International Association for the Study of Irish Literature
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24 Apr 2020
Message from IASIL Chair: Postponement of the IASIL 2020 Conference in Łódź.
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26 Mar 2021
Difficulty de-activating. Associated with iasiltwitter@gmail.com (not my email) & set up@in Ireland. Whichever secretary after me manages that email needs to delete or take me out of system. Sorry. I tried. Want to keep my personal active.
17 Mar 2021
Ready to celebrate, with or without glasses. Decided not to wear college shirt. Even put on makeup.
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17 Mar 2021
This year even my feet are getting into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, socks courtesy of gift from my husband for fun. We all need a little levity.
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4 Mar 2021
At hand, by my friend and Narrative 4 colleague Ruth Gilligan. The title is the American publishing version.
4 Mar 2021
Do you have a book by an Irish woman writer to hand? Share the cover &/or dedication for #WorldBookDay! Nods to networks for #IWWNSymposium21 can be found in paratexts. Here's @LadyGregoryIRL's dedication to WBY in her 'Seven Short Plays'. @WomenRead @Irish_Lit @BAIrishStudies
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21 Feb 2021
Maybe this one for me:
21 Feb 2021
Show me a picture on your phone that has your energy. Not a selfie.
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New publication by AEDEI member Alfred Markey "Irish-American Patriotism: the Transatlantic Politics and Humanist Culture of Colum McCann" revistascientificas.us.es/in… @e_efacis @IrlEmbMadrid @Irish_Lit
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IASIL retweeted
Today marks a lot of special occasions : James Joyce's birthday, the publication of Ulysses and the two-year anniversary of RadioMoLI! If you haven't yet checked it out, RadioMoLI has hours of recordings to keep you company on a rainy day in February 🌧️ 📻 moli.ie/radio
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22 Jan 2021
Hello! We're the new Northern Irish Art Research Group, part of #BritishArtNetwork. This group is about actively connecting with others in our field and profiling research on Northern Irish art. Please RT and give us a follow. To join us email northernirishartnetwork@gmail.com
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4 Jan 2021
Honoured to be the keynote for EastSide Arts Belfast's 'Showcase of New Writing from Northern Ireland' Symposium! Free online event Thursday 14th January. I'll discuss 'Mapping Contemporary Women's Writing from NI' at 3 PM! Please share widely & book here eastsidearts.net/event/proph…
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15 Dec 2020
When we hosted her over 20 years ago, then again a few years later (Concordia College in Minnesota), she was a delight. She remains a favorite of mine as well.
15 Dec 2020
Happy 90th birthday to the iconic Edna O'Brien! A fearless storyteller, she writes boldly & unflinchingly about difficulties faced by women & girls. Thrilled to learn that my @IrishTimes piece on her superb novel Girl is quoted in the paperback & e-book (alongside @IanMcKellen)!
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8 Nov 2020
President elect Joe Biden just quoted my favorite hymn. Toasting our elected leaders with Irish Redbreast whiskey, my favorite and a special treat. Let the healing begin.
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28 Oct 2020
USA giants of Irish Studies profs Maureen Murphy, Catherine Shannon & Christian Dupont (Burns Librarian @BostonCollege) honouring Margaret Mac Curtain @DublinCityofLit HQ. At 7pm TONIGHT the Burns Library hosts Burns Scholar Eilis Ni Dhuibhne's book launch bit.ly/eilisbooklaunch
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18 Oct 2020
On this evening's programme, we remember the extraordinary life of Dr Margaret MacCurtain. Myles is joined by Sinead McCoole, Margaret Kelleher and Diarmaid Ferriter.
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10 Oct 2020
Today while unpacking boxes from garage, Dennis found this note from a reader of my 1st book. I recall praise from Seamus Deane, F.C. McGrath, John McDonagh & John Harrington. But I had forgotten this note. Years later, nice to recall belief of others in the work of a younger me.
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8 Oct 2020
Today Margaret MacCurtain's funeral was celebrated, and I was there by streaming. I particularly appreciated the story of her smuggling the little dog under her coat to see her hospitalized mom, Nancy, and this poem, all shared by her beloved niece, Ann Marie. Margaret is loved.
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7 Oct 2020
Our courageous, honest friend. Our champion.
7 Oct 2020
In 1964 a young nun (powerless in church & society) defied the most powerful man in Ireland, the archbishop of Dublin. In 1969 she publicly encouraged & supported the student revolution; her wish being to affect change in Irish society. RIP Margaret Mac Curtain/ Benvenuta #Legend
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6 Oct 2020
Since 1998, we had many wonderful times and travels with Margaret MacCurtain. Here is a favorite memory of from Portugal travels. Dennis and I loved spending time with both Margaret and with her best friend, and our dear friend, Maureen Murphy.
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6 Oct 2020
I first met Margaret MacCurtain in 1993 when I was living in Trinity graduate student housing in Blackrock. I would see her in the garden as I walking some dog I had borrowed since I missed mine. But it was in 1998 at the IASIL Limerick conference where our deep friendship began.
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5 Oct 2020
Happy #WorldTeachersDay. Thanks to teachers for all you do...and a special shout out to the teachers who work with us on educational projects.
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