Project Details
Project Description
Contemporary Irish fiction has a big following in Australia, yet university attention here often leans on history and nineteenth‑century migration. This project is changing that. Backed by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with support from the Embassy of Ireland in Australia, it brings fresh academic insight on
today’s Irish writing to a wider audience.
At the heart of the project is the Irish Books Podcast, born out of a lively reading group at Melbourne’s Celtic Club. The podcast opens up conversations about new Irish writing, featuring guests from Monash Arts, such as Kevin Foster and Penelope Russon, alongside voices from the University of Chicago, the University of Otago, and Trinity College Dublin. By spotlighting contemporary Irish literature, the project positions Australia, and Monash in particular, as a hub for forward‑looking Irish Studies. The first episodes of Irish Books will launch in late 2025, offering listeners a fresh way to connect with Ireland’s vibrant literary scene.
today’s Irish writing to a wider audience.
At the heart of the project is the Irish Books Podcast, born out of a lively reading group at Melbourne’s Celtic Club. The podcast opens up conversations about new Irish writing, featuring guests from Monash Arts, such as Kevin Foster and Penelope Russon, alongside voices from the University of Chicago, the University of Otago, and Trinity College Dublin. By spotlighting contemporary Irish literature, the project positions Australia, and Monash in particular, as a hub for forward‑looking Irish Studies. The first episodes of Irish Books will launch in late 2025, offering listeners a fresh way to connect with Ireland’s vibrant literary scene.
| Status | Finished |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 24/07/25 → 31/12/25 |
Funding
- Department of Foreign Affairs Ireland: A$35,725.00