EVENT: IRGS Inaugural Feminist Writing Retreat

The Institute for Research on Genders and Sexualities (IRGS), Dublin City University and the Notre Dame Kylemore are delighted to host the inaugural annual feminist writing retreat at the Notre Dame Kylemore,  Kylemore Abbey, Co Galway, 16-21 Feb 2025. Our vision is to give writers, academics, researchers and activists a week of peace, motivation and inspiration among a group of fellow minded feminists that will help them pursue their writing aspirations in all shapes, genres and forms. Attendees will be given ensuite individual accommodation in the pristine Kylemore Abbey premises, and meals cooked by an in house chef. They will be free to pursue their own creative projects, to be shared with other attendees on the last day of the retreat. We hope to create and foster a community of feminists beyond disciplinary or creative boundaries that would continue to engage with the activities of IRGS in future.

Fees for the retreat are €800 ($880) per person. Expenses include accommodation and meals for five days. Deposit of $200 is due upon booking, and the remainder payment of $680 will be due on January 16th, 2025. 

For more details and registration, visit this page.

Grants

We also have three grants specifically for early career researchers – either PhDs or those who have finished their PhDs within the past five years. To apply for those, please write to Dr Arpita Chakraborty, Vice-Director, IRGS at arpita.chakraborty@dcu.ie with a 300 word application on why you think you are a suitable candidate for the grant, and what project you would like to pursue during your time at the retreat. Last date of application for the grants is 15 December 2024. Preference will be given to applicants with caring responsibilities, or from marginalized and racialized groups in Ireland.