Sat 25 Jun 2022
11:00am | Promo codes can be applied at checkout
Sat 25 Jun 2022
11:00am | Promo codes can be applied at checkout

An all-day conference bringing Fellows and others across Ireland together to connect and learn.

Join the RSA for their showcase event of 2022 taking place in Triskel Saturday 25 June, where they are bringing Fellows and others across Ireland together to connect and learn.

The focus of the day will be on intersecting key areas of interest to Fellows and the RSA under the banners of ‘Belonging’ and ‘Identity’.

This all-day conference is part of the RSA’s Fellows Festival and will share some similar themes and ideas, bringing to Ireland the latest RSA thinking and strategy and sharing the best of Ireland with the global network of the RSA.

We know how important it is to reconnect with each other and develop new and exciting relationships. So we have ensured there is plenty of opportunity to network and connect across the day during the event and over a delicious lunch. Cork is a beautiful place too and we will encourage you to take time to look around and engage with the warm and welcoming community.

A fuller programme of Fellows’ work being showcased will be circulated nearer the date. Our capacity for numbers is limited by the size of the venue, so right now it would be very helpful if you could register if you intend to join us, so we can have an overview of how many of you wonderful people will be joining us.

Taking part in RSA in-person events

To participate in the event, you will need to register for a ticket so we can make sure we have an up-to-date list of those who plan on attending. This is for capacity purposes. We request that all attendees evaluate their own health and that of those they’re in close contact with. We encourage all attendees that are ill or showing symptoms of illness to stay home and to cancel your Eventbrite ticket if you are no longer able to join the event.

Given the ever-changing nature of the pandemic, please always check your latest national Government guidance in addition to following our baseline guidance enclosed here. If guidelines do change, the event may be cancelled at short notice.

If you have any questions, or to let us know of any access requirements or reasonable adjustments you require, please email: networks@rsa.org.uk.

Please be aware that registrations will close two hours before the event is due to start.


The Programme for the Day

11.00am: Welcome | Overview of the Day | Housekeeping

11.15am: Opening Address: Andy Haldane, CE RSA & Q&A


11.45am: Talk: How the RSA saved James Barry by Thomas McCarthy FRSA, Poet, followed by Q&A


12.15pm: Break/Concert Set-up

12.30pm: Doors Open


12:45 -1:30pm: Lunchtime Live Concert: Naomi Berrill, Solo Cello


1.45-2:15pm: Talk: Artist Shane Cullen on his acclaimed Visual Art Work “The Agreement”


2.15pm: Panel Session 1: Place & Belonging

  • Dr Naomi Masheti, Coordinator, Cork Migrant Centre
  • Bridget Carmody, Coordinator, Cork Traveller Women’s Network
  • Leon Diop, Co-Founder, Black and Irish
  • Cllr Kieran McCarthy PhD, Independent Councillor, Cork City Councillor & Writer

3pm: Break


3.15pm: Panel Session 2: Building Bridges: What can Ireland and the UK do to ensure the deep connections across culture, business, the arts, science and learning are protected post Brexit?

  • Paula Cogan, Outgoing President of Cork Chamber of Commerce & CEO, Cognate Health
  • Philip King Artist, Broadcaster, Producer
  • Catherine Hemelryk, RSA Fellow and Director, Centre for Contemporary Art, Derry

4.30pm: Session 3: Reconnecting: How can the RSA Fellowship increase its impact by reconnecting with itself and local organisations within and across different places?

  • Andy Haldane, Chief Executive, RSA
  • Tony Sheehan, Fellowship Councillor, Ireland
  • Renata Dima, Fellow & UX/UI Designer, BoatyardX
  • Catherine Hemelryk, RSA Fellow and Director, Centre for Contemporary Art, Derry

5.30 – Conference ends

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