Artist Development As part of our commitment to education, and in partnership with University of Galway, GIAF offers opportunities for those looking to gain a foothold in Ireland’s cultural industries.
Board of Directors Patrick Lonergan (appointed 2017, elected chairperson 2022) Patrick Lonergan is Professor of Drama and Theatre Studies at NUI Galway. He has published many books on Irish theatre, including the award-...
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First Thought Talk with Martina Fitzgerald, Máire Geoghegan-Quinn and Jan O’Sullivan RTÉ Political Correspondent Martina Fitzgerald discusses the challenges faced and progress made by women in Irish politics over the past 100 years.
First Thought Talk with Professor Noel Sharkey Stephen Hawking has said, ‘…success in creating AI could be the biggest event in the history of our civilisation.’ But do humans have an ethical responsibility in light of the rise of artificial intelligence that will soon be commonplace in our world?
First Thought Talk with Marion McKeone Watch Marion McKeone's 2019 First Thought Talk, Trump's Wall: A Symptom of a Greater US Sickness?
First Thought Talk with Diarmaid Ferriter Watch Diarmaid Ferriter in this 2019 GIAF First Thought Talk, The Irish Border: How Did We Get Here?
First Thought Talk with David Runciman With the rise of nationalism and ‘strongman’ leaders, many democracies are under increasing threat. Watch as David Runciman discusses the health of democracy and qualities of political leadership with Catriona Crowe in this GIAF First Thought Talk.
Pandemic Reflections 2: COVID-19 Event | 2020 Available now to watch online, or listen on the First Thought podcast.