Ciarán Ó Gealbháin is a musician and singer, who has travelled extensively in the past with the Irish traditional music group, Danú. With a background in television production, he worked for a number of years as a sound technician and editor/director with the TV production company Nemeton Teo. Graduating from UCC in 2006 with a degree in Gaeilge and An Léann Dúchais, he completed the PGDE in 2007 and, following a brief period teaching at second level, returned to UCC and Roinn an Bhéaloidis/the Dept. of Folklore and Ethnology, where he conducted doctoral research into various aspects of the song tradition of his native county of Waterford. He currently lectures on the Béaloideas and Folklore programmes at UCC, and has co-edited Béascna: UCC Journal of Folklore and Ethnology since 2007, acting as senior editor to the Journal since 2012.
I have long held an interest in the Irish song tradition and in particular that of the Déise area. My doctoral thesis comprises an archival and ethnographic-based study of the song tradition of the county of Waterford, with a particular focus on the Gaeltacht area of that county. Song transmission and acquisition within the community are examined with regard to repertoire, performance and style through extensive archival and field research. I have a particular interest in the rise of Romanticism and nationalism as European-wide phenomena particularly in the 19th and early 20th century, and in how these movements informed not only the efforts of those involved in the collection and publication of Irish song in the past, but also, over time, the repertoire as practiced in the community today.
I teach on a number of courses relating to: various genres of oral narrative; methods and theories in the discipline of folklore; folklore collecting in Ireland; folklife and Irish calendar customs; folk belief; the development of the disciplines of folklore and ethnology in both an Irish and a European context, etc.
Maidir leis na cúrsaí a bhfuil baint agam leo, féach led thoil, na modúil seo a leanas i Leabhar na Modúl, UCC. For a sample of the courses on which I teach, please see the following in the UCC Book of Modules:
BD1001: Béaloideas – Scéal, Nós is Ealaín
FL1004: Introduction to Irish Folklore
FL2015: Singers and Songs in Irish Tradition
FL2012: Exploring the Otherworld – Popular Beliefs and Symbols
FL3013: Studying Stories – Theory and Method
Biography
Ceoltóir agus amhránaí is ea Ciarán Ó Gealbháin, a thug tamall leis an ngrúpa ceoil traidisiúnta, Danú. Cúlra aige i léiritheoireacht teilifíse: chaith roinnt bhlianta ag obair mar mhaor fuaime agus mar eagarthóir/stiúrthóir leis an gcomhlacht teilifíse Nemeton Teo. Bhain céim sa Léann Dúchais agus sa Ghaeilge ó COC sa bhliain 2006 agus cáilíocht mhúinteoireachta an bhliain dar gceann. Chaith seal ag obair mar mhúinteoir meánscoile, sarar fhill sé an athuair ar Roinn an Bhéaloidis, COC, mar a scríobh sé tráchtas dochtúireachta ar ghnéithe éagsúla de thraidisiún amhránaíochta na nDéise. Tá ag léachtóireacht faoi láthair i Roinn an Bhéaloidis, ag múineadh ar chúrsaí céime na Roinne, Béaloideas agus Folklore. Tá ar dhuine d'eagarthóirí Béascna, Iris Bhéaloideasa agus Eitneolaíochta COC, ó 2007 i leith, agus is é eagarthóir sinsearach na hirise céanna sin ó 2012.Ciarán Ó Gealbháin is a musician and singer, who has travelled extensively in the past with the Irish traditional music group, Danú. With a background in television production, he worked for a number of years as a sound technician and editor/director with the TV production company Nemeton Teo. Graduating from UCC in 2006 with a degree in Gaeilge and An Léann Dúchais, he completed the PGDE in 2007 and, following a brief period teaching at second level, returned to UCC and Roinn an Bhéaloidis/the Dept. of Folklore and Ethnology, where he conducted doctoral research into various aspects of the song tradition of his native county of Waterford. He currently lectures on the Béaloideas and Folklore programmes at UCC, and has co-edited Béascna: UCC Journal of Folklore and Ethnology since 2007, acting as senior editor to the Journal since 2012.
Research Interests
Tá suim á cur agam le fada i dtraidisiún amhránaíochta na hÉireann, agus go háirithe san amhránaíocht mar a chleachtaítí agus mar a chleactaítear fós i gcontae Phort Láirge í. Féachtar sa tráchtas dochtúireachta agam ar cheisteanna a bhaineann le seachadadh agus le sealbhú na n-amhrán i measc an phobail, le béim faoi leith ar cheantar na Déise. Cuirim spéis i bhfás agus i dteacht chun cinn an Rómánsachais agus an náisiúnachais ar Mhór-roinn na hEorpa agus in Éirinn, agus cíoraim mar a chuaigh na gluaiseachtaí sin i bhfeidhm ar chnuasaitheoirí amhrán agus ar stór amhrán na ndaoine i bhfad na haimsire. Tá suim dá réir sin agam i dteacht chun cinn an Rómánsachais agus i bpréamhacha an náisiúnachais is léann an dúchais, in Éirinn agus i dtíortha nach í; agus i stair léann an bhéaloidis is na heitneolaíochta trí chéile.I have long held an interest in the Irish song tradition and in particular that of the Déise area. My doctoral thesis comprises an archival and ethnographic-based study of the song tradition of the county of Waterford, with a particular focus on the Gaeltacht area of that county. Song transmission and acquisition within the community are examined with regard to repertoire, performance and style through extensive archival and field research. I have a particular interest in the rise of Romanticism and nationalism as European-wide phenomena particularly in the 19th and early 20th century, and in how these movements informed not only the efforts of those involved in the collection and publication of Irish song in the past, but also, over time, the repertoire as practiced in the community today.
Publications
Edited Books
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2019) | Charms, Charmers and Charming in Ireland Ó Gealbháin, C. with John Carey, Barbara Hillers and Ilona Tuomi (Ed.). (2019) Charms, Charmers and Charming in Ireland Cardiff: University of Wales Press. [Details] |
Book Chapters
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2021) | 'Aspects of Irish-language song transmission in Munster, 1700-1850' Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2021) 'Aspects of Irish-language song transmission in Munster, 1700-1850' In: Conor Caldwell, Moyra Haslett, and Lillis Ó Laoire (eds). The Oxford Handbook of Irish Song. New York: Oxford University Press. [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2013) | ''Caoineadh Liam Uí Raghallaigh' agus a Thuras Aduaidh' Ciarán Ó Gealbháin (2013) ''Caoineadh Liam Uí Raghallaigh' agus a Thuras Aduaidh' In: R. uí Ógáin, N. Ní Shiadhail & M. Ní Urdail (eds). Sealbhú an Traidisiúin. Baile Átha Cliath: Comhairle Bhéaloideas Éireann. [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2012) | 'Dhá Amhrán a Bhailigh Liam de Noraidh in Iarthar Déise' Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2012) 'Dhá Amhrán a Bhailigh Liam de Noraidh in Iarthar Déise' In: Sean, Nua agus Síoraíocht: Féilscríbhinn in ómós do Dháithí Ó hÓgáin. Baile Átha Cliath: Coisceim. [Details] |
Peer Reviewed Journals
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2022) | 'An Amhránaíocht Dúchais agus Gluaiseacht na hAthbheochana sna Déise ag Tús an 20ú hAois' Ciarán Ó Gealbháin (2022) 'An Amhránaíocht Dúchais agus Gluaiseacht na hAthbheochana sna Déise ag Tús an 20ú hAois'. An Linn Bhuí, (26) [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'Song and Revival in a County Waterford Community' Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2019) 'Song and Revival in a County Waterford Community'. Béascna, :92-109 [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2019) | ''Sinnleach Binnbhéalach Bhaile Uí Raghallaigh': Nioclás Tóibín (1928–1994)' Ciarán Ó Gealbháin (2019) ''Sinnleach Binnbhéalach Bhaile Uí Raghallaigh': Nioclás Tóibín (1928–1994)'. An Linn Bhuí, :10-23 [Details] | |
| (2016) | 'Risteard de Hindeberg agus a Chomhluadar Ceoil, Samhradh 1905' Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2016) 'Risteard de Hindeberg agus a Chomhluadar Ceoil, Samhradh 1905'. An Linn Bhuí, :151-178 [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2015) | ''Na Prátaí Dubha' agus Déantúis Eile a Leagtar ar Mholly na Páirce' Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2015) ''Na Prátaí Dubha' agus Déantúis Eile a Leagtar ar Mholly na Páirce'. An Linn Bhuí, :41-62 [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2015) | 'Raiftearaí's 'Máire Ní Eidhin' in the Waterford Song Tradition' Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2015) 'Raiftearaí's 'Máire Ní Eidhin' in the Waterford Song Tradition'. Béaloideas: The Journal of The Folklore of Ireland Society, :1-15 [Details] | |
| (2013) | 'Diversion Aerach: 'Aonach Bhearna na Gaoithe' agus an saol in Éirinn sa naoú haois déag' Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2013) 'Diversion Aerach: 'Aonach Bhearna na Gaoithe' agus an saol in Éirinn sa naoú haois déag'. Béaloideas: The Journal of The Folklore of Ireland Society, :88-113 [Details] | |
| (2011) | 'Piaras Mac Gearailt, Máire Ní Dhonnagáin agus 'Bata na Bachaille' in Iarthar Déise' Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2011) 'Piaras Mac Gearailt, Máire Ní Dhonnagáin agus 'Bata na Bachaille' in Iarthar Déise'. An Linn Bhuí, :167-173 [Details] | |
| (2010) | 'Londubh an Chairn: Leabhar dá Ré' Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán; (2010) 'Londubh an Chairn: Leabhar dá Ré'. Béascna, :155-169 [Details] | |
| (2006) | 'Idir Dhá Shaol sa mBuí-Chnoc: Stair agus Seanchas san amhrán 'Pilib Séimh Ceart Ó Fathaigh' Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán; (2006) 'Idir Dhá Shaol sa mBuí-Chnoc: Stair agus Seanchas san amhrán 'Pilib Séimh Ceart Ó Fathaigh'. An Linn Bhuí, :151-166 [Details] |
Journal Volume Edited
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2022) | Béascna 12: Iris Bhéaloideasa agus Eitneolaíochta / Journal of Folklore & Ethnology. Ciarán Ó Gealbháin & Angun Sønnesyn Olsen (eds) (2022) Béascna 12: Iris Bhéaloideasa agus Eitneolaíochta / Journal of Folklore & Ethnology. Journal Volume Edited [Details] | |
| (2019) | Béascna 11: Iris Bhéaloideasa agus Eitneolaíochta/Journal of Folklore and Ethnology. Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán & Angun Sønnesyn Olsen (eds) (2019) Béascna 11: Iris Bhéaloideasa agus Eitneolaíochta/Journal of Folklore and Ethnology. Journal Volume Edited [Details] | |
| (2017) | Béascna 10: Iris Bhéaloideasa agus Eitneolaíochta/Journal of Folklore and Ethnology. Ó Gealbháin, C & Angun Sønnesyn Olsen (eds.) (2017) Béascna 10: Iris Bhéaloideasa agus Eitneolaíochta/Journal of Folklore and Ethnology. Journal Volume Edited [Details] | |
| (2015) | Béascna 9: Iris Bhéaloideasa agus Eitneolaíochta/Journal of Folklore and Ethnology. Ó Gealbháin, C. le Angun Sønnesyn Olsen (2015) Béascna 9: Iris Bhéaloideasa agus Eitneolaíochta/Journal of Folklore and Ethnology. Cork: Journal Volume Edited [Details] | |
| (2013) | Béascna 8: Iris Bhéaloideasa agus Eitneolaíochta/Journal of Folklore and Ethnology. Ó Gealbháin, C. le Tríona Ní Shíocháin, Angun Sønnesyn Olsen & John Eastlake (2013) Béascna 8: Iris Bhéaloideasa agus Eitneolaíochta/Journal of Folklore and Ethnology. Cork: Journal Volume Edited [Details] | |
| (2011) | Béascna 7: Iris Bhéaloideasa agus Eitneolaíochta/Journal of Folklore and Ethnology. Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán le Seán Ó Duinnshléibhe, Angun Sønnesyn Olsen & John Eastlake (2011) Béascna 7: Iris Bhéaloideasa agus Eitneolaíochta/Journal of Folklore and Ethnology. Cork: Journal Volume Edited [Details] | |
| (2010) | Béascna 6: Iris Bhéaloideasa agus Eitneolaíochta COC / UCC Journal of Folklore and Ethnology. Ó Gealbháin, C. le Seán Ó Duinnshléibhe, Angun Sønnesyn Olsen & John Eastlake; (2010) Béascna 6: Iris Bhéaloideasa agus Eitneolaíochta COC / UCC Journal of Folklore and Ethnology. Cork: Journal Volume Edited [Details] | |
| (2009) | Béascna 5: Iris Bhéaloideasa agus Eitneolaíochta COC / UCC Journal of Folklore and Ethnology. Ó Gealbháin, C. le Seán Ó Duinnshléibhe & Angun Sønnesyn Olsen ; (2009) Béascna 5: Iris Bhéaloideasa agus Eitneolaíochta COC / UCC Journal of Folklore and Ethnology. Cork: Journal Volume Edited [Details] | |
| (2008) | Béascna 4: Iris Bhéaloideasa agus Eitneolaíochta COC / UCC Journal of Folklore and Ethnology. Ó Gealbháin, C. le Seán Ó Duinnshléibhe & Angun Sønnesyn Olsen ; (2008) Béascna 4: Iris Bhéaloideasa agus Eitneolaíochta COC / UCC Journal of Folklore and Ethnology. Cork: Journal Volume Edited [Details] |
Book Reviews
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2022) | Béascna 12: Léirmheas – 'Peig Sayers: Níl Deireadh Ráite / Not the Final Word', edited by Bo Almqvist and Pádraig Ó Héalaí. Ciarán Ó Gealbháin (2022) Béascna 12: Léirmheas – 'Peig Sayers: Níl Deireadh Ráite / Not the Final Word', edited by Bo Almqvist and Pádraig Ó Héalaí. Book Reviews [Details] | |
| (2019) | COMHARTaighde 5: Léirmheas – 'Eachtra Ghiolla an Amaráin', Pádraig Ó Liatháin (eag.). Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2019) COMHARTaighde 5: Léirmheas – 'Eachtra Ghiolla an Amaráin', Pádraig Ó Liatháin (eag.). Book Reviews [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2019) | Béascna 11: Review – 'Blood Rite: The Feast of Saint Martin in Ireland', by Bill Mag Fhloinn. Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2019) Béascna 11: Review – 'Blood Rite: The Feast of Saint Martin in Ireland', by Bill Mag Fhloinn. Book Reviews [Details] | |
| (2017) | Béascna 10: Review – 'Packy Jim: Folklore and Worldview on the Irish Border', by Ray Cashman. Ó Gealbháin, C. (2017) Béascna 10: Review – 'Packy Jim: Folklore and Worldview on the Irish Border', by Ray Cashman. Roinn an Bhéaloidis/Dept. of Folklore and Ethnology, UCC: Book Reviews [Details] | |
| (2013) | Bealoideas 81: Review – 'Ancestral Imprints: Histories of Irish Traditional Music and Dance', edited by Thérèse Smith. Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2013) Bealoideas 81: Review – 'Ancestral Imprints: Histories of Irish Traditional Music and Dance', edited by Thérèse Smith. Baile Átha Cliath: Book Reviews [Details] | |
| (2013) | Béascna 8: Léirmheas – 'Bláth 's Craobh na nÚdar: Amhráin Mháire Bhuí', le Tríona Ní Shíocháin. Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2013) Béascna 8: Léirmheas – 'Bláth 's Craobh na nÚdar: Amhráin Mháire Bhuí', le Tríona Ní Shíocháin. Corcaigh: Book Reviews [Details] | |
| (2008) | Béascna 4: Léirmheas – 'Seosamh Ó hÉanaí: Nár fhágha mé bás choíche' le Liam Mac Con Iomaire. Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán; (2008) Béascna 4: Léirmheas – 'Seosamh Ó hÉanaí: Nár fhágha mé bás choíche' le Liam Mac Con Iomaire. Corcaigh: Book Reviews [Details] |
Invited Lectures
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2022) | Invited lecture, Féile Séamus Creagh 2022, Newfoundland, Canada: 'Raghad go Baile Sheáin leat': Singers, Songs and Stories from the Waterford Tradition'. Ciarán Ó Gealbháin (2022) Invited lecture, Féile Séamus Creagh 2022, Newfoundland, Canada: 'Raghad go Baile Sheáin leat': Singers, Songs and Stories from the Waterford Tradition'. Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2018) | Seán Ó Riada Memorial Lecture 2018: 'Like a Mountain Rising Out of a Cultural Landscape': Nioclás Tóibín (1928-1994) and the Déise Song Tradition. Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2018) Seán Ó Riada Memorial Lecture 2018: 'Like a Mountain Rising Out of a Cultural Landscape': Nioclás Tóibín (1928-1994) and the Déise Song Tradition. Cork: Invited Lectures [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2018) | Tionól na nDéise 2018: 'Sinnleach Binnbhéalach Bhaile Uí Raghallaigh': Nioclás Tóibín (1928–1994). Ciarán Ó Gealbháin (2018) Tionól na nDéise 2018: 'Sinnleach Binnbhéalach Bhaile Uí Raghallaigh': Nioclás Tóibín (1928–1994). Invited Lectures [Details] | |
| (2014) | Tionól na nDéise 2014 / Waterford Festival of Food: 'Capall na hOibre' – Bia in Amhráin na nDaoine. Ciarán Ó Gealbháin (2014) Tionól na nDéise 2014 / Waterford Festival of Food: 'Capall na hOibre' – Bia in Amhráin na nDaoine. Invited Lectures [Details] |
Electronic Source
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2008) | Bunachar Amhrán/Song Database: seannosbeo.ie. Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán; (2008) Bunachar Amhrán/Song Database: seannosbeo.ie. Electronic Source [Details] |
Film or Broadcasts
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2021) | Foscadh. Seán Breathnach (Director) (2021) Foscadh. Film or Broadcasts [Details] |
Video recording / TV
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2020) | Seal le Dáithí. Ciarán Ó Gealbháin [Guest] (2020) Seal le Dáithí. Video recording / TV [Details] | |
| (2016) | Deireadh Ré. Ó Gealbháin, C. [Programme Contributor] (2016) Deireadh Ré. Video recording / TV [Details] | |
| (2016) | 'Se Mo Laoch – Ann Mulqueen. Ó Gealbháin, C. [Programme Contributor] (2016) 'Se Mo Laoch – Ann Mulqueen. Video recording / TV [Details] | |
| (2014) | Liam Clancy, Mo Chara. Ó Gealbháin, C. [Programme Contributor] (2014) Liam Clancy, Mo Chara. TG 4, Baile na hAbhann, Co. na Gaillimhe: Video recording / TV [Details] | |
| (2008) | Ceol ón gCroí: An Gorta Mór. Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán [Writer, Presenter] (2008) Ceol ón gCroí: An Gorta Mór. TG4, Baile na hAbhann, Co. na Gaillimhe: Video recording / TV [Details] |
CD
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2010) | Danú: Seanchas. Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán le Danú; (2010) Danú: Seanchas. CD [Details] | |
| (2002) | Danú: All Things Considered. Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán & Danú; (2002) Danú: All Things Considered. New Jersey: CD [Details] | |
| (2000) | The Chieftains: Going to the Well for Water. Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán le The Chieftains ; (2000) The Chieftains: Going to the Well for Water. CD [Details] | |
| (2000) | Danú: Think Before You Think!. Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán & Danú; (2000) Danú: Think Before You Think!. New Jersey: CD [Details] | |
| (1998) | Cois Mara Thoir sa Rinn. Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán et al.; (1998) Cois Mara Thoir sa Rinn. An Rinn ó gCuanach, Co. Phort Láirge: CD [Details] | |
| (1996) | Colm Murphy: An Bodhrán - The Irish Drum. Ó Gealbhain, Ciarán le Colm Murphy & Alec Finn; (1996) Colm Murphy: An Bodhrán - The Irish Drum. CD [Details] |
Invited Performer
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2022) | Féile Séamus Creagh. Ciarán Ó Gealbháin (2022) Féile Séamus Creagh. Invited Performer [Details] | |
| (2018) | Music and Song from the P.W Joyce Collections. Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán with Liam O'Connor (2018) Music and Song from the P.W Joyce Collections. Invited Performer [Details] |
PhD Thesis
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2016) | Ó Sheán Clárach Mac Domhnaill go dtí Nioclás Tóibín: Traidisiún na hAmhránaíochta ins na Déise. Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2016) Ó Sheán Clárach Mac Domhnaill go dtí Nioclás Tóibín: Traidisiún na hAmhránaíochta ins na Déise. PhD Thesis [Details] |
Professional Activities
Conference Contributions
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2019) | The Irish Conference of Folklore & Ethnology / Tionól Béaloideasa agus Eitneolaíochta in Éirinn, Ciaran O Gealbhain (2019) 'Outlaws, Ballads and Bandits in Popular Tradition'. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The Irish Conference of Folklore & Ethnology / Tionól Béaloideasa agus Eitneolaíochta in Éirinn, National University of Ireland , 10-DEC-19 - 11-DEC-19. [Details] | |
| (2018) | Saothrú an Bhéaloidis ó Aimsir na hAthbheochana i Leith, Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2018) Bailiú an Bhéaloidis i gCeantar na Rinne agus an tSeanphobail ins na 1930í. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Saothrú an Bhéaloidis ó Aimsir na hAthbheochana i Leith, Coláiste na Rinne, Co. Phort Láirge, Éire . [Details] | |
| (2016) | Oran, Arran, Oran: A Conference on Gaelic Song, Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2016) ‘Song and the Gaelic Revival in a County Waterford community in the early decades of the 20th Century’. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Oran, Arran, Oran: A Conference on Gaelic Song, UCC . [Details] | |
| (2016) | Ar Muir agus ar Tír: Seanchas na Réabhlóidí, Ciarán Ó Gealbháin (2016) 'An diabhal, thá sé caillte agam, 'Athair': Risteard de Hindeberg agus a chomhluadair ceoil ag tús an 20ú haois. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Ar Muir agus ar Tír: Seanchas na Réabhlóidí, Coláiste na Rinne, An Rinn Ó gCuanach , 30-SEP-16 - 02-OCT-16. [Details] | |
| (2016) | Oral History Network of Ireland Conference 2016: 'People and Place: Oral History in Ireland', Thérèse McIntyre, Ciarán Ó Gealbháin, Seán Abeyta (2016) 'Collecting Traditions'. [Invited Oral Presentation], Oral History Network of Ireland Conference 2016: 'People and Place: Oral History in Ireland', University College Cork , 07-OCT-16 - 08-OCT-16. [Details] | |
| (2016) | Oireachtas Chois Fharraige 2016: Comóradh ar Oireachtas 1976 agus ar Éirí Amach 1916, Lillis Ó Laoire, Ciarán Ó Gealbháin, Róisín Nic Dhonncha & Caitlín Ní Chualáin (2016) Seimineár: 'An Amhránaíocht ar an Sean-nós. Traidisiún díbheo?'. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Oireachtas Chois Fharraige 2016: Comóradh ar Oireachtas 1976 agus ar Éirí Amach 1916, Seanscoil Sailearna, Indreabhán , 22-SEP-16 - 25-SEP-16. [Details] | |
| (2014) | American Conference of Irish Studies/Canadian Association of Irish Studies, Ciarán Ó Gealbháin (2014) Raiftearaí's 'Máire Ní Eidhin' in the Waterford song tradition. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], American Conference of Irish Studies/Canadian Association of Irish Studies, University College Dublin , 11-JUN-14 - 14-JUN-14. [Details] | |
| (2014) | Daonscoil na Mumhan (Oscailt Oifigiúil), Ciarán Ó Gealbháin (2014) ‘Gael mise, agus ní thuigim gur náir dom é’: An Dochtúir Risteard de Hindeberg (1863-1916) agus a Oidhreacht Ceoil. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Daonscoil na Mumhan (Oscailt Oifigiúil), Coláiste na Rinne, An Rinn, Co. Phort Láirge , 17-AUG-14. [Details] | |
| (2013) | Comhdháil na nDéise, Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2013) Léacht: Diversion Aerach: 'Aonach Bhearna na Gaoithe' agus an saol in Éirinn sa 19ú haois. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Comhdháil na nDéise, WIT , 27-APR-13. [Details] | |
| (2013) | Seimineáir Iarchéime, Béaloideas na hÉireann 2013-2014, Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2013) Risteard de Hindeberg (1863-1916) agus Amhránaithe na nDéise ag Tús an 20ú hAois. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Seimineáir Iarchéime, Béaloideas na hÉireann 2013-2014, Áras Newman, COBÁC (UCD) , 22-OCT-13. [Details] | |
| (2013) | Éigse Mhaol Donn, Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2013) Léacht: Traidisiún na hAmhránaíochta i nDéise Thiobraid Árann. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Éigse Mhaol Donn, An Caisleán Nua, Co. Thiobraid Árann , 28-JUN-13 - 30-AUG-13. [Details] | |
| (2012) | Bánchnoic Éireann Ó! The Folklore Song and Music of Ireland, Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2012) The Déise Song Tradition as a Window on the 18th and 19th Century. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Bánchnoic Éireann Ó! The Folklore Song and Music of Ireland, The Princess Grace Library, Monaco , 29-SEP-12 - 01-OCT-12. [Details] | |
| (2011) | Sealbhú an Traidisiúin, Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2011) Léacht: 'Liam Ó Raghallaigh agus a Thuras Aduaidh'. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Sealbhú an Traidisiúin, Scoil na Gaeilge, an Léinn Cheiltigh, Bhéaloideas Éireann agus na Teangeolaíochta, UCD , 20-MAY-11. [Details] | |
| (2011) | Daonscoil na Mumhan 2011, Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán (2011) Léacht: 'Gnéithe de Thraidisiún Amhránaíochta na nDéise'. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Daonscoil na Mumhan 2011, Coláiste na Rinne, An Rinn ua gCuanach , 15-AUG-11. [Details] | |
| (2010) | Na Píobairí Uileann's Notes and Narratives Series, Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán; (2010) Aspects of the Déise Song Tradition. [Invited Oral Presentation], Na Píobairí Uileann's Notes and Narratives Series, NPU Headquarters, Henrietta St. Dublin , 16-JUL-10. [Details] | |
| (2009) | Cúrsa Gaeilge Ionad na dTeangacha, Ollscoil na hÉireann, Má Nuad, Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán; (2009) Gnéithe de Litríocht na nDéise. [Invited Oral Presentation], Cúrsa Gaeilge Ionad na dTeangacha, Ollscoil na hÉireann, Má Nuad, Coláiste Chiaráin, Cill Chainnigh , 05-FEB-09. [Details] | |
| (2008) | Daonscoil Osraí, Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán; (2008) Léacht: Bailiú na nAmhrán sna Déise, 1935-1960. [Invited Oral Presentation], Daonscoil Osraí, Cathair Chill Chainnigh , 26-OCT-08 - 28-OCT-08. [Details] | |
| (2008) | Tionól an Fhomhair 2008, Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán; (2008) Ceardlann: 'Amhráin Dhéiseacha'. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], Tionól an Fhomhair 2008, Cill Ghobnait, Co. Phort Láirge , 19-SEP-08 - 21-SEP-08. [Details] | |
| (2006) | Éigse Sliabh gCua, Ó Gealbháin, Ciarán; (2006) Ceardlann: 'Amhráin ó Shliabh gCua'. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], Éigse Sliabh gCua, Tuar an Fhíona, Co. Phort Láirge , 08-SEP-06 - 10-SEP-06. [Details] |
Professional Associations
| Association | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Cumann le Béaloideas Éireann/Folklore of Ireland Society | Member of the Society | 01-OCT-14 / | |
| Irish Conference of Folklore and Ethnology | Member | 11-DEC-19 / | |
| Song Studies Network | Member | 21-MAY-21 / | |
| Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise c.t.r. | Board Member / Ball den Bhord Stiúrtha | 15-OCT-08 / 01-MAY-21 | |
| Coláiste na Rinne Teo. | Member of Steering Committee / Ball den Choiste Stiúrtha | 01-JUL-10 / | |
| Meánscoil San Nioclás, An Rinn ua gCuanach | Member of Board of Management/Ball den Bhord Bainistíochta | 01-JAN-11 / 01-SEP-19 |
Committees
| Committee | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bord na Gaeilge, UCC | Cathaoirleach / Chairperson | 2017 / | |
| Coiste Gnó, Bord na Gaeilge, UCC | Cathaoirleach / Chairperson | 2016 / 2018 | |
| School of Irish Learning Seminar Committee, COC / Coiste Seimineár, Scoil Léann na Gaeilge, UCC | Department Representative | 2019 / | |
| Cork University Press Editorial Subcommittee | Committee Member | 2012 / 2018 | |
| UCC Lead Worker Representatives | Department Representative | 2020 / | |
| Placement Module PX 2000, CACSSS, UCC | Academic mentor | 2014 / | |
| Risk Assessment – Phase 2, CACSSS, UCC | School Representative | 2013 / 2014 | |
| UCC First Year Experience Working Group | Committee member | 2013 / 2014 | |
| Coiste Feabhais Roinn an Bhéaloidis, COC/ Department of Folklore and Ethnology Quality Review Committee, UCC | Committee Member | 2011 / | |
| Cork Folklore Project | Member of Steering Committee and Advisory Board | 2011 / | |
| Editorial Board, Béaloideas: The Journal of the Folklore of Ireland Society. | Member of Editorial Board | 2012 / 2015 | |
| Gradaim Ceoil TG4 Selection Committee | Committee Member | 2012 / 2016 | |
| Editorial advisor to The Archive: Journal of the Cork Folklore Project | Advising editor | 2011 / | |
| Coiste Forbartha an tSean Phobail | Cathaoirleach/Chairperson | 2008 / | |
| Department of Folklore and Etnology's representative to Disability Support Services, UCC | Liason representative | 2013 / 2015 | |
| Postgraduate Committee, Roinn an Bhéaloidis/Dept. of Folklore and Ethnology, UCC | Member of committee | 2012 / |
Outreach Activities
| Description | |
|---|---|
Advisor to the Cork Folklore Project with respect to the publication of its annual journal, The Archive | |
Traditional Singing Workshops, with Brian Mullen, for the WCSS | |
Regular contributor to UCC's Diploma in Local and Regional Studies | |
Ball agus Comhairleoir, Cór Fear na nDéise / Member and Advisor, Cór Fear na nDéise | |
Facilitator/coordinator of 'Sean-Nós Beo', a monthly seminar on Irish traditional song in the Waterford Gaeltacht area |
Journal Activities
| Journal | Role | To / From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Béascna | Editor | 03-SEP-07 - | |
| Comhar Taighde | Referee | 26-FEB-18 - | |
| Béaloideas - The Journal Of Folklore Of Ireland Society | Member of Editorial Board | 01-JAN-12 - 01-JAN-15 | |
| The Archive: Journal Of The Northside Folklore Project | Member of Editorial Board | 01-JAN-10 - |
Honours and Awards
| Year | Title | Awarding Body | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Buaiteoir/Winner, Corn Cuimhneacháin Chiaráin Uí Chon Ceanainn | Oireachtas na Gaeilge | |
| 2009 | IRCHSS Postgraduate Scholarship | IRCHSS | |
| 2004 | Dr HH Stewart Literary Prize (Gaeilge) | NUI | |
| 2001 | Amhránaí na Bliana, Gradam Ceoil TG4 | TG4 |
Teaching Activities
Teaching Interests
Múinim cúrsaí éagsúla a labhrann ar: seánraí éagsúla san insint bhéil; teoiricí éagsúla i léann an bhéaloidis; bailiú an bhéaloidis in Éirinn; timthriall na beatha agus na bliana sa tsochaí traidisiúnta; an creideamh tíre; fás agus teacht chun cinn léann an bhéaloidis in Éirinn agus san Eoraip, srl.I teach on a number of courses relating to: various genres of oral narrative; methods and theories in the discipline of folklore; folklore collecting in Ireland; folklife and Irish calendar customs; folk belief; the development of the disciplines of folklore and ethnology in both an Irish and a European context, etc.
Maidir leis na cúrsaí a bhfuil baint agam leo, féach led thoil, na modúil seo a leanas i Leabhar na Modúl, UCC. For a sample of the courses on which I teach, please see the following in the UCC Book of Modules:
BD1001: Béaloideas – Scéal, Nós is Ealaín
FL1004: Introduction to Irish Folklore
FL2015: Singers and Songs in Irish Tradition
FL2012: Exploring the Otherworld – Popular Beliefs and Symbols
FL3013: Studying Stories – Theory and Method
Current Postgraduate Students
| Student | Degree Type | |
|---|---|---|
| O Haodha Cormac | Doctoral Degree |