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30/10/2026

Oral culture can preserve invaluable knowledge across generations. The work of Dr Ryan Lash of UCD School of Archaeology with island communities off the west coast of Ireland highlights the power of cultural memory and how it can inform archaeological discovery.
A new video by UCD Research in the Ancient World series.

https://youtu.be/owYsjskkhsI

For more on Ryan’s research visit: https://people.ucd.ie/ryan.lash

University College Dublin, UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

28/10/2026

'Working stone at the Ness of Brodgar'
Professor Mark Edmonds
UCD School of Archaeology Seminar Series 2025-26
Thursday, 5 November, 4:00–5:00pm, Barry Raftery Seminar Room, Ardmore Annex.

Mark Edmonds is Emeritus Professor of Archaeology at the University of York, Department of Archaeology, and Visiting Professor at the Orkney Archaeology Institute, University of the Highlands and Islands. Along with Nick Card and Anne Mitchell, he is a co-director of the Ness of Brodgar project.

Abstract: This talk reviews the results of 20 years of excavation at the Ness of Brodgar, a monumental Neolithic settlement complex in the heart of Neolithic Orkney. The focus will be on stone: on the remarkable architecture found at the site, and on some of the artefacts recovered during excavation.

University College Dublin, UCD College of Social Sciences and Law, Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland, National Monuments Service, National Museum of Ireland

26/10/2026

‘The wet centre is bottomless – 40 years of excavation in Irish raised bogs’

Annual Frank Mitchell Memorial Lecture delivered by Ms Cathy Moore, Archaeology and Built Heritage, and Dr Ellen OCarroll, Environmental Archaeology of Ireland.

Thursday, 29 October, at 7.30pm in the Helen Roe Theatre, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, is in the basement of Society House, 63 Merrion Square.

▶️ Or via Zoom, registration at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JObmtBFMRgCk8sg2fi8FmQ #/registration

https://rsai.ie/programme/

https://youtu.be/txpl_qjU8mA?si=PIwWbFq1liFkPCPX

26/10/2026

With Vol. ###V of the Journal of Irish Archaeology set for publication in November/December 2026, the Call for Papers for Vol. ###VI is now open (to be published in late 2027). It will close on 31st January 2027.

Two different categories of articles will be considered for publication: papers (no longer than 10,000 words, including bibliography, tables and captions) and reports (no longer than 3,500 words, including bibliography, tables and captions). Both papers and reports must have a strong analytical component, but papers will have more substantial discussion sections in which the broader implications of the research are considered. Reports may be more technical, address a narrower topic and/or have a narrower analytical context.
https://buff.ly/8UGLdzw

Editorship of the journal changes every two years, generally rotating between the archaeology teaching staff in third-level institutions on the island of Ireland. The Editorial Board of the JIA has also been added to the official rotation. The current and next volume sees Gary Dempsey (ATU Galway) as editor. If you would like to contribute to the JIA you are encouraged to contact the Editor, ([email protected]), for a preliminary informal discussion.

25/10/2026

Well done to all who braved the stormy weather for the UCD School of Archaeology annual ARCH10010: Exploring Archaeology fieldtrip to Tara on Saturday. Module coordinator Dr Brendan O’Neill joined by Dr Anita Radini, Dr Neil Carlin and tutors Eleanor Swallow, Oliver Line, Meaghan Mackie & Deborah Nagle led the group exploring the landscape and archaeology of the hill. Our thanks to all the students for persevering and we hope everyone found it rewarding if challenging.

University College Dublin, UCD College of Social Sciences and Law, OPW - Office of Public Works, National Monuments Service - Archaeology

22/10/2026

UCD School of Archaeology and the Centre for Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture (CEAMC) are delighted to join SOPHIA-DN, a new European Doctoral Network on premodern ceramic heritage, backed by a €4.3 million European Commission award under Horizon Europe’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions.

Over four years, 20 organisations will train 15 doctoral researchers to study pottery from the Neolithic to the post-medieval period, with case studies stretching from Ireland, France, Germany and the Czech Republic to Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Morocco, West Africa, the Horn of Africa and the Gulf.

https://www.ucd.ie/archaeology/research/current_projects/sophia-dn/

https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101312286

https://www.ucy.ac.cy/pr/university-of-cyprus-to-coordinate-e4-3-million-european-doctoral-network-on-premodern-ceramic-heritage-5-october-2026/?lang=en

University College Dublin, UCD College of Social Sciences and Law, UCD Global, Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland

19/10/2026

The EAA Executive Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Barry Molloy and Maria Relaki as the new editors of the European Journal of Archaeology (EJA).

Barry Molloy takes up the role of General Editor, bringing extensive experience in archaeological research, academic publishing and editorial leadership.

Maria Relaki takes up the role of Deputy Editor, having served as EJA Assistant Reviews Editor since 2019. She brings a deep knowledge of the Journal and a broad network across the academic community.

We are confident that Barry and Maria will build on the Journal’s achievements, bringing cutting-edge research to readers and encouraging exchange across the many disciplines of archaeology in Europe and beyond.

Warm congratulations to both!

Full announcement: https://www.e-a-a.org/EAA/News___Publications/News_Items/Appointment_of_EJA_General_Editor_and_EJA_Deputy_Editor.aspx

19/10/2026

Congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Barry Molloy, UCD School of Archaeology, on his prestigious appointment as General Editor of the European Journal of Archaeology. The EJA is the official international, peer-reviewed academic journal of the European Association of Archaeologists (EAA). This is a significant role and we wish both Barry and the new Deputy Editor Dr Maria Relaki success in building on the journal's prestige and impact.
https://www.e-a-a.org/EAA/News___Publications/News_Items/Appointment_of_EJA_General_Editor_and_EJA_Deputy_Editor.aspx

University College Dublin, UCD College of Social Sciences and Law, Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland.

https://people.ucd.ie/barry.molloy/about

09/10/2026

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