The event took place on Tuesday,May 13 as part of WoWfest in Liverpool. Wowfest is an event which celebrates writers and explores the space where storytelling meets social justice and art meets activism. The panel discussion entitled "Exploring Modern Ireland: Diversity, Change and Challenges" explored the nature of the changing notion of "Irishness" in the 21st century and the adaptations and challenges necessitated by these changes.
Dr Phil Mullen was joined by two other women, and fellow TCD graduates, who are meeting these complex challenges around contemporary Irish identity through literature and the arts. Irish-Punjabi author and editor Gabrielle Fullan and writer, disabled activist and dancer Maryam Madani.
The event was hosted in partnership with Speaking Volumes and their Breaking Ground Ireland series , which aims to highlight the work of writers and illustrators from an ethnic minority background on the island of Ireland and in which which Dr Mullen was also featured.
For full details of the event and a further information on the panelists follow the link below.