Tuesday, 12 January 2021, 7 – 8:30pm

A panel discussion organised by the Irish Historical Society in association with the Trinity Long Room Hub.

Ireland's relationship with the highly lucrative plantation system in the Caribbean has attracted much debate and some fascinating research in recent years. The Irish Historical Society is pleased to present a panel discussion on this complex and emotive topic. Facilitated by the Society's President, Professor Mike Cronin, Academic Director, Boston College, Dublin, four researchers will discuss their work and consider our understanding of this historical transatlantic relationship.

Speakers for 'Ireland and the Caribbean: People, Property and Profits':

Dr David Brown, Trinity College Dublin

Dr Brendan Kane, University of Connecticut

Prof Finola O’Kane, University College Dublin

Dr Jonathan Wright, Maynooth University

The speakers, drawn from Irish and US institutions, represent a variety of recent approaches to the topic of Irish involvement in the exploitation of the region from the Early Modern period to the late eighteenth century.

Learn more at: https://www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/