Merriman Research & Training

Terrific launch of A History of the Medieval Diocese of Cloyne in Mallow this evening. This intriguing historic study is a credit to Dr MacCotter and deals with elements of early ecclesiastical history of the diocese of Cloyne, and delves into the history of the diocese down to the time of the Counter Reformation. Professor Donnchadh Ó Corráin drew attention to the outstanding scholarship of the work and how much it means to this realm of study. It will certainly be sold out quickly.

ACE Irish Genealogy Summer School will have a stand at the Over 50s show this weekend on the 1 & 2 March at City Hall in Cork City. For information on Adult Continuing Education at UCC and the forthcoming genealogy summer school, please come along. For free tickets to this event, contact Lorna Moloney at l.moloney@ucc.ie

What a terrific launch of the County Clare Brian Boru events 2014 at the Lakelands Hotel, Killaloe, this evening - so much to do in 2014. From Traditional Horse fairs, A welcome to the Vikings, 19 April, (wouldn't have happened in Brian's day) A wonderful symposium with Ken Nicholls at St Cronans, Tuamgraney, 'The Life of Brian Boroimhe - warrior, chieftain, emperor 31 May, with the Journal Launch 'The Sliabh Aughty 2014' by Conor O'Brien, 18th Baron Inchiquin and the holder of a hereditary peerage in the Peerage of Ireland, as well as Chief of the Name of O'Brien and Prince of Thomond in the Gaelic Irish nobility. Tickets will be very limited for the symposium event as the St Cronans is limited to 50 persons. Contact Lorna Moloney at l.moloney@ucc.ie for details on same.