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BA (Hons) in History and Geography available at Atlantic Technological University, Mayo Campus (formerly GMIT) . Level 8: CAO code AU694.

Level 7 programme also available (AU591). This course will appeal to those with an interest in history, geography, wildlife or archaeology. ATU Mayo Campus is small and friendly. Our dynamic and motivated staff offer top quality teaching within small classroom settings, leading to awards of the highest standard. http://www.gmit.ie/heritage/bachelor-arts-culture-and-environment

10/09/2026

The Lough Carra Catchment Association podcast features Dr Yvonne McDermott.

Tune into Spotify or Apple Podcasts to learn more about the earliest traces of human life around Lough Carra, the Bronze and Iron Age features still visible today, and the Medieval landmarks such as Castle Carra, Castle Burke, Ballintubber Abbey, Church Island, and Burriscarra Friary. 🏰

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RCSpqaG3YL0Ijh18hFkY1

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../episode-20.../id1846109345...

The podcast series is sponsored by Local Authority Waters Programme and is produced by ecologist Jarek Majkusiak for the LCCA.

01/09/2026

Dr Yvonne McDermott, lecturer on the History & Geography programme spoke at the recent ‘Foundations of a Friary’ symposium held in Ballyhaunis friary as part of Heritage Week. The event involved a series of presentations on the friary's history and architecture and plans for its future.
Pictured are the speakers at the event: Dr Nollaig Ó Muraíle, Fr Iggy O’Donovan, O.S.A., Dr Colmán Ó Clabaigh, O.S.B., Dr Yvonne McDermott and Orla Kennelly, Mayo County Council.
Photograph by Fr Stephen Farragher

30/05/2026

The final day of the 8th International Swift Conference included a keynote address by ATU Mayo Outdoor Education graduate graduate Georgia Macmillan on dark skies, a discussion with artist and writer Gordon Darcy, traditional music with Stephen Doherty and friends and choral music from Carra Singers. A big thank you to Declan Halligan from second year History & Geography who worked so hard all week on the conference.

28/05/2026

Another interesting day at the International Swift Conference in ATU Mayo, beginning with Dr Brendan Dunford’s inspiring talk about the work of Burren Beo, ReFarm and Farming for Nature. We also learned about the dramatic love lives of the common swift!

27/05/2026

We had a wonderful first day at the International Swift Conference which began this morning with opening words from ATU President Dr Orla Flynn, Head of Department of Environmental Humanities Dr Deirdre Garvey, the Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council Seán Carey and Christopher O'Sullivan Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage with special responsibility for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity. The minister is a keen bird watcher who shares the delegates enthusiasm for the swift.

26/05/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming 185 delegates from 18 countries to the campus tomorrow for the eighth International Swift Conference.

08/05/2026

Highlights of the final day of the George Moore conference included a paper by ATU Mayo lecturer Dr Fiona White, the presentation of the post-graduate student paper prize and a rehearsed dramatic reading of one of George Moore’s works by actor Sam Monaghan.

07/05/2026

Day 2 of the George Moore Conference involved a visit to Moore Hall and a rare opportunity to go inside the house. Dr Fiona White spoke about the history of the house and the Moore family burial place at Kiltoom.

06/05/2026

A very enjoyable cultural evening as part of the George Moore Conference featuring poet Dr Seán Lysaght, artist Deirdre Walsh and musician and composer Diarmaid Moynihan.

05/05/2026

The 13th International George Moore Conference began today in ATU Mayo, with assistance from Mayo County Council and the Sunflower Foundation. We look forward to three days of talks and events on the theme of George Moore: Landscape and Memory.

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