Diaspora nationalism and the South African War: transnational and comparative perspectives

A lecture by Dr Shane Lynn (McMaster University) as part of the Modern and Contemporary Irish History Seminar Series.

Shane Lynn is a historian of the global Irish diaspora and Assistant Professor in the Department of History at McMaster University. He studied history at Trinity College Dublin, where he was awarded a Gold Medal. He earned his MA and PhD in history at the University of Toronto, before completing a postdoctoral fellowship at New York University. His scholarly articles have appeared in journals such as Irish Historical Studies and his first book, Ireland's Opportunity: Global Irish Nationalism and the South African War, was published by NYU Press in April 2025.

The Modern and Contemporary Irish History Seminar Series will take place at 2.30p.m. on Wednesday in the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts & Humanities Research Institute. It provides a forum for discussion and dissemination of new ideas, perspectives, and research on Irish history, Irish Studies and cognate disciplines. All are welcome. We particularly welcome members of the postgraduate community. Convenors: Dr Carole Holohan, Dr Georgina Laragy, Prof Lindsey Earner-Byrne. 

Please indicate if you have any access requirements, such as ISL/English interpreting, so that we can facilitate you in attending this event. Contact: lindsey.earner@tcd.ie