UCD John Hume Institute for Global Irish Studies 
William Willes' “The Mock Funeral” (1851) UCD Crest

IRISH DIASPORA FORUM

The Institute hosts an annual Irish Diaspora Forum, bringing together academics, politicians, policy makers and opinion formers from around the world who identify themselves in some way with Ireland and with Irishness.

The 2007 Forum was held in New York.

  • The programme for the 2007 forum is available here
  • Recorded highlights of the proceedings can be viewed here

The 2008 Forum was held in Dublin at UCD.

  • The programme for the 2008 forum is available here
  • Recorded highlights of the proceedings can be viewed here

The 2009 Forum will take place in London

  • The programme for the 2009 Forum is available here

THE MOCK FUNERAL

Pictured above is William Willes' “The Mock Funeral” (1851)