, performance, and cultural memory. Scientific Awards: Member of the Royal Irish Academy Alan Fletcher has supervised M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. students and has served as an external examiner at Trinity College Dublin, University of Stirling, Dundee, Sheffield, and Leicester. He has also peer-reviewed for major journals such as Studies in the Age of Chaucer and Medium Ævum , and assessed book proposals for Cambridge University Press and D.S. Brewer. His teaching innovations include courses on Gothic and Gothick and Medieval Celluloid , which explore the medieval in postmodern culture. He has secured research funding from the President's Research Award at UCD, the National University of Ireland, and the Esmé Mitchell Trust, among others. He also serves as a Trustee of Dvblinia, the museum of early Dublin history.

• Medieval Literature
• Renaissance Literature
• Theatre and Performance History
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