About the speaker
Dr Síle Ní Choincheannain
Dr Síle Ní Choincheannain is currently working as a full-time lecturer in Irish, in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. Previously, she has spent time lecturing at the University of Limerick, the University of Ottawa, and the University of Montana on a Fulbright scholarship.
Dr Ní Choincheannain has experience working on Raidió na Gaeltachta and TG4, most recently on the programme Aillte, which featured The Cliffs of Moher. In 2025, she was selected by Poetry Ireland to participate in their Céadlínte programme, which showcases emerging poets.
Her current research deals with modern Irish historical prose and poetry, as well as the Irish College and the Irish language in Co. Clare.
Dr Síle Ní Choincheannain’s next publication will feature in the Iris Léann journal in November this year.


