The Bard of Erin:

The Life of Thomas Moore

Ronan Kelly, scholar and author

Friday, January 28, 2011, 7:30 p.m.

United Irish Cultural Center

2700 45^th Avenue, San Francisco

The Irish Literary and Historical Society is pleased to welcome Dr. Ronan Kelly, Dublin scholar and author, as guest speaker at our January meeting.  He will talk about the extraordinary life of Thomas Moore, subject of his recent, highly acclaimed book, discussing not only the famous Irish Melodies, but also some of the lesser-known aspects of Moore’s life, including his travels in the U.S., his scandalous early verses, and the strange episode of a duel with a critic over a bad review.

Dr. Kelly holds a doctorate from Trinity College, Dublin and is a former Fulbright Scholar and past recipient of a Pforzheimer Award from the Keats-Shelley Association of America. 

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kelly as guest speaker on January 28^th.  His presentation will be followed by a Q&A, our annual business meeting, and a social with coffee, tea, and traditional Irish breads.

Kathleen Cogan Kovach