“Irish Theatre: the Local and the Global” is the theme of the 2009 Irish Theatrical Diaspora Conference, which will be held on 17-18 April 2009 at NUI, Galway. The Irish Theatrical Diaspora develops and co-ordinates research on the production of Irish drama in its local, national and international contexts. The project defines “Irish drama” as… Continue reading Irish Theatrical Diaspora: NUI Galway, 17-18 April 2009
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“North by North West”: U of Ulster, 3-6 Sept 2009
The Institute of Ulster Scots Studies has issued the following call for papers: North by North West: An International Conference 3rd -6th Sept 2009 Description: We invite proposals for papers exploring themes that will examine the Maritime history of Ulster from 1599-2009 focusing in particular the Port of Derry/Londonderry as a ‘Gateway to the Atlantic’.… Continue reading “North by North West”: U of Ulster, 3-6 Sept 2009
“Migrating Minds”, University of Aberdeen, 14-15 May 2009
“Migrating Minds: Imagined Journeys – Imagined Homecomings” will be the topic of a conference hosted in May at the AHRC Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies at the University of Aberdeen. The conference will take place alongside the Aberdeen WORD Festival. Organisers say: Literature (both fiction and non-fiction), personal journals and correspondence, and art enable… Continue reading “Migrating Minds”, University of Aberdeen, 14-15 May 2009
First Passport Appeals Officer appointed
The Minister for Foreign Affairs has appointed Ireland’s first Passport Appeals Officer. The office was established by the Passports Act 2008, which gave those who had been refused a passport or had their passports cancelled the right to appeal. The appointee is a former officer of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Hugh Swift. He has… Continue reading First Passport Appeals Officer appointed
Irish emigrants make 1.7 million trips home annually
Irish emigrants make 1.7 million journeys home every year, according to Garret Fitzgerald. The former Taoiseach made the statement in an article highlighting the extraordinary nature of Irish foreign travel. He highlights the following facts: In 2007, Irish people made 7.7 million trips abroad. Ireland attracts 4.5 million tourist a year. There are one million… Continue reading Irish emigrants make 1.7 million trips home annually
Skibbereen and Canada to host Famine Memorial events
This year’s National Famine Memorial Day will be held on May 17th. The date has been announced by the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Eamon O Cuiv. Skibbereen, Co. Cork will be the focal point of this year’s commemoration in Ireland, while there will also be an international event taking place in Toronto.… Continue reading Skibbereen and Canada to host Famine Memorial events