Irish Studies
Introduction & Overview
The Irish Studies program at Manhattanville College offers an interdisciplinary minor in the history and culture of Ireland and the Irish Diaspora, from the early Christian period to the present day. Ireland has a rich and complex history that affords a unique window into many of the great issues of the modern world, from colonialism and underdevelopment to sectarianism and the challenge of social and political modernization. Its literary and artistic traditions have had a remarkable influence on politics and culture, and its reputation as one of the world’s foremost ‘diasporic’ nations have provided for an international influence far beyond its shores. It is currently undergoing a period of exciting change generated by a vibrant young population, political change and an optimistic economic outlook.
The aim of the program is to provide the student with a comprehensive appreciation of the Irish experience through a range of courses drawn from different disciplines and reflecting the richness and complexity of this field of study.
Minor
Irish Studies
Program Director
Irene Whelan, 914.323.5145, Irene.Whelan@mville.edu
Faculty
Irene Whelan – Irish cultural and religious history, identity politics, the Irish diaspora
Gillian Greenhill Hannum – Celtic art
Deborah Saleeby-Mulligan – Political Art in Ireland
Adjunct Faculty
Don Richards – History of Irish - American immigration