DrCathal Billings

Lecturer/Assistant Professor

School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore

  • Lecturer/Assistant Professor
    School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore
  • 01 716 8225
  • University College Dublin, School of Irish Celtic Studies and Folklore, Newman Building Belfield Dublin 4

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Athbheochan na Gaeilge; stair Chonradh na Gaeilge; stair na meán Gaeilge; stair an spóirt, stair Chumann Lúthchleas Gael go háirithe; an Náisiúnachas agus an náisiúnachas cultúrtha; Úsáid na Gaeilge sa sféar poiblí; an tAistriúchán.

The Irish Revival; the history of the Gaelic League organisation; the history of Irish language media; sports history, particularly that of the Gaelic Athletic Association; Nationalism and cultural nationalism; use of Irish in the public sphere; translation.

GRANTS

  • PROJECT GRANT
    Bridging Education and Practice: Irish‑Language Terminology for Europe
    Department of Foreign Affairs1 Jul 2026 - 31 Jan 2027
    People funded by this grant:
  • GRANT
    OBRSS Research Support Scheme
    University College Dublin (UCD)1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027
    People funded by this grant:
    • Billings C