[Part 6] Keynote Panel 5: Education – Irish Travellers / Mincéirs & the State, 1922-2022

Gerald Dawe: Cultural Belongings – Exhibition Launch

Listen back to the launch of the exhibition Gerald Dawe: Cultural Belongings The career of the prolific poet, essayist, and memoirist Gerald Dawe has led him from his origins in Belfast to graduate work in Galway and a lecturing post here, and subsequent move to Dublin where he taught at TCD. He is author of ten collections of poetry and numerous books of criticism, life writing and anthologising of Irish writing. This event features Gerry in conversation with Dr Frank Ferguson (Director of the Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies, Ulster University). Speakers: * Professor Dan Carey (Director of the Moore Institute, University of Galway) * Professor Pól Ó'Dochartaigh (Registrar and Deputy President, University of Galway) * Dr. Frank Ferguson (Director of the Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies, University of Ulster) in conversation with Gerald Dawe. * Dr. Barry Houlihan (Archivist, University of Galway)

Translation and Territory II – Sharon O’Brien (DCU)

This is the second episode in our “Translation and Territory” series, which explores the importance of translation in relation to geographical spaces – particularly borders, crisis contexts, and conflict areas. This episode is a conversation between Andrea Ciribuco (University of Galway) and Prof. Sharon O’Brien (DCU). It continues our conversation on translation during COVID-19, by looking at how the pandemic forced translators to use different strategies, engage with different media, and interact with policies. “Translation and territory” is organised by Andrea Ciribuco, Anne O’Connor and Lorna Shaughnessy. It is funded by the University of Galway through the Researcher Development Scheme. Thanks to Blaneth McSharry, Gráinne McGrath, and David Kelly for technical support.

Translation and Territory I – Federico M. Federici (UCL)

This is the first episode in our “Translation and Territory” series, which explores the importance of translation in relation to geographical spaces – particularly borders, crisis contexts, and conflict areas. Our first episode is a conversation between Andrea Ciribuco (University of Galway) and Prof. Federico M. Federici (University College London), on the importance of language mapping. How does awareness of languages spoken in a territory help institutions and NGOs during a crisis? How can we build instruments to help translators in a crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic? “Translation and territory” is organised by Andrea Ciribuco, Anne O’Connor and Lorna Shaughnessy. It is funded by the University of Galway through the Researcher Development Scheme. Thanks to Blaneth McSharry, Gráinne McGrath, and David Kelly for technical support.

[Part 7] Closing Address – Irish Travellers / Mincéirs & the State, 1922-2022

The conference is part of the Government of Ireland’s Decade of Centenaries programme and is supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. It originated in an initiative from Patrick Nevin and Elaine Martin, and is held under the auspices of the Irish Centre for the Histories of Labour and Class, Moore Institute, University of Galway. The Conference Steering Group acknowledge the participation of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Experts on Roma and Travellers and the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, and the Galway Council of Trade Unions. About the Conference Irish Travellers / Mincéirs and the State, 1922-2022 This two-day conference will examine Irish Travellers’ experiences of discrimination since the foundation of the state, paying particular attention to the state’s role in perpetuating disadvantage. It will be a multi-disciplinary and participative conference, with presentations in a variety of formats, and featuring local, national and international perspectives. There will be contributions from Traveller / Mincéir activists and advocates, historians, folklorists, psychologists, sociologists, artists, cultural theorists and others. Further details: https://mooreinstitute.ie/event/irish-travellers-minceirs-the-state-1922-2022/

[Part 6] Keynote Panel 5: Education – Irish Travellers / Mincéirs & the State, 1922-2022

Speakers: Wendy Lee, Anne-Marie Ward, Shivaun Quinlivan. Chair: Pat Dolan About the Conference Irish Travellers / Mincéirs and the State, 1922-2022 This two-day conference will examine Irish Travellers’ experiences of discrimination since the foundation of the state, paying particular attention to the state’s role in perpetuating disadvantage. It will be a multi-disciplinary and participative conference, with presentations in a variety of formats, and featuring local, national and international perspectives. There will be contributions from Traveller / Mincéir activists and advocates, historians, folklorists, psychologists, sociologists, artists, cultural theorists and others. Further details: https://mooreinstitute.ie/event/irish-travellers-minceirs-the-state-1922-2022/