Dr. Sinéad Kennedy from the English Department at Maynooth University will be participating in the Galway International Arts Festival's thought leadership platform, First Thought Talks which puts a spotlight on issues of the day and showcases thought-provoking discussion on forward-thinking ideas and creative best practices. The programme includes discussions with both Irish and international thought leaders from a range of arts and non-arts disciplines, and aims to significantly progress the position of culture and creativity in society and make it a central pillar of Irish life.
Sinéad Kennedy will be joining Senator Ivana Bacik and campaigners Gaye and Gerry Edwards to reflect on how personal storytelling played a large part in the Yes campaign to repeal the eighth amendment as well as discussing the campaign and how matters stand now. Journalist and broadcaster Marion Richardson will moderate.