Facilitator: Ray Esten Egan. B. A. History and Religion. H. Dip in Education. MA. Irish Political History
This 12 week course aims to offer students an overview and understanding of Irish America. The timeline, the
early nineteenth to the late-twentieth century, contains many of the critical events which fashioned
our perceptions of Irish America. The course links these events to the people, sports stars, factory
workers, criminals, politicians and labour leaders, who built the Irish American legacy. Particular
themes covered in the course include, anti-immigration and anti-Catholic sentiments in urban
America (1840s). The Irish in the Confederate and Union Army (1860s). Prohibition and the Irish
American criminal (1920s). The Irish American as a powerful political force in the twentieth century.
Closing with Chicago’s Democratic machine and its controversial Mayor Richard J. Daley (1955-1975).
The course is aimed at those with an interest in history and is open to all. It is delivered in a friendly
environment in which all participants can engage openly. By the end of the course participants will
be inspired to think critically about historical events whilst identifying comparisons within modern
society.
Further details
Registration for this course can be done by:
- Payment through website - PayPal or Debit/Credit Card
- Calling the office on 01 8735879 and you have the option to pay by card over the phone
- Posting enrolment form along with cheque/Postal Order (made payable to The Peoples College) or Cash, to Congress House, 31/32 Parnell Square, Dublin 1
- Payment can also be made in the office before the class commences for the term
