The Irish Hero – A Multidisciplinary Conference in Irish Studies   Conference in Irish Studies, 2-3 April 2004 Centre for Irish Studies, NUI, Galway Centre for Irish Stuides Many different men and women have been thought of, talked about, written about and memorialized as representing the heroic values in Irish society. Such ‘heroes’ have been drawn from many disparate areas of Irish life, such as the military, politics, literature and sport. This conference is bringing together experts from across the spectrum of Irish Studies, and around the world, to consider such themes as: Heroes and History Heroes Made and Re-Made Heroes and Literature Heroes and Writers Heroes and Sport Portraying the Hero Commemorating the Hero The Hero in Folklore Television Heroes National Heroes Plenary speakers will include: Professor Robert Savage (Boston College), Professor Richard Holt (De Montfort University), Maria Moynihan (Chief Executive, St Patrick’s Festival), Sighle Bhreathnach-Lynch (Curator of Irish Paintings, National Gallery of Ireland) and Professor Dáithí Ó Hógáin (University College, Dublin). For more information, full programme details and registration forms go to: The Irish Hero Conference or call Samantha Williams: 091-512428 email: irishstudies@nuigalway.ie                                   Index: Current Articles + Latest News and Views + Book Reviews + Letters + Archives

All censorships exist to prevent any one from challenging current conceptions and existing institutions. All progress is initiated by challenging current conceptions, and executed by supplanting existing institutions. Consequently the first condition of progress is the removal of censorships. - George Bernard Shaw Printer Friendly Index: Current Articles 22 March 2004   Other Articles From This Issue:   A Momentous Week in Madrid Douglas Hamilton   Shinner Sing-A-Long Brian Mór   Biggles and the Provos Kevin Bean   'The Solidarity of Those Who Struggle for Justice' Willie Gallagher   Truth, Power and Dissent Anthony McIntyre   The Irish Hero - A Multidisciplinary Conference in Irish Studies Centre for Irish Studies   The 2004 Jonathan Swift Poetry Competition Dr John Hirsch   The Letters page has been updated.   • 19 March 2004 •   Terrorism Defined and Exemplified Don Mullan and James Mullin   Can Catholics Now Trust the Police? Sean Mc Manus   Sinn Fein & The Hate: Interview with Martin Cunningham Anthony McIntyre   Splits and Distortions? George Young   Cellar Dwellers Brian Mór   The Blanket, Eamonn McCann and the use of language Gerry Ruddy   From Paras to the FRU Kathleen O Halloran   "Expose the Awful Truth" Carrie Twomey   The Maze Belfast Exposed   Dublin Public Meeting on Referendum Residents Against Racism

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