Drew University Conference returns to Bundoran in January

The Drew Transatlantic Connections 3 Conference will take place in Bundoran, County Donegal, Ireland from Wednesday January 13th – Saturday January 2016.

Drew University is a private, co-educational University located in Madison, New Jersey. The Transatlantic Connections Conference is a unique event, run by the Irish Studies Program at the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies at Drew University, in partnership with the Institute of Study Abroad Ireland, based in Bundoran, County Donegal. www.isaireland.com

The Transatlantic Connections Conference is a unique event which takes place every January in Donegal. The Conference gathers together academics, experts and local guests to discuss the connections between Ireland, the US and the world, in an interdisciplinary context.

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The conference begins on the evening of January 13th, with a welcome by Congressman and peace activist Mr. Bruce Morrison. This will be followed by a Keynote address by Professor Christine Kinealy, and music by The Henry Girls.

From Thursday January 14th through to Saturday January 16th, there are a range of panels and cultural workshops which explore a variety of topics, including Peace Studies, Diaspora Studies, Literature, Medical Humanities, Music, Creative Arts, Surf Culture, Multi-Media, Irish Language and History.

Keynote speakers are Professor Christine Kinealy, Mike Nesbitt MLA, leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, Kevin Cullen, Boston Globe Journalist, Turtle Bunbury Irish Historian and author Michael Patrick MacDonald.

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Entertainment each evening will be provided by a superb array of performers, including The Henry Girls, Johnny Gallagher and the Big Box Céilí Band, Erdini, Charlie Lennon, Janet Harbison and many more. On Thursday night, a special event The Border Music Lounge explores the music of Irish Communities on either side of the border.

On Saturday January 16th, History Ireland’s Tommy Graham will conduct a History Ireland Hedge School on the topic of Diaspora. Speakers include Professor Liam Kennedy, Professor Barbara Franz, Professor Mary Hickman, Michael O hÉanaigh and Kevin Cullen.

This is an open conference and all are welcome to attend. Please apply for tickets by email drewtransatlantic@gmail.com or call to the Atlantic Apartotel on Main Street Bundoran.

The conference website is www.taccireland.com For further information, please email drewtransatlantic@gmail.com or contact Niamh Hamill 087 2941232[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]