Research Interests

Rural Geography; Rural Development; Agricultural Restructuring; Multifunctional Countryside; Sustainable Rural Environments; Rural Transport and Mobility; Regional Development; Rural Governance; Environmental Capital and the Repositioning of Rural Resources  Forestry

 

Books

McDonagh, J. (2001) Renegotiating Rural Development in Ireland Ashgate, Aldershot. [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2002) Economy, Society and Peripherality, Experiences from the West of Ireland Arlen Academic, Dublin. [Details]

Varley, T., Shortall, S. (2009) A Living Countryside - The Politics of Sustainable Development in Rural Ireland. : Ashgate Aldershot. [Details]

McDonagh, J., Nienaber, B. and Woods, M. (eds.) (2012) Globalization and Europe’s Rural Regions. Surrey, UK: Ashgate. [Details]

Book Chapters

McDonagh, J. (2002) 'Peripheral location, human resource deficits and sustainable rural communities?' In: McDonagh, J (eds). Economy, Society and Peripherality, Experiences from the West of Ireland Arlen Academic, Dublin. [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2002) 'Peripherality and the West of Ireland - the need for re-evaluation' In: McDonagh, J (eds). Economy, Society and Peripherality, Experiences from the West of Ireland Arlen Academic, Dublin. [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2002) 'Dimensions of Change in Western Ireland)' In: Economy, Society and Peripherality, Experiences from the West of Ireland Arlen Academic. Dublin: [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2007) 'Rural Development in Ireland - retrospect and prospect' In: Bartley, B (eds). Understanding Contemporary Ireland. Pluto Press. [Details]

Rau, H., McDonagh, J. (2007) 'Going Local? Public Participation and Future Mobility in Ireland' In: Clements, B (eds). Probing the Boundaries: Environmental Justice and Global Citizenship The Inter-Disciplinary Press. [Details]

McAreavey, R., McDonagh, J., Heneghan, M. (2009) 'Conflict to consensus - contested notions of sustainable rural tourism on the island of Ireland' In: McDonagh, J. Varley, T.;Shortall, S.A (eds). Living Countryside - The Politics of Sustainable Development in Rural Ireland. Ashgate Aldershot. [Details]

McDonagh, J., Healy, N. (2009) 'Landscapes Lost or Gained? Reflections on recent change in Irelands physical landscape' In: Fenwick, J (eds). Rediscovering Irelands Past. [Details]

Varley, T., McDonagh, J., Shortall, S. (2009) 'The politics of rural sustainability' In: McDonagh, J. Varley, T.;Shortall, S.A (eds). Living Countryside - The Politics of Sustainable Development in Rural Ireland. Ashgate Aldershot. [Details]

McDonagh, J., Varley, T., Shortall, S. (2009) 'The politics of sustainability: getting the balance right in rural Ireland' In: McDonagh, J. Varley, T.;Shortall, S.A (eds). Living Countryside - The Politics of Sustainable Development in Rural Ireland. Ashgate Aldershot. [Details]

Nienaber, B., Woods, M. and McDonagh, J. (2012) 'Globalization Processes and the Restructuring of Europe’s Rural Regions' In: McDonagh, J., Nienaber, B. and Woods, M (eds). Globalization and Europe’s Rural Regions. Surrey, UK: Ashgate. [Details]

McDonagh, J., Nienaber, B. and Woods, M. (2012) 'Globalization and the Rural - Inspiration, Challenge and Opportunity' In: McDonagh, J., Nienaber, B. and Woods, M (eds). Globalization and Europe’s Rural Regions. Surrey, UK: Ashgate. [Details]

McDonagh, J., Farrell, M. and Mahon, M. (2012) 'Rural Challenges and Rural Opportunities' In: Carroll, M. and Ní Dhubhain, A (eds). Planting Forests in Ireland: Local Response to a National Imperative. New York: Springer Publications. [Details]

Farrell, M. McDonagh, J. and Mahon, M. (2012) 'Farm Diversification or Rural Development Initiative: Case Study of the County Clare Wood Energy Project' In: Carroll, M. and Ní Dhubhain, A (eds). Planting Forests in Ireland: Local Response to a National Imperative. New York: Springer Publications. [Details]

 

Peer Reviewed Journals

McDonagh, J. (1998) 'Rurality and Development in Ireland - the need for debate?'. Irish Geography, 31 (1):47-54. [Details]

McDonagh, J., Shuttleworth, I., Kitchin, R., Shirlow, P. (2000) 'The Tail of the Tiger: Experiences and perceptions of unemployment and inactivity in Donegal'. Irish Geography, 33 (1):56-73. [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2000) 'Partnership and Integrated Development in Rural Ireland'. Administration, 48 (1):69-86. [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2006) 'Transport policy instruments and transport-related social exclusion in rural Republic of Ireland, Elsevier'. Journal of Transport Geography, 14 :355-366. [Details]

McDonagh, J (2006) 'Transport policy instruments and transport-related social exclusion in rural Republic of Ireland'. Journal Of Transport Geography, 14 :355-366. [DOI] [Details]

Mahon, M., Farrell, M. (2009) 'The Options for Farm Families Programme: Rhetoric and Reality of Change'. Journal of International Agricultural Extension Education, . [Details]

Healy, N. (2009) 'Commodification and conflict: What can the Irish approach to protected area management tell us?'. Society & Natural Resources - An International Journal, 22 :381-391. [Details]

Mahon, M., Farrell, M. (2010) 'Power, Positionality and the View from within; Agricultural Advisers’ role in implementing participatory extension programmes in the Republic of Ireland'. Sociologia Ruralis, 50 (2):104-120. [Details]

McDonagh, J., Farrell, M., Mahon, M. and Ryan, M. (2010) 'New Opportunities and Cautionary Steps? Farmers, Forestry and Rural Development in Ireland'. European Countryside, 2 (4):236-251. [Details]

Woods, M. and McDonagh, J. (2011) 'Rural Europe and the World: Globalization and Rural Development'. European Countryside, 3 (3):153-163. [Details]

McAreavey, R. and McDonagh, J. (2011) 'Sustainable Rural Tourism: Lessons for Rural Development'. Sociologia Ruralis, 51 (2):175-194. [Details]

Farrell, M. and McDonagh, J. (2012) 'The importance of evaluation and ‘embracing error’ - The case of the ‘The Options for Farm Families Programme’ in Ireland'. Journal Of International Agricultural Extension Education, . [Details]

Farrell, M., Mahon, M, and McDonagh, J. (2012) 'The Rural as a Return Migration Destination'. European Countryside, 4 (1). [Details]

 

Conference Publications

McDonagh, J. (2008) Waiting for a Lift? Reflections on attitudes to, and responsibilities for, rural transport in Ireland Published proceedings of the Community Transport in the 21st Century Tralee,Kerry, , 14-MAY-08 - 15-MAY-08 [Details]

Published Reports

Kriszan, M., Burdack, J., Nadler, R. and McDonagh, J. with 9 others (2011) Environmental capital and sustainable rural development, D 3.5, Summary Report, Developing European Rural Regions in the Era of Globalization. EU, Brussels. [Details]

Roep, D. and Wellbrock, W. and McDonagh, J. with 10 others (2011) Capacity building, governance and knowledge systems, Summary Report, Developing European Rural Regions in the Era of Globalization. EU, Brussels. [Details]

Woods, M. and McDonagh, J. with 21 others (2011) Developing European Rural Regions in the Era of Globalization - Summary Report. EU, Brussels. [Details]

Woods, M. and McDonagh, J. with 20 others (2011) European Policy Brief - Developing European Rural Regions in the Era of Globalization. EU, Brussels. [Details]

Nienaber, B., Frys, W. and McDonagh, J. with 12 others (2011) International mobility and migration of rural population, D 2.4, Summary Report, Developing European Rural Regions in the Era of Globalization. EU, Brussels. [Details]

Woods, M. and McDonagh, J. with 7 others (2011) Developing European Rural Regions in the Era of Globalization - Project Bulletin. EU, Brussels. [Details]

Jones, L., Woods, M., Farrell, M., Mahon, M. and McDonagh J. (2011) Developing European Rural Regions in the Era of Globalization - Case study Contextual Report 8, West Region of Ireland. EU, Brussels. [Details]

 

Book Review

McDonagh, J (2002) Claiming rural identities. Book Review [Details]

McDonagh, J (2009) Transport geographies: mobilities, flows and spaces. Book Review [DOI] [Details]

 

Conference Paper

McDonagh, J., Farrell, M. (2007) The Changing Face of Irish Agriculture: A Challenge for Extension Advisory Services. Paper presented at the EUGEO. Amsterdam: Conference Paper [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2007) Transport policy: - Connectivity and Sustainability in rural Ireland . Paper presented at the NASC Annual Conference - Innovation and Sustainable Development on the Atlantic Periphery, County Hall Cork, Oct 4th 2007. Conference Paper [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2008) Rural Transport and the role of community/voluntary sector (CVS) - emerging challenges in rural Ireland . Paper presented at the AAG 2008 Annual Meeting. Boston, MA: Conference Paper [Details]

McDonagh, J., Farrell, M. (2008) Programme Evaluation and the Challenges it Poses to Agricultural Extension Advisory Services . Paper presented at the Evaluation Conference: Policy and Programme Evaluation in Europe Cultures and Prospects. European Parliament Strasbourg: Conference Paper [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2008) Ensuring the Future - not a lot done and a lot more to do? . Paper presented at the rural think tank session in conjunction with Irish Rural Link, Carnegie UK Trust and the Tipperary Institute. Conference Paper [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2008) Who should be responsible? - Questioning the role of community / voluntary groups in the delivery of services to low density rural populations in Ireland . Paper presented at the EURORURAL 08 conference on Investigating European Countryside, Mendel University of Agriculture and Forestry Brno. Boston: Conference Paper [Details]

McDonagh, J. (with Farrell, M. and Mahon, M.) (2010) Opportunities and Challenges Facing Return Migrants in Rural Areas: an Exploratory Study. Conference Paper [Details]

McDonagh, J. (with Farrell, M. and Mahon, M.) (2010) An Exploration of the Opportunities and Challenges Facing Irish Return Migrants in Rural Areas. Conference Paper [Details]

McDonagh, J. (with Farrell, M. and Mahon, M.) (2010) Exploring the Experiences of Returned Migrants: Negotiating Opportunities and Challenges in Rural Ireland. Conference Paper [Details]

McDonagh, J. (with Farrell, M. and Mahon, M.) (2011) The DERREG project: Gender Issues. Conference Paper [Details]

McDonagh, J. (with Farrell, M. and Mahon, M.) (2011) Developing Europe’s Rural Regions in an Era of Globalization. Conference Paper [Details]

McDonagh, J. (with Mahon, M. and Farrell, M.) (2011) Flexible governance for rural capacity building and sustainable development. Conference Paper [Details]

McDonagh, J. (with Mahon, M. and Farrell, M.) (2011) Shaping interventions for sustainable rural development. Conference Paper [Details]

McDonagh, J. (with Mahon, M. and Farrell, M.) (2011) Shaping interventions for sustainable rural development. Conference Paper [Details]

McDonagh, J. (with Farrell, M. and Mahon, M.) (2011) Forestry in the West of Ireland: Potential for Rural Development or Unattainable Pursuit?. Conference Paper [Details]

McDonagh, J. (with Farrell, M. and Mahon, M.) (2011) Perspectives and Potentials for Forestry in Ireland. Conference Paper [Details]

McDonagh, J. (with Mahon, M. and Farrell, M.) (2011) Sustaining the rural - challenges in an era of globalization. Conference Paper [Details]

McDonagh, J. (with Mahon, M. and Farrell, M.) (2011) Regional Learning and Rural Development: Case Study Area - BMW Region/West of Ireland. Conference Paper [Details]

McDonagh, J. (with Farrell, M. and Mahon, M.) (2011) Environmental Capital and Sustainable Rural Development: Case Study Region - West of Ireland. Conference Paper [Details]

             

Other Item

McDonagh, J., Bishop, M. (2002) Sligo County Atlas Sligo Special Projects Office, Sligo County Council and the National Spatial Unit, NUI, Galway. Galway: Other Item [Details]

Non Published Reports

McDonagh, J., Steele, S. (1998) Developing Local Potential: A plan for Integrated Development in South Sligo International Centre for Development Studies. Non Published Reports [Details]

McDonagh, J. (1998) The Partnership, Decision and Communication Process: A Case Study of Cumas Teo International Centre for Development Studies . Non Published Reports [Details]

McDonagh, J. (1999) Peripherality and Spatial Planning - A Case Study of the West of Ireland, in G Higgs et al, Peripherality and Spatial Planning, DETR, the University of Wales, Cardiff and the Arkleton Centre, University of Aberdeen. Non Published Reports [Details]

McDonagh, J., Farrington, J., Sumelius, J., Knickel, K., Westholm, E., Martin, S., Goutsos, S. (2000) Environmental Transport Policies and Rural Development Report to the European Commission, FAIR, CT98-4080. Non Published Reports [Details]

McDonagh, J., Corr, M., Gaffey, S. (2001) The Voluntary/Community Sector and Rural Development - a critical analysis of the role of EU funding in the Border region of Ireland The Atlantic Philanthropies and NUI, Galway. Non Published Reports [Details]

McDonagh, J., Corr, M., Lally, B. (2002) Sligo County - Economic, Social and Cultural Profile Sligo Special Projects Office, Sligo County Council and NUI, Galway. Galway: Non Published Reports [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2002) Community Managed Landscapes in Ireland. An Identification and assessment of models of how communities outside the UK participate in the management of their landscapes, Countryside and Community Research Unit (CCRU). University of Gloucestershire: Non Published Reports [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2008) Development in Rural Areas - the need for indigenous industry Report submitted to the Planning Section of Galway County Council. Non Published Reports [Details]

McDonagh, J., McDonagh, M. (2008) Cothú na Gaeilge sna réigiúin Ghaeltachta - Anailís ar Scéim na gCúntóirí Teanga i scoileanna náisiúnta Gaeltachta . Údarás na Gaeltachta. Non Published Reports [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2008) Rural Transport and social exclusion. Sustainable Travel and Transport Action Plan Dublin: Comhar Sustainable Development Council. Non Published Reports [Details]

McDonagh, J., McDonagh, M. (2008) Sustaining the Irish Language in the Gaeltacht regions - An analysis of the Language Assistant Scheme operating in Gaeltacht national schools . Údarás na Gaeltachta. Non Published Reports [Details]

McDonagh, J., McDonagh, M. (2008) The Irish Language and the Gaeltacht regions - An analysis on the level of use of Irish in Údarás na Gaeltachta sponsored companies. Údarás na Gaeltachta. Non Published Reports [Details]

McDonagh, J., McDonagh, M. (2008) Teanga na Gaeilge agus réigiúin na Gaeltachta: Anailís ar an méid Gaeilge a labhraítear i gcuideachtaí a ndéanann Údarás na Gaeltachta urraíocht orthu . Údarás na Gaeltachta. Non Published Reports [Details]

Reviews

McDonagh, J. (1999) Poverty in Rural Ireland. Journal of Rural Studies. Reviews [Details]

MCDONAGH, J. et al. (1999) Poverty in rural Ireland: A political economy perspective. JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES. Reviews [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2000) Partners in Production? Women, Farm and Family in Ireland, P OHara. Journal of Rural Studies. Reviews [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2002) Claiming Rural Identities. Journal of Rural Studies. Reviews [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2002) Leadership and Local Power in European Rural Development. Urban Studies, An International Journal for research in Urban and Regional Studies. Reviews [Details]

MCDONAGH, J. et al. (2003) Leadership and local power in European rural development. URBAN STUDIES. Reviews [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2010) Transport Geographies - Mobilities, Flows and Spaces, . Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy. Reviews [Details]

McDonagh, J. Tracing Mobilities - Towards a Cosmopolitan Perspective, W Canzler, V Kaufmann and S Kesselring. Irish Geography. Reviews [Details]

     

Workshops

McDonagh, J. (2007) Transport policy and Rural Development . Paper presented at the Comhar Sustainable Development Council, Seminar, East room, Custom House, Dept of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, 27th Sept. Workshops [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2007) The EU, Regional Development and issues of Transport . Paper presented at the Regional Development, the Role of the EU conference (European Parliament and Galway Chamber. Workshops [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2008) Waiting for a Lift? Reflections on attitudes to, and responsibilities for rural transport Ireland . Paper presented at the Community Transport in the 21st Century. Tralee, Co Kerry: Workshops [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2008) Sustainable Rural Communities: - Are we there yet? does anybody know where we are trying to get to? and is it too late in any case? . Paper presented at the Implementing Sustainable Development: Empowering Local communities Conference, Comhar SDC National Conference. Workshops [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2008) De-skilling the countryside? Change and challenge in rural economies and societies . Paper presented at the 5th Annual Rural Planning Conference Research Perspectives on Rural Change. Queens University Belfast: Workshops [Details]

McDonagh, J. (2008) KEEP OFF THE LAND! An unpopular but necessary policy (or a naïve view of sustainability?) . Paper presented to the All Party Assembly Group on Rural Sustainability. Stormont, Belfast: Workshops [Details]

Working Paper

McDonagh, J., Morand, F., Callanan, S., Cuddy, M. (2002) Acknowledging specificities in common rural policy - some implications for participation and research. IDARA, Working Paper No1. Working Paper [Details]

Farrell, M., McDonagh, J., Mahon, M. (2008) Agricultural Extension Advisory Services: The Challenge of Implementing a Multifuncational Advisory Programme The Rural Economy Research Centre Working Paper Series Working Paper 08-WP-RE-07. Teagasc. Working Paper [Details]