Research Profile

Kevin Murray

Biography

Kevin Murray is a senior lecturer in the Department of Early and Medieval Irish, University College Cork and currently Head of the School of Irish Learning. He is a graduate of UCD where he completed an M.Phil. thesis on the medieval Irish voyage tale Immram Snédgusa ocus Maic Ríagla and a Ph.D. thesis on Baile in Scáil; this has since been published as a volume in the Irish Texts Society series.

Publications

Books

 YearPublication
(2021)The Early Fenian Corpus.
Kevin Murray (2021) The Early Fenian Corpus. Cork: Cork Studies in Celtic Literatures. [Details]
(2020)Historical Dictionary of Gaelic Placenames / Foclóir Stairiúil Áitainmneacha na Gaeilge, Fascicle 8 / Fascúl 8 [Druach-Duthaire].
Pádraig Ó Riain, Kevin Murray and Emma Nic Cárthaigh (2020) Historical Dictionary of Gaelic Placenames / Foclóir Stairiúil Áitainmneacha na Gaeilge, Fascicle 8 / Fascúl 8 [Druach-Duthaire]. London: Irish Texts Society. [Details]
(2018)Historical Dictionary of Gaelic Placenames / Foclóir Stairiúil Áitainmneacha na Gaeilge, Fascicle 7 / Fascúl 7 [D-Drongán].
Emma Nic Cárthaigh, Pádraig Ó Riain and Kevin Murray (2018) Historical Dictionary of Gaelic Placenames / Foclóir Stairiúil Áitainmneacha na Gaeilge, Fascicle 7 / Fascúl 7 [D-Drongán]. London: Irish Texts Society. [Details]
(2017)The Early Finn Cycle.
Kevin Murray (2017) The Early Finn Cycle. Dublin: Four Courts Press. [Details]
(2016)Historical Dictionary of Gaelic Placenames. Foclóir Stairiúil Áitainmneacha na Gaeilge. Fascicle 6 / Fascúl 6: Cóbh - Cutloch.
Padraig Ó Riain, Kevin Murray and Emma Nic Cárthaigh (2016) Historical Dictionary of Gaelic Placenames. Foclóir Stairiúil Áitainmneacha na Gaeilge. Fascicle 6 / Fascúl 6: Cóbh - Cutloch. Dublin / London: Irish Texts Society. [Details]
(2013)Historical Dictionary of Gaelic Placenames / Foclóir Stairiúil Áitainmneacha na Gaeilge, Fascicle 5 / Fascúl 5 [Clais an Chairn-Cnucha].
Pádraig Ó Riain, †Diarmuid Ó Murchadha and Kevin Murray (2013) Historical Dictionary of Gaelic Placenames / Foclóir Stairiúil Áitainmneacha na Gaeilge, Fascicle 5 / Fascúl 5 [Clais an Chairn-Cnucha]. London: irish Texts Society. [Details]
(2011)Bibliography of Publications on Irish Placenames.
Donna Thornton and Kevin Murray (2011) Bibliography of Publications on Irish Placenames. London: Irish Texts Society. [Details]
(2011)Historical Dictionary of Gaelic Placenames / Foclóir Stairiúil Áitainmneacha na Gaeilge, Fascicle 4 / Fascúl 4 [Ceall Ghabhann-Cláiríne].
Pádraig Ó Riain, Diarmuid Ó Murchadha and Kevin Murray (2011) Historical Dictionary of Gaelic Placenames / Foclóir Stairiúil Áitainmneacha na Gaeilge, Fascicle 4 / Fascúl 4 [Ceall Ghabhann-Cláiríne]. London: Irish Texts Society. [Details]
(2005)Historical Dictionary of Gaelic Placenames / Foclóir Stairiúil Áitainmneacha na Gaeilge, Fascicle 2 [Names in B-] / Fascúl 2 [Ainmneacha i B-].
Pádraig Ó Riain, Diarmuid Ó Murchadha and Kevin Murray (2005) Historical Dictionary of Gaelic Placenames / Foclóir Stairiúil Áitainmneacha na Gaeilge, Fascicle 2 [Names in B-] / Fascúl 2 [Ainmneacha i B-]. London: Irish Texts Society. [Details]
(2004)Baile in Scáil.
Kevin Murray (2004) Baile in Scáil. London: Irish Texts Society. [Details]
(2003)Historical Dictionary of Gaelic Placenames / Foclóir Stairiúl Áitainmneacha na Gaeilge, Fascicle 1 [Names in A-] / Fascúl 1 [Ainmneacha in A-].
Pádraig Ó Riain, Diarmuid Ó Murchadha and Kevin Murray (2003) Historical Dictionary of Gaelic Placenames / Foclóir Stairiúl Áitainmneacha na Gaeilge, Fascicle 1 [Names in A-] / Fascúl 1 [Ainmneacha in A-]. London (reprinted 2007): Irish Texts Society. [Details]
(2008)Historical Dictionary of Gaelic Placenames / Foclóir Stairiúil Áitainmneacha na Gaeilge, Fascicle 3 / Fascúl 3 [C- Ceall Fhursa].
Pádraig Ó Riain, Diarmuid Ó Murchadha and Kevin Murray; (2008) Historical Dictionary of Gaelic Placenames / Foclóir Stairiúil Áitainmneacha na Gaeilge, Fascicle 3 / Fascúl 3 [C- Ceall Fhursa]. London: Irish Texts Society. [Details]

Edited Books

 YearPublication
(2023)Oidheadh Chloinne hUisneach: Reassessments
Kevin Murray (Ed.). (2023) Oidheadh Chloinne hUisneach: Reassessments London: Irish Texts Society. [Details]
(2022)Revisiting the Cycles of the Kings
Kevin |Murray (Ed.). (2022) Revisiting the Cycles of the Kings Cork: Cork Studies in Celtic Literatures. [Details]
(2018)Tóruigheacht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne: Reassessments
Kevin Murray (Ed.). (2018) Tóruigheacht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne: Reassessments London: Irish Texts Society. [Details]
(2015)Sacred Histories: A Festschrift for Máire Herbert
John Carey, Kevin Murray and Caitríona Ó Dochartaigh (Ed.). (2015) Sacred Histories: A Festschrift for Máire Herbert Dublin: Four Courts Press. [Details]
(2014)In Dialogue with the Agallamh: Essays in Honour of Seán Ó Coileáin
Doyle, Aidan and Kevin Murray (Ed.). (2014) In Dialogue with the Agallamh: Essays in Honour of Seán Ó Coileáin In Dialogue with the Agallamh: Essays in Honour of Seán Ó Coileáin. Dublin: Four Courts Press:. [Details]
(2013)Lebor na Cert: Reassessments
Kevin Murray (Ed.). (2013) Lebor na Cert: Reassessments Lebor na Cert: Reassessments. London: Irish Texts Society. [Details]
(2011)Edmund Hogan’s Onomasticon Goedelicum: Reconsiderations
Kevin Murray and Pádraig Ó Riain (Ed.). (2011) Edmund Hogan’s Onomasticon Goedelicum: Reconsiderations Edmund Hogan’s Onomasticon Goedelicum: Reconsiderations. London: Irish Texts Society. [Details]
(2006)Translations from Classical Literature: Imtheachta Æniasa and Stair Ercuil ocus a Bás, Irish Texts Society: Subsidiary Series 17
Murray, Kevin (Ed.). (2006) Translations from Classical Literature: Imtheachta Æniasa and Stair Ercuil ocus a Bás, Irish Texts Society: Subsidiary Series 17 Translations from Classical Literature: Imtheachta Æniasa and Stair Ercuil ocus a Bás, Irish Texts Society: Subsidiary Series 17. London: Irish Texts Society. [Details]
(2005)'Medieval Literature Relating to Cork and Munster'. Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society 110
Murray, Kevin (Ed.). (2005) 'Medieval Literature Relating to Cork and Munster'. Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society 110 'Medieval Literature Relating to Cork and Munster'. Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society 110. Cork: CHAS. [Details]
(2004)Cín Chille Cúile: Texts, Saints and Places. Essays in Honour of Pádraig Ó Riain
Carey, John, Máire Herbert and Kevin Murray (Ed.). (2004) Cín Chille Cúile: Texts, Saints and Places. Essays in Honour of Pádraig Ó Riain Cín Chille Cúile: Texts, Saints and Places. Essays in Honour of Pádraig Ó Riain. Aberystwyth: Celtic Studies Publications. [Details]
(2003)Prospect and Retrospect in Celtic Studies: Proceedings of the Eleventh International Congress of Celtic Studies
Herbert, Máire, and Kevin Murray (Ed.). (2003) Prospect and Retrospect in Celtic Studies: Proceedings of the Eleventh International Congress of Celtic Studies Prospect and Retrospect in Celtic Studies: Proceedings of the Eleventh International Congress of Celtic Studies. Dublin: Four Courts Press. [Details]

Book Chapters

 YearPublication
(2022)'Editing 'Acallam na Senórach': A Test Case Based on the 'Mucc Shlánga' Episode'
Kevin Murray (2022) 'Editing 'Acallam na Senórach': A Test Case Based on the 'Mucc Shlánga' Episode' In: S. Arbuthnot, S. Ní Mhurchú and G. Parsons (eds). The Gaelic Finn Tradition II. Dublin: Four Courts Press. [Details]
(2022)'Eoin MacNeill’s Contribution to the Study of Medieval Irish Law'
Kevin Murray (2022) 'Eoin MacNeill’s Contribution to the Study of Medieval Irish Law' In: C. Mulvagh and E. Purcell (eds). Eoin MacNeill: The Pen and the Sword. Cork: Cork University Press. [Details]
(2021)'Myth as a Historical Resource: The Case of 'Orgain Denna Ríg''
Murray, Kevin (2021) 'Myth as a Historical Resource: The Case of 'Orgain Denna Ríg'' In: Emily Lyle (eds). Myth and History in Celtic and Scandinavian Traditions. Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press.   [Details]
(2018)'The Late Medieval Irish-language Manuscript Tradition in North Roscommon: The Case of Royal Irish Academy MS 23 N 10'
Kevin Murray (2018) 'The Late Medieval Irish-language Manuscript Tradition in North Roscommon: The Case of Royal Irish Academy MS 23 N 10' In: R. Farrell, K. O’Conor and M. Potter (eds). Roscommon: History and Society. Interdisciplinary Essays on the History of an Irish County. Dublin: Geography Publications. [Details]
(2018)'Aspects of the Narrative Development and Textual Transmission of the Voyaging of Saint Columba’s Clerics'
Kevin Murray (2018) 'Aspects of the Narrative Development and Textual Transmission of the Voyaging of Saint Columba’s Clerics' In: C. Griffin and E. Purcell (eds). Text, Transmission and Transformation in the European Middle Ages, 1000-1500. Turnhout: Brepols. [Details]
(2018)'Tóruigheacht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne: Reassessments'
Kevin Murray (2018) 'Tóruigheacht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne: Reassessments' In: Murray, Kevin (eds). Tóruigheacht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne: Reassessments. London: Irish Texts Society. [Details]
(2015)'The Dating of Branwen: the “Irish Question” Revisited'
Kevin Murray (2015) 'The Dating of Branwen: the “Irish Question” Revisited' In: John Carey, Kevin Murray and Caitríona Ó Dochartaigh (eds). Sacred Histories: A Festschrift for Máire Herbert. Dublin: Four Courts Press. [Details]
(2015)'The Treatment of Placenames in the Early Fíanaigecht Corpus'
Kevin Murray (2015) 'The Treatment of Placenames in the Early Fíanaigecht Corpus' In: E. Purcell, P. MacCotter, J. Nyhan and J. Sheehan (eds). Clerics, Kings and Vikings: Essays on Medieval Ireland in Honour of Donnchadh Ó Corráin. Dublin: Four Courts Press. [Details]
(2014)'The Reworking of Old Irish Narrative Texts in the Middle Irish Period: Contexts and Motivations'
Kevin Murray (2014) 'The Reworking of Old Irish Narrative Texts in the Middle Irish Period: Contexts and Motivations' In: Elizabeth Boyle and Deborah Hayden (eds). Authorities and Adaptations: The Reworking and Transmission of Textual Sources in Medieval Ireland. Dublin: Institute for Advanced Studies. [Details]
(2014)'‘Brollach / Preface’ to reprint of volume'
Kevin Murray (2014) '‘Brollach / Preface’ to reprint of volume' In: Nessa Ní Shéaghdha (eds). Agallamh na Seanórach. London: Iriss Texts Society. [Details]
(2013)'Lebor na Cert: Language and Date'
Kevin Murray (2013) 'Lebor na Cert: Language and Date' In: Lebor na Cert: Reassessments. London: Irish Texts Society. [Details]
(2013)'Rangú Litríocht Mheánaoiseach na Gaeilge'
Caoimhín Ó Muirigh (2013) 'Rangú Litríocht Mheánaoiseach na Gaeilge' In: Séimhfhear Suairc: Aistí in Ómós don Ollamh Breandán Ó Conchúir. An Daingean: An Sagart. [Details]
(2013)'The Portrayal of Women in Medieval Irish Religious Poetry'
Kevin Murray (2013) 'The Portrayal of Women in Medieval Irish Religious Poetry' In: Princes, Prelates and Poets in Medieval Ireland: Essays in Honour of Katharine Simms. Dublin: Four Courts Press. [Details]
(2012)'“Ticfa didiu rí aili foræ”: Prophecy, Sovereignty Narratives and Medieval Irish Historiography'
Kevin Murray (2012) '“Ticfa didiu rí aili foræ”: Prophecy, Sovereignty Narratives and Medieval Irish Historiography' In: The Medieval Imagination: Mirabile Dictu. Essays in Honour of Yolande de Pontfarcy Sexton. Dublin: Four Courts Press. [Details]
(2012)'Fionn i nDiaidh na Ríthe: Úathad mé a Temraig a-nocht'
Caoimhín Ó Muirigh (2012) 'Fionn i nDiaidh na Ríthe: Úathad mé a Temraig a-nocht' In: Féilscríbhinn do Chathal Ó hÁinle. Conamara: An Clóchomhar. [Details]
(2012)'Interpreting the Evidence: Problems with Dating the Early Fíanaigecht Corpus'
Kevin Murray (2012) 'Interpreting the Evidence: Problems with Dating the Early Fíanaigecht Corpus' In: The Gaelic Finn Tradition. Dublin: Four Courts Press. [Details]
(2008)'Some Thoughts on Baile Binnbérlach mac Búain'
Murray, Kevin; (2008) 'Some Thoughts on Baile Binnbérlach mac Búain' In: Essays on the Early Irish King Tales. Dublin: Four Courts Press. [Details]
(2005)'The Manuscript Tradition of Baile Chuind Chétchathaig and its Relationship with Baile in Scáil'
Murray, Kevin; (2005) 'The Manuscript Tradition of Baile Chuind Chétchathaig and its Relationship with Baile in Scáil' In: The Kingship and Landscape of Tara. Dublin: Four Courts Press. [Details]
(2005)'The Fenian Cycle'
Murray, Kevin; (2005) 'The Fenian Cycle' In: Medieval Ireland: An Encyclopedia. New York and London: Routledge. [Details]
(2005)'The 'Airgíalla Charter Poem': An Edition'
Bhreathnach, Edel and Kevin Murray; (2005) 'The 'Airgíalla Charter Poem': An Edition' In: The Kingship and Landscape of Tara. Dublin: Four Courts Press. [Details]
(2005)'Baile Chuind Chétchathaig: An Edition'
Bhreathnach, Edel and Kevin Murray; (2005) 'Baile Chuind Chétchathaig: An Edition' In: The Kingship and Landscape of Tara. Dublin: Four Courts Press. [Details]
(2004)'Gilla Mo Dutu Úa Caiside'
Murray, Kevin; (2004) 'Gilla Mo Dutu Úa Caiside' In: Cín Chille Cúile: Texts Saints and Places-Essays in Honour of Pádraig Ó Riain. Aberystwyth: Celtic Studies Publications. [Details]
(2002)'Baile in Scáil and Echtrae Chormaic'
Murray, Kevin; (2002) 'Baile in Scáil and Echtrae Chormaic' In: Ogma: Essays in Celtic Studies in Honour of Próinséas Ní Chatháin. Dublin: Four Courts Press. [Details]
(2000)'Place-names'
Ó Murchadha, Diarmuid and Kevin Murray; (2000) 'Place-names' In: The Heritage of Ireland. Cork: Collins' Press. [Details]
(2000)'The Role of the Cuilebad in Immram Snédgusa ocus Maic Riagla'
Murray, Kevin; (2000) 'The Role of the Cuilebad in Immram Snédgusa ocus Maic Riagla' In: The Otherworld Voyage in Early Irish Literature. Dublin: Four Courts Press. [Details]
(2000)'A Middle Irish Tract on Cró and Díbad'
Murray, Kevin; (2000) 'A Middle Irish Tract on Cró and Díbad' In: Seanchas: Essays in Early and Medieval Archaeology, History and Literature in Honour of Francis J. Byrne. Dublin: Four Courts Press. [Details]
(2014)'The Voyaging of St Columba’s Clerics'
Kevin Murray (2014) 'The Voyaging of St Columba’s Clerics' In: J. Carey, E. Nic Cárthaigh and C. Ó Dochartaigh (eds). The End and Beyond: Medieval Irish Eschatology. Aberystwyth: Celtic Studies Publications. [Details]

Peer Reviewed Journals

 YearPublication
(2023)'Na Mná sa Luath-Fhiannaíocht'
Caoimhín Ó Muirigh (2023) 'Na Mná sa Luath-Fhiannaíocht'. Léachtaí Cholm Cille, 53 :146-155 [Details]
(2021)'The Book of Lismore: Manuscript and Contents'
Murray, Kevin (2021) 'The Book of Lismore: Manuscript and Contents'. Journal of The Cork Historical and Archaeological Society, 126 :4-22 [Details]
(2019)'Sources of Irish Mythology: The Significance of the Dinnshenchas'
Kevin Murray (2019) 'Sources of Irish Mythology: The Significance of the Dinnshenchas'. North American Journal of Celtic Studies, 3 (ii):155-170 [Details]
(2017)'H and the First Recension of the Táin'
Murray, Kevin (2017) 'H and the First Recension of the Táin'. Studia Celtica Fennica, 14 :127-138 [Details]
(2017)'Genre Construction: The Creation of the Dinnshenchas'
Murray, Kevin (2017) 'Genre Construction: The Creation of the Dinnshenchas'. Journal Of Literary Onomastics, 6 (1):11-21   [Full Text] [Details]
(2009)'Reviews, Reviewers, and Critical Texts'
Murray, Kevin; (2009) 'Reviews, Reviewers, and Critical Texts'. Cambrian Medieval Celtic Studies, 57 :51-70 [Details]
(2009)'Irish Studies: Early Irish (2007)'
Murray, Kevin; (2009) 'Irish Studies: Early Irish (2007)'. The Year's Work in Modern Language Studies, 69 :612-616 [Details]
(2008)'Fionn, Fian agus Corca Laoidhe'
Ó Muirigh, Caoimhín (Kevin Murray); (2008) 'Fionn, Fian agus Corca Laoidhe'. Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society, 113 :24-27 [Details]
(2008)'Irish Studies: Early Irish (2006)'
Murray, Kevin; (2008) 'Irish Studies: Early Irish (2006)'. The Year's Work in Modern Language Studies, 68 :637-641 [Details]
(2008)'Some Thoughts on the Operation of Native Law in Medieval Ireland'
Murray, Kevin; (2008) 'Some Thoughts on the Operation of Native Law in Medieval Ireland'. Proceedings of the Harvard Celtic Colloquium, 22 :156-171 [Details]
(2007)'Irish Studies: Early Irish (2005)'
Murray, Kevin; (2007) 'Irish Studies: Early Irish (2005)'. The Year's Work in Modern Language Studies, 67 :509-515 [Details]
(2007)'Catshlechta and Other Medieval Legal Material Relating to Cats'
Murray,Kevin; (2007) 'Catshlechta and Other Medieval Legal Material Relating to Cats'. Celtica, 25 :143-159 [Details]
(2006)'Irish Studies: Early Irish (2004)'
Murray, Kevin.; (2006) 'Irish Studies: Early Irish (2004)'. The Year's Work in Modern Language Studies, 66 (*):465-469 [Details]
(2005)'Irish Studies: Early Irish (2003)'
Murray, Kevin.; (2005) 'Irish Studies: Early Irish (2003)'. The Year's Work in Modern Language Studies, 65 (*):456-459 [Details]
(2005)'Dialect in Medieval Irish? Evidence from Placenames'
Murray, Kevin.; (2005) 'Dialect in Medieval Irish? Evidence from Placenames'. Studia Celtica Fennica, 2 (*):97-109 [Details]
(2003)'Irish Studies: Early Irish (2002)'
Murray, Kevin.; (2003) 'Irish Studies: Early Irish (2002)'. The Year's Work in Modern Language Studies, 64 (*):538-542 [Details]
(2003)'Lulgach: A Milch Cow'
Murray, Kevin; (2003) 'Lulgach: A Milch Cow'. Celtica, 24 (*):223-224 [Details]
(2003)'A Reading from Scéla Moshauluim'
Murray, Kevin; (2003) 'A Reading from Scéla Moshauluim'. Zeitschrift Fuer Celtische Philologie, 53 (*):198-201 [Details]
(2002)'Baile in Scáil and Baile Bricín'
Murray, Kevin; (2002) 'Baile in Scáil and Baile Bricín'. Éigse, 33 (*):49-56 [Details]
(2002)'Irish Studies: Early Irish (2001)'
Murray, Kevin; (2002) 'Irish Studies: Early Irish (2001)'. The Year's Work in Modern Language Studies, 63 (*):585-588 [Details]
(2001)'Irish Studies: Early Irish (2000)'
Murray, Kevin; (2001) 'Irish Studies: Early Irish (2000)'. The Year's Work in Modern Language Studies, 62 (*):549-556 [Details]
(2001)'The Finding of the Táin'
Murray, Kevin; (2001) 'The Finding of the Táin'. Cambrian Medieval Celtic Studies, 41 (*):17-23 [Details]
(2001)'*Eterrí 'Intermediate King, Subordinate King'?'
Murray, Kevin; (2001) '*Eterrí 'Intermediate King, Subordinate King'?'. Peritia, 15 (*):377-378 [Details]
(2000)'Edmund Hogan's Onomasticon Goedelicum, Ninety Years on: Reviewers and Users'
Murray, Kevin; (2000) 'Edmund Hogan's Onomasticon Goedelicum, Ninety Years on: Reviewers and Users'. Bulletinetin of The Ulster Place-Name Society, 8 (*):65-75 [Details]
(2000)'Tooraneena, Co. Phort Láirge: Léamh Eile ar an Ainm'
Ó Muirigh, Caoimhín; (2000) 'Tooraneena, Co. Phort Láirge: Léamh Eile ar an Ainm'. Journal of The Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society, 56 (*):67-68 [Details]
(1999)'Varia vii: At(t)ba / Éc At(t)bai'
Murray, Kevin; (1999) 'Varia vii: At(t)ba / Éc At(t)bai'. Ériu, 50 (*):185-187 [Details]
(1999)'Táilcentech 'the Monastery of Armagh'?'
Ó Muirigh, Caoimhín (Kevin Murray); (1999) 'Táilcentech 'the Monastery of Armagh'?'. Peritia, 13 (*):309-310 [Details]
(1995)'Immram Snedgusa ocus Maic Riagla: An Early Irish Voyage Tale'
Murray, Kevin; (1995) 'Immram Snedgusa ocus Maic Riagla: An Early Irish Voyage Tale'. Pages, 2 :25-34 [Details]

Conference Publications

 YearPublication
(2002)Irland und Europa im früheren Mittelalter: Texte und Überlieferung / Ireland and Europe in the Early Middle Ages: Texts and Transmissions
Murray, Kevin; (2002) Some Observations upon the Treatment of Non-Irish Placenames in Medieval Irish Manuscripts . In: Ní Chatháin, Próinséas and Michael Richter eds. Irland und Europa im früheren Mittelalter: Texte und Überlieferung / Ireland and Europe in the Early Middle Ages: Texts and Transmissions , pp.37-44 [Details]

Review Articles

 YearPublication
(2020)Córus Bésgnai: A window on the medieval Irish church.
Murray, Kevin (2020) Córus Bésgnai: A window on the medieval Irish church. Review Articles [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
(2007)'Medieval Ireland', review of D. Ó Cróinín (ed.), A New History of Ireland I: Prehistoric and Early Ireland (Oxford University Press, 2005), Classics Ireland 14 (2007).
Murray, Kevin; (2007) 'Medieval Ireland', review of D. Ó Cróinín (ed.), A New History of Ireland I: Prehistoric and Early Ireland (Oxford University Press, 2005), Classics Ireland 14 (2007). Review Articles [Details]

Book Reviews

 YearPublication
(2020)Review of Alexander O’Hara and Ian Wood, Jonas of Bobbio: Life of Columbanus, Life of John of Réomé, and Life of Vedast.
Kevin Murray (2020) Review of Alexander O’Hara and Ian Wood, Jonas of Bobbio: Life of Columbanus, Life of John of Réomé, and Life of Vedast. Book Reviews [Details]
(2016)Review of Muireann Ní Bhrolcháin, An Introduction to Early Irish Literature.
Kevin Murray (2016) Review of Muireann Ní Bhrolcháin, An Introduction to Early Irish Literature. Book Reviews [Details]
(2015)Ties That Bind: Three Recent Publications from the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies.
Kevin Murray (2015) Ties That Bind: Three Recent Publications from the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. Book Reviews [Details]
(2015)Review of Ralph O’Connor, The Destruction of Da Derga’s Hostel: Kingship and Narrative Artistry in a Mediaeval Irish Saga.
Kevin Murray (2015) Review of Ralph O’Connor, The Destruction of Da Derga’s Hostel: Kingship and Narrative Artistry in a Mediaeval Irish Saga. Book Reviews [Details]
(2013)Review of Roseanne Schot, Conor Newman and Edel Bhreathnach (ed.). Landscapes of Cult and Kingship (Four Courts Press, Dublin, 2011), Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries in Ireland 140.
Kevin Murray (2013) Review of Roseanne Schot, Conor Newman and Edel Bhreathnach (ed.). Landscapes of Cult and Kingship (Four Courts Press, Dublin, 2011), Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries in Ireland 140. Book Reviews [Details]
(2012)Review of Marie Therese Flanagan, The Transformation of the Irish Church in the Twelfth Century (The Boydell Press, Woodbridge, 2010), Catholic Historical Review 98, ii.
Kevin Murray (2012) Review of Marie Therese Flanagan, The Transformation of the Irish Church in the Twelfth Century (The Boydell Press, Woodbridge, 2010), Catholic Historical Review 98, ii. Book Reviews [Details]
(2010)Review of Roisin McLaughlin, Early Irish Satire (Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 2008), Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society 115.
Murray, Kevin; (2010) Review of Roisin McLaughlin, Early Irish Satire (Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 2008), Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society 115. Book Reviews [Details]
(2008)Review of Karen Jankulak and Jonathan M. Wooding (ed.), Ireland and Wales in the Middle Ages (Four Courts Press, Dublin, 2007), Classics Ireland 15.
Murray, Kevin; (2008) Review of Karen Jankulak and Jonathan M. Wooding (ed.), Ireland and Wales in the Middle Ages (Four Courts Press, Dublin, 2007), Classics Ireland 15. Book Reviews [Details]
(2007)Review of Damian Bracken and Dagmar Ó Riain-Raedel (ed.), Ireland and Europe in the Twelfth Century: Reform and Renewal (Four Courts Press, Dublin, 2006), Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society 112.
Murray, Kevin; (2007) Review of Damian Bracken and Dagmar Ó Riain-Raedel (ed.), Ireland and Europe in the Twelfth Century: Reform and Renewal (Four Courts Press, Dublin, 2006), Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society 112. Book Reviews [Details]
(2007)Review of Helen Fulton (ed.), Medieval Celtic Literature and Society (Four Courts Press, Dublin, 2005), Irish Historical Studies xxxv, no. 139.
Murray, Kevin; (2007) Review of Helen Fulton (ed.), Medieval Celtic Literature and Society (Four Courts Press, Dublin, 2005), Irish Historical Studies xxxv, no. 139. Book Reviews [Details]
(2007)Review of Brian Ó Cuív, Catalogue of Irish Language Manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford and Oxford College Libraries, Part 2: Plates and Indexes (Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 2003), Zeitschrift für celtische Philologie 55.
Murray, Kevin; (2007) Review of Brian Ó Cuív, Catalogue of Irish Language Manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford and Oxford College Libraries, Part 2: Plates and Indexes (Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 2003), Zeitschrift für celtische Philologie 55. Book Reviews [Details]
(2006)Review of Richard A.V. Cox, The Gaelic Place-names of Carloway, Isle of Lewis: Their Structure and Significance (Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 2002), Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society 111.
Murray, Kevin.; (2006) Review of Richard A.V. Cox, The Gaelic Place-names of Carloway, Isle of Lewis: Their Structure and Significance (Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 2002), Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society 111. Book Reviews [Details]
(2004)Review of Brian Ó Cuív, Catalogue of Irish Language Manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford and Oxford College Libraries, Part 1: Descriptions (Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 2001), Zeitschrift für celtische Philologie 54.
Murray, Kevin.; (2004) Review of Brian Ó Cuív, Catalogue of Irish Language Manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford and Oxford College Libraries, Part 1: Descriptions (Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 2001), Zeitschrift für celtische Philologie 54. Book Reviews [Details]
(2002)Review of Mainchín Seoighe, From Bruree to Corcomohide (Bruree / Rockhill Development Association, 2000), Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society 107.
Murray, Kevin; (2002) Review of Mainchín Seoighe, From Bruree to Corcomohide (Bruree / Rockhill Development Association, 2000), Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society 107. Book Reviews [Details]
(2001)Review of Colin A. Ireland, Old Irish Wisdom Attributed to Aldfrith of Northumbria: An Edition of Bríathra Flainn Fhína maic Ossu (Tempe, Arizona, 1999), Peritia 15.
Murray, Kevin; (2001) Review of Colin A. Ireland, Old Irish Wisdom Attributed to Aldfrith of Northumbria: An Edition of Bríathra Flainn Fhína maic Ossu (Tempe, Arizona, 1999), Peritia 15. Book Reviews [Details]
(2001)Review of Jacqueline Borsje, From Chaos To Enemy: Encounters with Monsters in Early Irish Texts. An Investigation Related to the Process of Christianization and the Concept of Evil (Brepols, 1996), Zeitschrift für celtische Philologie 52.
Murray, Kevin; (2001) Review of Jacqueline Borsje, From Chaos To Enemy: Encounters with Monsters in Early Irish Texts. An Investigation Related to the Process of Christianization and the Concept of Evil (Brepols, 1996), Zeitschrift für celtische Philologie 52. Book Reviews [Details]
(2009)Review of Patrick McKay, Place-Names of Northern Ireland, Volume 8: County Fermanagh I. Lisnaskea and District: the Parish of Aghalurcher (Belfast, 2004), Ainm 10.
Murray, Kevin; (2009) Review of Patrick McKay, Place-Names of Northern Ireland, Volume 8: County Fermanagh I. Lisnaskea and District: the Parish of Aghalurcher (Belfast, 2004), Ainm 10. Book Reviews [Details]
(2000)Review of Dáithí Ó hÓgáin, The Sacred Isle: Belief and Religion in Pre-Christian Ireland (The Collins Press: Cork, 1999), Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society 105.
Murray, Kevin; (2000) Review of Dáithí Ó hÓgáin, The Sacred Isle: Belief and Religion in Pre-Christian Ireland (The Collins Press: Cork, 1999), Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society 105. Book Reviews [Details]
(1998)Léirmheas ar J.J. Silke, Two Abbots (Diocese of Raphoe, 1997), Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society 103.
Ó Muirigh, Caoimhín (Kevin Murray); (1998) Léirmheas ar J.J. Silke, Two Abbots (Diocese of Raphoe, 1997), Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society 103. Book Reviews [Details]

Professional Activities

Honours and Awards

 YearTitleAwarding Body
2008Research Achievement Award College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, UCC

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 AssociationFunctionFrom / To
Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann: Fochoiste na bhFoilseachán Cisteoir/
Irish Texts Society Hon. Secretary/
Cork Historical and Archaeological Society Vice-President/

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