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Cilliní in modern Ireland: tradition, community and archaeology - a talk by Deirdre McGuirk In-Person
Deirdre McGuirk is a Public Historian and former Curator of the Michael Davitt Museum, Deirdre holds an MA in Public History and Cultural Heritage from the University of Limerick (UL) and a BA (Hons) in History and Geography from the Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Co. Mayo.
Deirdre has been studying cilliní (children’s burial grounds) for a number of years and has recently produced and presented a documentary on the topic. Her original research focused on the archaeology and traditional customs of cilliní in her community of Louisburgh, Co. Mayo. Deirdre then furthered her study from a public history perspective, focusing on social justice and Sites of Conscience. Deirdre is a member of Louisburgh Killeen Heritage.
All are welcome.
- Date:
- Thursday 27 November 2025
- Time:
- 13:00 - 14:00
- Time Zone:
- UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
- Location:
- Mayo Library Group Study Room
- Campus:
- ATU Mayo
- Categories:
- Library talks