Annual update from the Canadian Irish Studies Foundation
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FUNDAMENTALS: Newsletter for friends of Irish Studies

Dear Friends,

I am delighted to share with you the 2024 edition of Fundamentals, the annual newsletter from the Canadian Irish Studies Foundation and Concordia’s School of Irish Studies.

While we are unable to mail out physical copies just yet due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, you can still enjoy this edition online and find all your favourite stories, including updates on our new chair, exciting faculty research and the wonderful achievements of our students.

As we approach the holiday season, I extend my warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a joyful and peaceful celebration.

Nollaig shona agus Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh!

Best regards,

Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin
Principal, School of Irish Studies
Concordia University


A message from Patrick Shea
Patrick Shea wears a white shirt under a blue jacket. He has short light brown hair.

It is with great pride that I took on the role of chair of the Canadian Irish Studies Foundation earlier this year. I follow in the very big shoes of outgoing chair Pamela McGovern, whose outstanding leadership of CISF has been pivotal in the continued growth and success of Irish Studies at Concordia.


Faculty research
Emer has medium lenght straight brown hair and wears a white shirt under a dark sweater.

Emer O’Toole, associate professor of Irish Performance Studies, delivered the Ann Saddlemyer Lecture on November 15. O’Toole also published a short story, “Manic Gnome Dream Girl,” in the horror journal Grim and Gilded. Another, “The Other Órla,” was shortlisted for the €5,000 Francis McManus Short Story Prize.

Students in Ireland
Two female Concordia students stand by a stone wall and pet a donkey.

Thanks to support from the CISF, five students — three undergraduate students on language-immersion scholarships and two graduate students on research trips — had the opportunity to study in Ireland this past summer.
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We appreciate your support to help our students. Thank you!

To make your gift online, please visit concordia.ca/cisf.




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