NUI Galway, international john mCgahern seminar

Leitrim Co. Council, in partnership with National University of Ireland Galway, have announced that the sixth International Seminar will take place in Co. Leitrim during 24th – 26th May 2012 to commemorate the work and literary achievements of John McGahern, one of Ireland’s best known and respected modern writers. 

Contributors to the International Seminar will include eminent writers, critics and academics as well as local writers.  The keynote address - McGahern and the Historian - will be delivered by Prof. Diarmaid Ferriter, University College Dublin.  As well as appealing to all lovers of McGahern’s own work, the International Seminar will be of interest to literary researchers and to book clubs, to readers of contemporary fiction and modern writing, and to all national and international students of Irish literature and culture.

Download 2012 brochure  here.

Dates:                   May 24–26, 2012 
Seminar Fee:       €50

Further information from:

Ms. Christine Kelly
Tel:         071 96 21694                 
Email:     artsleitrimcoco.ie
www.leitrimarts.ie

Seminar Scholarships

Five Scholarships are available to assist students attend the Seminar and visit the John McGahern Archive at NUI Galway. Scholarships are to the value of €500 each, and interested students should apply directly to the Academic Director, Dr John Kenny, at john.kennynuigalway.ie. A statement of intent (circa 500 words) should be included for purposes of application. Closing date for applications is 30^th April.

The John McGahern Yearbook, Volume 4

Edited by Dr. John Kenny

Price: €35

To order, send name and address with cheque/postal order/bank draft to The John McGahern Yearbook, Summer School Office, NUI Galway or e-mail fiona.dwyernuigalway.ie  [There is no charge for postage and packing.]

Discounted prices hereunder:
2 Yearbooks - €60
3 Yearbooks - €85
4 Yearbooks - €100
   

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