Events
Inter-department conference | The (re)Birth of Marx(ism): haunting the future
May 5, 2018 will be Marx’s 200th anniversary – one among many anniversaries which remind us of Marx and Engels’ long-lasting impact on the modern world. As we send this out, we are sandwiched between the 150th anniversary of Capital and the 100th of what Gramsci called a “Revolution against Capital” in Russia. Our conference includes the May Day bank holiday, celebrated by the traditional labour movement – but it also marks the 50th anniversary of the start of “May 1968” in Paris, while “Ireland’s 1968” is sometimes dated to the violent suppression of a civil rights demonstration in Derry, five months later.
When: Friday, 04 May 2018
Creative Writing Society Guest Speaker: Dave Rudden
Irish fantasy and science-fiction author Dave Rudden, will be giving a talk on his experiences becoming a writer. He will be promoting his latest novel 'The Endless King'. Public welcome to attend.
When: Wednesday, 18 April 2018
The Good Friday Generation: Northern Ireland's Peace Deal 20 Years On
An afternoon of discussion between students from Queen’s University Belfast and Maynooth University. Public welcome to attend.
When: Tuesday, 17 April 2018
Readings by acclaimed writer and screenwriter: Eoin McNamee and Lindsay J Sedgwick
Former Maynooth University Writer-in-Residence Eoin McNamee and Screenwriter-in-Residence Lindsay J Sedgwick will read from works produced during their time at Maynooth. Public welcome to attend.
When: Tuesday, 17 April 2018
Workshop: Travel Writing
Sarah Griffin's workshop will centre on a set of sensory prompts intended to build the foundations of a piece of non-fiction about place, identity, and home. Public welcome to attend. Registration required!
When: Monday, 16 April 2018
Workshop: 'Voice in Writing'
Rob Doyle, writer-in-residence, explores the importance of a strong writing voice. Public welcome to attend. Registration required!
When: Monday, 16 April 2018
Launch of new MA in English: Literatures of Engagement | Roundtable discussion & reception
Marking the launch of its new MA in English: Literatures of Engagement, MU Department of English invites you to a roundtable discussion on: Engaging Literature: critical thinking for dark times
When: Wednesday, 11 April 2018
Illuminations Exhibition: Doireann Ní Ghríofa | Film-poems
Doireann Ní Ghríofa | Film-poems Illuminations - Maynooth University 10 April-15 May 2018
When: Tuesday, 10 April 2018
Writing and the Internet | Writers-in-Residence Spring Series 2018
Maynooth University Writers-in-Residence Rob Doyle and Sarah Maria Griffin host a discussion with Róisín Kiberd, Ian Maleney, and Mark O’Connell.
When: Tuesday, 13 March 2018
Contemporary Irish Writers | Writers-in-Residence Spring Series 2018
Maynooth University Writers-in-Residence Rob Doyle and Sarah Maria Griffin host readings and discussion, with Sara Baume, Gavin Corbett, and Sinéad Gleeson.
When: Wednesday, 07 March 2018