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University Life
University Life
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
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Staff of Drama and Theatre Studies at University of Galway
Students at the O’Donoghue Centre are taught by expert members of staff who specialise in multiple areas of expertise such as performance practice; theatre history; modern and contemporary Irish performance; and more. Click on staff names to learn more about their work and research.
Academic Staff
Dr Charlotte McIvor
Head of Discipline & Head of Postgraduate Studies
charlotte.mcivor@universityofgalway.ie
Dr Ian Walsh
Head of Undergraduate Studies in Drama and Theatre Studies
Co-Head of Performance and Screen Studies
ian.walsh@universityofgalway.ie
Dr Jessamyn Fairfield
Lecturer in Natural Sciences and Creative Arts
Jessamyn.fairfield@universityofgalway.ie
Dr Miriam Haughton
Senior Lecturer (on sabbatical 2026-2027)
miriam.haughton@universityofgalway.ie
Marianne Kennedy/ Ní Chinnéide
Senior Lecturer in Drama and Theatre Studies
Head of Production and Curation, Drama and Theatre Studies
Creative Director, O'Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance.
marianne.nichinneide@universityofgalway.ie
Professor Patrick Lonergan
Professor of Drama and Theatre Studies
patrick.lonergan@universityofgalway.ie
Dr Finian O'Gorman
Druid Lecturer-in-residence
finian.ogorman@universityofgalway.ie
Mike O'Halloran
Technical Manager and Lecturer in Drama (part-time)
michael.ohalloran@universityofgalway.ie
Dr Isadora Petrauskas
Co-Head of Performance and Screen Studies Undergraduate Programme
isadora.petrauskas@universityofgalway.ie
Part-Time Drama Teachers and Teaching Assistants
Several Part-Time teaching staff also contribute to Drama modules, some as part of their own PhD training.
Meadhbh McHugh
Lecturer (part-time)
meadhbh.mchugh@universityofgalway.ie
Technical Staff
Mike O'Halloran,
Technical Manager, Drama and Theatre Studies
Lecturer, Drama and Theatre Studies,
University of Galway,
University Road,
Galway,
H91TK33
E: michael.ohalloran@universityofgalway.ie
Administrative Staff
Olivia Burke (mornings only)
Administrator
Tel: +353 (0)91 493233
drama@universityofgalway.ie
