Join us this November for the Annual Dublinia Autumn Lecture Series, where we delve into captivating stories from Ireland’s medieval past. These free lunchtime talks will take place every Thursday in November, from 1:10 PM to 1:50 PM, in person at Dublinia.
Admission is free, but booking is essential and can be made here Book tickets now
Here’s the lineup for this year’s lectures:
7th November: “Miracles and Magic” – Speaker: Emer Kavanagh. Discover the role of miracles, magic, and mysticism in medieval Dublin. This talk coincides with the opening weeks of the Mystic Dublin Exhibition—a perfect pairing of insight and enchantment.
14th November: “Girl Power in the Viking Age: Aud the deep-minded and examples of powerful Viking women in Ireland from a social, political and legal perspective” – Speakers: Patrick Herbage & Mark Louth. Explore the lives of powerful Viking women, including Aud the Deep-Minded, through social, political, and legal lenses. An eye-opening look at gender dynamics in Viking Ireland.
21st November: “Invasion: Inevitable?” – Speaker: Michael Potterton. Was the arrival of the Anglo-Normans in Ireland during the 1160s unavoidable? Join us for a thought-provoking analysis of one of Ireland’s most significant historical events.
28th November: “Death in Duibhlinn: A Viking warrior’s grave” – Speaker: Linzi Simpson. Uncover the secrets of a Viking warrior’s grave and what it reveals about life and death in Viking Dublin.
Secure your place now and discover a new perspective on Ireland’s rich medieval history.
