Irish World Academy

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Songs and Stories with Rhiannon Giddens Date: 13 February 2025 Time: 7pm (followed by a reception at 8pm) Venue: Theatre 1, Irish World Academy, University of Limerick. Limited number of complimentary tickets available, RSVP to irishworldacademy@ul.ie

Our BA Contemporary Dance (LM133) students engage with over 27 hours of practical studio based learning per week, which is on par with international conservatoire standards and we currently have students from nine countries on the programme.

Are you musically inquisitive and seeking their own unique pathway of musical expression? Our BA World Music (LM135) could be the course for you! It has wonderful students, incredible tutors and a vibrant atmosphere. youtube.com/watch?v=-H4DMk…

Our BA Irish Music (LM131) offers students weekly contact with some of the finest traditional musicians in the world in order to develop the full potential of the student’s performance repertoire. youtube.com/watch?v=Sikvp4…

Our BA Voice (LM134) course offers students the opportunity to develop their vocal performance practice through weekly one-to-one, ensemble and performance skills classes. youtube.com/watch?v=HH9nqD…

Our BA Irish Dance (LM132) develops technique and repertoire in a context that concentrates on the dance student as the site and main agent for creativity. These classes are led by the world renowned faculty and Irish dance tutors. youtube.com/watch?v=LlwnTc…

Passionate about music or dance? Our Certificate in Music and Dance could be exactly what you are looking for? youtube.com/watch?v=qceOD8…

Before the festive Season, players of the Irish Chamber Orchestra joined the students in UL's MA Classical String Performance for an intensive two-day project focussed on the finer details of string ensemble playing; which culminated in this informal concert in the ICO Studio.

We would love to meet you at our Open Day on Jan 18th! Course Talks will take place at 10.30am and 1pm in the inspiring surrounds of the Irish World Academy building featuring students and faculty. Come along to get a taste of what it is like to study at the Irish World Academy.

Some wonderful work from our PhD student Celsey McFadden. He was commissioned by the Crash Ensemble to create AI generated videos for their recent Postcards series of three-minute compositions: rte.ie/culture/2025/0… @UL @ResearchArtsUL

We are delighted to see that Pat Fleming, a current student of our MA Irish Traditional Music programme has had his record listed as one of the top five traditional albums of the year by @IrishTimes!    irishtimes.com/culture/music/…

A lovely interview this morning on @RTElyricfm’s Marty in the Morning programme with Professor Helen Phelan about the book ‘Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin: A Life in Music’. rte.ie/radio/lyricfm/… @CorkUP @ResearchArtsUL @UL

👏Congratulations to Hilary Moss on winning the Early Career Researcher - Consolidator at this year's @UL President's Research Excellence and Impact Awards. Check out her research pure.ul.ie/en/persons/hil… #ResearchImpact #StayCurious #ResearchAtUL

Congratulations to Professor Hilary Moss, who was awarded Presidents Award for Research Excellence, Early Career-consolidator, for her research in the area of Music, music therapy and dementia. Professor Moss is the Course Director of our MA Music Therapy programme. @UL

Call for Proposals: Cultural Diversity in Music Education (CDIME) Conference, Limerick, 30 Sep - 2 Oct 2025. @MICLimerick @IWorldAcademy invite proposals reflecting on #diversity #inclusion. Deadline: 16th Dec 2024. More Info here ➡️ bit.ly/4fEm4e8 #musiceducation

Our 12th Annual Conference also featured two inspirational Keynote Addresses by Prof. John O'Flynn @Music_DCU & Prof. Helen Phelan @IWorldAcademy a range of presentations on research & practice & performances from students @MusicUCC. To join SMEI go to smei.ie

Special Event Date: December 4th Time: 10.30am Venue: Foyer  To conclude our Irish World Academy 30th anniversary celebrations, we invite you to SOLSTICE, a new annual community gathering. @UL @StudyArtsUL @UGStudyAtUL

Special Event Date: November 28th Venue: Theatre 1 Time: 1:15pm Performers: Students of the MA Contemporary Dance Performance. This performance will showcase the work of the MA Contemporary Dance Students developed throughout the autumn semester.  @UL @StudyArtsUL @UL_GPS

#StepUp2025 will offer an extended 8-week programme (From 9 June to 2 August) including 6 weeks of training and choreographic process with Philip Connaughton & 2 full additional weeks at the @IWorldAcademy with @LuailDance Apply before next Monday! tinyurl.com/brep83x7