The Island Lecture Series January session will feature Irish researcher Dr, Rory McCabe (Centre for Irish Studies, National University of Ireland Galway) joining us live from Clare Island, Ireland, to discuss music-making as a fundamental part of island community life and an important measure of island vitality. Following his presentation, Rory will be joined in conversation by Dr. Laurie Brinklow (Institute of Island Studies, UPEI), with an opportunity for questions from the audience. This session will be held virtually via Zoom on January 19, 2021, at 1 p.m. AST. Full details are available at islandstudies.com/islandlectureseries

This virtual event is free and everyone is welcome to attend. The event will be hosted on Zoom, and advance registration is required—please visit bit.ly/islandlectureseries to reserve your spot.

For more information about the Island Lecture Series, please visit islandstudies.com/islandlectureseries or contact Maggie Henry (Interim Coordinator, Institute of Island Studies)