Pádraig de Paor

Pádraig de Paor is an Assistant Professor at Trinity College Dublin, specializing in Modern Irish Literature and Literary Criticism. He teaches courses on contemporary Irish literature, drama, poetry, and translation in the Department of Irish and Celtic Languages. His research focuses on 18th-century to contemporary Irish literary history, with particular emphasis on critical theory and cultural identity.

De Paor’s notable works include analyses of Cathal Ó Searcaigh’s poetry, Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill’s poetic evolution, and ironic elements in modern Irish prose. He offers modules in English on modern Irish literature in translation and its sociohistorical context, accessible to Irish Studies students and visiting scholars.

Though no specific grants or labs are mentioned, his teaching and research bridge linguistic and cultural studies, emphasizing translation and postcolonial perspectives. Students may contact him regarding coursework or absences related to Irish language modules.