Course Description
THE IRISH ABROAD
People’s College for Continuing Education and Training
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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