by Íde B. O'Carroll | Oct 5, 2016 | books, Ireland
Here is a chapter I wrote for the upcoming book ‘The Marriage Equality Papers’ (Merrion Press, Dublin, 2016) Edited by Gráinne Healy Across the Pond: Connections to Marriage Equality Ireland Íde B. O’Carroll, PhD...
by Íde B. O'Carroll | Mar 12, 2016 | events, Ireland, Women
“Never fear for Ireland…Up us!” Rebel Bridie Halpin was a member of Cumann na mBan, committed to political and social change in Ireland. Born on Nicholas Street in Dublin in 1902, she died in New York City in December 1988. Drawing on papers found in...
by Íde B. O'Carroll | Mar 12, 2016 | Ireland, Irish Language
Is the Irish language on its way out? Conclusions emerging from two sets of recent research forecast a grim future for the Irish language and its usage in Ireland. I would like to offer a counter view drawing on my experience to illustrate that the diaspora plays an...
by Íde B. O'Carroll | Mar 12, 2016 | events, Irish Language
As we enter the second season of the Amherst Irish Association’s Events Series, a community-based initiative whose aim is to host monthly events that explore aspects of Ireland’s diaspora, culture and society, we acknowledge the support of our local...