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Montreal, Qc, Ca

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

With over 1000 students enrolling annually, Concordia is the largest university program of Irish Studies in North America. Student study a wide range of disciplines, including history, music and cultural traditions, nationalism, linguistic preservation, rebellion and civil war, partition and political re-alignment, national affiliation and sectarian identities, changing gender roles, famine, emigration and immigrant integration and settlement, particularly across Canada.

Montreal, Canada Area

As the inaugural holder of this bilingual endowed research chair, my research focused on contributions by Quebecers of Irish origin to the social, cultural, religious and economic evolution of Québec. My responsibilities included academic coursework, research, international presentations and publications, and extensive graduate student oversight. Concordia's School of Irish Studies courses focus on Ireland’s history and culture, its modern transformation in the Celtic Tiger era, and the social, cultural, economic, religious, educational and political contributions of Irish immigrants to Canada.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Celtic Crossings Productions represents Irish authors, filmmakers and artists who champion Irish cultural heritage and traditions. As cultural consultant, I conducted research, produced numerous cds, managed Irish dance and traditional performance events of all sizes and served as media representative for international media interviews and presentations.

Greater St. Louis Area

Directed one of the preeminent Irish Studies programs in the US, nationally recognized for its academic excellence and community partnerships. Program included undergraduate courses in Irish and Irish-American history and culture, a international concert series and a summer school at the National University of Ireland - Galway. Additional community-based educational opportunities featured international poets, politicians, dignitaries and musicians.

San Francisco Bay Area

Taught university extension courses in Expository Writing and Qualitative Research Methods in Information Technology and Organizational Behavior programs.

Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

Designed and taught courses in Irish History and Civilization, Anthropology, Media Sociology & Celtic Folklore and Mythology. Served as Community Liaison: Celtic Studies Program. Portfolio involved planning and directing student performances in Gaelic-speaking communities in rural Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Social Anthropology And Ethnomusicology

Thesis: The Concertina in the Traditional Music of Clare. Coursework in Social Anthropology, Ethnomusicology & Cultural Geography..

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Transnational Business Management, Strategic Planning & Market Research, Magna Cum Laude

Cultural Economics and Traditional Arts Management

Duef: DiplôMe D’Université D’ÉTudes FrançAises (Niveau SupéRieur), Cours De Civilisation Et De LittéRature FrançAise Du Xx SièCle

Clcf: Certificat De Langue Et De Civilisation FrançAise (Niveau SupéRieur), Cours De Civilisation FrançAise De La Sorbonne

Master’S Degree, Early Irish History & Mediaeval Hagiography

Thesis: The Cult and Lives of Senán of Inis Cathaigh. Course work in Old Irish, Latin, French, Historical Geography & Archaeology