Heritage Week: Lunchtime Talk (Irish Language and the Church)

Co. Dublin – Dublin City
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20 August 2025
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The impact for good or ill, of the Church of Ireland, on the Irish language

Speakers: Mr Justin Scannell & Dr Connor McCabe of the Irish Guild of the Church of Ireland.

Connor is an Assistant Professor in UCD’s School of Irish, Celtic Studies & Folklore, where he lectures in Modern Irish and Irish Studies. He is a linguist by training, with a PhD on Irish phonetics from TCD awarded in 2023. He is on the committee of Cumann Gaelach na hEaglaise and previously conducted regular Irish-language services of Evening Prayer at TCD with the Church of Ireland chaplaincy.

This highly sought-after event fills up quickly, so booking in advance is essential to secure your place. If your preferred session is sold out, don’t despair. Feel free to email Clark Brydon (Education & Safeguarding Officer) at education@stpatrickscathedral.ie who may be able to advise on availability.

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