Irish Cultural Heritage at Maynooth University

Some of our Irish Cultural Heritage students braving the rain at Glendalough last week. 🏰🌧

Once home to a monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin, Glendalough is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and long history. As part of the Certificate in Irish Cultural Heritage, students learn about and explore some of the most iconic sites in Ireland.

Learn more about our course here: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/irish-cultural-heritage 🔗

"I enjoyed learning something that I have never really thought of before. It made me realize that I have an interest in history and I would like to now learn more about my own country’s heritage to a greater extent than what I learned in elementary and high school." - Lauren Newman Stewart, student.

Students from all over the world have taken our Certificate in Irish Cultural Heritage in Maynooth University. Join us this Spring to learn more about the history and culture of Ireland.

All information at maynoothuniversity.ie/irish-cultural-heritage or contact us at [email protected].

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"I loved the field trips. The sites are sometimes hard to visit on your own, so that's very practical. The students receive a guided tour and gain a better understanding of what is said in the lectures and connects the information. Things really come together during the field trips." - Katharina Dehnhardt, recent student.

Experiential learning is an important part of the Certificate in Irish Cultural Heritage in the School of Celtic Studies, Maynooth University. Register now for Spring 2026!

All information at maynoothuniversity.ie/irish-cultural-heritage or contact us at [email protected].

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Are you an international student starting in Maynooth? Want to learn more about the Certificate in Irish Cultural Heritage? Join us in the John Hume Building, Friday 30 January 2026 at 12pm to learn all about it!

Contact [email protected] for more details.

Are you interested in learning more about the history and culture of Ireland? Consider taking modules in Irish Cultural Heritage in Maynooth University!

Students who have taken our modules enjoy the variety of classes offered, the different topics covered and the many field trips to ancient and important sites in Ireland which form part of the Certificate in Irish Cultural Heritage.

Go to https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/irish-cultural-heritage or contact us at [email protected] for more info!

Are you coming to Maynooth this year as an international student? Consider taking classes in Irish Cultural Heritage.

Students from Korea, Japan, China, Singapore, right across Europe, North America and Canada have taken our modules! Learn about and experience the history and culture of Ireland.

Join us in this semester 2 with Irish Cultural Heritage at Maynooth University! Go to https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/irish-cultural-heritage or contact us at [email protected] for more info.

It is with a heavy heart that we convey the sad news of the death of our good friend and colleague, Dr Eoin Grogan. A kind gentle soul who was pivotal to the development and delivery of the Irish Cultural Heritage programme, contributed greatly to the School of Celtic Studies over the years, and who shared willingly of his time and his knowledge. We will miss him greatly. May he rest in peace. Funeral arrangements to follow.

Is oth linn go mór a rá go ndeachaigh ár seanchara agus iar-chomhghleacaí, Dr Eoin Grogan, ar shlí na fírinne. Fear uasal séimh a bhí lárnach i bhforbairt agus i bhfás chlár Oidhreacht Chultúrtha na hÉireann, a chuir go mór le Scoil an Léinn Cheiltigh thar na blianta, agus a roinn a chuid eolais go fial linn féin agus le mic léinn araon. Braithfimid uainn go mór é. Suaimhneas síoraí go raibh aige. Tá na socruithe sochraide le deimhniú go fóill.

Our Irish Cultural Heritage students exploring the Hill of Tara and learning about high crosses in Kells yesterday. ⛰

Teamhair (Tara) is the pre-eminent royal site in Irish mythology and early history, associated with many tales and figures, such as Cormac mac Airt and Fionn mac Cumhaill. As part of the Certificate in Irish Cultural Heritage, students learn about and explore some of the most iconic sites in Ireland.

Experiential field trips are an essential part of the Irish Cultural Heritage modules in Maynooth University. Learn more about our course here: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/irish-cultural-heritage 🔗

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Our Irish Cultural Heritage students at Glendalough earlier this month. 🏰

Once home to a monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin, Glendalough is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and long history. As part of the Certificate in Irish Cultural Heritage, students learn about and explore some of the most iconic sites in Ireland.

Experiential field trips are an essential part of the Irish Cultural Heritage modules in Maynooth University. Learn more about our course here: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/irish-cultural-heritage 🔗

Are you an international student starting in Maynooth? Want to learn more about the Certificate in Irish Cultural Heritage? Join us in the John Hume Building, Thursday 18 September 2025 at 11am to learn all about it!

Contact [email protected] for more details.

"The modules were a great opportunity to learn about Irish Cultural Heritage and enable the students to visit sites, receive a guided tour and have an expert with you, who can answer occurring questions. The lectures which showed finds from excavations were great, as you could touch history and the excursions were very interesting." - Katharina Dehnhardt, recent student.

If you are an Erasmus or Study Abroad student visiting Maynooth University this semester, consider taking modules in Irish Cultural Heritage in the School of Celtic Studies. Explore and experience the history and culture of Ireland.

Complete four modules and qualify for the Certificate in Irish Cultural Heritage. Registration for September 2025 in now open.

All information at maynoothuniversity.ie/irish-cultural-heritage or contact us at [email protected].