About the Moore Institute

With a record of dynamic support of research, the Moore Institute stands at the forefront of NUI Galway’s commitment to world-leading inquiry in humanities and culture. Founded in 2000, and named after the distinguished Moore family of Moore Hall, Co. Mayo, the institute has earned major national and international grants and led projects across the disciplines in areas from archaeology to ancient history and medieval studies, and from the early modern period to the present day.

An Overview of Current Research