Irish Studies Würzburg

About Us

Ever since the Irish monks Kilian, Kolonat and Totnan proselytised Franconia around 686 AD, Würzburg has been considered ‘the Irish city on the continent.’ Today, manifold activities keep the close connection between the city and the Emerald Isle alive. Hence, it stands to reason that the University of Würzburg (JMU) is engaged in the study of the literature, language, history and culture of the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the Irish diaspora. Irish Studies Würzburg (ISWÜ) is a cooperation under the umbrella of the European Federation of Associations and Centres of Irish Studies (EFACIS), which unites the major national professional associations in the field of Irish Studies as well as about 50 academic centres in over 25 European countries. ISWÜ offers opportunities for cooperation and international dialogue to scholars, PhD students, students of English, non-academic circles, and all those interested in Irish issues. We are also involved in the organisation of cultural events such as the ‘Irish Itinerary.’

Contact

Prof. Dr. Ina Bergmann

Tel.: +49 (0)931 31-85663
E-Mail: ina.bergmann@uni-wuerzburg.de

Prof. Dr. Maria Eisenmann

Tel.: +49 (0)931 31-88529
E-Mail: maria.eisenmann@uni-wuerzburg.de

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Upcoming Events

Jan 23

Guest Lecture: Éamonn Ó Ciardha (Visiting Professor, University of the Saarland), "Father Ted, the Irish Fawlty Towers: A Snapshot of a Rapidly Changing Society"
Thu, 01/23/2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Apr 29

J. M. Synge Lecture: Prof. Paige Reynolds (College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, USA), "'Moving through the Scene Openly and Invisibly': The Photographs of J. M. Synge, Eudora Welty, and Luis Alberto Rodriguez"
Tue, 04/29/2025, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

May 27

Guest Lecture: Prof. Kate Costello-Sullivan (Le Moyne College, NY, USA), “'Time to Consider it': Immigrant Regret and Redemption in Colm Tóibín’s 'Long Island'"
Tue, 05/27/2025, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

News

Irish Studies Würzburg (ISWÜ) Newsletter Winter Term 2024/25

Dear colleagues, students, and friends of ISWÜ,

we are delighted to announce the following courses, guest lectures and extracurricular activities for the winter term 2024/25:

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The Animal in Ireland, Real and Imagined

University of Würzburg, Germany - 21-23 February 2024

The Animal in Ireland, Real and Imagined: An International and Interdisciplinary Symposium

Irish cultural identity has been closely identified with the animal from the beginning of recorded…

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WueDive — Digitale Innovationen in der Lehre

WueDive ist ein Projekt zur Weiterentwicklung digitaler Lehre. WueDive initiiert und koordiniert mit der Einrichtung eines Digital Higher Education Hub die Auseinandersetzung mit neuen Lernanforderungen und Lerngelegenheiten.

Das interfakultäre…

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Praktikum in Irland

Marisa Ammersbach studiert in Würzburg Political and Social Studies mit Englisch im Nebenfach. Im Sommer absolvierte sie ein Praktikum am irischen University College Cork. Dabei arbeitete sie an einem über 380 Jahre alten Text.

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Irish Studies Würzburg

About Us

Contact

Prof. Dr. Ina Bergmann

Prof. Dr. Maria Eisenmann

Visit us on our Social Media

Upcoming Events

News

Irish Studies Würzburg (ISWÜ) Newsletter Winter Term 2024/25

The Animal in Ireland, Real and Imagined

WueDive — Digitale Innovationen in der Lehre

Praktikum in Irland

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