Format

“A Fractious Relationship? State and Religion in Education in N Ireland” by Prof Tony Gallagher
19^th March 2024 10.30 am

Tony Gallagher is a Professor of Education at Queen’s University Belfast.
His main research interests lie in the role of education in divided societies and the civic and democratic role of higher education. He has held a number of leadership roles in Queen’s University and has worked in various roles for many years with the Council of Europe.

Content
A popular narrative of education in 19th and 20th century Ireland highlights an official aspiration for a religiously integrated system which was continually thwarted by the self-interest of the Churches. In his talk Tony Gallagher will offer a critical examination of this narrative, drawing on contemporary ideas on majority-minority relations in divided societies, and examining the political and social context of education at key transition points. These will include the establishment of the National School system in Ireland in 1831, and the 1923 and 1947 Education Acts in Northern Ireland.

The format will be as follows:
10:30 am coffee/tea available to purchase £5pp
11:00 am talk begins
12:00 – 12:15 pm Q&A
12:30 pm onwards – Lunch

All Club members are very welcome and may invite guests both to the talk and to lunch but please ensure to sign them in the Visitors Book at the front door.

Lunch will be in the dining room. When booking please advise of any dietary requirements. As we do not ask for payment in advance it is important that you keep us advised of any changes to your booking.

Please contact the General Office to book your space on the Talk and for luncheon in the Dining Room.