where he was a Foundation Scholar — and at Cambridge University, John Kelly has written extensively on 19th and 20th century literature and is General Editor of The Collected Letters of W.B Yeats. PROFESSOR RALPH KENNA Deputy Director, Applied Mathematics Research Centre, Coventry University From Athlone, Professor Ralph Kenna has lived in England since 2002. His research areas include critical phenomena, sociophysics and the ancient sagas of Ireland. SIR ANTHONY JOHN PATRICK KENNY Philopher Sir Anthony Kenny has made a significant contribution to Analytical Thomism, a movement whose aim is to present the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas in the style of modern philosophy. He is a founder-member of The British-Irish Association RUTH KELLY Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Enterprise, St Mary’s College, Twickenham From Limavady, Co. Derry, Ruth Kelly was MP for Bolton West 1997-2010, and held various ministerial positions under Tony Blair. She is a member of Opus Dei. PROFESSOR MARY McALEESE Distinguished Professor in Irish Studies St Mary’s University, Twickenham Belfast-born Professor Mary McAleese served as the 8th President of Ireland from 1997-2011. She graduated in Law from Queen’s University Belfast in 1975. PROFESSOR FRANCIS XAVIER McDONOUGH, Professor of International History, Liverpool John Moores University Professor Frank
McDonough is a respected historian. His key area is international history, particularly Anglo-German relations in the 20th century. PROFESSOR JOHN MITCHELL Former Chief Scientist, Met Office John Mitchell, from Downpatrick, Co. Down, is a leading world expert on climate change, serving as Chief Scientist at the Met Office, and on its Executive, for seven years. He now advises the current Chief Scientist. PROFESSOR JOHN O’KEEFE Research scientist, University College London Professor John O’Keefe, with roots in Cork and Mayo, is a researcher in the field of neuroscience. He won the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. PÓL Ó MÓRÁIN Deputy Chair of the Advisory Board, School of Management University of Bradford As well as his work at the University of Bradford, Pól Ó Móráin is a member of Irish Government’s Export Trade Council and a board member of the Irish International Business Network (IIBN). PROFESSOR LANCE PETITT Professor and Director of the Centre for Irish Studies St Mary’s University, Twickenham Lance Petitt is an Englishman but with longestablished connections to Ireland, having studied in Dublin during the 1980s at University College Dublin.
PROFESSOR OF IRISH LIFE: Lance Petitt PROFESSOR LOUISE RICHARDSON Principal & Vice Chancellor, St Andrews Waterford-born Professor Louise Richardson is the first female principal of St. Andrews. A political scientist, and has written extensively on international politics and t errorism. DR SEAN RYAN Lecturer in Biblical Studies Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Heythrop College, University of London. As well as his university duties, Ryan is a prolific writer on religious matters.
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PROFESSOR PETER SHIRLOW Director and Blair Chair,
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Institute of Irish Studies, University of Liverpool Professor Peter Shirlow from Belfast, took up his position in 2015. He has published more than 80 dissertations on the politics of conflict. PROFESSOR FRANK SHOVLIN Head of Department, Institute of Irish Studies University of Liverpool Frank Shovlin, originally from Donegal, has been at the Institute of Irish Studies since 2000. MICHAEL WALSH Fellow at Heythrop College, University of London, writer Michael Walsh has family roots in Co. Cork. He writes extensively on religious matters.
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