The past, present and future of the Irish Pub

About the show

This event marks the recent publication of a ground-breaking volume on the Irish pub from Cork University Press.

The pub has long been a central feature of Irish communities – in Ireland and elsewhere. While its decline has been foretold many times across the decades, it continues to thrive: not only as a centre for community, but as a place for personal identity, tourism, entertainment and cultural expression.

Join Dr Moonyoung Hong and Dr Perry Share, editors of The Irish Pub: Invention and reinvention for an evening of discussion and debate about the pub, featuring talks by contributors to the book, live music and visuals, and a discussion of the place of the pub amongst the Irish diaspora, with a focus on the London experience.

There will be plenty of opportunity for talk and participation, and an opportunity for everyone to share their own ideas, emotions and stories about the Irish Pub.

Discounted copies of the beautifully produced volume will be on sale and – naturally – the bar will be open!

Confirmed speakers and performers: Eli Davies, Kevin Martin, Fintan Vallely, Stella Moss, David Baldwin, James McCauley and Tracey Dalton