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Dr. David Clare is a Lecturer in Drama and English at Mary Immaculate College (MIC), affiliated with the Faculty of Arts. He holds a BA from Boston University, an MA and PhD from University College Dublin (UCD). His research focuses on Irish Drama and Theatre, Irish Protestant identities, Irish women’s writing, eighteenth-century Ireland, diasporic literature, music and performance, and Irish film/television. He has contributed to critical analyses of Bernard Shaw, Eugene O’Neill, and contemporary playwrights like Martin McDonagh. His work often explores national identity, cultural politics, and generational conflicts in Irish cultural production. Dr. Clare has edited anthologies, such as Across Borders and Time: Jonathan Swift, and reviewed significant works in theatre history. He collaborates on projects like the New Books in Irish Studies podcast, advancing interdisciplinary Irish Studies.
Key research outputs include studies on George Farquhar’s post-independence adaptations, generational dynamics in Friel and McDonagh, and cosmopolitan themes in Shaw’s journalism. His scholarship bridges historical and contemporary theatre, emphasizing transnational and intercultural dimensions. Dr. Clare actively supervises postgraduate students and engages with global theatre trends, as seen in his analysis of Rasha Fadhil’s Ishtar in Baghdad. His academic activities reflect a commitment to both traditional and modern approaches to drama studies.
No scientific awards are listed, but his contributions to Irish Studies are recognized through peer-reviewed publications and editorial roles. He maintains an active profile in academic networks, contributing to conferences and interdisciplinary collaborations. Dr. Clare’s teaching and research underscore MIC’s mission to foster critical engagement with arts and culture, particularly in an Irish and international context.
