Taking inspiration from their roots in the Irish and English traditions, Flook have an enviable trademark sound, weaving and spinning traditionally rooted tunes over precise acoustic grooves, with a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination. There is certainly no shortage of virtuosity amongst the members of … Continue reading "Special Event – Flook Concert"

So How Does it Feel to Sing Home? Singer/songwriter and Irish traditional musician Claire Watts, a fourth year PhD Arts Practice student at the Irish World Academy, presents her first PhD performance -  a suite of 6 composed songs and music.  The title of Claire’s research is  ‘An Arts Practice Exploration into Place, Space and Identity within Irish Songwriting Practice’. … Continue reading "PhD Arts Practice Performance – Claire Watts"

Performers: Students of the MA Contemporary Dance   This performance will feature students of the MA Contemporary Dance Performance in creative work they have developed over the course of the year.   Admission is free and all are welcome.

This seminar will provide an opportunity to engage in conversation with a guest researcher. Stay tuned for further details. All Logos Seminars are free of charge and will take place online. Links, registration details and event updates will be distributed by email and posted on the Irish World Academy’s social media. Admission is free and … Continue reading "Logos Seminar Series – Presentation from Guest Researcher"

Performers: Students of the MA Irish Traditional Dance Performance   Students of the MA Irish Traditional Dance Performance will present solos and screen dances devised throughout the semester by the students and supported by faculty and mentors.   Admission is free and all are welcome.

Masamba Samba School has been working with the Brazilian Embassy in Ireland and a small team of Brazilian artists based in Ireland, to develop a programme of cultural events that mark the bicentennial celebration and strengthen links between Ireland and Brazil.   This event, called ‘Rhythms and Rhymes of Resistance (Ritmos e rimas de resistência)’ … Continue reading "Special Event – Rhythms and Rhymes of Resistance"

Want to learn more about Postgraduate and Professional study at the Irish World Academy? On the 23rd November from 5pm-7pm,  we are welcoming all prospective students to the UL Pavilion building located on the North side of our award-winning campus. At the event, you can learn more about the range of our programmes on offer. … Continue reading "Postgraduate Information Evening"

Join us for Sounding Sionna, a unique opportunity to hear internationally known and critically acclaimed musicians performing on their home stage in creative collaboration with UL students.   The concert will include the premiere of the UL-RTÉ Lyric fm co-commission Beatha and Scoláire (The Scholar’s Life) by Patrick Cassidy, performed by the Irish Chamber Orchestra, … Continue reading "Special Event – Sounding Sionna – Celebrating the University of Limerick’s Fiftieth Anniversary in Music"

The African Scholars Association Ireland (AfSAI) 3rd annual conference is scheduled to be held in Limerick in November 2022. The association was founded in 2018 as a platform for African Scholars in Ireland to contribute to African and Irish development and global transformation. AfSAI membership consists of Ph.D. holders and doctoral students of African descent … Continue reading "Special Event – African Scholars Association Ireland (AfSAI) Annual Conference"