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University of Liverpool, Institute of Irish Studies.
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On 13 November, Sir Simon Schama delivered the 2025 Seamus Heaney Lecture on 'Politics and the Poet'. Before the lecture he sat down for a little chat with our director Prof Peter Shirlow.
Watch the resulting podcast: youtu.be/bL5O-A8hhwk
PODCAST: 2025 Seamus Heaney Lecture with Sir Simon Schama
YouTube video by Institute of Irish Studies, Liverpool
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November 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Last week Sir Simon Schama delivered the 2025 Seamus Heaney Lecture on 'Politics and the Poet'.
Here's a little preview from Sir Simon in conversation with our director Prof Peter Shirlow before the lecture - more to come in the next few days ...
November 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Welcome back to Liverpool to our alumnus Dr James Gallacher, who is being joined by Derry poet Michael Foley to discuss the life and work of Belfast writer Gerard Keenan.
Thanks to all those who turned out on a windy night.
Dr James Gallacher, a white man dressed in dark trousers and medium blue shirt, speaking from the lectern in a modern lecture room. Micheal Foley is sitting to his left on the stage. Either side of them projections from Dr Gallacher's presentation are visible but overexposed. Prof Frank Shovlin speaking from a lectern during his introduction of tonight's talk. Dr Gallacher is sitting to his left, next to the lectern. The backs of some members of the audience are visible. Micheal Foley, a white man dressed in dark trousers and dark pullover, speaking from a large metal lectern. In the foreground a copy of the first "Honest Ulsterman" magazine is visible on a table in the first row of lecture theatre seating.
October 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Delighted to welcome Anna Fitzgerald to Liverpool for @liverpooluni.bsky.social LitFest to mark her award of the John McGahern Book Prize.
Thoroughly enjoyed her impactful reading from her debut "Girl in the Making" and discussion with @irishinstitute.bsky.social's Prof Frank Shovlin.
#booksky
Anna Fitzgerald reading from a podium Anna Fitzgerald sitting in a chair and holding a microphone during the discussion. One wing of the LitFest Liverbird (made out of printed paper) is visible behind her Anna Fitzgerald and Professor Frank Shovlin during their discussion, sitting in white chairs either side of a white coffee table. Professor Frank Shovlin speaking from a podium
October 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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⚠️1 week warning⚠️
Want to pick up Cúpla Focal or learn more about the history of the Irish Language?
Join our Taster/History Session as part of #LIF2025
All welcome - no Irish required!
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🗓️6pm, 22 October 2025
🧭Rendall Building @liverpooluni.bsky.social
🎟️FREE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1753116200...
LIF 2025: Irish language taster session
Free Irish language taster session as part of the Liverpool Irish Festival 2025.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Tonight is the official launch of #LIF2025 but we had a lovely early start last night hosting Gerry Molumby. Gerry's illustrated talk on stained glass artist Harry Clarke was highly engaging and enlightening.
For more @livirishfest.bsky.social events, see www.liverpoolirishfestival.com/events/
Gerry Molumby speaking at a lectern which has a book on stained glass propped up on it Emma Smith from the Liverpool Irish Festival speaking at a lectern which has a book on stained glass propped up on it. Gerry Molumby (L) and Institute director Prof Peter Shirlow (R) addressing the audience from either side of a lectern. Pop up banners and projections with LIF branding are visible in the background. Group shot in front of LIF banner: Prof Peter Shirlow, Emna Smith, Gerry Molumby and Dr Ann Hoskins.
October 16, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Lovely to see Sarah Mangan, Ireland's Consul General for NW England, for an informal meeting and goodbye before her posting ends soon.
Thank you for all your support of the Institute and all your hard work for the Irish in Liverpool and beyond over the last few years. All the best for your future!
Photogrpah of Institute and Consulate Staff in the Irish Studies Offices, with a painting of Seamus Heaney on the wall behind them. From left to right: Gerry Diver, Prof Peter Shirlow, Consul General Sarah Managan, Dr Niall Carson and Vice Consul General: Deirdre O'Flaherty
July 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Congratulations to @irishculturalcentr.bsky.social. We have enjoyed partnering with ICC for a variety of events and exhibitions in London over the years and are looking forward to plenty more in the years to come!
irishculturalcentr.bsky.social The Irish Cultural Centre @irishculturalcentr.bsky.social · Jul 1
🎉 We’re celebrating 30 Years of the Irish Cultural Centre – the Home of Irish Arts & Culture in London (1995–2025)!

To mark the milestone, we’re unveiling our new anniversary logo + our most ambitious year of events yet.

💚 Join us! #ICC30 #IrishArtsLondon #IrishCulture
July 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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"Northern Ireland nationalists fear focus on reconciliation stalling push for unity referendum" by Rory Carroll for @theguardian.com, including a contribution by our Director Prof Peter Shirlow on the role of reconciliation in the constitutional debate.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Northern Ireland nationalists fear focus on reconciliation stalling push for unity referendum
Goal of reconciliation has become ‘undisguised unionist veto’, some argue amid dwindling momentum for vote
www.theguardian.com
June 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Delighted to welcome NI teachers and showcase what an #IrishStudies degree @liverpooluni.bsky.social can offer their students.
Want to learn more? Check out our courses at www.liverpool.ac.uk/courses/subj... or email us at irish@liverpool.ac.uk
#speirgorm #academicsky
June 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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A Level teachers from NI on a visit to @irishinstitute.bsky.social @livuninews.bsky.social A great bunch of people and productive day 👩🏻‍🎓👨‍🎓❤️
June 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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In the meantime, check out Alice's amazing interdisciplinary book 'Genetic Stigma in Law & Literature: Orphanhood, Adoption and the Right to Reunion' 2023: shorturl.at/cvGeo
Genetic Stigma in Law and Literature: Orphanhood, Adoption, and the Right to Reunion (Palgrave Socio-Legal Studies): Amazon.co.uk: Diver, Alice: 9783031462450: Books
Buy Genetic Stigma in Law and Literature: Orphanhood, Adoption, and the Right to Reunion (Palgrave Socio-Legal Studies) 1st ed. 2023 by Diver, Alice (ISBN: 9783031462450) from Amazon's Book Store. Eve...
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June 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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New arts review on my desk: Dr Alice Diver QUB reviews The Marion Hotel play by C Cunningham (Lyric Belfast); the review interweaves Alice's deep insights with scenes from play at every turn of analysis; it has knocked me off my seat! Coming soon @law-and-humanities.bsky.social shorturl.at/jOfoy
Sole Purpose Productions - The Marian Hotel
Sole Purpose Productions
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June 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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SILENT SEAS is now open!
Thanks to our friends @irishculturalcentr.bsky.social for hosting a lovely launch event, and for hosting this fantastic exhibition.
If you are near Hammersmith before early June, make sure to pop in - free entry!
ℹ️ irishculturalcentre.co.uk/event/silent...
L to R: ICC Director William Foote, Institute of Irish Studies Strategy and Innovation Officer Gerry Diver, John-Michelle O'Shea and ICC Chairman Peter Power-Hynes John-Michelle O'Shea addressing the audience during the launch Institute of Irish Studies Strategy and Innovation Officer Gerry Diver speaking from the lectern durign the launch of Silent Seas
March 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Spring is bringing more colour to Abercromby Square 😍
Cherry Tree with pink blossom on the right side of a gravel path, to the left is the green grass of Abercromby Square and in the background is one of the Georgian terraces seen through the mostly bare trees. A seagull is gliding through the blue skies above. Close up of a cherry blossom with more cherry blossoms behind and a blue sky in the background.
March 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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In July 2023 we hosted a public talk by the team, where they presented some of their interim findings with a focus on Liverpool.
You can watch a recording of the event, which also included a conversation between (retired) Irish nurse Mary and Professor Ryan, at youtu.be/4emFoZfmYuM
Irish Nurses in the NHS: the Liverpool story
YouTube video by Institute of Irish Studies, Liverpool
youtu.be
February 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Delighted to be at the Irish Embassy in London for the launch of "Irish Nurses in the NHS: An Oral History" by Professor Louise Ryan + Neha Doshi (both from London Met) + Grainne McPolin.
@irishinstitute.bsky.social helped fund and arrange interviews with Liverpool based nurses.
Photo from inside the ornate Irish Embassy in London showing a panel of female speakers taken from the left side in front of a seated audience. Photo from inside the ornate Irish Embassy in London showing a panel of female speakers taken from the right side surrounded on 3 sides by a seated audience.
February 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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2022 - Beckett: Confined
2024 - Beckett: Unbound
2026 - Beckett: ???
Our @gerrydiv.bsky.social discussing 'all things Beckett' with Adrian Dunbar earlier today.
Selfie of Gerry Diver (left, in a black pullover) and Adrian Dunbar (right, in a blue gingham shirt) taken in the Institute office with an artificial Christmas tree in the background. Out of the window parts of Abercromby Square are visible.
December 9, 2024 at 3:54 PM
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It is beginning to look a lot like ... @gerrydiv.bsky.social having fun decorating the @irishinstitute.bsky.social Christmas Tree!
November 29, 2024 at 2:11 PM