Narrating Ireland in different genres and media

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Irish Studies in Europe is a publication series that extends beyond literary studies to encompass cultural studies in a broad sense. It focuses primarily on Ireland (both the Republic and Northern Ireland) and the Irish diaspora, exploring various aspects of society, history, culture, literature, the arts, and media. The series emphasizes a European perspective on Irish Studies, aiming to enrich the field with diverse traditions and interdisciplinary research. This approach aligns with the objectives of The European Federation of Associations and Centres of Irish Studies (EFACIS), which oversees the series. The contents include a range of essays such as analyses of short story cycles by Val Mulkerns and Mary Beckett, explorations of new narrative forms in contemporary Northern Irish fiction, and discussions on trauma and narrative techniques in works by Seamus Deane and Anne Enright. Other topics address child abuse narratives in the writings of Joyce, McCabe, and Enright, as well as the complexities of identity in Sebastian Barry's 'Dunne Series.' The series also examines the experiences of Ballymun in Dermot Bolger’s trilogy, Eavan Boland's portrayal of suburban Ireland, and critiques of Celtic Tiger Ireland's socio-political landscape in Barry’s play and Abrahamson’s film. Additionally, it explores representations of Irishness in the series Father Ted and the impact of stereotypes and social networking.