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Seán P. Ó Ríordáin
Seán Pádraig Ó Ríordáin (17 December 1904 – 11 April 1957) was an Irish archaeologist who specialised primarily in the study of the prehistory and early medieval history of Ireland. He was one of the preeminent Irish archaeologists of the early 20th century, and was noted for his excavations at Lough Gur, County Limerick, and for his innovations in archaeological fieldwork. He served as Professor of Archaeology at University College Cork from 1936 until 1943, then as Professor of Celtic Archaeology at University College Dublin from 1943 until his death in 1957. As a professor, he influenced a generation of Irish archaeologists, notably Michael J. O'Kelly and Rúaidhrí de Valera. Biography Ó Ríordáin was born into a working-class family in Monkstown, County Cork, the son of Annie (née Barry, died 1930) and James Ó Ríordáin (1865-1939). Initially apprenticed as a dockworker at the Port of Cork, he took examinations for the Department of Education and qualified as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Irish Academy
The Royal Irish Academy (RIA; ), based in Dublin, is an academic body that promotes study in the natural sciences, arts, literature, and social sciences. It is Ireland's premier List of Irish learned societies, learned society and one of its leading cultural institution, cultural and academic institutions. The academy was established in 1785 and granted a royal charter by King George III in 1786. the RIA has 600 members, with regular members being Irish residents elected in recognition of their academic achievements, and honorary members similarly qualified but usually based abroad; a small number of members are also elected in recognition of non-academic contributions to the Irish society. All members are entitled to use the honorific title MRIA with their names. Until the late 19th century the Royal Irish Academy was the owner of the main national collection of Irish antiquities. It presented its collection of archaeological artefacts and similar items, which included such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabriel Hayes
Gabriel Hayes (25 August 1909 – 28 October 1978) was an Irish artist born in Dublin. She was a sculptor and medallist who studied in Dublin, France, and Italy and was also an accomplished painter. Early life and family Mary Gabriel Hayes was born on 25 August 1909 at National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, Holles Street Hospital, Dublin. Her parents were Jeremiah and Gertrude Hayes (née Lawlor). Her father was a member of the Royal Irish Constabulary, and worked in the prison service. Hayes was primarily raised by her aunt. She attended in the Dominican College, Eccles Street, Dublin. She studied for a year at the National College of Art and Design, Dublin Metropolitan School of Art (DMSA) in 1925 to 1926, before living in the United States for a short time. She then moved to France to study French in Montpellier for 3 years. While there, she took art classes and visited art galleries before moving to Paris. Returning to Dublin, she enrolled in the DMSA in 1930, spending her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
