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Eoghan Smith is a Lecturer in English and Creative Writing at Carlow College, St. Patrick's, where he has taught since 2011. He specializes in modern and contemporary Irish writing, creative writing, and world literature, bringing both scholarly expertise and creative practice to his academic role. As an active contributor to Irish literary studies, Smith bridges academic research with creative production, enriching both fields through his dual perspective.
Dr. Smith's academic background includes:
- PhD in English from Maynooth University (2009), with dissertation 'John Banville: Art, Authenticity and Epic'
- MA in Anglo-Irish Writing and Drama from University College Dublin (2003)
- BA (Hons) in English & Philosophy from University College Dublin (2002)
Smith's research focuses on twentieth- and twenty-first-century Irish literature, particularly fiction, with specific expertise in contemporary Irish writing, John Banville's work, literary and visual cultures of suburban Ireland, and intersections between philosophy and Irish writing. His scholarship demonstrates how Irish literature has evolved through periods of social and economic transformation, especially examining the post-Celtic Tiger era. As a creative writer himself, he brings practical insight to theoretical concepts, creating a dynamic dialogue between academic study and literary creation.
Analysis of Smith's recent publications reveals a consistent engagement with contemporary Irish literary developments, particularly the flourishing post-recession literary scene. His work spans scholarly analysis, book reviews in major publications, and creative fiction, demonstrating his multifaceted contribution to Irish letters. He shows particular interest in how Irish writers navigate identity, authenticity, and social change through innovative literary forms.
As chair of the Carlow College Research Hub, Smith has co-organized numerous conferences and symposiums that foster academic exchange. His 2024 appointment as editor for the Irish Literature in English area of the Literary Encyclopedia marks significant recognition of his expertise. Smith regularly peer-reviews for journals in contemporary Irish literary studies and contributes to public discourse through reviews in the Irish Times, Books Ireland, and Literary Review.
Smith is also an accomplished novelist with three published works: The Failing Heart (2018), A Provincial Death (2022), and A Mind of Winter (2023). His creative output informs his scholarly perspective, creating a rich interdisciplinary approach to Irish literary studies. His leadership in the Research Hub and editorial work on publications like 'Imagining Irish Suburbia in Literature and Culture' (2018) demonstrates his commitment to advancing scholarship in Irish literary studies.
