Seamus Dillon

Dr. Seamus Dillon is the Head of the Department of Humanities at South East Technological University (SETU), within the School of Humanities. He holds a PhD from Mary Immaculate College (University of Limerick) and has been at SETU since 2009, pioneering Irish language education in the BA Arts program. His research focuses on 19th-century Irish language and diaspora communities, particularly in the USA, UK, and beyond. He has taught internationally and contributed to academic policy at SETU.

Education:

• PhD in Irish Language, Mary Immaculate College (2008)
• Masters Degree, Mary Immaculate College (2004)
• Bachelor's Degree, Mary Immaculate College (2002)

Research Interests: Dr. Dillon’s work explores Irish language preservation among global Irish communities, historical linguistics, and the cultural impact of Irish diaspora. His projects include a 2023 study on Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme (ECCE) uptake among Traveller families, emphasizing equity and inclusion.

Awards/Grants: None explicitly listed, though his involvement in the 2023 ECCE project highlights grant-funded research.

Advising: Currently accepting PhD students, though no specific advisees are listed.

Labs/Teams: Part of the Department of Humanities and collaborates on initiatives like the Joint School Postgraduate Research Symposium (2022).