Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies - DIAS

The day has finally arrived 😀. This evening at 6.30 pm, we will be announcing the winner of the 2026 Mary Mulvihill Award.

Lynn Scarff from The Royal Irish Academy will also be delivering the much anticipated Science@Culture talk this year.

Doors open at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies - DIAS at 6pm.

For anyone that may be in Dublin, we have a limited number of tickets remaining.

Good luck to everyone later 👏👏






See link for ticket details 🎟️🎟️⬇️⬇️
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/mary-mulvihill-award-2026-and-scienceculture-annual-talk-tickets-1986202415893

Mary Mulvihill Award 2026 and Science@Culture annual talk Join us for the Mary Mulvihill Award 2026 and this year's Science@Culture talk at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies HQ Burlington Rd

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Naming of Seismometers

One of the seismometers was christened "Allód" an ancient name of the Irish God of the sea. 🌊

Allód was a winning entry in the seismometer naming competition, suggested by Coláiste Phobail Cholmicille in Donegal.

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SEA-SEIS Deployment

In 2018, researchers from the DIAS Geophysics Section led the SEA-SEIS (Structure, Evolution and Seismicity of the Irish offshore) project.

This Project saw state-of-the-art ocean bottom seismometers deployed across the Irish offshore area, to the west of Ireland which provide data on a range of activity deep in Irish coastal waters.

Join us in celebrating Earth Day at DIAS 🌍

Today, we’re shining a light on the vital work of our Geophysics Section. Our researchers are helping us better understand natural hazards, climate systems, and the dynamic forces shaping our planet.

As we mark Earth Day, we’re reminded that advancing knowledge is key to protecting our planet for the future.

We are delighted to announce the return of DIAS Reach for the Stars Astrophotography Competition for its 6th year! 📸

🔭Get your entries in at reachforthestars.ie

Reach for the Stars is run in partnership with The Irish Times, and is sponsored by MKC Communications Ireland and The Astronomical Observatories of Ireland.

✨Read full details in Irish Times article:
https://www.irishtimes.com/photography/2026/04/15/in-pictures-astrophotographers-capture-irelands-night-skies/

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2011 International Congress of Celtic Studies

In 2011, the Fourteenth International Congress of Celtic Studies was held in Ireland, at Maynooth University under the aegis of DIAS.
Est.1959, this quadrennial event has grown to be the largest academic conference focused on Celtic Studies, attracting scholars and researchers from around the world.

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The First International Congress of Celtic Studies.

The foremost international gathering of scholars researching the languages, literature and cultural traditions of the Celtic-speaking people, was held at DIAS. The Congress was organized by the late DIAS Professor Brian Ó Cúiv.

Pictured (L-R): Brian Ó Cúiv, David Greene, Cecile O'Rahilly, Carl Marstrander and Angus Matheson.

A fascinating perspective from Prof Peter Gallagher on Ireland’s role in space exploration 🚀

From historic breakthroughs to contributions to the Artemis mission, it’s a strong reminder of the impact of long-term investment in science.

Read the full article here: https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41823926.html