2018 Theme
Canada and Ireland - exploring new beginnings in uncertain times
join the conversation
Providing a forum for leading academics, artists, political and industry leaders from Canada and Ireland, to converse, connect and engage around shared opportunities and challenges.
About
Guided by shared values, and by D’Arcy McGee’s vision for an inclusive and tolerant society, this is a forum where academics, artists, political and industry leaders can come together, to discuss common challenges and to explore shared opportunities.
● Formal events - lectures, talks, debates, workshops, discussions
● Cultural events - concerts, drama, screenings, readings, musical sessions
● Outdoor activities- hillwalking, watersports, golf, cycletours, health activities
Attendance is limited to 150 delegates, in order to optimise opportunities to engage.
Programme & Speakers
The full programme will be available over the coming months.
new for 2018
THOMAS D'ARCY MCGEE MEDAL
The Thomas D’Arcy McGee Medal is presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to civil society in the Irish-Canadian sphere. 2018 will see the presentation of the inaugural medal.
flaherty lecture
Some information here about this once-off lecture happening this year.
About ICUF
Since 1995, the Ireland Canada University Foundation (ICUF), a Charitable Trust, has supported research exchange between Canada and Ireland. With funding from the governments of both countries, as well as corporate and philanthropic support, ICUF has provided research travel awards to over 400 Canadian and Irish researchers and scholars, with the mission of supporting the development of the rich network of connections between both countries.
“It’s the connections between people that have made Ireland and Canada such long and lasting friends.”
“Our countries are connected by our cultures, by our literatures, by our peoples. We are divided by an ocean, but bound forever by our past, and united in our hope for the future. ”
Location
The Fourm takes place over 3 days in Carlingford, Ireland. Less than 1 hour from Dublin Airport, Carlingford is in the northeast of Ireland, and is known for oysters, medieval buildings and outdoor activities.
Disocver more about the area at www.carlingford.ie
partners & funders
