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An introduction to Irish literature in Mansfield THE
Black Bull in Mansfield is the venue for an exciting seven-week programme
which comprises an introduction to modern Irish writing in English.
The course is being organised by Fr. Jim Burke founder of The Mansfield
& Dukeries Irish Association in association with Nottinghamshire County
Council and Nottingham Irish Studies Group.
No previous knowledge of Irish literature is required. The course will be
led by Deirdre O’Byrne a member of the Nottingham Irish Studies
Group and literature development officer for Nottingham City Council.
Deirdre, who hails originally from Carlow, has a special interest in promoting
programmes and courses of Irish interest and has lectured here in Britain
and in her native Ireland.
She has also devised an imaginative programme for Mansfield which includes
an Irish film event on May 10 and The North where members will look at
some of the great writers that come from the North of Ireland including
Seamus Heaney and Paul Muldoon.
n The Black Bull Inn, Woodhouse Road, Mansfield from 7.30-9pm. For further
information on other events taking place throughout the course contact:
01623 622705 or www.stpatrickandstgeorge.org
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