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Eleanor Rathbone Theatre, University of Liverpool, 74 Bedford Street South, L7 7DP
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Description
This event brings together world-leading experts from Ireland, Canada and the US to discuss Liverpool’s contribution to the Irish language.
Please note that the talks will be in English with 'cúpla focail' - a few words of Irish.
The panel will discuss Liverpool’s role in providing a safe haven for Irish Speakers as well as source of significant Irish-Language authors and activists. Themes will include the activist roles played by the Irish language in Liverpool and Merseyside in general, and conversely Liverpool’s contribution the Irish language, its history, literature, revival.
Chaired by Dr Eoghan Ahern (Institute of Irish Studies), with speakers : Dr Dorothy Ní Uigín (University of Galway, Ireland), Professor Pádraig Ó Siadhail, (St Mary’s College, Halifax, Canada) and Professor Brian Ó Conchubhair (University of Notre Dame, USA).
The evening will conclude with a wine reception.
Free but registration requested