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Dr Niall Comer is a Lecturer in Irish at the School of Arts & Humanities, Ulster University. His research focuses on Irish language, linguistics, cultural studies, and historical dialects. He has contributed to 19 research outputs, including books and chapters on Irish literature, penal laws, and language rights. In 2022, he received the Educator of the Year prize for his teaching excellence. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and academic qualifications. Key collaborations include work with Wake Forest University Press and Conradh na Gaeilge, where he served as President from 2016 to 2022. He has presented at events like Ulster Dialects at Sixty and Our Native Tongues seminars, focusing on multilingualism and technology in language education.
- Research Trends: His publications emphasize Irish language revitalization, Jacobite poetry, and dialect preservation, with keywords spanning linguistic rights, 18th-century Irish history, and digital learning tools.
- Scientific Awards:
- Educator of the Year (2022)
- Seála an Aistritheora/Seal of Translators (2008)
- Grants & Collaborations: Active in language policy initiatives and community engagement, with recent work on Ulster dialects and Irish-English-Ulster Scots integration.
- Labs & Teams: Collaborates with researchers in Irish and Celtic Studies, including projects with Wake Forest University Press and Ulster University's Modern Languages and Linguistics Research.
