Abstract
This chapter provides a comparative analysis of the careers of George Thomson and Margaret Heavey in their endeavours to advance the instruction of Classics through the Irish language at University College, Galway. The political context in which two lectureships were established, one for Thomson and one for Heavey, is re-examined and it is argued that the process by which Thomson was appointed has been unduly romanticized. Thomson’s three years in his position are contrasted with Heavey’s career of over forty years, and new archival materials are adduced to rehabilitate Heavey’s reputation as the tireless champion of initiatives for teaching Classics through the medium of Irish at University College, Galway.
| Original language | English (Ireland) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Classics and Irish Politics 1916-2016 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Pages | 100-124 |
| Number of pages | 25 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780198864486 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2020 |
Keywords
- Classics
- George Thomson
- Irish language
- Margaret Heavey
- University college galway
Authors (Note for portal: view the doc link for the full list of authors)
- Authors
- Moran, P.
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