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Center for Irish Studies |
AMERICAN CONFERNECE FOR IRISH STUDIES |
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This webpage summaries our stimulating activities, presented over three days. Please attend any and all that suit your schedule. |
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| All Events Take Place at the Coastal Georgia Center 305 Fahm Street, Savannah, Georgia 41401 (912) 651-2005 Location Website (with Map and Directions) |
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| TO VIEW THE DETAILED PROGRAM CLICK HERE |
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6:00 PM |
Opening Reception: Complimentary Hors d'Oeuvre with Light Beverages (Sponsor: Department of Literature and Philosophy, Georgia Southern University) |
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7:15 PM |
Thursday Keynote Lecture: World-Class Historian Alister McReynolds on the Dissenting Tradition among Presbyterians and Other Protestants in Ulster. These People Became the Scots-Irish in America. |
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8:30 AM through 11:15 AM |
A Wide Selection of Two- and Three-Person Expert Panels, Each Addressing a Particular Irish or Irish-American Theme. Questions Invited after Every Panel. |
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11:30 AM through 12:45 PM |
Friday Keynote Lecture: World-Class Scholar-Musician Mick Maloney on How Irish Immigrants to America Developed Their Music Stateside. Professor Maloney Plays Tracks as He Lectures. |
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12:50 PM through 2:00 PM |
Lunch with Everyone. Registered Participants Dine Free, but Everyone's Welcome. If You're Not Registered for the Conference, Make a Lunch Reservation by Emailing irish@georgiasouthern.edu. Salad, Entree, Dessert, and Beverage: $15:00/Person |
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2:15 PM through 5:00 PM |
A Wide Selection of Two- and Three-Person Expert Panels, Each Addressing a Particular Irish or Irish-American Theme. Questions Invited after Every Panel. |
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| 7:15 PM | Concert of Traditional Irish and Irish-American Music, Starring Mick Maloney, Athena Tergis, and John Doyle. Great Sounds and Big Fun! ($5:00/Person Consideration Suggested) |
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8:30 AM through 11:15 AM |
A Wide Selection of Two- and Three-Person Expert Panels, Each Addressing a Particular Irish or Irish-American Theme. Questions Invited after Every Panel. |
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11:30 AM through 12:45 PM |
Saturday Keynote Lecture: World-Class Literary Scholar Lucy McDiarmid on Contemporary Irish Cinema. Professor McDiarmid Titles Her Talk "Lads, Men, and Masculinity in Damien O'Donnell's 35 A-side." She Begins by Screening the Brief Movie. |
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2:15 PM through 5:00 PM |
A Wide Selection of Two- and Three-Person Expert Panels, Each Addressing a Particular Irish or Irish-American Theme. Questions Invited after Every Panel. |
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5:00 PM |
The Conference Ends with a Terrific Group of Poets Reading from their Work. You'll Enjoy the Mix of Irish and Southern Voices. |
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