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Jane McGaughey appointed to Johnson Chair in Quebec and Canadian Irish Studies

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Gail Dever

The School of Irish Studies at Concordia University in Montreal announced last week that Professor Jane McGaughey has been appointed to a five-year term as holder of the Johnson Chair in Quebec and Canadian Irish Studies. Commenting on her appointment, … Continue reading →

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Books about Martin family of Galway, Ireland donated to Concordia University

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Gail Dever

The family of the late John Kirwan (Kerry) Martin donated a collection of several dozen books to Concordia University’s School of Irish Studies in Montreal. The books are about 19th-century Irish history, and they include some that focus on the … Continue reading →

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School of Irish Studies podcast series

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Gail Dever

The School of Irish Studies at Concordia University in Montreal announced the beginning of the second season of its podcast series with a lecture by Dr. Cahal McLaughlin from Queen’s University Belfast. The first podcast is the lecture, Telling Stories … Continue reading →

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Genealogists should look at School of Canadian Irish Studies fall program

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Gail Dever

Learning about the country where our ancestors came from and what life may have been like for them after they emigrated helps us better understand them and this knowledge can lead to resources that may break down a few brick walls. … Continue reading →

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