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Irish Examiner
29-05-2025
- Irish Examiner
National Museum to unveil rare Irish medieval manuscripts in landmark international exhibition
A landmark medieval exhibition displaying rare manuscripts will be launched at the National Museum of Ireland (NMI) today, May 29. The free exhibition, Words on the Wave: Ireland and St. Gallen in Early Medieval Europe, focuses on early medieval Ireland and its profound impact on European intellectual and cultural life. Among the rare manuscripts on display are Isidore's Etymologiae, a 20-volume 7th-century encyclopedia exploring the meaning of words; Priscian's Institutiones Grammaticae, a Latin grammar book containing thousands of Old Irish marginal notes by monks; and the Irish Gospels of St Gall, a rare mid-8th-century illuminated manuscript. The Gospels feature vibrant and striking portraits of the Evangelists, vivid scenes of the Crucifixion, and the earliest known depiction of the Last Judgement. These manuscripts will be displayed alongside over 100 extraordinary artefacts, including the Lough Kinale Book Shrine — Ireland's oldest and largest container for a sacred book — the Ardshanbally Brooch, found near Adare in Co Limerick and dating from the 8th or 9th century, and a Viking sword discovered in the River Shannon in 2018. The exhibition will run from May 30 until October 24. This marks the largest-ever loan of these priceless artefacts, in what Cathal O'Donoghue, Chair of the NMI, has called "the most significant exhibition at the National Museum, Kildare Street in decades." The launch will take place in conjunction with Karin Keller-Sutter, president of the Swiss Confederation, who played a key role in securing the loan of 17 manuscripts from the Abbey Library of St Gall in Switzerland. The manuscripts trace the journeys of Irish monks who travelled across Europe in search of exile, refuge, and learning—bringing with them Ireland's unique artistic and scholarly traditions. They also reflect a 1,400-year-old connection between Ireland and Switzerland, dating back to the arrival of St Gall in the Swiss city of St Gallen in 612. An Early Medieval brooch-pin discovered at Ardshanbally last year that will be on display at the NMI. File picture: Fran Veale/Julien Behal Photography Arts and culture minister, Patrick O'Donovan said: 'This exhibition is a unique opportunity to see these manuscripts in Ireland and displayed alongside a fascinating array of artefacts that reflect their contents. "It's fascinating to see that researchers today are still discovering new insights into objects over 1,000 years old, and I would like to commend the collaboration between the Museum and the Abbey Library of St. Gall, as well as with UCC and TCD, in this regard.' Lynn Scarff, director of the NMI, added: 'In addition to the honour of hosting this exhibition, it has been wonderful to have developed and grown the collaborative relationship between the National Museum of Ireland and so many scholars and researchers across Ireland and Switzerland in the development of the project".
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Opinion: Supreme Court Must Not Undermine Public Education in Religious Charter Case
Last week, the Supreme Court held oral arguments in a case that could undermine public education across America. The question the court is looking to answer is whether a religious institution may run a publicly funded charter school — a move that would threaten not only the separation of church and state, but the right of every student to access free, high-quality learning. In 2023, Oklahoma's Statewide Virtual Charter School Board approved St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, an action that would make it the nation's first-ever religious charter school. It would be governed by Catholic religious doctrine in its syllabus, operations and employment practices. It would use taxpayer dollars to pay for religious instruction. And it could turn away students and staff if their faith or identity conflict with Catholic beliefs. Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter Here's the issue: Charter schools were created to be public schools. They are open to all students, from every background, tradition and faith community. They are publicly funded and tuition-free. And they are secular. That's not an arbitrary distinction – it's a constitutional one, grounded in the law and embedded in charter schools' very design. The First Amendment's Establishment Clause bars the government from promoting or endorsing any religion through public spaces or institutions. This foundational rule has ensured that students of all backgrounds can access public schools. It does not stifle religious expression — the Constitution fully protects this freedom, and religious education is available in other venues. Personally, I was, in fact, educated at Jesuit Catholic schools for my entire academic career. Parochial education has long been an accepted and important part of the education ecosystem, serving a variety of students and often filling an important need. Religiously affiliated schools have a long history of educating and caring for children who are new to this country and underserved, and supporting families who are overlooked. But promoting the exclusive teachings of a specific religion with public funds in a public school violates a clear constitutional principle. The issue isn't only a legal matter; it's about the character of public education itself. Muddying the boundary between public and religious institutions would undercut a fundamental commitment made by the nation's public charter schools: that they are accessible to every student. It would undermine legal protections that keep public services available to the public. Rather than creating more opportunities for America's students, it would constrict opportunities for a high-quality education, especially in states that are hostile toward charters or alternative public school models. Legislative bodies could seek to eliminate funding for all unique school types if the court decision forced them to fund religious schools operating with public dollars. This would curtail or dismantle strong independent schools, 30-year-old public charter schools and schools with unique programs designed for special populations. Related As executive director of the DC Charter School Alliance, and a long-time public charter school advocate, I've seen the importance of public charter schools firsthand. Here in the District of Columbia, charter schools serve nearly half of the public school students in the city. Outstanding educators from all walks of life teach a wide range of subjects with enthusiasm and expertise to prepare young people for success. Our students bring to the classroom an incredible range of experiences, including faith traditions. And every student, family and faculty member is welcome. D.C.'s charter schools reflect a core American value: the promise of a high-quality public education for all. The justices of the Supreme Court face a clear and critical choice: They can bolster that promise, or they can tear it down. If the court allows a religious school to operate with public funds, there is no doubt that it will open the floodgates to other proposals across the country. Taxpayers could be forced to foot the bill for countless new and converted schools, draining resources from an already financially strapped education system. True public charter schools — the ones committed to high standards, positive results and opportunity for all — could bear the cost. And the students who rely on them could suffer. Public education is one of America's most vital institutions. It offers all children, no matter their background or beliefs, access to free, high-quality learning. Charter schools play an essential role in making that promise real. But allowing a religious school to operate with public funds turns public education into something much more restrictive, dismantling its very foundation. The court must reaffirm this indisputable truth: Public schools should remain public — and open to all.
Associated Press
02-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Isidore Quantum® Wins 2025 FLC National Award for Excellence in Technology Transfer Award
'This award is a powerful validation of what happens when American innovation meets mission urgency. We're honored to partner with the NSA to bring Isidore to the national defense community.' — Eric Adolphe, CEO Forward Edge-AI, Inc. SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 / / -- Forward Edge-AI, Inc. today announced that the National Security Agency (NSA) and Forward Edge-AI Technology Transfer Team have been awarded the 2025 Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) Award for Excellence in Technology Transfer for the successful commercialization of the NSA's Protocol-Free Encrypting Device (PFED), being sold commercially as Isidore Quantum®. The FLC Award recognizes transformative federal research that accelerates innovation into real-world applications—in this case, a post-quantum encryption solution designed to secure American defense, intelligence, and infrastructure in every operational domain. Isidore Quantum® is the first post-quantum encryption platform tested and validated across all four operational domains—Air, Land, Sea, and Space. From securing telecommunications on Earth to encrypting low-Earth orbit satellites, Isidore Quantum has redefined what military-grade encryption can—and must—be in the quantum era. The platform's key differentiators include: • Autonomous, AI-powered encryption with self-rekeying, self-zeroization, and machine-learning threat detection. • No key loaders. No certificates. No export restrictions. • Protocol, device, and network agnostic, operating seamlessly across MIL-STD, SATCOM, IoT, and legacy IP infrastructures. • Compact, energy-efficient form factor—comparable in size to a credit card. The award will be presented at the 2025 FLC National Meeting on May 14, 2025, representing a national milestone in translating innovation into commercially scalable, mission-ready capabilities. About Forward Edge-AI, Inc. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Forward Edge-AI, Inc. is a next-generation technology company specializing in AI-powered, mass market safety and security solutions. Its flagship product, Isidore Quantum®, leads the post-quantum cybersecurity frontier with strategic partnerships including the NSA, Microsoft, Lumen Technologies, Cubic Corporation, and Rogue Space Systems. Eric Adolphe X LinkedIn Legal Disclaimer:
