Dr Grace O’Keeffe is our new editor

Dr Grace O’Keeffe, a medieval historian based in Dublin, is the new editor of Archaeology Ireland. Grace took up the post in May 2023, succeeding previous editors Sharon Greene (2018–23), Tom Condit (1998–2017) and Gabriel Cooney (1987–97).

Grace is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin. Her degree in Single Honor History focused mostly on Irish and European medieval history, but also included early Irish Christianity and the Anglo-Saxons. An MPhil in TCD covered Irish and British relations with the medieval papacy. Her doctoral research in TCD was on the hospital of St John the Baptist in medieval Dublin

(available to read here: http://www.tara.tcd.ie/handle/2262/79292).

This was the first major study of one of the largest institutions in medieval Dublin, bringing together documentary and archaeological evidence from modern excavations completed on the site. Her doctoral research was funded by an IRCHSS Scholarship. She worked as a Teaching Assistant throughout her PhD and as a course co-ordinator for several undergraduate courses following her graduation.

Several articles relating to her PhD research have been published in the Medieval Dublin series.

Grace has worked with Dublin City Council on several projects aimed at promoting local history, and has given many public lectures.

Having worked for several years as online editor for History Ireland she is experienced in the dynamics of publishing, and the enduring respect for Archaeology Ireland among its many readers.

She is particularly excited to be in a position to bring the work of archaeologists and historians to the existing Archaeology Ireland readership, and hopefully use her own background in sharing our past with a public audience to bring new readers into the exciting and dynamic world of archaeology.

 

Archaeology Ireland availability

Most shops and newsagents stock the magazine. And, of course, it can be ordered on line or by phone and delivered via An Post.

If you have difficulty obtaining a copy you can order single copies on-line. Go to

https://wordwellbooks.com

or phone +353-1-2933568

Exact editions also sell single issues and access to the full archive for one quarter at the same price as a single issue, just go to: https://shop.exacteditions.com/archaeology-ireland

 

Clarification and apology

In an article in Archaeology Ireland, issue number 134 (Winter 2020), entitled ‘Bad Luck in West Cork’, the erroneous impression was provided that Dr Jenny Butler advised on, or omitted to advise on, the legal requirements relating to the moving of a standing stone. The Publishers acknowledge that Dr Butler did not provide any advices whatsoever in relation to the moving of the standing stone. The Publishers furthermore acknowledge that Dr Butler is a recognised expert in her academic field and is fully entitled to her utmost reputation. The Publishers apologise to Dr Butler in relation to the article.

 

 

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