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Academy of Activism Update
SpunOut Blog: Get ready for it!
As the Academy of Activism weekend draws ever closer, it's all hands to the proverbial pump at the SpunOut.ie HQ.
All the necessary bits and bobs have been ordered, the ever changing timetable has begun to settle into place and the strong list of guest speakers is coming together nicely.
So, we've put together a little information on our confirmed speakers to date. We can't wait!!
Orla Tinsley
Student and journalist Orla Tinsley has been confirmed as an 'Academy of Activism' guest speaker. Orla has been an effective, eloquent and tireless campaigner against the shocking standards of care that the Irish State provides for Cystic Fibrosis sufferers. People like Orla are our everyday inspiration and we reckon she'll have the same effect on the course participants.
Read more about Orla here and check out this article on her work.
Michael McCaughan
Journalist, researcher and writer, Michael has worked as a freelance Latin America correspondent with the Irish Times and the Guardian. Also a contributor to Village magazine and Hot Press, his books include ‘The Battle of Venezuela’ (2005) and ‘The Price Of Our Souls; Shell, Gas and Mayo’, (2008). Michael now works as an outreach worker for the Galway One World Centre and is currently finishing off his latest book, which deals with the case of imprisoned activist Mumia Abu Jamal.
Fiachra O Luain
Fiachra O Luain, who is fresh back from his adventures on the Free Gaza Flotilla will be joining us for a discussion on his activism and what motivates him. Fiachra is a peace activist and former MEP Candidate from Donegal.
More speakers to be announced soon . . .
For more information of the Academy of Activism, click here.
