Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Peter Froggatt Centre (02/018), Queen’s University Belfast
Speaker: Justin Ó Gliasáin (An Brainse Logainmneacha, An Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán)
The Ulster Place-Name Society proudly announces the Deirdre Flanagan Memorial Lecture 2025, an annual event honouring the memory and scholarship of one of Ireland’s most respected toponymists. This year’s lecture, entitled “The Placenames of Inishowen”, will be delivered by Justin Ó Gliasáin, a leading expert from the Irish Government’s Placenames Branch.
Known for his work in onomastics and Irish cultural heritage, Ó Gliasáin will guide attendees through the linguistic, historical, and cultural richness of Inishowen’s place names - a landscape layered with centuries of meaning, from Gaelic and Norse roots to colonial reinterpretations and modern-day revitalisation efforts. Inishowen, a peninsula at the northern edge of County Donegal, holds some of Ireland’s most evocative and storied placenames, reflecting both geographical features and human narratives.
Whether you are a seasoned place-name scholar, a language enthusiast, or someone passionate about the cultural geography of Ireland, this lecture offers a unique opportunity to engage with the intersections of landscape, identity, and language.
🔍 About the Lecturer
Justin Ó Gliasáin works within the Placenames Branch (An Brainse Logainmneacha) of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. His expertise bridges the technical work of toponymic research and public-facing efforts to preserve and promote Ireland’s rich naming heritage.
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