The XIV International Congress of Celtic Studies will take place from 1–5 August 2011, at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth.
The International Congress of Celtic Studies, held every four years, is the largest academic gathering in its field and attracts scholars who have an interest in the many different areas of Celtic Studies. The Fourteenth Congress is being organised by a number of universities and cultural institutions in the Dublin region under the aegis of the School of Celtic Studies, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies.
During the Congress, papers will be read on all aspects of Celtic culture and civilization, from earliest times down to the present day. Areas that have attracted much interest at previous congresses include Medieval and Modern Literature and Languages, Mythology, Archaeology, History, Folklore, Art and Music. The broad span of the Congress makes it an attractive and an important forum for those who work in other academic fields but whose interests touch on the world of Celtic Studies.
In addition to the schedule of academic events, a full social and entertainment programme is being organised. This will include a number of tours, receptions and cultural events. Some exhibitions will take place during the Congress.
Membership of the Congress is open to all with an interest in Celtic Studies. Younger scholars and those who have not previously attended an International Celtic Congress will be particularly welcome.
Registration dates are included on this site, and information regarding registration and reading a paper at the Congress will be regularly updated. You can also subscribe to an announcement mailing list, to which all news items for the Congress will be sent, by sending a blank e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Maynooth is a university town situated about 24km west of Dublin. The university, founded in 1795, is the second oldest in Ireland and the campus has a large number of period buildings. There are excellent rail, road and bus connections between Maynooth and Dublin. Accommodation for Congress delegates will be available in the university. Prospective members are recommended to take advantage of early registration which carries the guarantee of on-campus accommodation at a reduced rate as well as a special registration fee.
Further details about the Congress and latest information will be posted on this Website.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Congress.
