January 15–18, 2014Bundoran, Donegal, Ireland

TRANSATLANTICCONNECTIONSA Drew University Conference in Ireland

Drew University, located in Madison, N.J., in association with the Institute of Study Abroad Ireland, welcomes you to the

Transatlantic Connections Conference. We are delighted to gather together scholars, students, friends and neighbors to explore, investigate and

celebrate the ways in which Ireland and the United States are connected—in history, literature and all aspects of contemporary culture.

We are especially pleased that we will have an opportunity for dialogue between American,Irish-American and Irish enthusiasts of the ties that bind us together and, more importantly,perhaps, to address the ways in which we can enhance our relationships to the bettermentof both communities.

It is of great significance that this conference is to be held in Donegal. Over the years, DrewUniversity has established firm and fond connections with the northwest of Ireland, and werecognize it as an area of immensely significant cultural heritage. From Yeats Country to Derry, and from the Glens of Leitrim to the Hills of Donegal, we know there are thousandsupon thousands of stories connecting us to the suburbs of New York and New Jersey, Appalachia, Chicago, California and all around the United States of America. Sharing our experiences allows all of us to respect and appreciate where we came from, where we went to and where we are today.

We thank those that have made the journey from the United States, and those who have come from all around Ireland, to share in this conclave of culture. We are eager to share ourstories, our shared histories and, of course, the craic.

Céad Míle Fáilte go leir,William B. RogersAssociate Dean, Caspersen School of Graduate StudiesDrew University

The Institute of Study Abroad Ireland is based in Bundoran, County Donegal, and itsfunction is to facilitate study abroad programs to Ireland from the United States, Europe and elsewhere. We work with study abroad advisers, faculty, teachers, leaders, parents, counselors, groups and agencies and deliver authentic educationaland cultural travel to Ireland. Contact us at the website www.isaireland.com or email info@isaireland.com.

Drew University is a premiere liberal arts institution with three schools—one ofwhich is the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. The CSGS offers five programs in the humanities, including an Irish studies concentration in both our history andculture PhD program and our Doctor and Master of Letters programs. For over 15 years, Drew has been a center of the study of Irish and Irish American history, literature and culture, and is excited to be expanding its relationships with Irelandthrough partnerships such as this one with the Institute of Study Abroad Ireland.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

CHRISTINE KINEALY The Kindness of Strangers: Charity and the Great Hunger in IrelandWednesday, 15 January • 8 p.m. • Atlantic Apartotel

Christine Kinealy, a world-renowned authority on Ireland’s GreatHunger is professor of Irish history at Drew University. Since complet-ing her PhD at Trinity College in Dublin, she has worked in educationaland research institutes in Dublin, Belfast and Liverpool and, since 2007, New Jersey. Christine has written and lectured extensively on the Irish famine. Her most recent book, Charity and The Great Hunger:The Kindness of Strangers, has just been published. Christine was alsoinstrumental in the restoration of Dunfanaghy Workhouse. She is thenewly appointed director of the Great Hunger Institute at QuinnipiacUniversity.

EASKEY BRITTONJust Add Surf: The Power of Sharing Your PassionThursday, 16 January • 6:30 p.m. • Bundoran Cineplex

Easkey Britton, an inspirational speaker from Rossnowlagh, CountyDonegal is a doctoral fellow at Memorial University, Newfoundland.Easkey has a PhD in marine science and is a writer, artist and a lecturerin marine conservation, gender studies, and surfing and surf culture.She is a five-time Irish surf champion, tow-in surfer and the firstwoman to pioneer surfing in Iran.

DIANE NEGRAGendering the RecessionFriday, 17 January • 6:30 p.m. • Bundoran Cineplex

Diane Negra is professor of film studies and screen culture at Univer-sity College Dublin, and also lectures with the Clinton Institute ofAmerican Studies. Her work covers critical and cultural studies ofmedia, including studies of feminism and post feminism, critical ethnicstudies, stardom and celebrity studies. She is the editor of The Irish in Us: Irishness, Performativity and Popular Culture (2006), and is currently working on a new book titled Gendering the Recession: Media and Culture in an Age of Austerity.

ENTERTAINMENT

THE HENRY GIRLS | Wednesday, 15 January • 9:30 p.m. • Atlantic ApartotelThe Henry Girls are three sisters from County Donegal, Ireland. They have a unique rootsy soundthat blends their native traditional Irish folk music with hints of Americana, bluegrass and blues.They went professional in 2010 and have become one of the most talked about folk/roots acts tocome out of Ireland, now captivating audiences on worldwide stages.

MAURA LOGUE & NIAMH CURRID | Thursday, 16 January • 9:30 p.m. • Atlantic ApartotelMaura Logue is the director of Dark Daughter Productions, and an award-winning writer, actress,director and producer of many theatrical events including performance theatre, carnival, local historical events and more. Maura is a stunning actress and the perfect woman to deliver some ofthe fine roles played by women in the canon of Irish theatre. Niamh Currid, composer and musi-cian, will accompany Maura’s performance, “Lace Handkerchiefs”: Emotive Speeches by PowerfulHeroines in Classical Irish Theatre.

JOHNNY GALLAGHER | Thursday, 16 January • 10:30 p.m. • Atlantic ApartotelNo one can claim to be more connected by transatlantic influences than Donegal musician JohnnyGallagher. Widely acknowledged as one of the finest guitar players in Europe, Johnny plays theblues in a traditional style, mixing original material with stunning personal versions of songs fromartists such as Lynyrd Skynrd, Jimi Hendrix and others. Johnny oozes charisma and excitement onstage. He can change from full on rock to quieter moments of more tender, introspective music,and his wizardry on his acoustic guitar is a joy to behold.

MAIRÉAD NÍ MHAONAIGH | Friday, 17 January • 8:30 p.m. • Atlantic ApartotelMairéad Ní Mhaonaigh was born and raised in the heartland of the Gaoth Dobhair Gaeltacht inDonegal. Mairéad is internationally known as one of the most important fiddle players of theunique Donegal style. Mairéad and her band, Altan, have played the music of Donegal with pride,throughout the world. The band stayed true to the music and songs they learned from their familyback at home in Donegal in their neighbors’ kitchens and at sessions. Aside from playing withAltan, Mairéad is also renowned for her work on other projects. Mairéad is on recordings alongwith Enya, the Chieftains, Dolly Parton, the String Sisters and many others. In 2010, Mairéad waselected Donegal Person of the Year by the Donegal Association in Dublin.

THE LOGUES | Friday, 17 January • 10:30 p.m. • Atlantic ApartotelWith all official business done, it’s time for a party! And who better than these rascals, TheLogues? It has been described as “psycho ceilidh,” “whiskey-soaked folk” and just plain old “partying music”—whatever it is, The Logues have made the genre their own. From their humblebeginnings in a sleepy County Tyrone village, they have become one of Ireland’s most sought-after live bands.

As part of the Transatlantic Connections Conference, we are delighted to host a number of art and crafts exhibitions at the Atlantic Apartotel, Bundoran Cineplex and La Sabbia Restaurant. We encourage you to visit each of the exhibitions, and ifyou are bringing gifts back home, we hope you will consider the original and excellentworks on display. All of the exhibitions are free.

La Sabbia RestaurantANNIE WESTAnnie West is an award-winning illustrator living and working in Ireland.She illustrates figures from history, literature and science with mischief in mind. A selection of Annie’s work was recently added to the NationalLibrary of Ireland’s permanent illustration and cartoon archive.

Atlantic ApartotelLOCAL HANDSLocal Hands is delighted to lead out an exhibition showcasing some ofthe fine artistic talent on offer in the northwest of Ireland. Much of thework on display is inspired by the rugged natural beauty and the cultureand traditions of the locality. Along with work in wood, ceramic, textileand glass, you can enjoy paintings and drawings from local landscapes to intricate Celtic design to colorful surf and music art … and there’s aDonegal soap maker, just to keep us right!

Bundoran CineplexGAVIN MCCREASoul Graphics was born from Gavin McCrea’s love of surfing and drawing.Established 10 years ago near Bundoran, Gavin is now one of the coun-try’s leading surf artists.

KEVIN LOWERYThe western seaboard is the source of inspiration for a collection of new paintings by Ballyshannon artist Kevin Lowery.

CLAUDIO SALVIATOClaudio Salviato has done wonderful work photographing the vibrantlocal culture of Bundoran: the surfers, the musicians, the families, thelandscape and the craic.

USIRISH

As part of the local new artists’ initiative ‘UsIrish,’ artist Marion Rose McFadden, will exhibit original artwork inspired by Celtic mythology, andpresenting Emily Brazeley, the faerie tailor, with her unique Fey creations.

ART EXHIBITIONS

WEDNESDAY, 15 JANUARY

2–6 p.m. • REGISTRATION AND TICKET SALES • Atlantic Apartotel

6 p.m. • SURF BOOK LAUNCH • Bundoran LibraryScott Laderman Empire of Waves: A Political History of SurfingTim Cooley Surfing about Music

7:30 p.m. • OFFICIAL OPENING OF CONFERENCE This evening’s events are all free and held at the Atlantic Apartotel

7:30 p.m. • WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

8 p.m. • KEYNOTE LECTURE: CHRISTINE KINEALYThe Kindness of Strangers: Charity and the Great Hunger in Ireland

9 p.m. • WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION

10 p.m. • MUSIC BY THE HENRY GIRLS

THURSDAY, 16 JANUARY

9:30–11 a.m. • SESSION 1IRISH WRITERS IN THE WORLD PANEL | Chair: Jaclyn Harte | Atlantic Apartotel Jonathan Stanford The Influence of Oscar Wilde on Virginia WoolfMatthew Skwiat Oscar Wilde and the Wild Wild WestLogan MacCool Flann O’Brien and America

SURF CULTURE PANEL | Chair: Travis Feezell | Bundoran CineplexTravis Feezell Surfing and Sports EducationQuent Lupton “Natural Born Scientists”: Surfing and Science Stephen Boyd Irish Surfing on Film

FOOD CULTURE PANEL | Chair: Peter Mabli | La Sabbia Restaurant Keith Barry and Ulysses’ Breakfast: “Nutty Gizzards and All”

Patrick HamillWilliam J. Doherty Irish Whiskey: Best in the WorldBrendan Faulkner “Gaudy Lobsters’ Claws”: Irish Seafood Cuisine

11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • SESSION 2THE YEATS SOCIETY PANEL | Chair: Ian Kennedy | Atlantic Apartotel Ian Kennedy Young Yeats and AmericaStella Mew The Yeats SistersIan Kennedy The Yeats International Summer School

SURF CULTURE PANEL | Chair: Travis Feezell | Bundoran CineplexScott Laderman South Africa, Barbados and the Apartheid Politics of Surf Culture Rachel Telford Female Surfers and Irish National IdentityEaskey Britton Power of Surfing as a Medium to Transform Social Inequalities

CONFERENCE TIMETABLE

FOOD CULTURE PANEL: Irish-American Food History | Chair: Peter Mabli | La Sabbia Martin Doppelt (re)Hashing Irish “Cuisine”: Culinary Texts and Contested IdentitiesMary Wack An Ulster-American Cook in the Age of Titanic and World WarPeter Mabli Cultural Appropriation, Ethnic Identity and Irish-American Food Culture

12:30–2 p.m. • ARTISAN LUNCH • La Sabbia Restaurant Enjoy a gourmet tasting of the finest locally sourced Irish food including seafood, soups, stews,baked goods and beverages.

2–3:30 p.m. • SESSION 3CONTEMPORARY WRITERS PANEL | Chair: Jaclyn Harte | Atlantic Apartotel

Samara Grossman Irish Myth through the Lens of Contemporary American TheatreCordelza Haynes Colm McCann and the Meaning of “Transatlantic”Maria Uí Dochartaigh The Poetry of John Montague

SURF CULTURE PANEL | Chair: Travis Feezell | Bundoran CineplexGregory Waters Thomas Pynchon, Noir Fiction and Surf CultureTim Cooley Surfing about MusicPete Craig Seasessions Festival

LOCAL FOOD AND DRINK PANEL | Chair: Peter Mabli | La Sabbia RestaurantMike Hamill Billy’s Journey: From Germany to Clones to the United StatesEithna O’Sullivan “Magic Seaweed”: The Delicious Treatment of Seaweed in Irish CuisineLeantia Gallagher A Fairytale of Irish Delicacies

3:45–4:45 p.m. • SESSION 4WILLIAM ALLINGHAM | Allingham Arts Association, Ballyshannon | Atlantic ApartotelCaoimhín Mac Aoidh William Allingham: The Local Poet and His Family and LegacyConor Carney Includes short film and recently discovered work by Mary Anne Allingham

LOCAL SURFING PANEL | Chair: Killian O’Kelly | Bundoran CineplexKillian O’Kelly The Silent Majority: Surfing in SilenceRichard Gillespie Bodyboarders: Acrobats of the Ocean Philip Murphy Bundoran Boardriders

LOCAL CRAFT BEER | Chair: Peter Mabli | La Sabbia Restaurant Brendan O’Reilly, publican and proprietor of Donegal’s most progressive craft brewery, will sharehis experiences of developing his Donegal Blonde beer, the influence of craft brewing in theUnited States and the use of his produce by local food producers wishing to retain regional authenticity in their ingredients. Brendan will also present a tasting of Donegal Blonde and premiere a new Transatlantic Brew, made in collaboration with New Jersey craft brewers.

5–6:30 p.m. • SESSION 5CREATIVE WRITERS’ PUB SESSION | Chair: Jaclyn Harte | 51 at the Atlantic ApartotelJaclyn Harte Creative Memoir James Nash Creative Memoir Sean Nevin Poetry ReadingMonica Corish Poetry ReadingKenneth Keane Short Story ReadingTom Sigafoos Short Story Reading

6:30 p.m. • KEYNOTE LECTURE: EASKEY BRITTON • Atlantic ApartotelJust Add Surf: The Power of Sharing Your Passion

7:30–9 p.m. • DINNER • La Sabbia Restaurant Feast on an American-style meal of Scorpy’s legendary gourmet burger and fries. Á la carte menu also available.

9:30 p.m. • EVENING ENTERTAINMENT • Atlantic ApartotelMaura Logue and Niamh Currid “Lace Handkerchiefs”: Emotive speeches by powerful heroines

in classical Irish theatreJohnny Gallagher Acoustic performance by one of Ireland’s finest guitarists

FRIDAY, 17 JANUARY

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • SESSION 6PEACE STUDIES PANEL | Chair: Jonathan Golden | Atlantic ApartotelJonathan Golden Interfaith Partnerships in Ireland and the United StatesAdrian Cristea The Challenges of Interfaith in 21st CenturyTracy Ferguson Case Study: Interfaith Community ProjectMark McCollum Community, Culture and HopeIan Kennedy Pastoral Work and Conflict Resolution Michael Cooper Derry and The Peace Process

FILM STUDIES IRISH/AMERICAN PANEL | Chair: Collie Mac Pháidín | Bundoran CineplexCassie Brand Representation of Irishness in The Secret of KellsEd Smith Five Films that Define How Hollywood Sees IrelandWerner Huber The Films of Martin McDonagh and John Michael McDonaghColin McKeown The Development of the Northern Ireland Film IndustrySean Crossan Hurling and the Films of John Ford

12:30–1:30 p.m. • LUNCH • La Sabbia RestaurantSavor a selection of homemade soups and sandwiches on fresh-baked Irish breads.

1:30–3 p.m. • SESSION 7HISTORY PANEL: IRISH-AMERICA | Chair: William Rogers | Atlantic ApartotelChristine Kinealy The Kindness of Strangers: Charity and the Great HungerWilliam Rogers Glory for Some, but Not for All: Irish and American Civil War MemorialsDavid Geraghty Irish Republicans and the American Frontier, 1816–1823C.B. Newcombe Early Irish Law and California Community Law

POPULAR CULTURE PANEL | Chair: Bill Hunter | Bundoran CineplexBarry Shanahan American Pop Culture and the Formation of Contemporary Irish IdentityPat O’Neill Wildcard Distribution and “Barbaric Genius”Pat Mooney Boggards and Banshees: Irish Lore and Role Playing Games

3:15–4 p.m. • SESSION 8 FOCUS ON THE IRISH LANGUAGE/AN GHAEILGE | Atlantic ApartotelLiam Ó Cuinneagáin An Ghaeilge, the Irish Language

3:15–5:30 p.m.FILM PANEL | WAVERIDERS | Bundoran Cineplex Stephen Boyd interviews Director Joel Conroy followed by Q&A and screening of film

4:15–5.30 p.m. • SESSION 9LOCAL HISTORY Q&A | Hosts: Christine Kinealy and Marc McMenamin | Atlantic Apartotel The local history panel welcomes local historians and enthusiasts to contribute to a discussion of histories of Donegal and the North West.Christine Kinealy Donegal during the FamineAnthony Begley Ten Local Historical Attractions of the 19th CenturyMarc McMenamin Peter Daly: Good Cop/Bad Cop?Marion Rose McFadden Mythology and the Local Landscape Joe O’ Loughlin The Border Counties and WW2

6:30 p.m. • KEYNOTE LECTURE: DIANE NEGRA • Bundoran CineplexGendering the Recession

8:30 p.m. • CONFERENCE AWARDS AND SUPPER • Atlantic Apartotel

FINAL NIGHT: AWARDS, SUPPER & MAIRÉAD NÍ MHAONAIGHPlease join us for our final night as we announce the winners of our conference awards, enjoy some great food and the wonderful talents of Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and The Logues.

Our exhibiting artists have designed awards for the best presentations in literature, creative writing, surf culture,film Culture, history and food culture. The surf culture

award is designed by Gavin McCrea, and is presentedby Tara McSherry in fond memory of Alan Mc Sherry.

Our evening includes a delicious supper prepared byKeith Barry, head chef from La Sabbia Restaurant,and Roisin Hilley, head chef from Marlboro House.

Performing for us following the awards is our guest of honor, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, fiddle player andsinger extraordinaire.

The evening concludes on a lively note with The Logues in concert.

Best Presentation

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Tickets for award night, supper and Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh are limited, and should be booked in advance. Conference delegates and all-access pass holders are asked to note their RSVP at the conference registration desk. To reserve tickets in advance, please email info@atlanticapartotel.ie

Keith Barry Head Chef and Co-Owner, La Sabbia Restaurant, Bundoran

Rose Baez Chef/Manager, A.A.S, Culinary Arts Institute, NJ

Anthony Begley Historian and Author, BallyshannonStephen Boyd Lecturer, Institute of Art, Design and

Technology, Dun LaoghaireCassie Brand Doctoral Student, Drew UniversityDr. Easkey Britton Post-Doctoral Fellow, Memorial

University, NewfoundlandConor Carney Allingham Arts Association,

BallyshannonJoel Conroy Filmmaker/Screenwriter, Director of

WaveridersDr. Timothy Cooley Associate Professor,

Ethnomusicology, University of California–SBMichael Cooper Sinn Fein Councillor, Derry CityMonica Corish Poet, KinloughPete Craig Director, Seasessions Festival, BundoranAdrian Cristea Director, Dublin Interfaith ForumDr. Séan Crossan Visiting Professor, English,

University of Vienna, AustriaWilliam J. Doherty Whiskey Expert, Walsh Distillery,

CarlowMartin Doppelt Postgraduate Student, University of

Chicago, ILBrendan Faulkner Head Chef and Owner,

Foxes Lair Restaurant, BundoranDr. Travis Feezell Professor, Sports Management,

Belmont Abbey College, NCTracy Ferguson Director, Ferguson ConsultingLeantia Gallagher Lecturer, South West College,

Northern IrelandDr. David Geraghty Assistant Professor, History and

Social Studies, Longwood University, VARichard Gillespie Senior Instructor, Donegal

Adventure Centre, BundoranDr. Jonathan Golden Professor, Religion, Drew

UniversitySamara Grossman Doctoral Student, Drew UniversityMike Hamill Technical Director, Feldhues

International, Clones, Co. MonaghanPatrick Hamill Manager and Co-Owner, La Sabbia

Restaurant, BundoranJaclyn Harte Doctoral Student, Drew UniversityCordelza Haynes Director, Educational Opportunity

Fund, Drew UniversityRóisín Hilley Head Chef, Marlboro House, BundoranDr. Werner Huber Professor, English Literature,

University of Vienna, AustriaBill Hunter Postgraduate Student, Drew UniversityKenneth Keane Operations Manager, Donegal

Adventure CenterIan Kennedy Yeats Society, Sligo

Dr. Christine Kinealy Professor, Irish Studies, Drew University

Dr. Scott Laderman Associate Professor, History, University of Minnesota

Quent Lupton Chair of Math, Science and Social Science, Craven Community College, NC

Peter Mabli Doctoral Student, Drew UniversityDr. Caoimhín Mac Aoidh CEO, Donegal Local

Development Co. Ltd.Collie MacPháidín Film Critic, Ocean FMMark McCollum Chairperson, Blue Drum ArtsLogan McCool Chairperson, Flann O’Brien SocietyMarion Rose McFadden Director, UsIrishColin McKeown Film Producer, Tisch School of the

Arts, NYCMarc McMenamin Historian and Documentary Maker,

NUI–GalwayStella Mew Yeats Society, SligoPatrick Mooney Postgraduate Student, Parsons

New School for Design, NYCDr. Philip Murphy Chairperson, Bundoran BoardridersDr. James Nash Professor, English Literature,

Montclair State University, NJDr. Diane Negra Professor, Film Studies, University

College, DublinC.B. Newcombe Professor of Law, Southwestern Law

School, Los Angeles, CADr. Sean Nevin Director, MFA Program, Drew

UniversityLiam Ó Cuinneagáin Director, Oideas Gael,

GlencolmcilleKillian O’Kelly Manager, Turf n’ Surf, BundoranJoe O’Loughlin Historian and Author, BelleekPatrick O’Neill CEO, Wildcard DistributionBrendan O’Reilly Director, Donegal Brewing

Company/Dicey Reilly’s, BallyshannonEithne O’Sullivan Owner/Manager, Eithne’s SeafoodRestaurant, MullaghmoreDr. William Rogers Associate Dean, Caspersen School

of Graduate Studies, Drew UniversityDr. Barry Shanahan Lecturer, Clinton Institute for

American Studies, UCDTom Sigafoos Writer, BallyshannonMatthew Skwiat Doctoral Student, Drew UniversityEd Smith Producer and Film Critic, Today FM RadioJonathan Stanford Postgraduate Student, Drew

UniversityDr. Rachel Telford Lecturer, University of UlsterMaria Uí Dochartaigh Postgraduate Student,

NUI–DublinDr. Mary Wack Vice-Provost, Washington State

UniversityDr. Gregory Waters Professor, English, Montclair

State University, NJ

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

ALL-ACCESS CONFERENCE PASS: 50 euroAdmission to all panel sessions, all meals, events and entertainment over the three-day period. All-access passes will be on sale at the Atlantic Apartotel or can be reserved byemailing drewtransatlantic@gmail.com or info@atlanticapartotel.ie

DAY/HALF DAY PASSES/INDIVIDUAL TICKETSPasses are also available for single day, half day, panel sessions,meals and entertainment events.

Wednesday, 15 JanuaryAdmission to all events on Wednesday is free of charge.

Scott Laderman and Tim Cooley Surf Book Launch Official Opening of Transatlantic Connections ConferenceChristine Kinealy Keynote Lecture Wine and Cheese Reception and Music by the Henry Girls

Thursday, 16 January

Day Pass: All panels, keynote, meals and entertainment 30 euro

Half-Day Pass: (a.m. or p.m. panels only) 10 euro

Irish Cuisine Food and Drink Taster Lunch 10 euro

Easkey Britton Keynote Lecture Admission free

“American-style” Dinner Menu 10 euro

Maura Logue (Theatre) and Johnny Gallagher (Music) 10 euro

Friday 17, January

Day Pass: All panels, meals and entertainment 30 euro

Half-Day Pass: (a.m. or p.m. panels only) 10 euro

Lunch 10 euro

Diane Negra Keynote Lecture Admission free

Drew University Conference Awards and Irish Cuisine Buffet with 15 eurospecial guests and performance by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh

The Logues 5 euro

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 087 2941232 or nhamill@drew.edu

ACCOMMODATION: 071 98 41205 or www.atlanticapartotel.ie

LA SABBIA RESTAURANT: 071 98 42253 or 086 6044691

ADMISSION FEES

GETTING TO BUNDORAN Located at Donegal’s most southerly point, Bundoran is the first stop as you enter the county from Sligo and Leitrim on the main N15 Sligo to Donegal Road.

By CarBundoran can be reached by the following routes:From Dublin via Cavan, Eniskillen N3From Dublin via Sligo N4 - N15From Galway via Sligo N17 - N15From Belfast via Eniskillen M1 - A4 - A46

SPECIAL THANKSOur sincere gratitude to the Institute of Study Abroad Ireland for their enormous work in creatingthe opportunities for this conference and their terrific work in helping to put the program together.

Thanks also to the Clinton Institute of American Studies at University College Dublin, South WestCollege, Northern Ireland, Travis Feezell from Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina, ShaneSmyth, Discover Bundoran, Jill Doherty, Bundoran Library, The Yeats Society, Oideas Gael, TheAllingham Arts Association, The Irish-American Cultural Institute, NJ, Brian Donoghue at Irish Cen-tral.com, Gemma Farrell, Barry Britton, Marion Rose McFadden, Lynne DeLade, Steve Fitzpatrick,Peter Mabli, Jaclyn Harte and Carla Burns, who all made invaluable contributions to the conference.

By CoachBus Eireann’s Route 30 provides regular coachservice from Dublin City and Dublin Airport to Donegal. Get off the bus at BallyshannonStation in County Donegal. Complimentarytransfer from Ballyshannon to Bundoran; advanced booking necessary. Contact drewtransatlantic@gmail.com