Thanks to the largesse of university academic Louise De Paor, a number of Eglinton Hotel residents recently commenced an 8 week-long 'Irish Studies' summer programme at the Culture Programme Centre for Irish Studies of NUI Galway
With course fees in excess of 1,800Euro, this concession was much appreciated!
We look forward to having some of the attendees later publish their opinions on different apects of Irish culture.
Asylum Seekers completed
An eight-week course specifically for Asylum Seekers in March, April, and May 2006 provided an introduction to Irish history and culture through an exploration of selected aspects of Irish traditional music, song and dance. Tutor was Meabh Ni Fhuarthain. The course combined formal classes with practical workshops on aspects of sean-nos singing. Invited guest speakers gave a variety of presentations on history, literature and film.
Week 1, March 16th :Ireland: modernity and tradition
Week 2, March 23rd: The harp in Irish history
Week 3, March 30: Sean-nos singing and the language of song and dance.
Week 4, April 6: The Famine
Week 5, April 13th The emigrant experience, development of new performance platforms
Week 6, April 20th Irish Literature and film
Week 7 April 27th Organizations and Festivals
Week 8, May 4th Student Presentations
On Friday 19th of May all students were presented with certificates followed by a party. Transport was provided funding came from the Galway Diocesan Secretary Fr Ian.
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