Left to right - Dr. Pádraig Ó Siadhail, D’Arcy Magee Chairholder, Irish Studies; Bridget Brownlow, Conflict Resolution Advisor (Part-time Instructor Irish Studies / Political Science); Dr. Malcolm Butler Vice-President Academic and Research; Mr. Jim Kelly, Irish Ambassador to Canada; President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Robert Summerby-Murray.
Irish Ambassador Jim Kelly was on his first visit to Halifax this week and has met with many members of the local Irish community. Today he met with representatives of Saint Mary’s University. Among the topics for discussion was all the great work being carried out in relation to Irish Studies at Saint Mary’s, including the long-standing peace education program in Northern Ireland.