The
Inch House Irish Studies Centre employs a wide range of speakers to
suit every type of programme need. These speakers are experts in many
areas of politics, the arts and international business. For example,
our sociology, conflict resolution and communications programmes
generally include a variety of seminars, lectures and workshops from
local and national politicians, community leaders and internationally
recognised academics who specialise in many topics ranging from 16th
Century Irish History to International Business to Peace and Conflict
Resolution Studies. Our literature and liberal arts students engage
with an equally diverse range of speakers, including artists and film
makers, local university professors, playwrights and poets. Many local
entrepreneurs and business leaders speak to our management students,
including Enterprise Ireland, The IDA, Údarás na
Gaeltachta and Failte Ireland. Professor John Hume, Nobel Peace Prize
winner and former MEP is a regular speaker at
our centre. Our students also learn much about the history, geography
and anthropology of Ireland over the course of their stay. Programmes
usually include an Irish language lesson from a qualified Irish
language teacher to teach students a
cúpla focail (a few words).
The Inch House Irish
Studies Centre is excellently equipped for all study programmes. The
centre has WI-FI connection througout, excellent teaching facilities in
our boardroom (including projection and audio equipment, access to
phone and fax, a self-catering kitchen with snacks and tea and coffee.
The centre has its own coach and dedicated driver. Free, secure private
parking is available. In summer months we set up our large gazebo and
regularly have barbecues and live traditional Irish music for the
students.