Discover Ireland’s Landscape and the Stories That Shaped It
Ireland, famously known as the ‘Emerald Isle’ and the ‘Land of Saints and Scholars,’ boasts a rich history intertwined with its rolling hills, lush midlands, and mild climate. The bond between the land and its people runs deep, shaping Ireland’s unique identity.
In this 10-week course, you will explore how the Irish crafted the idea of a sacred landscape — a land infused with local legends and historical significance. Starting with the ancient concept of high kingship and the significance of the Hill of Tara, you’ll journey through Ireland’s medieval history up to the Celtic Revival in the early 20th century. A key focus of the course will be on how stories and folklore shape our perception of the environment, examining how the symbol of Ireland evolved in response to the Viking and Norman invasions.
Course Details
- Instructor: Dr. Claire Collins, an independent researcher specializing in early Irish history. Dr. Collins earned her PhD from University College Dublin, with a focus on the legend of Crom Dubh and the Christian adaptation of non-Christian elements in Irish society.
- Duration: 10 weeks
- Schedule: Tuesday evenings, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Start Date: September 17, 2024
- Cost: €120
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| Training Provider | Blackrock Further Education Institute |
| Course Location | Blackrock, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Co. Dublin |
| Course Type | Onsite |
| Course Start Date | 17/09/2024 |
| Course End Date | 03/12/2024 |
| Course Duration | 18.30 -20.30 |
| Course Fee | €120.00 |
| Phone | +353 1 2889717 |
BFEI offers a wide range of courses, evening courses and adult education in Blackrock, South Dublin.
Blackrock Further Education Institute is a College of Further Education offering an excellent range of professional career courses. Graduates enjoy professional qualifications certified and accredited by nationally and internationally-recognised examining and professional bodies. Blackrock Further Education Institute delivers a comprehensive programme of evening classes. Courses can be taken to achieve professional qualifications in Accounting, Information Technology, Design, Beauty and Holistic Therapies. Additionally, a variety of hobby (personal interest) courses are also provided.
BFEI, formerly Senior College Dun Laoghaire (SCD), was established in 1982 under the statutory authority of Dun Laoghaire Vocational Education Committee.In June 2014, Senior College relocated to a state-of-the-art campus in Blackrock village and rebranded as Blackrock Further Education Institute. The college runs courses, evening classes and adult courses for the people of Blackrock and surrounding areas. As a non-profit organisation we charge the minimum fee necessary to cover the costs of courses at the college.
Classes run from September to May each year and are generally offered between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Monday and Tuesday nights. Having moved to our new campus at Main Street, Blackrock, Co Dublin, we are delighted that our students and staff will benefit from a modern and well equipped environment in which to teach and learn on our many courses and adult education programmes.
Find out more about courses and evening classes at Blackrock Further Education Institute by viewing our course listings on Courses.ie.
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