The full schedule of events can be found below.
Most events are free, and all are open to the public
(but please note there is no free parking on campus before 6pm)
For further details contact: maynoothpalfest@gmail.com
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The Festival is supported by Maynooth Students' Union, MU Social Science Institute (MUSSI), MU Arts & Humanities Institute, and the Departments of Adult & Community Education, Anthropology, Applied Social Studies, Education, English, Geography, Law & Criminology, Mathematics & Statistics, Media Studies, Music, Primary and Early Childhood Education (Froebel), Sociology & Spanish and Latin American Studies
If you would like to support the Festival you can make a donation here
All photographs © Eman Mohammed, used with kind permission
Monday 7 April, 3.00pm
Monday 7 April, 3.00pm
Opening of Exhibition of Photos by Eman Mohammed, Ground Floor, Iontas Building
Opening of Exhibition of Photos by Eman Mohammed, Ground Floor, Iontas Building
At 3.30pm, Eman will be interviewed by Prof Colin Graham, MUSSI Seminar Room
At 3.30pm, Eman will be interviewed by Prof Colin Graham, MUSSI Seminar Room
Iontas Building
Iontas Building
Monday 7 April, 4.00-5.30pm
Monday 7 April, 4.00-5.30pm
Richard Boyd Barrett TD will open the exhibition of Eman Mohammed's photos and officially launch the Festival
Richard Boyd Barrett TD will open the exhibition of Eman Mohammed's photos and officially launch the Festival
Drinks Reception to Follow
Drinks Reception to Follow
Iontas Building Foyer
Iontas Building Foyer
Tuesday 8 April, 4.00-5.30pm
Tuesday 8 April, 4.00-5.30pm
Writer and Human Rights Lawyer Selma Dabbagh in Conversation with Dr Rita Sakr and Dr Conor McCarthy
Writer and Human Rights Lawyer Selma Dabbagh in Conversation with Dr Rita Sakr and Dr Conor McCarthy
MUSSI Seminar Room, Iontas Building
MUSSI Seminar Room, Iontas Building
Tuesday 8 April, 6.30pm
Tuesday 8 April, 6.30pm
Screening of the acclaimed documentary Gaza (2019, Garry Keane & Andrew McConnell)
Screening of the acclaimed documentary Gaza (2019, Garry Keane & Andrew McConnell)
The film will be introduced by Clare Daly and is a fundraiser for the Amjaad Project. You can buy tickets here in advance or on the door
The film will be introduced by Clare Daly and is a fundraiser for the Amjaad Project. You can buy tickets here in advance or on the door
Iontas Lecture Theatre
Iontas Lecture Theatre
Wednesday 9 April
Wednesday 9 April
Accomplished performers Fadi & Juliet Zmorrod will lead circus workshops in local schools
Accomplished performers Fadi & Juliet Zmorrod will lead circus workshops in local schools
Various times & places
Various times & places
Wednesday 9 April, 2.00pm
Wednesday 9 April, 2.00pm
Dancer Amir Sabra will lead a movement workshop with Maynooth students
Dancer Amir Sabra will lead a movement workshop with Maynooth students
Room 133, The Education Building
Room 133, The Education Building
Wednesday 9 April, 3pm
Wednesday 9 April, 3pm
Fadi & Juliet Zmorrod will lead Maynooth students in a circus workshop
Fadi & Juliet Zmorrod will lead Maynooth students in a circus workshop
Room 133 The Education Building
Room 133 The Education Building
Wednesday 9 April, 5pm
Wednesday 9 April, 5pm
Dancer Amir Sabra will perform a new work Within This Party
Dancer Amir Sabra will perform a new work Within This Party
Students' Union Venue
Students' Union Venue
Thursday 10 April, 2pm
Thursday 10 April, 2pm
Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne (TCD) & Bana Abu Zuluf (MU) will present their acclaimed short documentary We Will Remain (2023) about the Palestinian Bedouin communities living in occupied Jerusalem
Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne (TCD) & Bana Abu Zuluf (MU) will present their acclaimed short documentary We Will Remain (2023) about the Palestinian Bedouin communities living in occupied Jerusalem
Arts and Humanities Seminar Room, Iontas Building
Arts and Humanities Seminar Room, Iontas Building
Thursday 10 April, 5pm
Thursday 10 April, 5pm
Round-table discussion on Sport & Palestinian Solidarity, with Rebecca O'Keeffe (Basketball International), Leah O'Shaughnessy (Camogie player and author), Dr Harry Browne (Gaza Action Ireland/Academics for Palestine)
Round-table discussion on Sport & Palestinian Solidarity, with Rebecca O'Keeffe (Basketball International), Leah O'Shaughnessy (Camogie player and author), Dr Harry Browne (Gaza Action Ireland/Academics for Palestine)
Chaired by Dr John Reynolds (Law, MU)
Chaired by Dr John Reynolds (Law, MU)
Lecture Theatre 2, TSI Building
Lecture Theatre 2, TSI Building
Thursday 10 April
Thursday 10 April
Students' Union Venue
Students' Union Venue
Thursday 10 April, 7.30-11.00pm
Thursday 10 April, 7.30-11.00pm
A Gig for Gaza
A Gig for Gaza
Featuring Abdullah al Bayyari, Leen Marrouf, Aziz Abushark, Bana Abu Zuluf, Ryan Molloy, Fergal Scahill and other special guests
Featuring Abdullah al Bayyari, Leen Marrouf, Aziz Abushark, Bana Abu Zuluf, Ryan Molloy, Fergal Scahill and other special guests
Students' Union Venue
Students' Union Venue
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