SPEAKER SERIES
Members of Skellig meet periodically to listen to informed and authoritative reflections on contemporary issues bearing on philosophy, anthropology, politics, and culture. Among the topical and reflective talks that Skellig has hosted are :
“Sir Roger Scruton: Man, and Legacy", Dr Mark Dooley. Philosopher, lecturer, author and biographer of Roger Scruton and his literary Executor.
“Measuring and Delivering Excellence in Healthcare", Dr James (Jimmy) Sheehan. Orthopaedic Surgeon and Developer of three generations of High-Tech Acute Hospitals.
“In the Aftermath of the Referendum: Reflections on a Flight from Reason” Led by Professor Emeritus Gerard Casey, formerly Head of the UCD Philosophy Department.
“Conscience in the Theology of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI", Professor Vincent Twomey. Moral Theologian, Academic and Author.
“Fact and Truth: A Critique of Propaganda and 'Fake News'”, Edward Shaw. Formerly Communications Strategy Specialist at Carr Communications.
“Ireland, the Lisbon Treaty and Brexit: Reflections”, Bruce Arnold. Journalist and Author.
“Ideological Capture and Colonisation: The Case of Ireland”, Patrick Tracey SC.
“Symposium on Home Schooling", Jacqui and Tom Ascough. Educationalists.
“Hungary's Policies on Marriage, Family and the Social Economy", Katlin Novak’s. Minister for Family and Children in Hungary.
“Addiction, Mental Health and Homelessness in Ireland", Dr Austin O'Carroll. GP, Specialist on Health Inequalities in Ireland, and Founder of Safetynet.
“‘Running the Good Race’: On Character and becoming an Olympian” Dick Hooper, three-time Olympic Marathon Runner (temporarily deferred due to Covid-19 restrictions).