The Defence Forces Review 2016
Call for Papers
“The Emergence of Modern Ireland, 1912-2016”
Conference to be held at Dublin Castle on 15 October 2016
In order to commemorate the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising, and to contribute to the process of national reflection that is currently in progress, the Defence Forces, in conjunction with the Centre for Military History and Strategic Studies at Maynooth University and the Trinity College Dublin Centre for Contemporary Irish History, will host a one-day conference in Dublin Castle on 15 October 2016 with the aim of exploring the ‘Emergence of Modern Ireland, 1912-2016’. The conference will explore political, social, economic and cultural developments in Irish history from the Home Rule crisis to the present day with a particular focus on military matters, including the history of the Defence Forces, and on the evolution of Irish foreign policy. Proposals are welcomed for papers that address any of these topics and contributions are encouraged from academia and also from within the Defence Forces and from Veterans' groups.
Selected papers (c.3000 words) will be published in an expanded edition of the annual Defence Forces Review, copies of which will be available in traditional format and also online via the Defence Forces' website. Those wishing to contribute to this publication must submit their completed paper (c.3000 words) to the conference organisers by 30 June 2016.
Organisers: Prof. Eunan O’Halpin (Trinity College Dublin), Dr. Ian Speller (Maynooth University) & Colonel David Dignam (Military College).
Abstracts (250 words) for 20 minute papers should be accompanied by a brief CV and sent to Col Dave Dignam at david.dignam@defenceforces.ie by 31 March 2016. Please indicate whether you also intend submitting a full paper (c.3000 words) for publication in the Defence Forces Review.
