JANUARY

Eavan Boland (born 24 September 1944) is an Irish poet, author, and professor. She is currently a professor at Stanford University, where she has taught since 1996. Her work deals with the Irish national identity, and the role of women in Irish history. A number of poems from Boland’s poetry career are studied by Irish students who take the Leaving Certificate.

Amongst Women is a novel by the Irish writer John McGahern (1934–2006). his best known novel, it is also considered his masterpiece., the novel tells the story of Michael Moran, a bitter, ageing Irish Republican Army (IRA) veteran, and his tyranny over his wife and children, who both love and fear him. It was shortlisted for the 1990 Booker Prizeand won The Irish Times/Aer LingusLiterary Award in 1991.

FEBRUARY

Amongst Women

In conversation “The way forward – Palestine & Israel”

Curator of the National Gallery – Speaks to “Margaret Clare – An Independent spirit” If time permits she may touch on the work of Harry Clarke, Margaret’s Husband.

MARCH

From the National Gallery looks at aspects on the life of Countess Markievicz

Founder of the Historical Harp Society of Ireland, speaks on Medieval, Renaissance and barque harps.

Robert Emmet, with special emphasis on his speech from the dock.

Mezzo Soprano with the National Irish Opera Company.

APRIL

Subject: The Israeli/Palestine situation

‘The Play’s the thing…’ From pen to stage, the writing of a play and production of a play.

22ND APRIL

EASTER BREAK

Irelands association with the U.S.