Course Description



Tutor:  David Giltenane

The Irish and diverse history of the Irish abroad will be studied in this course. It will look how

Ireland has throughout history contributed to the development of other countries culturally,

politically and economically.

Emphasis will be places on the stories of Irish people abroad who became artists, politicians,

and even criminals, the famous and the infamous. The course will take students on a journey

from the North to the South of America, and throughout Europe. Students will learn about

such varied and diverse topics as Irish soldiers who fought for the

Mexican army, the valiant San Patricios. The Irish diaspora in Argentina will be looked at,

including the connections between the Guevara and Ireland. In the United States the role of

Irish people in organised crime will be explored as well the Irish and the American civil war.

Other topics include Irish Missionaries in Europe, and the Eva Peron of Paraguay, Elisa

Lynch from Cork.

David teaches English as a foreign language and Irish history and culture in Dublin. He has

a degree in History and geography and a masters in Town planning. He has a fascination.

with Irish abroad. He has special interest in the Irish in South America having lived in

Argentina for several years. He also has been giving running tours of Dublin city for many

cities.

*There are 12 weeks in the term.

Further details

Registration for this course can be done by:

  • Payment through website – PayPal or Debit/Credit Card – Just hit the Buy Now Button
  • Calling the office on 01 8735879 and you have the option to pay by card over the phone,
  • Posting enrolment form along with cheque/Postal Order or Cash to Congress House, 31/32 Parnell Square, Dublin 1
  • Payment can also be made in the office before the class commences for the term

College Name People’s College for Continuing Education and Training
Course Category Cultural Studies, Humanities & Social Sciences
Course Type Classroom Based
Course Location Dublin, Ireland
Location Postcode Dublin 1
Course Start Date 12th February 2025
Course End Date 14th May 2025
Course Fee €130
Course Duration 12 weeks
Course Times Wednesday evenings at 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm
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