Caoimhin Mac Giolla Leith

Caoimhin Mac Giolla Leith is an Associate Professor at the School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore, University College Dublin. He holds a BA (1980), MA (1982), and PhD (1992) in Modern Irish from UCD, an MSc in General Linguistics from the University of Edinburgh (1984), and conducted studies at the École pratique des hautes études in Paris (1985-86). His research focuses on Irish language, Celtic cultural heritage, and folklore.

• Education:
• BA Modern Irish & Irish Folklore, UCD (1980)
• MA Modern Irish, UCD (1982)
• MSc General Linguistics, University of Edinburgh (1984)
• PhD Modern Irish, UCD (1992)
• Studies at École pratique des hautes études, Paris (1985-86)

His academic work explores interdisciplinary connections between linguistics, folklore, and Celtic cultural history. Despite no listed awards, his extensive scholarly contributions span academic publications and institutional roles. No specific grants or advising activities are detailed in the provided text.