2023 News
Tuatha Dé Danann Conference
The bilingual conference Tuatha Dé Danann took place in the Creative Zone in UCC Library on the 14-15 April 2023.
Many aspects of the Tuatha Dé were discussed drawing on a wide selection of sources ranging from the earliest references to contemporary literature. The conference was opened by Professor Stephen Byrne and the acclaimed writer Rick Riordan was present as a special guest.
An tOllamh Ruairí Ó hUiginn
The conference speakers were: Ruairí Ó hUiginn, Síle Ní Mhurchú, Ríona Ní Churtáin, Marie-Luise Theuerkauf, Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh, Greg Toner, Ríonach Uí Ógáin, Pádraig Ó Macháin, Máire Ní Annracháin, Bernhard Maier, Diarmuid Johnson and John Carey.
Dr Síle Ní Mhurchú
The renowned author, Rick Riordan (MAGLit 2021) and Prof. Stephen Byrne, Deputy President and Registrar, UCC
Dr Ríona Ní Churtáin
Dr Marie-Luise Theuerkauf