will be held at the University of Connecticut at Storrs

Oct. 20-21, 2006

Theme:

“CHANGING IRELAND”
Presentation topics may include but should not be limited to: Irish identity•Celtic Tiger
Ireland•colonialism/post-colonialism•immigration/emigration
•Northern Irish Peace Process•social, historical, artistic, religious, sexual or political (r)evolution

2-day conference•campus hotel•screenings•céilí
2 receptions & 2 meals included in registration cost

Confirmed speakers:

COLM TÓIBÍN

EMMA DONOGHUE

KEN SIMPSON

Proposals due by 6/20/06

This is an interdisciplinary conference. While proposals addressing our theme will be especially welcome, we will consider offerings on any Irish Studies topic and any historical period. Please send one-page proposals by 6/20/06 to Mary Burke (Mary.2.Burke@uconn.edu) or Rachael Lynch (Rachael.Lynch@uconn.edu), or to NEACIS 2006, Department of English U-4025, University of Connecticut, 215 Glenbrook Road Unit 4025, Storrs, CT 06269-4025, USA.