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    Female archaeologists excavating an object in a hole

    Archaeologists have found what is believed to be the first ever intact Roman pot in Ireland.

    The first ever Roman pot is believed to have been discovered in Ireland.

    Date: Tuesday, 27 May 2025

    Black and white block print of gladiators in an arena in combat with each other

    Maynooth University Anthropologist Finds Physical Proof of Gladiator-Lion Combat at Site in York

    First physical proof of gladiator-lion combat in the Roman period

    Date: Friday, 25 April 2025

    POV looking down cobbled street in Pompeii, cloudy blue sky

    Astonishing New Discovery in Pompeii

    New discovery of artifacts in Pompeii

    Date: Wednesday, 23 April 2025

    Tim Severin's Argo II ship

    Maynooth Classics Seminar 2024-2025

    Maynooth Classics Seminar Series 2024-2025.

    Date: Thursday, 24 October 2024

    John & Pat Hume Scholarship Programme 2024

    The John & Pat Hume Scholarship Programme will be opening for Applications on Friday 2nd February at 1pm.

    Date: Wednesday, 31 January 2024

    Classics NOW Festival (2024) The Future of the Past

    The Future of the Past - Classics NOW Festival (2024). An exciting cultural festival online, in Dublin and beyond.

    Date: Tuesday, 16 January 2024

    Winners of 2022-2023 Department Prizes

    Pictured left to right: George Huxley Prize winner, Lauren Cao receiving award from Dr Kieran McGroarty.

    Date: Tuesday, 21 November 2023

    Sophocles

    'Steering with Sophocles' new publication by Theresa Ryder

    New publication by Ancient Classics alumnus, Theresa Ryder on her piece ‘Steering with Sophocles’ in the Antigone Journal .

    Date: Thursday, 21 September 2023

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    Questions about your Results? Ask ERIC

    The Exam Results Information Centre (ERIC) will be available to students from September, 1-15 2023.

    Date: Monday, 04 September 2023

    Ancient Classics - Telephus relief, Herculaneum - Maynooth University

    New Classics Postgraduate options for 2023-2024

    New Postgraduate options for 2023-24 from Department of Ancient Classics

    Date: Tuesday, 11 July 2023

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