Taster Week spring 2026 will begin on Monday 12 January
Every January we run free Taster Lectures that give you the chance to visit the Access and Lifelong Learning Centre, meet other learners, and get a flavour of upcoming courses.
Monday 12 January
| Time | Lecturer | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 12-12:50 | Paul Duffy | Digging Dublin - the evolving story of the city |
| 2-2:50 | Louise Nolan | The Irish Stained Glass Renaissance - An Introduction |
Tuesday 13 January
| Time | Lecturer | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30-11:20 | Michael Doran | April 1945 - The Last Days of the Third Reich |
| 12-12:50 | Aoiffe Kenny-Deegan | The Female Hero's Journey in Some Co. Longford Folktales |
Wednesday 14 January
| Time | Lecturer | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30-11:20 | Evan Jameson | WB Yeats and Sligo: Escape and Inheritance |
| 12-12:50 | Dr Fiona Baldwin | Soundtracks and Showstoppers: The Evolution of Music for the Stage and Screen |
| 2-2:50 | Dr Sarah Feehan | America at 250 (online) |