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The Westminster Election Survey 2024 led by Jon Tonge. Constitutional Preference by faith/no faith

[Irish Studies@LivUni @IrishInstitute]

Our director Prof Peter Shirlow will be on @ViewFrmStormont tonight, where topics under discussion include Trump and the Irish economy.
UTV from 10:45 pm or catch up later at https://t.co/s0yysSTqgg

[Irish Studies@LivUni @IrishInstitute]

Don't forget to check the Tung website for their full listings, we hope you'll spot some other concerts of interest: https://t.co/v73icpDhAh

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For our Liverpool based followers with an interest in Irish music in all its many forms, remember to check out our friends @TungAuditorium, whose exciting and varied program in the coming months will see @WHGuitarClub playing their first UK gig👇
Tix: https://t.co/R1cEYhutRO

[The White Horse Guitar Club @WHGuitarClub]

We’re delighted to announce that on Sat 31st May, we will make our UK debut at the stunning The @TungAuditorium in Liverpool.

This performance is particularly special for us because Liverpool has always held a unique connection with Ireland.

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We also hosted a public talk by the team, where the presented some of their interim findings.
You can watch a recording of the event, which also included a conversation between (retired) Irish nurse Mary and Professor Ryan, at https://t.co/wTQpmobXjW

[Irish Studies@LivUni @IrishInstitute]

Delighted to be at @IrelandEmbGB for the launch of "Irish Nurses in the NHS: An Oral History" by Professor Louise Ryan + Neha Doshi @LondonMetUni + @gmacradio.
@IrishInstitute helped fund and arrange interviews with Liverpool based nurses.

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

Exciting job opportunities at Irish Community Care, Merseyside, for dynamic individuals with a track record of community engagement & innovation
🟢Community Champion
🟢Advice & Advocacy Worker
🟢Community Engagement & Development Worker
🟢Content creator
https://t.co/SSwBt4o75Y

[Irish Studies@LivUni @IrishInstitute]

Thanks to our friends @livuniHSS for their kind words and for featuring us in their timeline all week.
And, of course, thanks for getting the fantastic video done👍

[Humanities & Social Sciences @ Uni of Liverpool @livuniHSS]

Unique, inspiring and making a real contribution to the understanding of Ireland’s past, present and future. Find out why @IrishInstitute is one of the University’s most exciting departments (and what you could study there) https://t.co/hs9NcwWpeg

[Irish Studies@LivUni @IrishInstitute]

One of the highlights of Beckett: Unbound was the illustrated (+ highly entertaining!) talk by Irish photographer John Minihan on his encounters with Samuel Beckett and other famous figures as well as photographing an Irish wake.
Catch up on the talk at https://t.co/VQSKIpsmHG

[Humanities & Social Sciences @ Uni of Liverpool @livuniHSS]

Bringing Beckett alive in exciting and groundbreaking formats, @IrishInstitute hosts a biennal Beckett Festival, working closely with Adrian Dunbar’s @TheUnrealCities. See what went on last year here https://t.co/xGmmJkZTJG

[Irish Studies@LivUni @IrishInstitute]

"The Viking Age in the North West", introduced in the podcast👇 by our Prof Clare Downham, is available for FREE from:
App Store: https://t.co/DaIWf9gTSV
Google Play: https://t.co/jsdxOQ43x0
With the sunnier weather, maybe use it to plan some walks?

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The vikings are coming, and they're going to have a significant impact on the history, culture and language of the North West! Join @IrishInstitute's Prof Clare Downham in this podcast as she explains their continuing legacy https://t.co/r1RQpgmLAa

[Irish Studies at Boston College @BCIrishStudies]

On Wednesday, February 5, Frank Shovlin will deliver a lecture titled 'Rumours, Secrets, and Lies: Some Problems with Writing the McGahern Biography'

Shovlin will discuss if it's possible for a biographer to tell the truth and debate if there are even such things as facts.

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For our followers across the Atlantic, hear our Prof Frank Shovlin speak at two in person events discussing different aspects of writing biographies:
5 February @BCIrishStudies: https://t.co/eOmVb5wSrU
14 February @NDIrishStudies: https://t.co/iL7g6vYPKE

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If you have any queries about our courses, email us at [email protected] or visit us on campus: https://t.co/5zCyiaXUIT
We look forward to meeting you!

[Humanities & Social Sciences @ Uni of Liverpool @livuniHSS]

The University's Institute of Irish Studies (@IrishInstitute) offers students a unique environment to learn about Irish culture, politics and history. Find out what studying here is like https://t.co/kl63b3319O

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We are delighted by the high level of submissions we have received to the John McGahern Prize over the years and look forward to more for this year.
if you want to get to know past winners a bit better, watch their readings and interviews at https://t.co/hTqxmqwN8m

[Humanities & Social Sciences @ Uni of Liverpool @livuniHSS]

DYK? The Institute of Irish Studies (@IrishInstitute) runs The John McGahern Annual Book prize, offering £5,000 for the best debut work of fiction. 2025 submissions now open! 📖 https://t.co/Hu9kMOzWGM

[Irish in Britain @irishinbritain]

The Irish Government's Emigrant Support Programme (ESP) grant round 2025/2026 is now open & will close on the 19 Feb at 23:59 Irish time

This unique global @dfatirl programme supports the work of many Irish community groups in Britain💚☘️
Find out more👇
https://t.co/OLBDk1iIO9

[Humanities & Social Sciences @ Uni of Liverpool @livuniHSS]

From vikings to modernist literature, art to conflict resolution, explore some of the research projects happening across the Institute of Irish Studies (@IrishInstitute) https://t.co/sJY19PDehx

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Welcome to @IrishInstitute!
Meet some of our staff and learn more about #IrishStudies at @LivUni with our new video👇
Want to learn more? Watch the full (3min) video at https://t.co/7NdUwHwahI or visit our website at https://t.co/9mK9OBJMtC

[Humanities & Social Sciences @ Uni of Liverpool @livuniHSS]

Exploring the history, literature, culture and politics of Ireland, meet the colleagues that call the @IrishInstitute home, and find out what makes it so unique. https://t.co/hs9NcwVRoI

[Humanities & Social Sciences @ Uni of Liverpool @livuniHSS]

Colleagues: shake off the last of the January blues with Feel Good February. You can book onto a variety of mindfulness and health-related events via LearnWell.