Oral History

Arlene Crampsie (UCD) and Regina Fitzpatrick (Heritage Officer, Kilkenny) in conversation with Carole Holohan (TCD). In this session we will discuss the evolution and development of oral history in the landscape of Irish historical sources and the value, potential and challenges of working with living sources.

The Modern and Contemporary Irish History Seminar Series will take place at 2.30p.m. on Wednesday in the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts & Humanities Research Institute. It provides a forum for discussion and dissemination of new ideas, perspectives, and research on Irish history, Irish Studies and cognate disciplines. All are welcome. We particularly welcome members of the postgraduate community. Convenors: Dr Carole Holohan, Dr Ciaran O'Neill, Dr Georgina Laragy, Prof Lindsey Earner-Byrne. If you like to join the Modern & Contemporary Irish History Seminar mailing list, please fill out this form. Please indicate if you have any access requirements, such as ISL/English interpreting, so that we can facilitate you in attending this event. Contact: modirishhistoryseminar@gmail.com