I am a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (London) (FSA), Fellow of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (FRSAI), and a Member of the Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland (MIAI). I currently serve on the Royal Irish Academy's Standing Committee for Archaeology, as Vice-President for Munster of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, and as a Director of the Butter Museum, Shandon, Cork city.
I am a graduate of University College Cork (BA, MA, MBS, PhD) where I completed my doctoral thesis in 2007 on ‘The Cross of Cong and Church Metalwork from Romanesque Ireland’. I have also studied at postgraduate level at both the University of Copenhagen and the University of California Los Angeles. I hold both a Master's Degree in Archaeology (2002) and a Master's Degree in Management and Marketing (2015).
From 2007 to 2012 I worked in the museum sector, in both the National Museum of Ireland and Kerry County Museum, in the area of collections. Between 2012 and 2014 I undertook an Irish Research Council funded post-doctoral research project on Irish and Scottish medieval crosiers in the Department of Archaeology, UCC. From 2015 to 2019, I worked in Adult Continuing Education at UCC, where I was Centre Manager, as well as a Programme Coordinator and a part-time lecturer.
As well as activity at university level, I am committed to public outreach and to bringing archaeology, artefacts, museums, and my own research to a wide and diverse audience.
I also teach on the following modules:
AR1001: Archaeology of Ireland in Context, BA Arts (Archaeology)/Anthropology, Year 1
AR2014: Artefact Studies, BA Arts (Archaeology) Year 2
AD2866: Medieval Irish Church, Diploma in Local & Regional Studies, Year 2 (Adult & Continuing Education).
I am also the Academic Mentor in the Department for PX3001 Professional Work Experience in CK101 Arts.
Biography
I am a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Archaeology at University College Cork, where I teach in the areas of museum studies and medieval archaeology. I am also the Programme Director of the MA in Museum Studies (https://www.ucc.ie/en/ckd09/).I am a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (London) (FSA), Fellow of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (FRSAI), and a Member of the Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland (MIAI). I currently serve on the Royal Irish Academy's Standing Committee for Archaeology, as Vice-President for Munster of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, and as a Director of the Butter Museum, Shandon, Cork city.
I am a graduate of University College Cork (BA, MA, MBS, PhD) where I completed my doctoral thesis in 2007 on ‘The Cross of Cong and Church Metalwork from Romanesque Ireland’. I have also studied at postgraduate level at both the University of Copenhagen and the University of California Los Angeles. I hold both a Master's Degree in Archaeology (2002) and a Master's Degree in Management and Marketing (2015).
From 2007 to 2012 I worked in the museum sector, in both the National Museum of Ireland and Kerry County Museum, in the area of collections. Between 2012 and 2014 I undertook an Irish Research Council funded post-doctoral research project on Irish and Scottish medieval crosiers in the Department of Archaeology, UCC. From 2015 to 2019, I worked in Adult Continuing Education at UCC, where I was Centre Manager, as well as a Programme Coordinator and a part-time lecturer.
As well as activity at university level, I am committed to public outreach and to bringing archaeology, artefacts, museums, and my own research to a wide and diverse audience.
Research Grants
| Project | Funding Body | Start Date | End Date | Award | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cross of Cong Publication Project | Irish Research Council | €41,510.00 | |||
| Insular Crosiers: Power And Devotion in the Middle Ages | Irish Research Council | 01-OCT-12 | 30-SEP-14 | €78,756.00 | |
| Early Irish crosiers dating project | Royal Irish Academy | 16-NOV-21 | 30-JUN-22 | €1,600.00 | |
| The Cross of Cong and Church Metalwork from Romanesque Ireland | Irish Research Council | 01-OCT-03 | 30-SEP-06 | €38,100.00 | |
| Altars in Ireland, 1050-1200: A Survey | Royal Irish Academy | 01-JAN-07 | 31-DEC-07 | €2,325.00 | |
| Early Irish Crosiers Dating Project | Royal Irish Academy | 01-JAN-16 | 31-DEC-16 | €800.00 | |
| Early Irish Crosiers Dating Project | Royal Irish Academy | 01-JAN-14 | 31-DEC-14 | €800.00 | |
| St Manchan's Shrine: art and devotion in twelfth-century Ireland | Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht | 15-JUN-20 | 30-APR-21 | €10,000.00 | |
| Digital atlas of early Irish carved stones (DAEICS) | Irish Research Council | 03-OCT-22 | 02-AUG-24 | €217,000.00 | |
| Europe in the Early Middle Ages: Great Britain and Ireland. Centre for Baltic and Scandinavian Archaeology, Schleswig, Germany | 01-JUN-21 | €3,000.00 |
Publications
Books
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2014) | The Cross of Cong: a Masterpiece of Medieval Irish Art. Murray, G. (2014) The Cross of Cong: a Masterpiece of Medieval Irish Art. Sallins: Irish Academic Press in association with the National Museum of Ireland. [Details] | |
| (2022) | Saint Manchan's shrine: art and devotion in twelfth-century Ireland. Murray, G. and O'Dwyer, K. (2022) Saint Manchan's shrine: art and devotion in twelfth-century Ireland. Tullamore: Silver River Studios [Research-based book for public audience]. [Details] |
Edited Books
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2021) | Urnes Stave Church and Its Global Romanesque Connections. Studies in the Visual Cultures of the Middle Ages (SVCMA 18) K. Ambrose, M. Syrstad Andås & G. Murray (Ed.). (2021) Urnes Stave Church and Its Global Romanesque Connections. Studies in the Visual Cultures of the Middle Ages (SVCMA 18) Turnhout: Brepols. [Details] | |
| (2010) | The Medieval Treasures of County Kerry Murray, G (Ed.). (2010) The Medieval Treasures of County Kerry Tralee: Kerry County Council [Research-based book for public audience]. [Details] |
Peer Reviewed Journals
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2024) | 'Roman Cultural Influences in Early Medieval Ireland: the evidence from fine metalwork (in press)' Murray, G. (2024) 'Roman Cultural Influences in Early Medieval Ireland: the evidence from fine metalwork (in press)'. Classics Ireland, 30 [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'The history and provenance of two early medieval crosiers ascribed to Clonmacnoise' Murray, Griffin (2021) 'The history and provenance of two early medieval crosiers ascribed to Clonmacnoise'. Proceedings of The Royal Irish Academy Section C-Archaeology Celtic Studies History Linguistics Literature, 121 :157-189 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'A Hoard of Roman Coins Found on Great Island, Co. Cork, Ireland in 1851, from the Collection of Sir Thomas Tobin' Murray, G., Woods, D. (2021) 'A Hoard of Roman Coins Found on Great Island, Co. Cork, Ireland in 1851, from the Collection of Sir Thomas Tobin'. British Numismatic Journal, 91 :1-12 [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'A Viking decorated weight from Craddockstown North, Naas, Co. Kildare' Murray, G. and Ní Cheallacháin, M. (2021) 'A Viking decorated weight from Craddockstown North, Naas, Co. Kildare'. Journal of Irish Archaeology, 30 :177-182 [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'Furnishing an Early Medieval Monastery: New Evidence from Iona' Campbell E.;Batey C.;Murray G.;Thickpenny C. (2019) 'Furnishing an Early Medieval Monastery: New Evidence from Iona'. Medieval Archaeology, 63 (2):298-337 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'Thorgrim, the Killaloe Cross, and the Norwegian Campaign in Ireland in 1102–1103' Murray, G. (2019) 'Thorgrim, the Killaloe Cross, and the Norwegian Campaign in Ireland in 1102–1103'. Peritia, 30 :237-242 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2018) | 'An Insular Reliquary from Melhus: The Significance of Insular Ecclesiastical Material in Early Viking-Age Norway' Heen-Pettersen, A;Murray, G (2018) 'An Insular Reliquary from Melhus: The Significance of Insular Ecclesiastical Material in Early Viking-Age Norway'. Medieval Archaeology, 62 :53-82 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2016) | 'The Bearnán Chúláin bell-shrine from Glenkeen, Co. Tipperary: an archaeological and historical analysis' Murray, G. (2016) 'The Bearnán Chúláin bell-shrine from Glenkeen, Co. Tipperary: an archaeological and historical analysis'. Journal of The Cork Historical & Archaeological Society, (121):19-27 [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2015) | 'Insular crosiers from Viking-age Scandinavia' Murray, G (2015) 'Insular crosiers from Viking-age Scandinavia'. Acta Archaeologica, 86 :95-121 [Details] | |
| (2014) | 'Irish Church Metalwork of the Romanesque period from the Day collection' Murray, G. (2014) 'Irish Church Metalwork of the Romanesque period from the Day collection'. Journal of The Cork Historical & Archaeological Society, 119 :111-122 [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2012) | 'The Crozier of the O’Brady’s' Murray, G. (2012) 'The Crozier of the O’Brady’s'. Breifne, (47):420-440 [Details] | |
| (2010) | 'Altars in Ireland, 1050-1200: A Survey' Murray, G. (2010) 'Altars in Ireland, 1050-1200: A Survey'. Journal of Irish Archaeology, 19 :101-112 [Details] | |
| (2010) | 'A zoomorphic penannular brooch from Tullahennell North, Co. Kerry' Murray, G. (2010) 'A zoomorphic penannular brooch from Tullahennell North, Co. Kerry'. North Munster Antiquarian Journal, 50 :15-27 [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2009) | 'An ancient paddle from near Knocknagashel' Murray, G. (2009) 'An ancient paddle from near Knocknagashel'. Journal of The Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society, 9 :32-35 [Details] | |
| (2008) | 'The provenance of the county Antrim crozier' Murray, G. (2008) 'The provenance of the county Antrim crozier'. Ulster Journal of Archaeology, 67 :112-117 [Details] | |
| (2007) | 'Joseph Cooper Walker’s Account of the Discovery of the Cashel Crozier' Murray, G. (2007) 'Joseph Cooper Walker’s Account of the Discovery of the Cashel Crozier'. Journal of The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, 137 :146-149 [Details] | |
| (2006) | 'The Bann bell-shrine crest: a note on its provenance and inscription' O Riain, P. & Murray, G. (2006) 'The Bann bell-shrine crest: a note on its provenance and inscription'. Journal of The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, 136 :170-172 [Details] | |
| (2006) | 'The Cross of Cong and some aspects of goldsmithing in pre-Norman Ireland' Murray, G. (2006) 'The Cross of Cong and some aspects of goldsmithing in pre-Norman Ireland'. Journal of Historical Metallurgy, 40 (1):49-67 [Details] | |
| (2005) | 'A note on the provenance of the Breac Maodhóg' Murray, G. (2005) 'A note on the provenance of the Breac Maodhóg'. Journal of The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, 135 :136-138 [Details] | |
| (2003) | 'Lost and Found: the eleventh figure on St. Manchan’s Shrine' Murray, G. (2003) 'Lost and Found: the eleventh figure on St. Manchan’s Shrine'. Journal of The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, 133 :177-181 [Details] |
Book Chapters
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2024) | 'Devotion, Dispute and Destruction: Insular Crosiers in the Later and Post-Medieval Periods' Murray, G. (2024) 'Devotion, Dispute and Destruction: Insular Crosiers in the Later and Post-Medieval Periods' In: R. Moss and H. Pullium (eds). Irish and Scottish Art: Survivals and Revivals from 900 to 1900. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'The European Significance of Urnes: An Insular Perspective on Urnes and the Urnes Style' Murray, G. (2021) 'The European Significance of Urnes: An Insular Perspective on Urnes and the Urnes Style' In: K. Ambrose, M. Syrstad Andås & G. Murray (eds). Urnes Stave Church and Its Global Romanesque Connections.Studies in the Visual Cultures of the Middle Ages (SVCMA 18). Turnhout: Brepols. [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'Introduction' K. Ambrose, M. Syrstad Andås & G. Murray (2021) 'Introduction' In: K. Ambrose, M. Syrstad Andås & G. Murray (eds). Urnes Stave Church and Its Global Romanesque Connections.Studies in the Visual Cultures of the Middle Ages (SVCMA 18). Turnhout: Brepols. [Details] | |
| (2020) | 'Changing attitudes to Viking art in medieval Ireland' Murray, G (2020) 'Changing attitudes to Viking art in medieval Ireland' In: Anne Pedersen and Søren M. Sindbæk (eds). Viking Encounters: Proceedings of the 18th Viking Congress. Aarhus University Press. Aarhus: Aarhus University Press. [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2020) | 'Viking influence in Insular art: Considering identity in early medieval Ireland' Murray, G (2020) 'Viking influence in Insular art: Considering identity in early medieval Ireland' In: CYNTHIA THICKPENNY, KATHERINE FORSYTH, JANE GEDDES AND KATE MATHIS (eds). PEOPLING INSULAR ART: PRACTICE, PERFORMANCE, PERCEPTION. Oxford: Oxbow. [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'Insular crosiers: an independent tradition?' Murray, G. (2017) 'Insular crosiers: an independent tradition?' In: C. Newman, M. Mannion & F. Gavin (eds). Islands in a Global Context: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Insular Art. Dublin: Four Courts Press. [Details] | |
| (2016) | 'Christian Missionaries or Viking Raiders? Insular Crosier Fragments in Scandinavia' Murray, G. (2016) 'Christian Missionaries or Viking Raiders? Insular Crosier Fragments in Scandinavia' In: O. Owen, V. Turner & D. Waugh (eds). Proceedings of the 17th Viking Congress, Shetland 2013. Shetland: Shetland Heritage Publications. [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2016) | '‘Early medieval shrine fragments from Park North Cave, Co. Cork and Kilgreany Cave, Co. Waterford’' Murray, G. (2016) '‘Early medieval shrine fragments from Park North Cave, Co. Cork and Kilgreany Cave, Co. Waterford’' In: Dowd, M (eds). The Irish Cave Archaeology Project: studies on human remains and artefacts from Ireland’s caves. Oxford: Oxbow Books. [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2015) | 'The art of politics: the Cross of Cong and the Hiberno-Urnes style' Murray, G. (2015) 'The art of politics: the Cross of Cong and the Hiberno-Urnes style' In: Clarke, H.B. & Johnson, R (eds). Before and after the battle of Clontarf: The Vikings in Ireland and beyond. Dublin: Four Courts Press. [Details] | |
| (2014) | 'The Breac Maodhóg: a unique Irish medieval reliquary' Murray, G. (2014) 'The Breac Maodhóg: a unique Irish medieval reliquary' In: Scott, B & Nolan, W (eds). Cavan: History and Society. Dublin: Geography Publications. [Details] | |
| (2014) | 'The establishment of Tuam as an archdiocesan capital in the twelfth century' Murray, G. (2014) 'The establishment of Tuam as an archdiocesan capital in the twelfth century' In: Tierney, A (eds). Glimpses of Tuam through the centuries: proceedings of a seminar 28th September 2013. Tuam: Old Tuam Society. [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2013) | 'The Makers of Church metalwork in Early Medieval Ireland: Their Status and Identity' Murray, G. (2013) 'The Makers of Church metalwork in Early Medieval Ireland: Their Status and Identity' In: Hawkes, J (eds). Making Histories: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Insular Art. Donnington: Shaun Tyas. [Details] | |
| (2013) | 'Irish Crucifixion Plaques: a reassessment' Murray, G. (2013) 'Irish Crucifixion Plaques: a reassessment' In: J. Mullins, J. Ní Ghrádaigh & R. Hawtree (eds). Envisioning Christ on the Cross in Ireland and the Early Medieval West. Dublin: Four Courts Press. [Details] | |
| (2012) | 'Early Medieval Fine-Metalwork from Knowth' Murray, G. (2012) 'Early Medieval Fine-Metalwork from Knowth' In: Eogan, G (eds). Excavations at Knowth Volume 5: The archaeology of Knowth in the first and second millennia AD. Dublin: Royal Irish Academy. [Details] | |
| (2010) | 'The Aghadoe and River Laune croziers' Murray, G. (2010) 'The Aghadoe and River Laune croziers' In: Murray, G (eds). The Medieval Treasures of County Kerry. Tralee: Kerry County Council. [Details] | |
| (2007) | 'Insular-type croziers: their construction and characteristics' Murray, G. (2007) 'Insular-type croziers: their construction and characteristics' In: Moss, R (eds). Making and Meaning in Insular Art: proceedings of the 5th international Conference on Insular Art. Dublin: Four Courts Press. [Details] | |
| (2004) | '‘The Arm-shaped Reliquary of St. Lachtin: Technique, Style and Significance’' Murray, G. (2004) '‘The Arm-shaped Reliquary of St. Lachtin: Technique, Style and Significance’' In: Hourihane, C (eds). Irish Art Historical Studies in honour of Peter Harbison. Dublin: Four Courts Press in association with the Index of Christian Art, Princeton University. [Details] |
Journal Volume Edited
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2006) | Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Vol. 136 (Reviews Editor). Murray, G. (2006) Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Vol. 136 (Reviews Editor). Journal Volume Edited [Details] | |
| (2007) | Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Vol. 137 (Reviews Editor). Murray, G. (2007) Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Vol. 137 (Reviews Editor). Journal Volume Edited [Details] | |
| (2008) | Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Vol. 138 (Reviews Editor). Murray, G. (2008) Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Vol. 138 (Reviews Editor). Journal Volume Edited [Details] | |
| (2009) | Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Vol. 139 (Reviews Editor). Murray, G. (2009) Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Vol. 139 (Reviews Editor). Journal Volume Edited [Details] | |
| (2010) | Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Vol. 140 (Reviews Editor). Murray, G. (2010) Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Vol. 140 (Reviews Editor). Journal Volume Edited [Details] | |
| (2011) | Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Vol. 141 (Reviews Editor). Murray, G. (2011) Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Vol. 141 (Reviews Editor). Journal Volume Edited [Details] | |
| (2013) | Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society Vol. 118. Murray, G. (2013) Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society Vol. 118. Journal Volume Edited [Details] | |
| (2014) | Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society: Robert Day Centenary Volume, vol. 119. Murray, G. (2014) Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society: Robert Day Centenary Volume, vol. 119. Journal Volume Edited [Details] | |
| (2015) | Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society, vol. 120. Murray, G. (2015) Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society, vol. 120. Journal Volume Edited [Details] | |
| (2016) | Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society, vol. 121. Murray, G. (2016) Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society, vol. 121. Journal Volume Edited [Details] |
Published Reports
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2019) | ACE Self Evaluation Report Quality Review 2019. Staunton, C., O’Tuama, S., El Amoud, L., O’Sullivan, C., O’Neill, S., Murray, G., & McGlynn, D. (2019) ACE Self Evaluation Report Quality Review 2019. University College Cork, Cork. [Details] |
Other Journals
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2017) | 'The Prosperous Crosier and its Inscription' Murray, G. & O Riain, P. (2017) 'The Prosperous Crosier and its Inscription' Archaeology Ireland, 31 (1) :14-17. [Details] | |
| (2012) | 'The provenance of an Irish crucifixion plaque' Murray, G. (2012) 'The provenance of an Irish crucifixion plaque' Archaeology Ireland, 26 (4) :31-32. [Details] | |
| (2011) | 'Curator's Choice: Risen from the Ashes' Murray, G. (2011) 'Curator's Choice: Risen from the Ashes' Irish Arts Review (2002-), 28 (3) :142-142. [Details] | |
| (2006) | 'The Cross of Cong: some recent discoveries' O Riain, P. & Murray, G. (2006) 'The Cross of Cong: some recent discoveries' Archaeology Ireland, 19 (1) :18-21. [Details] | |
| (2004) | 'The ‘hidden power’ of the Irish crosier' Murray, G. (2004) 'The ‘hidden power’ of the Irish crosier' Archaeology Ireland, 17 (4) :24-27. [Details] |
Book Reviews
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2023) | The Rood in Medieval Britain and Ireland, c.800 c.1500: VOLUME 22 (Boydell Studies in Medieval Art and Architecture) eds P. Turner & J. Hawkes. Murray, G. (2023) The Rood in Medieval Britain and Ireland, c.800 c.1500: VOLUME 22 (Boydell Studies in Medieval Art and Architecture) eds P. Turner & J. Hawkes. Book Reviews [Details] | |
| (2023) | The Book of the Skelligs edited by John Crowley and John Sheehan. Murray, G. (2023) The Book of the Skelligs edited by John Crowley and John Sheehan. Book Reviews [Details] | |
| (2021) | Review: The Early Medieval Hand-Bells of Ireland and Britain by Cormac Bourke. Murray, G. (2021) Review: The Early Medieval Hand-Bells of Ireland and Britain by Cormac Bourke. Book Reviews [Details] | |
| (2018) | Early Medieval Ireland 431-1169 by Matthew Stout. Murray, G. (2018) Early Medieval Ireland 431-1169 by Matthew Stout. Book Reviews [Details] | |
| (2017) | Soldiers of Christ: The Knights Hospitaller and Knights Templar in Medieval Ireland ed. by M. Browne & C. Ó Clabaigh. Murray, G. (2017) Soldiers of Christ: The Knights Hospitaller and Knights Templar in Medieval Ireland ed. by M. Browne & C. Ó Clabaigh. Book Reviews [Details] | |
| (2016) | The Cult of Relics in Early Medieval Ireland by Niamh Wycherley. Murray, G. (2016) The Cult of Relics in Early Medieval Ireland by Niamh Wycherley. Book Reviews [Details] | |
| (2015) | Monuments and Monumentality across Medieval and Early Modern Europe: Proceedings of the 2011 Stirling Conference. Murray, G (2015) Monuments and Monumentality across Medieval and Early Modern Europe: Proceedings of the 2011 Stirling Conference. Book Reviews [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2015) | Archaeological Networks: Excavations on six gas pipelines in County Cork by Kerri Cleary. Murray, G. (2015) Archaeological Networks: Excavations on six gas pipelines in County Cork by Kerri Cleary. Book Reviews [Details] | |
| (2014) | 'Sacral geographies: saints, shrines, and territory in medieval Ireland by Karen E. Overbey. Murray, G. (2014) 'Sacral geographies: saints, shrines, and territory in medieval Ireland by Karen E. Overbey. Book Reviews [Details] | |
| (2013) | Blarney Castle: An Irish Tower House by James Lyttleton. Murray, G. (2013) Blarney Castle: An Irish Tower House by James Lyttleton. Book Reviews [Details] | |
| (2011) | The Viking Age: Ireland and the West by John Sheehan and Donnchadh Ó Corráin. Murray, G. (2011) The Viking Age: Ireland and the West by John Sheehan and Donnchadh Ó Corráin. Book Reviews [Details] | |
| (2010) | The History and Archaeology of Glanworth Castle, Co. Cork: Excavations 1982-4 by Conleth Manning. Murray, G. (2010) The History and Archaeology of Glanworth Castle, Co. Cork: Excavations 1982-4 by Conleth Manning. Book Reviews [Details] | |
| (2010) | Creative Minds: Production, Manufacturing and Invention in Ancient Ireland by M. Stanley, E. Danaher and J. Eogan. Murray, G. (2010) Creative Minds: Production, Manufacturing and Invention in Ancient Ireland by M. Stanley, E. Danaher and J. Eogan. Book Reviews [Details] | |
| (2007) | The Corpus of Late Celtic Hanging-Bowls by Rupert Bruce-Mitford. Murray, G. (2007) The Corpus of Late Celtic Hanging-Bowls by Rupert Bruce-Mitford. Book Reviews [Details] | |
| (2003) | Insights and Interpretations: Studies in Celebration of the Eighty-Fifth Anniversary of the Index of Christian Art ed. by Colum Hourihane (review). Murray, G. (2003) Insights and Interpretations: Studies in Celebration of the Eighty-Fifth Anniversary of the Index of Christian Art ed. by Colum Hourihane (review). Los Angeles: Book Reviews [Details] |
Reviews
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2011) | Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 141. Murray, G. (2011) Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 141. Reviews [Details] | |
| (2010) | Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 140. Murray, G. (2010) Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 140. Reviews [Details] | |
| (2009) | Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 139. Murray, G. (2009) Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 139. Reviews [Details] | |
| (2008) | Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland vol. 138. Murray, G. (2008) Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland vol. 138. Reviews [Details] | |
| (2007) | Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 137. Murray, G. (2007) Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 137. Reviews [Details] | |
| (2006) | Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 136. Murray, G. (2006) Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 136. Reviews [Details] |
Electronic Article
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2006) | St Columba's Crosier. Murray, G. (2006) St Columba's Crosier. Electronic Article [Details] |
Guest Lectures
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2024) | King Turlough O'Connor, Clonmacnoise and the Lemanaghan Shrine: Royal Patronage in the Monastic Midlands in the early 12th century. Rathmichael Historical Society Summer School, 22 August 2024. Murray, G (2024) King Turlough O'Connor, Clonmacnoise and the Lemanaghan Shrine: Royal Patronage in the Monastic Midlands in the early 12th century. Rathmichael Historical Society Summer School, 22 August 2024. Dublin: Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2024) | 'Late Viking Art in Ireland: some treasures from Cork and Waterford' Whitegate Historical Society 26 September 2024. Murray, G (2024) 'Late Viking Art in Ireland: some treasures from Cork and Waterford' Whitegate Historical Society 26 September 2024. Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2023) | 'The Cross of Cong: the art, archaeology and history of a medieval treasure.' National Museum of Ireland 4 October 2023. Murray, G. (2023) 'The Cross of Cong: the art, archaeology and history of a medieval treasure.' National Museum of Ireland 4 October 2023. Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2022) | ‘St Lachtin's arm-shrine: a unique national treasure from the early 12th century’ Ionad Lachtain Heritage Centre, Freshford Co. Kilkenny, 9 September 2022. Murray, G. (2022) ‘St Lachtin's arm-shrine: a unique national treasure from the early 12th century’ Ionad Lachtain Heritage Centre, Freshford Co. Kilkenny, 9 September 2022. Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2022) | “KINGS, NORWEGIANS, SNAKES AND THE CHURCH: VIKING ART IN MEDIEVAL MUNSTER” Cork Decorative and Fine Arts Society, 9 April 2022. Murray, G. (2022) “KINGS, NORWEGIANS, SNAKES AND THE CHURCH: VIKING ART IN MEDIEVAL MUNSTER” Cork Decorative and Fine Arts Society, 9 April 2022. Cork: Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'St Columba's crosier: power and devotion in the Middle Ages' National Museum of Ireland, Columcille 1500 Lecture Series 8 December 2021. Murray, G. (2021) 'St Columba's crosier: power and devotion in the Middle Ages' National Museum of Ireland, Columcille 1500 Lecture Series 8 December 2021. Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2021) | St Manchan's Shrine: art and devotion in twelfth-century Ireland, Offaly Historical & Archaeological Society, 17 May 2021. Murray, G. (2021) St Manchan's Shrine: art and devotion in twelfth-century Ireland, Offaly Historical & Archaeological Society, 17 May 2021. Tullamore, Co. Offaly: Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2019) | The significance of Insular Church metalwork in Viking-Age Scandinavia.'UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore, University College Dublin. 13 November 2019. Murray, G. (2019) The significance of Insular Church metalwork in Viking-Age Scandinavia.'UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore, University College Dublin. 13 November 2019. Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'Aghadoe and Innisfallen Croziers' Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society Lecture Series 30 April 2019. Murray, G. (2019) 'Aghadoe and Innisfallen Croziers' Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society Lecture Series 30 April 2019. Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2018) | 'A Dublin Treasure: New Research on the Prosperous crosier', National Museum of Ireland 28 November 2018. Murray, G. (2018) 'A Dublin Treasure: New Research on the Prosperous crosier', National Museum of Ireland 28 November 2018. Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'The Innisfallen crosier: A National Treasure from Ireland’s Golden Age',National Parks & Wildlife Service, Killarney House, Lecture Series, 26 October 2017. Murray, G. (2017) 'The Innisfallen crosier: A National Treasure from Ireland’s Golden Age',National Parks & Wildlife Service, Killarney House, Lecture Series, 26 October 2017. Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'MacCarthy Patronage in Twelfth Century Ireland', MacCarthy Conference, Dunmanway, Co. Cork 27 May 2017. Murray, G. (2017) 'MacCarthy Patronage in Twelfth Century Ireland', MacCarthy Conference, Dunmanway, Co. Cork 27 May 2017. Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2016) | 'The Crosier of the O’Bradys', Breifne Historical Society 18 February 2016. Murray, G. (2016) 'The Crosier of the O’Bradys', Breifne Historical Society 18 February 2016. Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2016) | 'The Cross of Cong', Roscommon Historical & Archaeological Society 14 June 2016. Murray, G. (2016) 'The Cross of Cong', Roscommon Historical & Archaeological Society 14 June 2016. Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2016) | 'St Patrick’s staff and the mystery of the Irish crosier' National Museum of Ireland Lecture Series 23 April 2016. Murray, G. (2016) 'St Patrick’s staff and the mystery of the Irish crosier' National Museum of Ireland Lecture Series 23 April 2016. Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2015) | 'The Cross of Cong', National Museum of Ireland Lecture 1 April 2015. Murray, G. (2015) 'The Cross of Cong', National Museum of Ireland Lecture 1 April 2015. Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2015) | 'The Cross of Cong', Cong Historical Society Lecture Series 18 April 2015. Murray, G. (2015) 'The Cross of Cong', Cong Historical Society Lecture Series 18 April 2015. Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2015) | 'Medieval Church Treasures of Cloyne', Friends of Cloyne Cathedral Lecture, 1 May 2015. Murray, G. (2015) 'Medieval Church Treasures of Cloyne', Friends of Cloyne Cathedral Lecture, 1 May 2015. Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2014) | 'Irish Medieval Church Treasures from the Hunt Collection',Treasures of the Collection, Hunt Museum Lecture 3 March 2014. Murray, G. (2014) 'Irish Medieval Church Treasures from the Hunt Collection',Treasures of the Collection, Hunt Museum Lecture 3 March 2014. Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2013) | 'St Lachtin’s Arm-Shrine and other Early Medieval Church Treasures of County Cork' Donoughmore Historical Society 19 November 2013. Murray, G. (2013) 'St Lachtin’s Arm-Shrine and other Early Medieval Church Treasures of County Cork' Donoughmore Historical Society 19 November 2013. Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2011) | 'Church Metalwork and the Insular Tradition', History of Art undergraduate programme, UCC, 3 November 2011. Murray, G. (2011) 'Church Metalwork and the Insular Tradition', History of Art undergraduate programme, UCC, 3 November 2011. Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2011) | 'The Aghadoe and River Laune Crosiers', Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society Lecture Series 12 April 2011. Murray, G. (2011) 'The Aghadoe and River Laune Crosiers', Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society Lecture Series 12 April 2011. Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2007) | 'The relics and reliquaries of early medieval Ireland',Cork Historical and Archaeological Society Lecture Series 18 April 2007. Murray, G. (2007) 'The relics and reliquaries of early medieval Ireland',Cork Historical and Archaeological Society Lecture Series 18 April 2007. Guest Lectures [Details] | |
| (2005) | 'The Cross of Cong and metal craftsmanship in twelfth-century Ireland', National Museum of Ireland, Lecture 12 July 2005. Murray, G. (2005) 'The Cross of Cong and metal craftsmanship in twelfth-century Ireland', National Museum of Ireland, Lecture 12 July 2005. Guest Lectures [Details] |
Encyclopedia Entries
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2012) | The Cross of Cong. Murray, G. (2012) The Cross of Cong. Oxford:Oxford University Press. Encyclopedia Entries. [DOI] [Details] |
Guest Speaker
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2023) | Speech on St Lachtín's arm-shrine on the occasion of its display in Freshford, Co. Kilkenny, 15 June 2023. Murray, G. (2023) Speech on St Lachtín's arm-shrine on the occasion of its display in Freshford, Co. Kilkenny, 15 June 2023. Guest Speaker [Details] | |
| (2019) | Vote of Thanks for Annual Helen Roe Lecture by Raghnall Ó Floinn, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, 23 May 2019. Murray, G. (2019) Vote of Thanks for Annual Helen Roe Lecture by Raghnall Ó Floinn, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, 23 May 2019. Guest Speaker [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'Archaeology and Cork City', Cork City Council, as part of public workshop on the Heritage and Biodiversity Plan for Cork City 2021 - 2026. 8 April 2021. Griffin Murray (2021) 'Archaeology and Cork City', Cork City Council, as part of public workshop on the Heritage and Biodiversity Plan for Cork City 2021 - 2026. 8 April 2021. Guest Speaker [Details] | |
| (2018) | Launch of exhibition of ‘Prosperous crosier’ National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin, 14 November 2018. Murray, G. (2018) Launch of exhibition of ‘Prosperous crosier’ National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin, 14 November 2018. Guest Speaker [Details] | |
| (2008) | Talk: A career in the museum sector, Broadening Horizons Seminar: Careers Service, University College Cork 28 May 2008. Murray, G. (2008) Talk: A career in the museum sector, Broadening Horizons Seminar: Careers Service, University College Cork 28 May 2008. Guest Speaker [Details] |
Exhibition
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2024) | Speaking Through Stone: Munster's Ancient Stone Carvings (12-month exhibition). Murray, G., Ó Carragáin, T., McCabe, M, and MA Museum Studies Class 2024 (2024) Speaking Through Stone: Munster's Ancient Stone Carvings (12-month exhibition). Cork: Exhibitions [Details] | |
| (2023) | Cork and the Roman World (12-month exhibition). Murray, G.; McCabe, M. and MA Museum Studies Class 2022/2023 (2023) Cork and the Roman World (12-month exhibition). Cork: Exhibitions [Details] | |
| (2022) | The Royal Munster Fusiliers: A forgotten regiment? (12-month exhibition). Murray, G., McCabe, M., and MA Museum Studies Class 2021/2022 (2022) The Royal Munster Fusiliers: A forgotten regiment? (12-month exhibition). Exhibitions [Details] | |
| (2021) | Curating Cork: 75 Years of Cork Public Museum. Murray, G. and MA Museum Studies Class 2020/2021 (2021) Curating Cork: 75 Years of Cork Public Museum. Cork: Exhibitions [Details] |
Magazine article
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2019) | The Early-Medieval Crosier from the college Museum: Recent Discoveries. Murray, G. (2019) The Early-Medieval Crosier from the college Museum: Recent Discoveries. Magazine article [Details] | |
| (2013) | The Prosperous Crosier: An Ancient and Unique National Treasure. Murray, G. (2013) The Prosperous Crosier: An Ancient and Unique National Treasure. Magazine article [Details] | |
| (2012) | Bells and Crosiers from County Kerry. Murray, G. (2012) Bells and Crosiers from County Kerry. Magazine article [Details] | |
| (2011) | The Edward Roe Collection. Murray, G. & Ní Mhurchú, C. (2011) The Edward Roe Collection. Magazine article [Details] |
Video recording / TV
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2024) | Lemanaghan and Saint Manchan's Shrine, Lemanaghan Monastic Site Series. Murray, G. (2024) Lemanaghan and Saint Manchan's Shrine, Lemanaghan Monastic Site Series. Tullamore, Co. Offaly: Video recording / TV [Details] | |
| (2022) | Insular crosiers forAfter the Book of Kells: Insular Art in Scotland and Ireland, c. 900 to 1900 outreach video. Murray, G. (2022) Insular crosiers forAfter the Book of Kells: Insular Art in Scotland and Ireland, c. 900 to 1900 outreach video. Edinburgh: Video recording / TV [Details] |
Unpublished Reports
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2020) | Viking-age decorated weight, Craddockstown North, Co. Kildare 18E0148:101:1. Murray, G (2020) Viking-age decorated weight, Craddockstown North, Co. Kildare 18E0148:101:1. Unpublished Reports [Details] | |
| (2010) | Decorative Early Medieval Metalwork from Ballyvass, Co. Kildare, E2996.’ Report prepared for Headland Archaeology (Ireland) Ltd. Murray, G. (2010) Decorative Early Medieval Metalwork from Ballyvass, Co. Kildare, E2996.’ Report prepared for Headland Archaeology (Ireland) Ltd. Unpublished Reports [Details] | |
| (2010) | ‘Post-Medieval Shoe Buckle from Moone, Co. Kildare, E2980:002:004.’ Report prepared for Headland Archaeology (Ireland) Ltd. Murray, G. (2010) ‘Post-Medieval Shoe Buckle from Moone, Co. Kildare, E2980:002:004.’ Report prepared for Headland Archaeology (Ireland) Ltd. Unpublished Reports [Details] |
Podcast - Media
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2021) | Viking raiders stole this box. But the real surprise is what they did with it! https://play.acast.com/s/63-degrees-north/viking-raiders-stole-this-box. Bazilchuk, N., Heen-Petersen, A., and Murray, G. (2021) Viking raiders stole this box. But the real surprise is what they did with it! https://play.acast.com/s/63-degrees-north/viking-raiders-stole-this-box. Trondheim: Podcast - Media [Details] | |
| (2019) | The River Laune (Inisfallen) crozier https://discoveryprogramme.ie/digital-resources/podcast/the-river-laune-inisfallen-crozier-told-by-dr-griffin-murray/. Murray, G. (2019) The River Laune (Inisfallen) crozier https://discoveryprogramme.ie/digital-resources/podcast/the-river-laune-inisfallen-crozier-told-by-dr-griffin-murray/. Dublin: Podcast - Media [Details] |
Professional Activities
Honours and Awards
| Year | Title | Awarding Body | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | National Delegate for Ireland | 19th Viking Congress (Liverpool) | |
| 2021 | Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (London) | Society of Antiquaries | |
| 2018 | Martyn Jope Award. For the best novel interpretation, application of analytical method or presentation of new findings in a paper published in Medieval Archaeology | Society for Medieval Archaeology [UK] | |
| 2017 | National Delegate for Ireland | 18th Viking Congress (Denmark) | |
| 2015 | Student of the Year | School of Management & Marketing, University College Cork | |
| 2013 | National Delegate for Ireland | 17th Viking Congress (Shetland) | |
| 2010 | Fellow | Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland | |
| 2008 | Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences Post-doctoral fellowship | Irish Research Council | |
| 2002 | University of California Post-graduate Exchange Scholarship | University of California | |
| 2002 | Socrates student exchange programme | University College Cork/University of Copenhagen | |
| 2001 | College Scholar | University College Cork | |
| 1999 | College Scholar | University College Cork |
Professional Associations
| Association | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society of Antiquaries (London) | Fellow (FSA) | 25-MAR-21 / | |
| Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland | Member (MIAI) | 01-JAN-14 / | |
| Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland | Fellow (FRSAI) | 01-JAN-10 / | |
| Society for Medieval Archaeology | Member | 01-JAN-18 / | |
| Finds Research Group | Member | 01-JAN-07 / | |
| Irish Museums Association | Member | 01-JAN-05 / | |
| Cork Historical and Archaeological Society | Member | 01-JAN-00 / |
Conference Contributions
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2023) | Viking Age Women - Connecting Ireland and Norway, Griffin Murray (2023) 'Irish Church Metalwork in Norse Female Graves: crosiers and shrines. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Viking Age Women - Connecting Ireland and Norway, Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin , 11-NOV-23 - 11-NOV-23. [Details] | |
| (2013) | 17th International Viking Congress, Shetland, Scotland, Murray, G. (2013) Lecture: Irish and Scottish Crosiers in the Viking Homelands: Context and Significance. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 17th International Viking Congress, Shetland, Scotland, Shetland, Scotland, 9 August 2013 . [Details] | |
| (2009) | The Medieval Treasures of County Kerry Lecture Series, Murray, G. (2009) Lecture: The Aghadoe and ‘Inisfallen’ crosiers. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], The Medieval Treasures of County Kerry Lecture Series, Kerry County Museum, 16 December 2009 . [Details] | |
| (2023) | New Research on Finds from the Edges of Roman Britain and Beyond, Griffin Murray and Margaret McCabe (2023) ‘Cork and the Roman World': an exhibition at Cork Public Museum. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], New Research on Finds from the Edges of Roman Britain and Beyond, The Roman Finds Group (online) , 10-NOV-23 - 10-NOV-23. [Details] | |
| (2023) | Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, Murray, G. (2023) 'Dating early medieval metalwork: the implications of radiocarbon dating Ireland's insular crosiers. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, Dublin , 04-SEP-23 - 04-SEP-23. [Details] | |
| (2023) | Graeco-Roman Influences in Irish Visual and Material Culture, Murray, G. (2023) 'Roman Cultural Influence in Early Medieval Ireland: the evidence from metalwork'. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Graeco-Roman Influences in Irish Visual and Material Culture, Aarhus University, Denmark , 11-MAY-23 - 12-MAY-23. [Details] | |
| (2023) | Deapartment of Archaeology Research Seminar Series University College Cork, Murray, G. (2023) 'Dating early medieval metalwork: the implications of radiocarbon dating Ireland's insular crosiers. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Deapartment of Archaeology Research Seminar Series University College Cork, University College Cork , 10-OCT-23 - 10-OCT-23. [Details] | |
| (2022) | 19th Viking Congress, Murray, G. (2022) The Shrine of St Patrick’s bell and the origins of the Hiberno-Urnes style. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 19th Viking Congress, University of Liverpool , 23-JUL-22 - 29-JUL-22. [Details] | |
| (2022) | Unwrapping the Galloway Hoard: Relics Workshop, Murray, G. (2022) 'St Manchan's shrine and its relics. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], Unwrapping the Galloway Hoard: Relics Workshop, National Museums of Scotland, Edinburgh , 08-DEC-22 - 08-DEC-23. [Details] | |
| (2022) | Historical Metallurgy Society Seminar, Murray, G. (2022) St Manchan’s shrine: the manufacturing techniques of an early 12th century Irish reliquary. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Historical Metallurgy Society Seminar, Killarney , 07-MAY-22 - 07-MAY-22. [Details] | |
| (2022) | 9th International Conference on Insular Art, Murray, G. (2022) ‘The figures of St Manchan’s shrine: setting the record straight’. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 9th International Conference on Insular Art, Durham University , 05-APR-22 - 07-APR-22. [Details] | |
| (2022) | After the Book of Kells: Insular Art in Scotland and Ireland, c. 900 to 1900, Murray, G. (2022) ‘Early Irish and Scottish Crosiers in the Later and Post-Medieval Periods: Relics and Reliquaries’ . [Invited Lectures (Conference)], After the Book of Kells: Insular Art in Scotland and Ireland, c. 900 to 1900, Organised by University of Edinburgh and Trinity College Dublin , 04-MAR-22 - 05-MAR-22. [Details] | |
| (2021) | Research Seminar, Department of Archaeology UCC, Murray, G. (2021) St Manchan's shrine: recent research and findings. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Research Seminar, Department of Archaeology UCC, University College Cork , 09-NOV-21 - 09-NOV-21. [Details] | |
| (2021) | The Vikings and Cork: raiding, trading and the development of the town, Murray, G. (2021) Programme: Morning Session: Chair – Ciara Brett, Cork City Archaeologist. 10:05, Clare Downham (University of Liverpool) - Viking raiding and early settlement in the Cork region. 10:40, David Griffiths (Oxford University) - The Vikings, Towns and the Irish Sea. 11:15, Discussion. 11:40, Howard Clarke (University College Dublin) - Viking Cork: a new cartographical perspective. 12:15, Rebecca Boyd (UCC) - Living in a Viking House – what it was like to live in Cork in the 11th century. 12:50, Discussion. Afternoon Session: Chair – Maeve Sikora, National Museum of Ireland. 2:00, John Sheehan (UCC) - Viking Cork: a silver lining? 2:35, Griffin Murray (UCC) - Late Viking Art in Co. Cork: the evidence from church metalwork. 3:10, Tom Birkett (University College Cork) - From Pillagers to Pin-ups: Perspectives on the Vikings in the 21st Century. 3:45, Discussion. 4:00, Closing Remarks Dr John Herbert (President CHAS) Conference Committee: Griffin Murray, John Sheehan, Ciara Brett & Flor Hurley. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], The Vikings and Cork: raiding, trading and the development of the town, Online , 19-JUN-21 - 19-JUN-21. [Details] | |
| (2021) | The Vikings and Cork: raiding, trading, and the development of the town, Murray, G. (2021) 'Late Viking Art in Co. Cork: the evidence from church metalwork'. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The Vikings and Cork: raiding, trading, and the development of the town, Online , 19-JUN-21 - 19-JUN-21. [Details] | |
| (2021) | YORK-DUBLIN AXIS NETWORKING PROJECT WORKSHOP – FRAMEWORKS, Murray, G. (2021) 'Art and Viking Dublin – Issues and Opportunities'. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], YORK-DUBLIN AXIS NETWORKING PROJECT WORKSHOP – FRAMEWORKS, Online , 01-OCT-21 - 01-OCT-21. [Details] | |
| (2020) | Research Seminar UCD Archaeological Society, Murray, G. (2020) The Cross of Cong: a masterpiece of 12th-century craftsmanship. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Research Seminar UCD Archaeological Society, University College Dublin , 27-FEB-20 - 27-FEB-20. [Details] | |
| (2019) | St Martin’s Fair: A conference on Medieval Limerick and its International Connections. 28 - 31.10.2019, Murray, G. (2019) 'Changes in Irish church metalwork during the twelfth century: the evidence of croziers'. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], St Martin’s Fair: A conference on Medieval Limerick and its International Connections. 28 - 31.10.2019, Limerick city , 28-OCT-19 - 31-OCT-19. [Details] | |
| (2019) | Relics in Medieval Ireland 18.10.2019, Murray, G. (2019) 'Insular crosiers in later medieval Ireland'. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Relics in Medieval Ireland 18.10.2019, National University of Ireland, 49 Merrion Sq, Dublin , 18-OCT-19 - 18-OCT-19. [Details] | |
| (2019) | Department of Archaeology, UCC, Research Seminar 24.09.2019, Murray, G. (2019) 'Insular church metalwork in Viking-age Scandinavia'. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Department of Archaeology, UCC, Research Seminar 24.09.2019, University College Cork , 24-SEP-19 - 24-SEP-19. [Details] | |
| (2019) | We Are All Engagers: Irish Museums Association Annual Conference 2019, Murray, G. (2019) Session title: Engaging young people with local museums: Benefits and Challenges. [Chair Sessions at Symposia], We Are All Engagers: Irish Museums Association Annual Conference 2019, Crawford Art Gallery, Cork , 01-MAR-19 - 02-MAR-19. [Details] | |
| (2018) | International Workshop on Urnes Stave Church, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Norway, Murray, G. (2018) Funded by Riksantikvaren, Norwegian University of Science and Technology and UNESCO. Contribution: An Insular perspective on Urnes. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], International Workshop on Urnes Stave Church, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Norway, Urnes, 22-25 September 2018 . [Details] | |
| (2018) | 32nd Irish Conference of Medievalists, Murray, G. (2018) Lecture: The Melhus Shrine and the Significance of Insular Ecclesiastical Material in Early Viking-Age Norway. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 32nd Irish Conference of Medievalists, University College Cork, 19-22 June 2018 . [Details] | |
| (2018) | 32nd Irish Conference of Medievalists, Murray, G. (2018) Morning Session 2, 30 June. 19-22 June 2018. [Chair Sessions at Symposia], 32nd Irish Conference of Medievalists, University College Cork . [Details] | |
| (2018) | Nexus Nidaros Research Group, Trondheim, Norway, Murray, G. & Heen-Pettersen, A (2018) Lecture: Insular reliquaries and ecclesiastical metalwork in Viking-Age Norway and Ireland. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Nexus Nidaros Research Group, Trondheim, Norway, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway, 2 May 2018 . [Details] | |
| (2017) | 8th International Conference on Insular Art, Scotland, Murray, G. (2017) Lecture: Viking influence in Insular art: considering identity in early medieval Ireland. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 8th International Conference on Insular Art, Scotland, University of Glasgow, 10-14 July 2017 . [Details] | |
| (2017) | 8th International Conference on Insular Art, Scotland, Murray, G. (2017) Session 5B Insular metalwork. 10-14 July 2017. [Chair Sessions at Symposia], 8th International Conference on Insular Art, Scotland, University of Glasgow . [Details] | |
| (2017) | Relics and Reliquaries in Medieval Ireland workshop, Murray, G. (2017) Contribution: Reliquaries or relics: Re-examining Early Irish Crosiers. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], Relics and Reliquaries in Medieval Ireland workshop, National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barrack, 7 February 2017 . [Details] | |
| (2017) | 18th International Viking Congress, Denmark, Murray, G. (2017) Lecture: Art & Identity in Viking-age Ireland. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 18th International Viking Congress, Denmark, Copenhagen, National Museum & Ribe, Denmark, 5-12 August 2017 . [Details] | |
| (2016) | Conference - Interaction and Identity in the Irish Sea region c.400-1100, Liverpool, Murray, G. (2016) Organized by the Irish Sea in the Middle Ages Research Network (ISMARN), Lecture: Art and Identity in Viking-Age Ireland. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Conference - Interaction and Identity in the Irish Sea region c.400-1100, Liverpool, University of Liverpool, UK, 8th - 9th July, 2016 . [Details] | |
| (2016) | 48th eucen Conference - Dublin (IE) 01-03 June 2016, Murray, G. (2016) https://dublin2016doteucendoteu.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/poster-presentation_gmurray.pdf. [Poster Presentation], 48th eucen Conference - Dublin (IE) 01-03 June 2016, Dublin City University . [Details] | |
| (2015) | Revealing the Past Seminar, Royal Irish Academy, Murray, G. (2015) Lecture: Radiocarbon Dating Medieval Irish Church Metalwork: Insular crosiers. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Revealing the Past Seminar, Royal Irish Academy, Royal Irish Academy, 22 October 2015 . [Details] | |
| (2014) | 7th International Conference on Insular Art, NUIG, Murray, G. (2014) Lecture: Crosiers: an Independent Tradition?. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 7th International Conference on Insular Art, NUIG, National University of Ireland, Galway, 16-19 July 2014 . [Details] | |
| (2014) | 7th International Insular Art Conference, Ireland, Murray, G. (2014) Session on ‘Insular metalwork’ 16th – 20th July 2014. [Chair Sessions at Symposia], 7th International Insular Art Conference, Ireland, NUI Galway . [Details] | |
| (2014) | Robert Day: Cork’s Premier Antiquarian Collector, Conference, Murray, G. (2014) 5 July 2014, Cork Historical and Archaeological Society. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Robert Day: Cork’s Premier Antiquarian Collector, Conference, Crawford Art Gallery, Cork . [Details] | |
| (2013) | Helen Roe Memorial Lecture, RSAI, Murray, G. (2013) Lecture: The Cross of Cong: Turlough O’Connor and the creation of an archdiocese for Connacht. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Helen Roe Memorial Lecture, RSAI, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, Dublin, 30 May 2013 . [Details] | |
| (2013) | Conference - Glimpses of Tuam through the centuries, Murray, G. (2013) Lecture: The Establishment of Tuam as an Archdiocesan Capital in the Twelfth Century. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Conference - Glimpses of Tuam through the centuries, Tuam, Co. Galway, 28 September 2013 . [Details] | |
| (2013) | 17th International Viking Congress, Shetland, Scotland, Murray, G. (2013) Lecture: Irish and Scottish Crosiers in the Viking Homelands: Context and Significance. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 17th International Viking Congress, Shetland, Scotland, Shetland, Scotland, 9 August 2013 . [Details] | |
| (2013) | Department of Archaeology, UCC, Research Seminar, Murray, G. (2013) Seminar: The Cross of Cong in its historical, ecclesiastical and political context. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Department of Archaeology, UCC, Research Seminar, University College Cork, 1 October 2013 . [Details] | |
| (2012) | Department of Archaeology, UCC, Research Seminar, Murray, G. (2012) Seminar: Clonmacnoise: A Tale of Two Crosiers. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Department of Archaeology, UCC, Research Seminar, University College Cork, 16 October 2012 . [Details] | |
| (2011) | Conference - Crisis and Recovery: Church and Society in twelfth-century Ireland, Murray, G. (2011) Lecture: The Holycross plaque: Turlough O’Connor, Cashel, and a relic of the True Cross. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Conference - Crisis and Recovery: Church and Society in twelfth-century Ireland, University College Cork, 11 – 13 November 2011 . [Details] | |
| (2011) | 6th International Conference on Insular Art, Murray, G. (2011) Lecture: Church metalwork and craftsmen in early medieval Ireland. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 6th International Conference on Insular Art, University of York, 18 – 22 July 2011 . [Details] | |
| (2011) | Heritage tourism and community initiatives: The value of communicating archaeology, Murray, G. (2011) Session on ‘Museums, archaeology and community’. Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland Conference, Cork, 4– 5 November 2011. [Chair Sessions at Symposia], Heritage tourism and community initiatives: The value of communicating archaeology, Cork . [Details] | |
| (2011) | Conference - Revealing the Past: Archaeological Excavations in Ireland, Murray, G. (2011) Lecture: Altars and Altar Furnishings in Romanesque Ireland. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Conference - Revealing the Past: Archaeological Excavations in Ireland, Royal Irish Academy, 13 October 2011 . [Details] | |
| (2011) | Cross of Cong seminar, National Museum of Ireland, Murray, G. (2011) Lecture: The Cross of Cong and its place in Connacht’s history. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Cross of Cong seminar, National Museum of Ireland, National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Co. Mayo, 1 April 2011 . [Details] | |
| (2011) | Conference - Re-envisioning Ráith Bressail, Murray, G. (2011) Lecture: After Ráith Bressail: Toirdelbach Ua Conchobair and Ecclesiastical Politics in Ireland. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Conference - Re-envisioning Ráith Bressail, Mícheál Ó Cléirigh Institute, University College Dublin, 18 February 2011 . [Details] | |
| (2010) | International Conference - Croch saithir: Envisaging Christ on the Cross in the early medieval West, Murray, G. (2010) Lecture: Irish Crucifixion Plaques: a reassessment. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], International Conference - Croch saithir: Envisaging Christ on the Cross in the early medieval West, University College Cork, 30 March 2010 . [Details] | |
| (2010) | The Medieval Treasures of County Kerry, Lecture Series, Murray, G. (2010) Winter lecture series 2009-2010. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], The Medieval Treasures of County Kerry, Lecture Series, Kerry County Museum . [Details] | |
| (2009) | National Monuments Service, Clonmacnoise seminar, Murray, G. (2009) Lecture: A Tale of Two Croziers. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], National Monuments Service, Clonmacnoise seminar, Clonmacnoise, Co. Offaly, 3 October 2009 . [Details] | |
| (2007) | 21st Irish Conference of Medievalists, Murray, G. (2007) Lecture: Crosses and enclosures: the archaeology of Turlough O’Connor’s ecclesiastical patronage. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 21st Irish Conference of Medievalists, University of Limerick, 28 – 30 June 2007 . [Details] | |
| (2007) | Seminar - Finds Research Group, Murray, G. (2007) Lecture: The Lismore crosier and Cloyne cross: some new research. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Seminar - Finds Research Group, Cork Meeting, University College Cork, 19 May 2007 . [Details] | |
| (2007) | Metals and Metalworking in Ireland: Annual conference of the Historical Metallurgy Society, Murray, G. (2007) Lecture: An argument on the status of the cerd in Early Medieval Ireland. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Metals and Metalworking in Ireland: Annual conference of the Historical Metallurgy Society, National Museum of Ireland, 14 – 16 September 2007 . [Details] | |
| (2006) | Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Lecture Series, Murray, G. (2006) Lecture: The Kilkenny Museum Crozier: Ireland’s only tau-crozier?. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Lecture Series, RSAI, Dublin, 6 February 2006 . [Details] | |
| (2005) | 5th International Conference on Insular Art, Murray, G. (2005) Lecture: Irish Crosiers of the Romanesque Period: their construction and characteristics. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 5th International Conference on Insular Art, Trinity College Dublin, 27 August 2005 . [Details] | |
| (2005) | 15th International Viking Congress, Murray, G. (2005) Viking art styles in Ireland. [Poster Presentation], 15th International Viking Congress, University College Cork, 19 August 2005 . [Details] | |
| (2005) | 15th International Viking Congress, Murray, G. (2005) 18 – 24 August 2005. [Conference Organising Committee Member], 15th International Viking Congress, University College Cork . [Details] | |
| (2005) | International Medieval Congress, Murray, G. (2005) Lecture: The Cross of Cong: Manufacture of Church Metalwork in 12th-Century Ireland. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], International Medieval Congress, University of Leeds, 12 July 2005 . [Details] | |
| (2004) | 39th International Congress on Medieval Studies, Murray, G. (2004) Lecture: The Cross of Cong, a reliquary-processional cross: object of meaning or. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 39th International Congress on Medieval Studies, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 8 May 2004 . [Details] | |
| (2003) | 27th Annual Conference of the Celtic Studies Association of North America, Murray, G. (2003) Lecture: Give Me Your Hand: St Lachtin’s Arm-Shaped Reliquary. 6 April 2003. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 27th Annual Conference of the Celtic Studies Association of North America, University of California, Berkeley . [Details] | |
| (2001) | Reform and Renewal: Ireland and Europe in the 12th Century, Conference, Murray, G. (2001) 12 –14 October 2001. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Reform and Renewal: Ireland and Europe in the 12th Century, Conference, University College Cork and Cashel, Co. Tipperary . [Details] | |
| (2000) | Association of Young Irish Archaeologists Annual Conference, Murray, G. (2000) Association of Young Irish Archaeologists. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Association of Young Irish Archaeologists Annual Conference, University College Cork, February . [Details] |
Committees
| Committee | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Committee of 29th European Association of Archaeologists Conference (Belfast) | Member | 2022 / 2023 | |
| Royal Irish Academy Standing Committee for Archaeology | Member | 2022 / 2026 | |
| Research Grant Sub-Committee, Royal Irish Academy Standing Committee for Archaeology | Member | 2022 / 2026 | |
| Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland | Vice-President for Munster | 2022 / 2025 | |
| Board of the Butter Museum, Cork city | Director | 2022 / | |
| CACSSS Library Committee | Member | 2021 / | |
| Library Advisory Committee | Member | 2021 / 2023 | |
| Self Evaluation Committee, Quality Review, School of the Human Environment | Member | 2023 / 2023 | |
| School Rules Working Group | Member | 2024 / 2024 | |
| CACSSS Graduate Studies Committee | Member | 2020 / 2020 | |
| Cork Historical & Archaeological Society | President (2018 – 2021) | 2018 / 2021 | |
| Cork Historical & Archaeological Society | Member and Chair of Research Grant Committee (2012-2020) | 2012 / 2021 | |
| University Academic Strategy - Priority 3 (assessment strategy) - working group (2019) | Member | 2019 / 2019 | |
| University Academic Strategy Priority 3 Steering Group (2019 - ) | Member | 2019 / 2019 | |
| Adult Continuing Education Mitigation Committee | Chair | 2016 / 2019 | |
| Adult Continuing Education Academic Standards Board | Member | 2016 / 2019 | |
| Adult Continuing Education Programme Approval Panels | Secretary | 2016 / 2019 | |
| Adult Continuing Education Examination Boards | Secretary | 2016 / 2019 | |
| Business Change Lead Group | Member | 2018 / 2019 | |
| Cork Historical & Archaeological Society | Vice-President (2016 – 2018) | 2016 / 2018 | |
| Cork Historical & Archaeological Society | Honorary Editor (2012 – 2016) | 2012 / 2016 | |
| Cork Historical & Archaeological Society | Member of Council (2007 – 2012) | 2007 / 2012 | |
| Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland | Vice President for Munster (2010 – 2013) | 2010 / 2013 | |
| Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland | Member of Council 2005 – 2008 | 2005 / 2008 |
Employment
| Employer | Position | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| University College Cork | Senior Lecturer | 01-AUG-23 / | |
| University College Cork | College Lecturer in Archaeology | 01-MAY-19 / 31-JUL-23 | |
| University College Cork | Lecturer (part-time) | 01-SEP-14 / 31-DEC-18 | |
| University College Cork | Programme Coordinator, Adult Continuing Education (part-time) | 05-OCT-15 / 30-APR-19 | |
| University College Cork | Centre Manager, Adult Continuing Education | 01-JUL-16 / 30-APR-19 | |
| University College Cork | Postdoctoral Research Fellow | 03-SEP-12 / 29-AUG-14 | |
| Kerry County Museum | Collections and Documentation Officer | 01-APR-08 / 31-AUG-12 | |
| National Museum of Ireland | Senior Technical Assistant | 04-JUN-07 / 31-MAR-08 |
Education
| Year | Institution | Qualification | Subject | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | University College Cork | Postgraduate Certificate | Teaching and Learning in Higher Education | |
| 2015 | University College Cork | MBS | Management & Marketing | |
| 2007 | University College Cork | PhD | Archaeology | |
| 2003 | University of California, Los Angeles | 60 credits | Art History | |
| 2002 | University College Cork | MA | Archaeology | |
| 2001 | University College Cork | BA | Major: Archaeology; Minor: Greek & Roman Civilisation |
Outreach Activities
| Description | |
|---|---|
I am committed to the promotion of archaeology, artefacts and museums at an outreach level. In this regard I have given numerous public lectures to local societies all over Ireland, as well as at museums. I have previously worked on educational programmes for adults and school children in a museum context. I have also had success in bringing media attention to the discipline and have been interviewed numerous times for local and national newspapers, as well as for radio and television. I also publish articles in accessible publications. | |
• Demonstrations of ancient carving techniques • Demonstrations of digital recording techniques • Clay workshops on ancient designs for children (7-12 years) • Tour of exhibition 'Speaking Through Stone.' A collaboration between Cork Public Museum and UCC Archaeology Department’s Digital Atlas of Early Irish Carved Stone (DAEICS) project, this event is funded by the National Monuments Service, in partnership with the Heritage Council, through the Irish Research Council. | |
https://www.kilkennypeople.ie/story-telling/home/1231694/pictures-history-made-as-shrine-of-st-lachtains-arm-visits-freshford.html | |
https://www.kilkennypeople.ie/news/your-community/1195999/reliquary-of-the-arm-of-a-saint-to-be-displayed-in-village-in-kilkenny.html | |
'Cork and the Roman World' Exhibition featured on News Roundup section of the show.https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22253940/?fbclid=IwAR3vNy-vOFSYW0tFo9vXn4EivkU0_b8uTdR35U0mttp3EgRmKxL38KLCQT8 | |
https://m.independent.ie/regionals/cork/news/corks-fascinating-links-to-the-roman-empire-set-to-be-explored-through-new-exhibition/a132531560.html?fbclid=IwAR29aKGceWbSrn6BT1y022JtNz7QyVrsGpIfJGSTcX_CyF-oHIU7w5ME2Io | |
https://www.offalyindependent.ie/2022/10/20/st-manchans-shrine-celebrated-new-book/ | |
https://www.offalyexpress.ie/news/home/938273/book-on-priceless-offaly-artefact-just-published.html | |
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-40304390.html | |
'Conference to delve deep into Cork's Viking origins. Panel of Irish and international experts will explore Cork's Hiberno-Norse heritage' https://www.independent.ie/regionals/corkman/lifestyle/conference-to-delve-deep-into-corks-viking-origins-40521236.html | |
https://www.yaycork.ie/history-fans-are-in-for-a-real-treat-scholars-to-explore-corks-true-viking-origins/ | |
https://www.westmeathindependent.ie/2021/05/13/world-famous-st-manchans-shrine-subject-of-lecture/ | |
https://www.offalyexpress.ie/news/news/631972/priceless-offaly-early-christian-treasure-to-be-subject-of-lecture.html | |
Interviewed for a television documentary on Cork Public Museum for the occasion of its 75th anniversary made for Cork Community Television www.corkcommunitytv.ie | |
Science Nordic interview 14.05.2019 http://sciencenordic.com/what-do-animals-stave-church-ornamentation-signify | |
RTE News TV interview 14.11.2018 https://www.rte.ie/news/player/2018/1114/21462450-medieval-crozier-goes-on-display-at-national-museum/ | |
The Irish Catholic interview 22.11.2018 https://www.irishcatholic.com/treasure-shared-pleasure-doubled/ | |
Irish Independent interview 15.11.2018 https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/hidden-treasure-crozier-buried-in-bog-for-centuries-on-display-37530351.html | |
Irish Independent interview 14.11.2018 https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/priceless-prosperous-crozier-goes-on-display-to-public-37530192.html | |
Southern Star interview 7.11.2018 https://www.southernstar.ie/news/roundup/articles/2018/11/07/4164544-16th-century-chinese-porcelain--discovered-on-sherkin-island-/ | |
Irish Examiner interview 31.10.2018 https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/west-cork-was-16th-century-global-trading-hub-pottery-find-reveals-882197.html | |
Irish Examiner interview 16.03.2018 https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/lifestyle/outdoorsandgarden/watch-the-islands-of-ireland-sailing-to-innisfallen-832025.html | |
Science Nordic interview 03.05.2014 http://sciencenordic.com/viking-raid-may-have-saved-british-artefact | |
Irish Examiner interview 03.07.2014 https://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/100-years-after-his-death-collector-robert-day-is-celebrated-274120.html | |
"Vikings stole British bishop's staff" https://forskning.no/middelalderen-arkeologi-ntnu/vikingar-stal-britisk-bispestav/612791 | |
Irish Examiner interview 05.08.2013 https://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/vikings-ransacked-church-gold-for-jewellery-238825.html | |
The Kerryman interview 03.10.2012 https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/news/major-fellowship-for-museum-archaeologist-28840716.html | |
Irish Examiner interview 07.03.2011 'Mediterranean link to north Kerry's archaeological finds' https://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/mediterranean-link-to-north-kerrys-archaeological-finds-147354.html |
Journal Activities
| Journal | Role | To / From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journal Of The Cork Historical & Archaeological Society | Editor | 01-MAR-12 - 01-MAR-16 | |
| Journal Of The Cork Historical & Archaeological Society | Referee | - | |
| Journal Of The Royal Society Of Antiquaries Of Ireland | Referee | - | |
| Medieval Archaeology | Referee | - | |
| Journal Of Irish Archaeology | Referee | - | |
| Proceedings Of The Royal Irish Academy Section C-Archaeology Celtic Studies History Linguistics Literature | Referee | - | |
| Journal Of The Cork Historical And Archaeological Society | Member of Editorial Board | 01-JAN-17 - 30-MAR-21 | |
| The Boolean | Referee | - |
Other Activities
| Description | |
|---|---|
Reviewed a monograph proposal for Aberdeen University Press, May 2024. |
Teaching Activities
Teaching Interests
I am the Programme Director of the MA in Museum Studies. I teach in the areas of Museum Curation and Exhibition; Artefact Studies; and Medieval Archaeology. Most of my teaching is led by my professional experience and the research I am actively engaged in. I currently teach on the MA in Museum Studies and on the undergraduate programmes in Archaeology, while I have also taught on part-time outreach programmes. I coordinate and teach the following postgraduate and undergraduate modules:AR3061: Ireland's Golden Age: Art & Craft 600 - 1200 AD (5 Credits) BA Arts (Archaeology), Year 3
AR6028: Museum Curation (5 Credits) MA Museum Studies
AR6032: Museum Administration (5 Credits) MA Museum Studies
AR6030: Exhibition Experience (10 Credits) MA Museum Studies
AR6027: Dissertation (35 Credits) MA Museum Studies
AR6030: Exhibition Experience (10 Credits) MA Museum Studies
AR6027: Dissertation (35 Credits) MA Museum Studies
I also teach on the following modules:
AR1001: Archaeology of Ireland in Context, BA Arts (Archaeology)/Anthropology, Year 1
AR2014: Artefact Studies, BA Arts (Archaeology) Year 2
AD2866: Medieval Irish Church, Diploma in Local & Regional Studies, Year 2 (Adult & Continuing Education).
I am also the Academic Mentor in the Department for PX3001 Professional Work Experience in CK101 Arts.
Recent Postgraduates
| Graduation Year | Student Name | Institution | Degree Type | Thesis Title | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Shauna Allen | UCC | PHD | Curating Change: A Trans-Atlantic Study of Activism in Museums | |
| 2025 | Margaret McCabe | University College Cork | PHD | Repatriation Claims on Cultural Material from Former British Colonies in Museums in Britain and Ireland: Using Experiences to Effect Change | |
| 2028 | Maeve Sikora | UCC | PHD | Feasting and Dinning Vessels in Early Medieval Ireland |
Research Information
Internal Collaborators
| Name | Institute | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof Padraig Ó Riain | University College Cork | IRELAND | |
| Dr David Woods | University College Cork | IRELAND | |
| John Sheehan | University College Cork | IRELAND | |
| Dr Tomás Ó Carragáin | University College Cork | IRELAND |
External Collaborators
| Name | Organisation / Institute | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Kirk Ambrose | University of Colorado Boulder | U.S.A. | |
| Dr Margrete Syrstad Andås | NTNU: Norwegian University of Science and Technology | NORWAY | |
| Dr Sonja Marzinzik | Archäologische Staatssammlung München | GERMANY | |
| Dr Martin Goldberg | National Museums of Scotland | SCOTLAND | |
| Dr Aina Heen-Pettersen | NTNU: Norwegian University of Science and Technology | NORWAY | |
| Dr Patrick Gleeson | Queens University Belfast | IRELAND | |
| Dr Paul Mullarkey | National Museum of Ireland | IRELAND | |
| Muireann Ní Cheallacháin | Irish Archaeological Consultancy | IRELAND |
Contact details
- Griffin Murray
Senior Lecturer - g.murray@ucc.ie
- Department of Archaeology
Connolly Building, Dyke Parade
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland - +353 (0)21 4904385
- ucc-ie.academia.edu/GriffinMurray